On Friday, December 5,1997, around 2:35pm, the Owego Police responded to this three-car accident on Fifth Avenue (17c) in the Village of Owego. A 1986 Ford driven by Mr. Dennis E. Middendorf of 300 Jewett Hill Road Apalachin was traveling west on Fift Ave., a 1994 Hyuandi operated by Anthony P Gioe of Newark Valley, NY was traveling east. crossed over the double yellow line and struck Mr Middendorf's carcar in the driver's side rear portion. After striking Mr Middendorf's car, Mr gioe's vehicle then continued eastbound in the westbound lane and collided head on with a 1984 Oldsmobile which was operated by David Lower of Ithaca who was towing a 1985 Renault. Mr. Lower was taken to Robert Packer hospital in Sayre where he was treated and released. Mr. Gioe was air lifted by Gutrie One to Wilson Memorial Hospital. Mr Middendorf was not injured. The accident tied up traffic for 90 minutes.