Bethany, NY — A deadly crash on Monday night in Genesee County has left one man dead and another injured after a head-on collision involving a motorcycle. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident happened around 10:05 p.m. on Route 63 in the Town of Bethany.
According to authorities, 27-year-old Marquel Kennedy of Buffalo was driving along Route 63 when he attempted to pass two tractor trailers and a farm tractor. During the passing maneuver, Kennedy’s vehicle entered the opposite lane and struck an oncoming motorcycle head-on. The impact of the crash was severe and immediate.
The motorcyclist, identified as 40-year-old Ryan Farley of Livingston County, was killed instantly. First responders arrived quickly but were unable to save Farley, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash site was closed for hours as emergency crews and investigators worked under the night sky to examine the wreckage and gather evidence.
Kennedy sustained injuries in the collision and was taken by ambulance to United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia. Officials have not yet released details about the extent of his injuries, but they confirmed that he survived the crash. No other passengers or vehicles were involved in the incident.
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office stated that the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Authorities are looking into whether speed, road visibility, or other contributing factors played a role in the collision. Although no charges have been filed at this time, deputies confirmed that charges are pending as the case continues to develop.
This tragic accident has left two communities in mourning and serves as a harsh reminder of the dangers that can come with passing on two-lane roads. Law enforcement officials are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution, especially at night or when visibility is limited. As the investigation continues, the community remembers Ryan Farley, whose life was cut short in an instant. No further information has been released at this time.
