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78-year-old man killed in Genesee County head-on collision

It happened near the intersection of Bloomingdale and Tesnow Roads in the Town of Alabama on Friday.

GENESEE COUNTY, N.Y. — The Genesee County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deadly crash that happened Friday afternoon.

Deputies say Matthew Murzynowski, 17, hit another car head-on in the Town of Alabama, killing 78-year-old Leroy George.

The accident occurred when Murzynowski crossed over the center line on Bloomingdale Road, near the intersection of Tesnow Road, according to deputies.

George was pronounced dead at the scene, and Murzynowski was taken to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital with minor injuries.

Investigators are still trying to determine exactly why the 17 year old swerved into the other lane.

Charges are pending at this time.

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