Amherst, NY (September 24, 2024) – A tragic car accident occurred on September 23 at approximately 9:40 PM at the intersection of Sheridan Drive and Esjay Road. The incident involved two vehicles and resulted in a fatality.
According to reports from the Amherst Police, a 2019 Honda CRV was turning westbound from Sheridan Drive onto southbound Esjay Road when it collided with a 2008 Chevy Impala that was traveling eastbound on Sheridan Drive. The impact was severe, causing the Impala to burst into flames following the collision.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find that the driver of the Impala, a 23-year-old male from Williamsville, had tragically succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Honda CRV, a 35-year-old male from Amherst, was taken to Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) with non-life-threatening injuries. Additionally, there was a 3-year-old passenger in the CRV who was transported to ECMC with critical injuries. The child was later transferred to Oishei Children’s Hospital, where they are currently listed in critical but stable condition.
As of now, no charges have been filed, and the Amherst Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. They are seeking any witnesses who may have dash-camera footage of the area or the incident to contact them at (716)-689-1311.
The Amherst Police were assisted at the scene by the Main Transit Fire Department and Twin City Ambulance.
Our thoughts are with the families affected by this devastating accident.
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