Teenager Injured in Yates County Two-Car Collision

An ambulance with flashing blue and red lights speeds by at night, blurred by motion.
An ambulance responds to an emergency at night, its lights blurring with motion.

A 17-year-old Naples teen was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a two-car crash on Italy Valley Road on Monday morning.

According to authorities, the accident occurred around 8:00 a.m. near 6200 Italy Valley Road. Investigators say Ethan Smith, traveling westbound in winter conditions, failed to negotiate a turn and struck a pickup truck head-on. The truck was driven by 33-year-old Shane Troth of Naples, who was not injured.

Smith was treated for pain in his upper right leg.

Traffic charges are pending.

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