Man dead after overnight crash in Chili

Chili, New York — Officials from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office say a motorcyclist is dead after a crash early Monday morning in Chili.

Deputies, along with Gates Fire Department and CHS Ambulance, responded to the area of Westwide Drive near Chili Avenue for the report of a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and another vehicle around 1:40 a.m., authorities say.

According to police, the motorcycle was following behind another vehicle as each were traveling west on Westside Drive.

They say the motorcycle attempted to pass the other vehicle on the left as that vehicle began making a left-hand turn into an apartment building parking lot.

According to officials, the motorcycle struck the side of the turning vehicle and the motorcyclist suffered what were considered life-threatening injuries.

The victim, a motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man, was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital where he was late pronounced dead.

At this time, the identity of the victim is not released.

The driver of the other vehicle was not injured, police said.

The investigation is ongoing.