RPD releases name of man who died in Clifford Avenue crash; Homicide unit is investigating

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Two people taken to hospital after crash on Clifford Avenue

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Police have released the name of the man who died in a head-on crash on Clifford Avenue near Sixth Street on Wednesday.

Otis Johnson, a 58-year-old city resident, died from his injuries at the hospital and a woman in her 30s remains hospitalized with serious but not life-threatening injuries. The RPD Major Crimes Homicide Unit is investigating the crash but no charges have been filed as of Friday.

The crash happened about 15 minutes after midnight. RPD says a car, driven by the woman, crossed into the wrong lane on Clifford Avenue and collided with another car, driven by the man.

News10NBC’s photojournalist at the scene saw RPD’s command van, a firetruck, and multiple firefighters. RPD is asking anyone with information or video of the crash to call 911, Crime Stoppers at 585-423-9300, or email MajorCrimes@cityofrochester.gov.