No Injuries In Vehicle Vs. Tree Crash On Rt. 155 In Keating Twp.


On January 9, 2024, at approximately 11:09 a.m., Troopers from SP Amity responded to a report of a motor vehicle in a ditch on Moss Brook Road in the Town of Friendship.
Investigation determined that a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling northbound on Moss Brook Rd. in the Town of Friendship on snow-and ice-covered roadways when the vehicle of the vehicle exited the roadway striking an embankment.
The operator, Leslie M. Blouvet, 37, of Friendship, NY, was pronounced dead at the scene. The only passenger in the vehicle, a 40-year-old female who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, was transported to the Jones Memorial Hospital for treatment.
This is an ongoing investigation.
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On January 11th, 2024 at approximately 1:16 PM, Cuba Police arrested Estefan M. Sabastros (29) of Rochester, NY. Sabastros was arrested on an outstanding warrant from the City of Olean for Burglary 3rd and criminal possession of stolen property 4th. Sabastros was processed and turned over to the Olean Police Department. Sabastros is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Wellsville Police arrested Michael S. Root, age 50 of Hornell, charging him with DWI (Felony), DWI w/BAC of .08% or more (Felony), AUO 1st (Felony), Unlicensed Operator (Infraction), Operate out of Ignition Interlock Restriction (Misdemeanor), Visibility Distorted Broken Glass (Infraction), Consumption of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle (Infraction) and Moved from Lane Unsafely (Infraction).
The charges stem from a traffic stop on State Rte. 19 in the Village. Root was processed and arraigned before Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Root was committed to the Allegany County Jail on no bail. Root is due back in Wellsville Village Court on February 6th at 4:30 pm.