Police: Man behind fiery crash in Gates was driving high with child in car

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man is facing charges after a fiery, multi-car crash that shut down Route 390 in Gates on Monday night.

Randolph Barton, 37, has been charged with driving while ability impaired due to drugs and aggravated driving while intoxicated. State Police say a three-year-old was in his car when he crashed around 8:30 p.m.

New York State Police say Barton’s Chevy Malibu rolled over and hit three other vehicles near the Lexington Avenue exit. State Police found the Malibu and an SUV on fire.

Everyone on the scene was treated by paramedics and released.

Barton was issued an appearance ticket for Gates Town Court.