At 2:20 a.m. Oct. 7, a single motor vehicle fatal crash occurred on Rt. 260 near Journey Drive, Dunkirk.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe operated by Richard J. Abela, 28 of Chesapeake Beach, was traveling east on Rt. 260.
Abela failed to remain in the lane and traveled onto the right shoulder and right roadside where his vehicle struck several fixed objects before coming to a final rest. Abela, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Contributory factors have not been confirmed as of this writing. This investigation is continuing.