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Two hospitalized after Fayette rollover; driver charged with DWI

On August 11th at approximately 6:30 pm deputies responded to a report of a rollover accident in the area of Yost Road and Zwick Road in the Town of Fayette.

After investigation, it was determined that a truck had been traveling north on Yost Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle heading off the roadway and flipping end over end.

The driver who was identified as Joshua Szymanski, 22, of Ovid and the passenger, Jesse Wickham, 24, were treated for minor injuries on-scene and refused further medical treatment.

Other passengers, Megan Waite, 33, of Romulus and David Denton, 26, of Moravia were transported by ambulance to Geneva General Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital for minor injuries.

After further investigation, it was found that alcohol had been involved and played a role in the accident.

Szymanski was charged with DWI, Aggravated DWI, BAC greater than 0.18 percent, Failure to keep right, and not wearing a seat belt.

He was released on appearance tickets and is to appear at the Town of Fayette Court.

The New York State Police, Fayette Fire Department, North Seneca Ambulance, and South Seneca Ambulance also responded to the scene.

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