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State Police Chase in Rochester Ends With SUV Hitting RTS Bus, Pedestrian Seriously Hurt

Key details about why the pursuit began remain undisclosed.

Overview

  • Troopers attempted to stop a Chevrolet Trax for vehicle and traffic violations before the driver fled, according to New York State Police.
  • The SUV driven by David Robinson, 42, ran a red light at Hudson Avenue and Clifford Avenue and collided with an RTS bus at about 10:54 a.m.
  • The bus struck a woman who became trapped underneath; firefighters rescued her and she was conscious with serious injuries on arrival at Strong Memorial Hospital.
  • The bus driver, who was the only person on the bus, sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
  • Robinson was arrested and hospitalized with serious injuries, no charges had been announced, and officials have not explained the pursuit as multiple units investigated and the intersection was briefly closed.