Town of Seneca, NY (April 25, 2026) – Jennifer Pym, a 32-year-old woman from Penn Yan, was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital on Friday afternoon after sustaining severe injuries in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Wabash and Kashong Switch roads.
According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, a 33-year-old Penn Yan man was driving east on Kashong Switch Road when he drove through a stop sign, colliding with Pym’s vehicle as she traveled south on Wabash Road. When deputies arrived at the scene, Pym was found unconscious with severe injuries. She was airlifted by Mercy Flight to Strong Memorial Hospital, where she remains in guarded condition.
The male driver was transported to the same hospital by ambulance after complaining of overall pain from the crash. He was issued a traffic ticket for failing to stop at the stop sign. The roadway was temporarily closed for the investigation, but has since reopened.
Intersection Accident Liability Under New York Traffic Law
Intersection crashes like this one can involve complex questions of fault, particularly when the collision occurs at a rural crossroads where traffic control devices may be absent or limited. Under New York’s Pure Comparative Negligence standard, an injured party may still recover compensation even if they are found partially responsible for a crash — though their recovery is reduced in proportion to their share of fault. This means that determining exactly how the collision unfolded is a critical step in any injury claim.
New York’s No-Fault system requires injured drivers and passengers to first access their own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits to cover medical expenses and lost wages up to $50,000. However, when injuries are severe, as in an accident that results in airlift transport, victims may meet the serious injury threshold under New York Insurance Law § 5102(d), which allows them to pursue additional compensation for pain and suffering beyond the No-Fault system. Because accidents at rural intersections can involve multiple liable parties, including other drivers or even municipalities responsible for road signage and maintenance, working with an experienced New York car accident attorney can be essential to identifying all available coverage and building a strong claim. New York’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years, but acting promptly helps preserve critical evidence such as surveillance footage, skid marks, and witness accounts.
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