Buffalo Car Accident Leaves Three Dead
Three people were killed in a car crash on Genesee Street in Buffalo.
Credit: WKBW
Three people were killed in a car accident on the afternoon of Monday, December 28, 2020. The two-vehicle accident happened where Genesee Street intersects with Kilhoffer Street in Buffalo, according to WKBW. The Buffalo Police Department said the victims were two men and a woman,
BPD say three people are deceased in connection with a two vehicle accident at Genesee St. & Kilhoffer just before 1pm. Police say other victims have been transported to hospitals. Motorists should avoid the area & use alternate routes.
A pedestrian was injured by debris from the accident. An 18-year-old in one of the vehicles was taken to Erie County Medical Center. Both suffered serious injuries according to Buffalo Police Captain Jeff Rinaldo.
Video Cameras Capture Fatal Car Accident on Genesee
The accident was captured by the video surveillance system of a store in the area. According to what investigators saw on camera, a black van was seen crossing into the center lane. The van crashed into a silver car. Witnesses of the accident said the van was speeding. Witnesses told police that a man ran from the van. Police are investigating. If you have any information, please contact the police via the confidential tipline, 716-847-2255.