Hit-and-Run Driver Identified After Being Arrested on Unrelated Charges

Niagara Falls Police were on routine patrol on July 2nd around 3:30am when they responded to the 400 block of 9th Street for a hit-and-run report.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver whose vehicle was hit who stated he was traveling westbound on Niagara Street when he was attempting to turn right onto 9th Street.

It was at that time another vehicle (striking vehicle) attempted to pass him on the right and struck his black Chevy Silverado.

The striking vehicle was described as a small grey sedan that fled westbound on Niagara Street with five passengers.

Officers located debris in the intersection of Niagara and 9th Streets.

Through an unrelated investigation, the striking vehicle was located behind 750 Main Street with damage consistent with the crash.

The headlight pieces that were recovered from the crash scene fit perfectly into the missing/damaged headlight on the striking vehicle, which was a Hyundai Sonata.

The male operator was arrested on unrelated charges and additional ones for the hit-and-run.

He admitted to operating the vehicle during the crash.

He was transported to police headquarters for booking, processing, and was held for arraignment on a NYS Parole Absconder Warrant.

No further information is available at this time.

Hit-and-Run Driver Identified After Being Arrested on Unrelated Charges