Tragic Pedestrian Fatality in Hopewell: Routes 5 and 20 Accident Investigation
A pedestrian was fatally struck in a crash in the town of Hopewell on Routes 5 and 20 in Ontario County. The incident occurred late Saturday evening when William Obernesser, 67, from Rome, New York, was crossing the roadway and was hit by a Ford Super Duty pickup truck driven by 25-year-old Aaron Shahin from Farmington. Obernesser suffered major internal injuries and was pronounced deceased at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua shortly after the accident. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office closed Routes 5 and 20 between Smith Road and County Road 50 for about four hours while investigating the crash. Red's Auto Works towed Shahin's vehicle from the scene.
In conclusion, a tragic incident occurred in Hopewell, Ontario County, where a pedestrian lost their life after being struck by a pickup truck. The authorities are investigating the crash, and the road was closed for several hours during the investigation. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time.