Steve J. Bernard, 67, of Arcade, New York, lost his life following a single-vehicle crash involving a cement mixer on County Route 7B in the Town of Rushford.
According to reports, the crash occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 24. Bernard was operating a 2006 Mack cement mixer traveling westbound on Route 7B when the vehicle left the roadway and entered the right shoulder before overturning.
Bernard was pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial investigation was handled by New York State Police, who reported the incident as a commercial vehicle rollover. Later local reporting identified the deceased driver as a 67-year-old Wyoming County man.
Authorities closed part of County Route 7B while emergency crews and investigators worked at the scene. The New York State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit and Bureau of Criminal Investigation assisted with the investigation.
An autopsy is scheduled as investigators continue working to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.
For Bernard's family, friends and loved ones, the loss marks the passing of a life remembered in the community. His name now carries the memories of those who knew him and the moments they shared.
As the investigation continues, those who knew Steve are left to remember his life with dignity and compassion.
May Steve J. Bernard be remembered with peace, love and respect, and may his family and loved ones find strength during this difficult time.
