Blood, Wreckage, And Missing Search In Upstate New York

A crash turned into a manhunt when a bleeding driver disappeared into the woods. Drones, choppers, and police swarmed the area.

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Bleeding Driver Flees To Woods After Car Crash In Ontario County, New York

The DEC joined the search for a missing person who fled into the woods after a car crash.

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The crash happened on Saturday around 11:45 a.m. on County Route 37 in the Town of Canadice, Ontario County, New York.

Forest Ranger Dormer, who responded to a call for a car crash, was told the driver left the scene and ran off into the woods.

Officials were told the identified driver "lost a lot of blood in the crash."

Helicopter, Drone Used In Search For Missing Person

A New York State Police helicopter crew, a DEC Environmental Conservation Police drone, and the Ontario County Sheriff’s Department all joined in the search.

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The person was eventually found and resources were clear at 4:45 p.m.

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The unnamed driver was taken by ambulance for treatment by first responders and later turned over to New York State Police. Injuries and potential charges haven't been announced.

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