Serious Accident Being Investigated in Cattaraugus County

There was a serious accident involving an Amish buggy on Monday in Cattarauguis County.

According to reports, Mercy Flight was requested and dispatched to to the scene.

In a post on Facebook, The Southtowns Scanner reports that: "Farmersville - Vehicle accident with serious injuries involving an Amish buggy struck by a car in the area of Route 98 and Hicks Road".

This is an ongoing story and updates will be provided.

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Over the last few years, there have been more and more reported accidents involving Amish buggies and vehicles. Unfortunately, there are more and more distracted drivers on the roads, and more of the back roads in Amish country are being used as GPS systems calculate the rural areas as their fastest routing.

Spring Driving and Distractions

The spring is here and summer is on the way, distracted drivers are being found more frequently on the roads here in New York State and in Western New York. As the days get longer, and soon the kids will be out on bicycles more often, it is more important now than ever to be careful as you drive around.

Look Twice and Save a Life

As far as motorcycle season, that is also underway here in New York State. Those who ride motorcycles know all too well that drivers are not paying attention early in the season for motorcycles and bikes. There is a common phrase that says look twice and save a life and that is important to use no matter on the road with motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, or agriculture and Amish vehicles as well. Pay attention to road signs as some of the back roads through Amish country can be very windy and speed limit limits may change as well.

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