PRESS RELEASE UPDATE - October 12, 2022
On October 11, 2022, at approximately 3:15 P.M., Troopers out of SP Lockport responded to the intersection of Slayton Settlement Road and Orangeport Road in the town of Royalton for a two-vehicle collision.
Investigation determined that a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling west bound on Slayton Settlement Road.
The 2002 Bear Recreational Vehicle was traveling south bound on Orangeport Road and failed to stop at the stop sign and struck the Chevrolet Cruze in the intersection.
The operator, Austin W. Wilson, 20 of Wilson, NY, the front passenger, Simon P. Fox, 20 of Medina, NY and the rear passenger, William Bernadt IV, 21 of Newfane, NY of the Chevrolet Cruze were deceased at the scene. Both front seat occupants were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the collision.
The operator of the RV, Michael H. Duffy, 81 of Sommerton, SC and the passenger, Linda E. Duffy, 80 of Sommerton, SC were transported to Erie County Medical Center in critical condition.
Linda E. Duffy succumb to her injuries at ECMC.
The NYSP Collision Reconstruction Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office assisted in this investigation.
This is still an ongoing investigation.
My heart goes out to these families who lost loved ones and the first responders who are trying to handle this awful situation may you all rest in peace