Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Collision: Niagara County

A fatal crash involving a pedestrian occurred Friday morning on Hess Road in the Town of Newfane. Niagara County Sheriff's deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene.

At approximately 10:07am on April 25th, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division received a 911 call reporting that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle in the 2700 block of Hess Road.

Responding deputies located the victim lying in the northbound lane. Despite efforts by deputies and EMS personnel to administer lifesaving measures, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to a preliminary investigation, a 2011 Freightliner truck was traveling northbound on Hess Road when it struck the pedestrian. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities.

The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.

The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Accident Investigation Unit and Criminal Investigation Bureau are continuing their investigation into the incident.

Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Collision: Niagara County