"Authorities Investigate Motive Behind Deadly New Year's Day Car Crash Near Rochester Concert Venue"
In Rochester, New York, a man named Michael Avery crashed an SUV loaded with gasoline into a pedestrian crossing outside a concert venue on New Year's Day, resulting in his death and the deaths of two ride-hail passengers, with at least nine pedestrians injured. Police are investigating the incident, which appears intentional but has no established terror motive. Avery, who may have had undiagnosed mental health issues, had been purchasing gasoline and fuel containers prior to the crash. The FBI is involved in the investigation, and the motive remains unknown.
