Current:Home > reviews4th person dies following Kodak Center crash on New Year's Day in Rochester, New York -ProsperityStream Academy
4th person dies following Kodak Center crash on New Year's Day in Rochester, New York
View
Date:2025-04-13 14:09:45
A fourth person this week has died in connection with a deliberate and fiery crash in Rochester on New Year's Day.
Dawn Revette of Rochester, 54, was struck by the SUV during the New Year's crash and died Wednesday, Rochester Police Chief David Smith said at a Friday afternoon news conference.
Revette was in the crosswalk when she was struck and severely injured, according to police.
Three other people died and at least eight others were injured when a Syracuse man sped into a car and a crowd outside the Kodak Center in Rochester just after a Grateful Dead tribute band concert ended at the venue. Smith said that one person injured during the incident is at an in-patient treatment facility with non-life-threatening injuries as of Friday.
Police remain unsure about what Avery's motives were for the crash.
Fiery Kodak Center crash:FBI investigates deadly New Year's Day crash in Rochester, NY. What we know
Man deliberately drives into crowd, dies from injuries
Michael Avery, 35, was driving a rented Ford Expedition, deliberately accelerated into oncoming traffic and crashed into a Mitsubishi Outlander as it exited the Kodak Center parking lot, according to Rochester police. Two passengers in a rideshare vehicle - Justina Hughes, 28, of Geneva and Joshua Orr, 29, of Webster - died at the scene. Several pedestrians in the crosswalk were struck by the involved vehicles.
Avery's SUV was filled with gas canisters and gasoline. A Glock-style replica handgun and numerous lighters were also recovered from his charred vehicle, Smith said. Avery died at a local hospital.
Smith on Friday said Avery, a traveling delivery driver, went to Kodak Center and purchased a ticket to the concert at the venue on New Year's Eve, but did not attend the show. Instead, he "spent time around the theater" including in a nearby parking lot, Smith said. The night before the attack, Avery also spent several hours near the theater, "potentially scouting the location," Smith said.
No other co-conspirators, motives found in attack
Smith said police weren't able to determine why Avery acted as he did on New Year's Day, but noted that police weren't able to identify "the existence of any co-conspirators or any possible motive behind this attack."
"We may never know why he decided to carry out this act," Rochester Mayor Malik Evans said Friday afternoon, noting that it was a blessing that more people were not injured by what he described as a "planned attack."
Police located a 20-page journal, used "sporadically" by Avery that appeared to be several years old. The journal didn't contain any writings directly related to the West Ridge Road crash.
Local, state and federal authorities continue to investigate the incident. FBI Special Agent Jeremy Bell said the crash hasn't been to domestic or an international terrorism plot.
Avery was familiar with the Rochester area and had traveled to Monroe County at least twice in December before the crash. He stayed at a hotel in Greece, New York, about 4 miles from the Koday Center.
Police are asking anyone parked on West Ridge Road in front of the Kodak Theatre, or standing outside waiting for a ride between 12:45 and 1 a.m. on Jan. 1 to contact the department's Major Crimes Unit at majorcrimes@cityofrochester.gov or (585) 428-7157.
Contributing: Trevor Hughes, Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY.
veryGood! (21798)
Related
- 'As foretold in the prophecy': Elon Musk and internet react as Tesla stock hits $420 all
- Who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony? Snoop, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Robert Tucker, the head of a security firm, is named fire commissioner of New York City
- Early Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of ‘joy’ and unsolicited GOP counterprogramming
- Vance jokes he’s checking out his future VP plane while overlapping with Harris at Wisconsin airport
- Debby’s aftermath leaves thousands in the dark; threatens more flooding in the Carolinas
- Man arrested in connection with attempt to ship a ton of meth to Australia
- First Snow, then Heat Interrupt a Hike From Mexico to Canada, as Climate Complicates an Iconic Adventure
- Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.
- EXCLUSIVE: Ex-deputy who killed Sonya Massey had history of complaints involving women
Ranking
- NCAA President Charlie Baker would be 'shocked' if women's tournament revenue units isn't passed
- Zak Williams reflects on dad Robin Williams: 'He was a big kid at heart'
- This is absolutely the biggest Social Security check any senior will get this year
- Snoop Dogg Drops It Like It's Hot at Olympics Closing Ceremony
- 'Meet me at the gate': Watch as widow scatters husband's ashes, BASE jumps into canyon
- North Dakota voters to weigh in again on marijuana legalization
- Brittney Griner’s tears during national anthem show how much this Olympic gold medal means
- Social Security's 2025 COLA will be announced in less than 2 months. Expect bad news
Recommendation
From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
Diana Taurasi has 6 Olympic golds. Will she be at LA2028? Yep, having a beer with Sue Bird
Early Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of ‘joy’ and unsolicited GOP counterprogramming
What is French fashion? How to transform your style into Parisian chic
Beware of giant spiders: Thousands of tarantulas to emerge in 3 states for mating season
The Latest: Harris and Trump paint different pictures for voters as the White House intensifies
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-deputy who killed Sonya Massey had history of complaints involving women
Austin Dillon clinches playoff spot in Richmond win after hitting Joey Logano