Teen struck by vehicle waiting for school bus

On September 4, 2025, at 6:52 A.M., Troopers out of SP Lockport responded to Beattie Ave in the town of Lockport for a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Investigation determined that a 2004 Ford Explorer was traveling south bound on Beattie Ave. The Ford exited the roadway to the east where it traveled through a front yard striking a parked vehicle in a driveway. The parked vehicle subsequently struck a 15-year-old male, who was waiting for the school bus. The 15-year-old ultimately transported to Erie County Medical Center for severe leg injuries. The operator and only occupant of the Ford, a 17-year-old male was taken to Erie County Medical Center. No arrest has been made at this time.

This is still an ongoing criminal investigation.

NYSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Community Stabilization Unit and the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office are assisting in this investigation.