BATAVIA, N.Y. — New York State Police are investigating a serious crash that happened Thursday evening on the I-90 westbound in Genesee County.
Troopers say a 2015 Toyota Highlander and a Ford F-350 that was towing a flat deck trailer were both stopped in traffic on the I-90 westbound when a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox crashed into the back of the trailer. The crash happened just before 6:40 p.m. between the LeRoy and Batavia exits.
The impact of the crash caused the Equinox to catch on fire, and also caused the Ford to drive into the Toyota. Three people were injured in the crash.
TeShawn A. Lang-Smith, 25, of Batavia, was identified as the driver of the Equinox. Lang-Smith was flown to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester by Mercy Flight, and he is currently listed in guarded condition.
The two passengers in the Equinox were both injured and were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. They have been identified as Leonard Johnson, 29, and Nicholas D. Scott, 26, both of Batavia. Their current condition is unknown.
No one was injured in the Toyota Highlander, according to New York State Police.
The driver of the Ford was also uninjured, but was allegedly found to have an active felony warrant. Troopers identified the driver as Ronald D. Thompson, 65, of Oak Grove, Minn., and say he was wanted out of Nevada for fraud with a full extradition and bail set at $26,875.
Thompson is currently awaiting arraignment in Batavia.
Troopers say the crash remains under investigation. No further information has been provided at this time.