The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on November 16th , 2019 at about 06:30 PM, Seneca County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Robert J Lavancher,51 , of 7030 State Route 96 Ovid Ny. Deputies report Lavancher was traveling South bound on State Route 414 in the Town of Romulus while operating operating a 2006 Ford F150 pickup truck and crossed into oncoming traffic striking a 2016 Jeep Compass operated by Rebbeca B Delong, 30, of Romulus NY. Delong suffered minor injuries and was transported to Geneva General Hospital by South Seneca Ambulance for treatment. Lavancher had left the scene and was located a short time later. Upon further investigation Lavancher was charged with Felony DWI, Felony Aggravated DWI, Felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the 1st Degree, Operating without an Interlock Device, Failure to Keep Right and Leaving the Scene of A Personal Injury Accident. Both vehicles suffered extensive damage and were towed from the scene. Lavancher was turned over to corrections to await CAP court arraignment.
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