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Hit and run driver sought by Yates County Sheriff after Naples area head on crash

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BOLO: White 2015-2019 GMC Sierra 3500 1 ton dually with front end damage

From the Yates County Sheriff’s Office,

A large pickup truck crossed the center line and hit a motorcyclist head on before fleeing toward the Naples area. The condition of the motorcyclist is unknown, here is the report from YCSO:

COMPLAINT NUMBER: 2024-05476

DATE AND TIME: 6/14/2024 @11:00 PM

LOCATION: Italy Valley Road @ Clute Road Town of Italy

INCIDENT: MVA Hit and Run

DRIVER: Joshua A. Presher (30) Prattsburg, NY

CHARGE: Pending

INJURIES: Shoulder and various lacerations

Yates County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a truck versus motorcycle crash on Italy Valley Road near the Ontario County line. Joshua Presher was traveling north on Italy Valley Road on a motorcycle when a truck traveling south crossed the center line striking Mr. Presher head on. The truck fled the area and was last observed heading south towards Naples, NY. The truck is believed to be a White 2015-2019 GMC Sierra 3500 1 ton dually with front end damage. If anyone has further information on this vehicle or its operator, please call the Yates County Sheriff’s Office at 315-536-4438 or through our Sheriff’s App using the “Submit a Tip” feature.

YCSO STAFF ON SCENE: Dep. T. Lane, Sgt. K. Campbell

DATE/TIME SUBMITTED: 06/15/24 @ 1:50 AM

OTHER AGENCIES: Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, Naples FD, Naples

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