Holley man killed while trying to help motorist in Monroe County

Staff Reports Posted 27 September 2014 at 12:00 am

BROCKPORT – A Holley resident was killed on Friday night while trying to help a stopped motorist in the town of Sweden, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is reporting.

Brian D. Lonnen II, 26, stopped on Route 31 near Gallup Road at about 8:20 p.m. While he was crossing the road to help a motorist on the south side of the road, Lonnen was struck by a van and killed.

The driver of the van isn’t facing any charges. The Sheriff’s Office says the accident remains under investigation.