Troopers investigate a truck versus a horse and carriage, leaving three children injured

On April 16, 2024, at approximately 8:10 a.m., troopers from SP Auburn responded to a report of a vehicle versus horse and carriage on State Route 90 in the town of Locke.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2023 Ford F150 was traveling east on State Route 90 when it struck a horse and carriage. The carriage had three occupants who were all taken to Upstate Community Hospital. The 13-year-old male operator and 11-year-old female were treated for minor injuries, and the 9-year-old male was treated for severe injuries. The operator of the Ford, Nosakhere T. Griggs, age 30, of Buffalo, NY, was not injured.

The New York State Police were assisted by the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office,  the Town of Locke Fire Department, and the Town of Moravia Fire Department.

This is an active investigation.