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Alcohol, Excessive Speed Considered Possible Factors in Gaines Crash

A Waterport (Orleans County) woman was in serious condition at a Buffalo hospital after crashing her vehicle Sun., July 13, 2014, in the Town of Gaines.

The incident occurred at about 2 a.m. in the 2200 block of Gaines-Waterport Road (State Route 279). Felicia A. Gaddis, 45, was the sole occupant of the 2000 Buick sedan she was operating. The car was southbound on Route 279 when she apparently lost control of the vehicle. The car crossed the center line and ran off the east side of the roadway before striking a utility pole. Gaddis was ejected from the car as it overturned, coming to rest on its side. She was flown to Erie County Medical Center by MercyFlight helicopter.

The collision resulted in downed power lines when the utility pole was snapped in half, which brought a response from National Grid.

While the incident remains under investigation, it appears that both alcohol and excessive speed were contributing factors. Charge(s) against Gaddis are pending her recovery and blood test results.

The incident was investigated by Deputy T.C. Marano, assisted by Deputy J.W. Halstead and Investigators K.M. Strickland Jr., & D.E. Foeller Jr. Albion & Carlton firefighters and Central Orleans Vol. Ambulance (COVA) personnel were also at the scene.

Steven D. Smith
Undersheriff

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