1 person dies; car engulfed in flames after crash near Lake Ontario State Parkway in Greece

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — One person died and a car was engulfed in flames in a crash near Lake Ontario State Parkway and Manitou Beach Road in Greece on Thursday.

It appears that the driver was going westbound and crossed over, flipped, and the car landed on its nose. The Lake Shore Fire Department was at the scene. New York State Police is investigating the crash.

When News10NBC’s crew arrived at the scene, more than a dozen firefighters were putting water on the car and the fire was already out. The eastbound lane of Lake Ontario State Parkway is closed.

I’m on scene of a horrible crash along the Lake Ontario St. Parkway at Manitou Beach Road. The eastbound lane is closed. The car is currently on its nose and was engulfed in flames. Waiting on more info from @nyspolice @news10nbc pic.twitter.com/5dhe2oZuZT

— Jennifer Lewke (@WHEC_JLewke) May 16, 2024