3 pedestrians injured in accident Monday evening in Albion

ALBION – Three pedestrians were struck by a vehicle on Route 31 at about 8 p.m. on Monday evening, and were transported by ambulances to Strong Memorial Hospital, the Albion Police Department reported today.

The driver was headed westbound on West Avenue and struck the pedestrians who were in a crosswalk near King Street.

“At this time two of the persons struck have been released from the hospital with minor injuries and the third still remains hospitalized,” according to a press release from the Police Department.

Albion police have spoken with the person who remains hospitalized and he is expected to be released in the next few days, said Lt. Brandon Annable of the Albion PD.

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and was cooperative with law enforcement, he said, adding that alcohol, drugs or speed were not a factor in the accident.

There are no charges filed yet but a traffic violation could be pending, Annabelle said. The accident remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is urged to call the Albion Police Department at (585) 589-5627 or the Orleans County Dispatch Center at (585) 589-5527.

Albion police officers were assisted at the scene by the Albion Fire Department, Monroe Ambulance, Medina Fire Department Ambulance, the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, the New York State Police and the Orleans County Emergency Management Office.