Faith Machado, 24, Dies After Six-Vehicle Crash in Henrietta, New York

Faith Machado, 24, of Henrietta, New York, died following a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of Calkins Road and East Henrietta Road.
The crash happened Saturday evening, October 3, 2026, at about 6:45 p.m., according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to reports of a six-vehicle collision at the busy intersection. WHAM
Emergency crews found multiple people injured at the scene. Six people were hurt in the crash, while one person later died from injuries sustained in the collision.
Authorities initially withheld the victim's identity while they worked to notify the person's family. On Monday, October 5, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as Faith Machado, 24, of Henrietta. WHAM
The intersection was closed for several hours as deputies and emergency crews worked at the scene and investigated the circumstances surrounding the crash. The roadway has since reopened to traffic. WHAM
Machado's death has also been confirmed through her obituary. She was remembered as a young mother and a graduate of Rush-Henrietta High School and Monroe Community College. She was attending St. John Fisher University, where she was studying nursing. Legacy
Her family includes her parents, Luis and Rose Machado, her daughter Athena, siblings Anthony Machado and Krystal and Joseph Machado, as well as her grandparents and other relatives. Legacy
Funeral services for Machado are scheduled for Friday at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services in Rochester. Calling hours are scheduled from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by services at 6 p.m. Her interment will be private at Maplewood Cemetery in Henrietta. Legacy
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has not released further details about what caused the six-vehicle crash. The investigation remains ongoing