Cheektowaga, NY (March 26, 2026) – A crash involving four vehicles was reported on Thursday, March 26, near the intersection of French Road and Transit Road in Cheektowaga. Emergency units responded to the scene in the morning hours.
Two people were injured in the collision. A gray SUV reportedly left the scene following the crash.
No further details about the identities of those hurt or the severity of their injuries have been confirmed. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those injured as they receive medical care.
What Happens After a Hit-and-Run Multi-Vehicle Crash in New York?
When a driver flees the scene of a crash in New York, the incident is treated differently from a standard collision. Leaving the scene of an accident that involves injuries is a criminal offense under state law, and the severity of the charge can increase depending on how seriously people were hurt. Witnesses, surveillance footage, and physical evidence from the scene are all commonly used to help identify a fleeing vehicle.
Multi-vehicle crashes add another layer of complexity to any post-accident review. With four vehicles involved, determining the sequence of events, which car struck which, and in what order, takes time and careful documentation. Intersections like French Road and Transit Road in Cheektowaga see steady traffic throughout the day, and collisions at busy crossings can sometimes involve chain reactions that make the facts harder to sort out quickly.
