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Submitted on behalf of the Niagara Falls Police Department
On Aug, 6, at approximately 9:30 p.m., The Niagara Falls Police Department crash investigation unit responded to the 8100 block of Niagara Falls Boulevard to investigate a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
An 18-year-old female from the Town of Niagara was operating her 2016 Jeep westbound when she struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian in the roadway. The pedestrian was thrown forward, sustaining life-threatening injuries. He was transported to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
A portion of Niagara Falls Boulevard was closed for approximately three hours while the scene was surveyed. The driver of the Jeep, who claimed no injuries, remained on scene and cooperated in the investigation.
The name of the pedestrian is not being released until his family can be notified. If you were a witness to this crash, please contact the crash investigation unit at 716-286-4565 or the non-emergency number at 716-286-4711.
Capt. Angela Munn
Commander – Traffic Division
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
