Man with Suspended License Hits Child with Vehicle in Niagara County, Gets an Appearance Ticket

A child sustained minor injuries Monday evening after being struck by a vehicle on Chestnut Street in Lockport, according to city police.

The incident happened around 6:20pm near McCollum Street when police say the child ran into the roadway and was hit. Officers arriving on scene determined the 58-year-old driver, identified as Joseph Robillard, showed no signs of intoxication. A pedestrian witness also corroborated how the collision unfolded. The child was treated for scrapes to the head and leg.

During their investigation, police discovered that Robillard was operating the vehicle with a suspended license.

Officers found that the driver, Joseph Robillard, had 13 citations for a suspended license from 10 different dates. As a result, Robillard was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, an E felony.

Robillard was released from custody with an appearance ticket.

Man with Suspended License Hits Child with Vehicle in Niagara County, Gets an Appearance Ticket