77-Year-Old Woman Arrested After Striking Cars, Mailbox and Police Vehicle in Ontario County

Dolores Bradley allegedly fled from police after causing multiple collisions in Farmington, New York.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:06pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a cracked and dented car side mirror, reflecting the harsh flash of a camera in the dark. The image conceptually represents the aftermath of a reckless driving incident without depicting any violence or victims.A damaged car side mirror captures the stark aftermath of a reckless driving incident that led to multiple collisions and a police pursuit.Rochester Today

A 77-year-old woman named Dolores Bradley was arrested in Ontario County, New York last week after she allegedly struck a mailbox, multiple parked cars, and a marked police vehicle while attempting to flee from authorities. Bradley was charged with reckless endangerment and received several traffic citations, but was not reported to have sustained any injuries during the incident.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the risks posed by elderly drivers who may have diminished driving abilities, as well as the challenges law enforcement face in safely apprehending reckless drivers. It also raises questions about whether more robust driver's license renewal policies and assessments are needed for older adults to ensure public safety on the roads.

The details

According to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of a reckless driver at Farmington Service on County Road on the morning of March 27th. An investigation found that Dolores Bradley had struck a mailbox and multiple parked cars as she was leaving the property. Bradley then returned to the parking lot but failed to stop at a stop sign. When deputies attempted to intervene, Bradley allegedly tried to flee, hitting a marked patrol vehicle and another previously damaged car in the process.

  • The incident occurred at 10:14 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2026.
  • Bradley is expected to appear in Farmington Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.

The players

Dolores Bradley

A 77-year-old woman from Amherst, New York who was arrested for reckless endangerment and multiple traffic violations after the incident.

Ontario County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that responded to the report of a reckless driver and arrested Dolores Bradley.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to allow Bradley to be released on bail at a future court appearance.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for better policies and assessments to ensure older drivers can safely operate vehicles and do not pose a risk to themselves or others on the road. It also underscores the challenges law enforcement face in apprehending reckless drivers, especially those who may have diminished mental or physical capabilities.