Area Accident Reports
Milford
Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident:
6:16 p.m. Monday, May 21, South Main Street, north of Turkey Creek Drive. Driver: Benjamin P. Engle, 33, West Emeline Street, Milford. Engle was traveling north on South Main Street when he heard his cellphone ring. As he attempted to pick up the call, his vehicle veered off the side of the road and struck a utility pole. Damage up to $5,000.
Syracuse
Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents:
2:14 p.m. Monday, May 21, South Huntington Street, west of East Bowser Road. Drivers: Penny E. Weirick, 70, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse; and Marcus A. Miller, 31, Railside Drive, Syracuse. Weirick was traveling west on East Bowser Road when Miller’s vehicle pulled out in front of her. Damage up to $1,000.
11:06 a.m. Monday, May 21, East Lake View Road. Drivers: Brian K. Grimes, 46, West State Road 26, Portland; and David J. Baker, 41, County Road 33, Syracuse. Grimes was traveling on Lake View Road when his vehicle struck the front left of Baker’s vehicle. Damage up to $1,000.
8:01 a.m. Monday, May 21, North Front Street, north of East Medusa Street, Syracuse. Driver: Robert E. Johnston, 41, Nothstine Road, Mancelona, Mich. Johnston was backing his semi trailer up when the trailer struck the railroad crossing. Damage up to $2,500.