Salvatore J. Carmosino, an 80-year-old resident of Tolland, Connecticut, tragically lost his life following a fatal accident in Victor, New York, on Wednesday morning. The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Carmosino was involved in a collision on state Route 96 after entering the highway from Omnitech Place. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Authorities indicate that the accident occurred when Carmosino failed to yield the right of way, leading to a collision with another vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle sustained injuries but has since been treated and released from the hospital.
In a tragic turn of events, Carolyn J. Carmosino, 76, Salvatore’s wife, who was a passenger in the vehicle, also sustained serious injuries. She was rushed to Strong Memorial Hospital, where she underwent surgery to address internal injuries. Her condition remains guarded, and she is currently in the intensive care unit under close medical supervision.
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the accident, focusing on various factors, including weather conditions and possible mechanical failures, to determine the exact cause of the collision. They have urged anyone with information or who may have witnessed the crash to come forward as the investigation is ongoing.
This heartbreaking incident has deeply affected the Tolland and Victor communities, as they mourn the loss of Salvatore J. Carmosino and hope for the recovery of his wife, Carolyn.