Small Plane Crash Kills One, Injures One in Rochester

A small, single-engine plane crashed near Maplewood Park in Rochester, New York, around 1:30 p.m. on a Friday afternoon, coming down at the intersection of Maplewood Drive and Bridge View Drive. One man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other occupant sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Emergency crews from multiple departments responded quickly, and authorities have closed off the area to traffic as investigations are underway. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are jointly investigating the cause of the crash. Videos from the scene showed the wreckage on the road, confirming the severity of the incident. No timeline has been provided for when the road will reopen due to ongoing cleanup and investigation efforts.