GORHAM, NY — Ontario County sheriff's deputies are continuing to investigate a hit-and-run crash Wednesday afternoon that left two passengers on a horse-and-buggy injured and forced deputies to find and euthanize the horse.
Deputies said the horse-and-buggy was traveling on state Route 245 at 3:23 p.m. when it was struck from behind by a dark green Chevy pickup truck with a translucent white water tank in its bed.
The buggy's occupants, Annetta Fox, 53, of Gorham, and Roseanna Fox, 18, also of Gorham, were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries, deputies said.
Route 245, between Baldwin Road and Main Street, Rushville, was closed for about 90 minutes during the emergency response and investigation.
Rushville firefighters, Middlesex Ambulance, Canandaigua Emergency Squad, the Office of Emergency Management, Mercy Flight responded with Ontario County and Yates County deputies.
If anyone has information regarding the vehicle involved or witnessed the accident, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 585-394-4560.
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