What We Know So Far — February 24, 2026
Authorities say the fatal crash happened Monday morning on State Route 39 in Geneseo, between Country Club and Triphammer roads, involving two vehicles. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one person died at the scene, while officials have not yet clarified whether anyone else was injured. Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the collision, and only limited details have been released as the case remains under active investigation. More information, including circumstances leading to the crash, is expected as authorities continue reviewing evidence and speaking with those involved.
A tragedy struck Livingston County when one person dies after a crash in Geneseo, New York, leaving residents shaken and calling for urgent road safety improvements near the village’s most dangerous intersections.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash in the Town of Geneseo after a vehicle pulled into the path of an oncoming farm truck. Willard Beardsley, 84, of Dansville, was pronounced dead at the scene, while his wife, Mary Beardsley, 85, was later pronounced dead at Strong Memorial Hospital. Mary was driving at the time of the crash. The driver of the farm truck, a 56-year-old Geneseo resident, was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Sheriff Tom Dougherty described the incident as a “horrible accident,” with preliminary findings indicating the crash was non-criminal in nature. Still, the collision reignited long-running concerns about road safety in and around Geneseo, a village in western New York where busy intersections and rural road conditions have repeatedly put drivers at risk.
What We Know So Far
Deputies responded to the scene after reports of a serious two-car crash. Early details indicate the incident occurred along a stretch of roadway commonly used by local commuters, connecting residential areas with businesses and nearby highways.
Officials confirmed:
- The crash involved two vehicles
- One person died as a result of the collision
- No additional information about injuries or contributing factors has been publicly confirmed
- The investigation remains active, with more details expected to be released
Law enforcement has urged anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information to come forward.
A Pattern of Danger on Local Roads
Geneseo’s roads have seen more than their share of tragedy. Intersections throughout the town have been the scene of multiple serious crashes over the years, raising questions about signage, speed limits, and driver awareness on rural routes where reaction time is everything.
Local officials and law enforcement continue to urge drivers to approach unfamiliar intersections with extra caution, particularly on roads shared with farm equipment and commercial vehicles — a common reality in Livingston County’s agricultural landscape.
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