The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 04/25/20 at around 3:45 am, Deputies responded to the area of West River Rd and Knight Rd in the Town of Fayette for the report of a single vehicle rollover. Upon arrival, Deputies found the driver of the vehicle, Dustin Bennett, 21, of 9 E Elizabeth St, Waterloo, NY, trapped in the vehicle. Deputies were able to get Bennett out of the vehicle safely and he reported no injuries. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Bennett was traveling at a high rate of speed while using his cell phone. Bennett was issued UTT’S for Speeding, Using a Mobile Device While Driving, Unlicensed Operator, and other moving violations. Deputies report Bennett was released on UTTs to appear in court at a later date to answer the charges. The vehicle sustained heavy damage and was towed away from the scene. SCSO was assisted by Waterloo PD, Waterloo Fire and North Seneca Ambulance.
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