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Driver charged after two-car crash in Canandaigua leaves one injured, 5&20 temporarily closed
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Driver charged after two-car crash in Canandaigua leaves one injured, 5&20 temporarily closed

Ontario County authorities reported a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of state routes 5 and 20 and Hickox Road in Canandaigua early Monday afternoon that left one driver with internal injuries and led to multiple charges.

According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, Jay A. Vandyke, 62, of Bloomfield, was traveling east on State Route 5 and 20 around 1 p.m. when he collided with another vehicle. The other driver, Mark F. Powless, 74, of Niagara Falls, was reportedly slowing down for a red light when Vandyke struck his vehicle from behind. Vandyke suffered internal injuries and was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Powless was uninjured in the incident.

Authorities determined Vandyke was driving his vehicle with a revoked driver’s license. He has been charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, as well as citations for unreasonable and prudent speed and following too closely. Vandyke is scheduled to appear in Canandaigua Municipal Court to answer to the charges.

As a result of the collision, State Routes 5 and 20 were closed between Hopkins Road and Hickox Road for approximately one hour, and traffic was detoured until the scene was cleared.

The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, Cheshire Fire Department and Canandaigua Emergency Squad responded to the scene.