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Deadly New Year's collision near Rochester, NY, venue being investigated as possible terrorism: Source​

Two people were killed and five injured in the fiery crash, police said.


A deadly, fiery crash that occurred outside an entertainment venue in upstate New York early New Year's Day is being investigated as possible terrorism, a law enforcement source briefed on the case told ABC News.

Two people were killed and five others injured after a Ford Expedition struck a Mitsubishi Outlander that was exiting a parking lot near the Kodak Center in Rochester, according to the city's police chief, David Smith.

The collision occurred around 12:50 a.m. on Monday near a crosswalk, as concertgoers were leaving the venue, Smith said.

Deadly New Year's collision near Rochester, NY, venue being investigated as possible terrorism: Source

The vehicle crash occurred outside an entertainment venue in upstate New York early New Year's Day as a concert was being let out, police said.

abcnews.go.com

January 1, 2024, 6:51 PM

 

[arielilane]

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two people died and two others were seriously injured in a fiery crash Monday morning outside the Kodak Center for Performing Arts on West Ridge Road. The FBI and RPD Major Crimes Unit confirmed that they’re investigating the crash.

At about 12:50 a.m., Rochester Police officers were assigned to the Kodak Center for a concert by the band “moe.” with about 1,000 people. Just before the crosswalk in front of the venue, an eastbound Ford Expedition hit a Mitsubishi Outlander that was leaving the parking lot.

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Once the fire was put out, first responders found at least a dozen gas cans in and around the Ford Expedition. The Rochester Police Department Bomb Squad and the Joint Arson Task Force responded to the scene. Police continue to work with our federal partners, including the FBI, to learn exactly what led to this crash.

There are two people dead, two people in critical condition, and three people being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911.

Two dead and two critically injured in fiery crash outside Kodak Center; FBI confirms they're investigating

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two people died and two others were seriously injured in a fiery crash Monday morning outside the Kodak Center for Performing Arts on West Ridge Road. The FBI and RPD Major Crimes Unit confirmed that they’re investigating the crash. At about 12:50 a.m., Rochester Police...

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January 1, 2024 - 4:54 AM

 

[arielilane]

Full release from Rochester police:​

Early this morning, the Rochester community suffered another tragedy as two people were killed and two more are fighting for their life as a result of a motor vehicle collision on West Ridge Road.

At approximately 12:50am, Officers were assigned to the Kodak Center for a concert with approximately 1,000 people. As the concert let out, we had two Rochester Police Department Officers assisting with crossing pedestrians at the crosswalk in front of the location. Just before the crosswalk, an eastbound Ford Expedition struck a Mitsubishi Outlander that was exiting the nearby parking lot. The force of the collision caused the two vehicles to go through a group of pedestrians that were in the crosswalk, and into two other vehicles. There was a large fire associated with the crash that took the Rochester Fire Department almost one hour to extinguish.

As a result of the collision, two of the occupants in the Mitsubishi Outlander were killed and the driver was transported to Rochester General Hospital in non-life threatening condition. Numerous pedestrians, including a Rochester Police Department Officer, were nearly struck by the vehicles. Three pedestrians were struck and transported to Strong Hospital; one of them is currently in life-threatening condition and the other two are in non-life threatening condition. Additionally, the driver of the Ford Expedition is currently at Strong Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Once the fire was extinguished, First Responders located at least a dozen gasoline canisters in and around the striking vehicle. Based upon the danger level associated with these, the Rochester Police Department Bomb Squad and the Joint Arson Task Force responded to the scene. As the investigation moves forward, we ask anyone with information to call 911. We are continuing to work with our federal partners, including the FBI, to learn exactly what led to this crash.

In summation, sadly there are currently two people deceased, two people in life-threatening condition, and three people being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

We know there are many questions related to this investigation and we ask for patience as we continue to seek the answers to those questions and to determine exactly led to this tragedy.

Gas canisters found at deadly crash scene, FBI investigating

Updated: Jan 1, 2024 / 04:08 PM EST

 

[Friday Fan]

Video of the crash at the link

No evidence of terrorism in Rochester, N.Y., crash that left 2 dead and multiple injured, police say

The driver of the suspect vehicle, a Ford Expedition with gas canisters found inside, was identified as Michael Avery, 35, of the Syracuse area. He also died of his injuries, police said.

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The driver of the Ford has also died

No evidence of terrorism found yet in deadly New Year's crash near Rochester, New York, concert venue

The driver suspected of causing a fiery fatal crash outside a concert venue in upstate New York early New Year's Day was identified on Tuesday, however, officials added they have not yet found any nexus to terrorism after multiple canisters full of gasoline were found in his vehicle, officials...

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[BetteDavisEyes]

No evidence of terrorism in Rochester, N.Y., crash that left 2 dead and multiple injured, police say

The driver of the suspect vehicle, a Ford Expedition with gas canisters found inside, was identified as Michael Avery, 35, of the Syracuse area. He also died of his injuries, police said.

www.nbcnews.com

There’s no evidence of terrorism in the fiery New Year’s Day crash that saw the driver of an SUV stashed with gas canisters speed toward pedestrians and collide with a car, killing two people and injuring several more after a concert in Rochester, New York, police said.

The suspect, identified as Michael Avery, 35, of the Syracuse area, died Monday night from injuries sustained in the crash, officials said.

Rochester Police Chief David M. Smith said in an update Tuesday that Avery's motive is not clear and urged the public to come forward with information.

However, authorities have spoken with Avery's family and they believed he “may have been suffering from possible undiagnosed mental health issues.”...

 

[karen in New York]

Do you know this Central NY man? Police seek more on man behind deadly crash at Rochester concert

Michael Avery, 35, from the Syracuse area, died in the crash that killed two others at a moe. concert.

www.syracuse.com

 

[arielilane]

Do you know this Central NY man? Police seek more on man behind deadly crash at Rochester concert

Michael Avery, 35, from the Syracuse area, died in the crash that killed two others at a moe. concert.

www.syracuse.com

Do you know this Central NY man? Police seek more on man behind deadly crash at Rochester concert​

From the article:

Michael Avery, 35, is seen with a gas can before causing a deadly crash outside the Kodak Center in Rochester around 1 a.m. on New Year's Day 2024.Provided by Rochester Police

Police have asked people with any information on Avery to contact Rochester police’s Major Crimes Unit at (585) 428-7157.

 

[arielilane]

A third person has died in the fiery crash outside a concert venue in upstate New York early New Year's Day, authorities announced on Friday.

Dawn Revette, 54, died on Wednesday from injuries sustained after she was struck by a vehicle while in the crosswalk outside the Kodak Center in Rochester, police said.

Two people in a ride-sharing car were killed after a rented Ford Expedition driven by the suspect slammed into it and burst into flames as it sped in the direction of pedestrians in the crosswalk, police said.

The suspect -- 35-year-old Michael Avery -- also died.

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3rd victim dies in fiery New Year's car attack near Rochester, New York, concert venue

A third victim in the fiery crash outside a concert venue in upstate New York early New Year's Day has died, authorities announced on Friday.

abcnews.go.com

January 12, 2024