Identities Released of Two Killed in Horrific Niagara Rollover Crash

UPDATE

The parties involved in the fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred in the 5300 block of Ridge Road on 4/22/26 at 18:34 hours, have been identified as follows:

The operator of the vehicle has been identified as 83-year- old Gary Milsom, and the passenger has been identified as 73-year-old Maria Gump, both residents of Erie County. Both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigation into this incident by the Niagara County Sheriff's Department Accident Investigation Unit is continuing.

ORIGINAL STORY

Law enforcement is investigating a fatal crash that claimed the lives of two people Tuesday night in Niagara County.

According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers began receiving several reports of a serious motor vehicle accident around 6:34pm on April 22nd in the 5300 block of Ridge Road.

Preliminary findings indicate a 2021 Chevrolet Corvette was traveling westbound when it veered off the north side of the roadway.

Investigators say the vehicle struck a culvert before rolling over several times.

The driver, an 83-year-old man from Cheektowaga, and a passenger, a 73-year-old woman from Williamsville, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials say the cause of the crash has not yet been determined. The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Accident Investigation Unit is continuing to examine the incident.

The names of the victims will be released once next of kin is notified.

Identities Released of Two Killed in Horrific Niagara Rollover Crash