Four Injured in Rochester Crash, Including Toddler

Two adults suffered serious, potentially life-threatening injuries in the one-vehicle incident.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:34pm

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A one-vehicle crash in Rochester, New York left four people injured, including a toddler and two adults with serious injuries. The crash occurred around 5:10 a.m. on Lake Avenue, where a sport utility vehicle struck a pole at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Keehl Street. All four occupants of the SUV were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Why it matters

Motor vehicle crashes can have devastating consequences, especially when they involve vulnerable road users like young children. This incident highlights the importance of traffic safety and the need for continued investigation into the causes of such crashes to prevent future occurrences.

The details

According to Rochester Police Capt. Greg Bello, the SUV came to rest facing south in the northbound lanes of Lake Avenue. A 53-year-old rear-seat passenger suffered life-threatening injuries, while a 36-year-old front-seat passenger also sustained serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. The 28-year-old driver and a 2-year-old girl in the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Officers also recovered a loaded 9mm 'ghost gun' from the SUV, and charges are pending against those involved.

  • The crash occurred around 5:10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Greg Bello

Rochester Police Captain who provided details about the crash.

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What’s next

Rochester police continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for heightened traffic safety measures and a thorough investigation to determine the factors that led to this serious crash, in order to prevent similar occurrences and protect all road users, including vulnerable populations like young children.