Canandaigua Man Charged After ATV Accident Injures Six

Sunday, August 17 News Staff

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A 63-year-old Canandaigua man has been arrested for reckless endangerment after rolling an ATV carrying eleven other people, sending six to the hospital, including himself.

Michael VanBrooker was operating an ATV on Smith Road in Canandaigua, carrying his wife and ten juveniles, while intoxicated, backed into a ditch, and threw himself, his wife, and the juveniles from the vehicle.

Mr. VanBrooker injured his arms, Mrs. VanBrooker injured her arm and neck, and they were both taken to the hospital. Four of the juveniles were also taken to a hospital after complaints of pain.

The Ontario County Sheriff is charging him with second-degree reckless endangerment.

The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.