Two killed in multi-car collision in US' Dunkirk

Two people were killed and one was injured in an accident involving four cars in the city of Dunkirk in US' New York state. On Thursday night, Dunkirk police, fire, and rescue personnel arrived at the collision scene on Central Avenue close to Howard Street.

While one died on the spot, another person was declared dead at Brooks Memorial Hospital. The wounded person was transported to Hamot Medical Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. To receive medical attention, Brooks Memorial Hospital received two additional casualties.

A probe has been initiated into the accident.




Investigators from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department said an 18-year-old man from Dunkirk was killed.

Deputies said that Zachary W. Prenatt, of Woodrow Avenue, died at the scene of the 10:45 p.m. collision on Urban Road in the Town of Dunkirk.

Deputies claimed that Timothy M. Munson, 18, was driving a 1992 Eagle Talon northbound at a high rate of speed when he lost control while attempting to navigate a curve.

Munson, of Hedwigs Road in Dunkirk, was ejected from the car after it rolled multiple times. Dr drove him to Hammett Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he received care and was kept under surveillance.