Runaway horse leads to head on collision in New York, injuring 5

A runaway horse contributed to a severe car crash in western New York, resulting in the death of the horse and injuries to five people.

According to local news reports, the incident occurred on Alderman Road, where Evelin Lazo-Rivera and her four passengers reportedly collided with a horse that suddenly ran into the path of their vehicle.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office indicated that the impact led to a head-on collision between Lazo-Rivera’s car and the vehicle operated by electrician Eric Minns.

Minns described the aftermath to reporters with local TV station 13WHAM. He recalled the devastation of the crash, with windshields and roofs crushed, saying he expected more severe injuries given the damage to the vehicles.

“Windshields crushed in, top crushed in,” Minns said. “I was expecting to see a lot worse when we opened the door.”

He explained that he and his passengers had been driving to work when they noticed two horses on the road. Minns attempted to warn oncoming traffic by flashing his lights, but before he could react further, the horse appeared in front of Lazo-Rivera’s car, which struck the animal and then collided head-on with Minns’ vehicle.



The horse’s owner arrived at the scene and immediately checked on the people involved in the crash.

Though the injuries sustained by the five people were not considered life-threatening, the incident highlighted the dangers posed by animals on the road. No tickets have been issued, and authorities are still investigating.

Livestock stray, or lost animals straying onto the road, is a very risky condition for both the driver and the animal. Such accidents can lead to deadly crashes, causing human injury and animal death.

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