Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Canandaigua Accident

(File photo: Greg Cotterill, Finger Lakes News Radio)

A local man is in critical condition after being involved in a motorcycle accident over the weekend.

52-year-old Steven Scherer was traveling north on Mill Street from Benham Street in the city of Canandaigua at around 9 Friday night when his motorcycle left the road and struck a parked car. Scherer was thrown off his bike and suffered serious, life-threatening injuries.

The Canandaigua man was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital by Mercy Flight and at last word was in critical condition.

Police believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the accident.

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