Wethersfield, NY – Dr. Richard Milazzo, a respected internal medicine specialist from Silver Creek, New York, tragically passed away in a fatal car accident on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
Dr. Milazzo, aged 80, was driving on Wethersfield Road when his vehicle collided with a tow truck at the intersection with Hermitage Road.
According to the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office, the tow truck driver had the right of way when Dr. Milazzo’s car entered the intersection.
Dr. Milazzo was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation.
Dr. Milazzo was a prominent figure in the Chautauqua County medical community, known for his decades-long dedication to patient care.
His commitment to helping others extended beyond his clinic, with reports indicating that Dr. Milazzo was en route to visit a patient at the time of the accident.
Facebook tributes poured in, reflecting the community’s deep sorrow.
CJ Country Radio shared the news, with one commenter, Sharon Boutwell, expressing, “A huge loss for our community.
He touched so many lives.”
Dr. Milazzo leaves behind a legacy of compassion and care that will not be forgotten.