West Seneca, NY – One Dead and Others Injured After Fatal Car Accident

West Seneca, NY (June 15, 2019) – Police reported that one person was killed and three were transported to the hospital following a fatal car accident on Southwestern Boulevard.

The accident, according to police in West Seneca, arrived at the scene of the accident this morning around 8 a.m. The accident took place in the area of the Southtowns YMCA. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident while three others were transported to the hospital.

At the time, an 18-year-old identified as Edward J. Travis IV was driving eastbound with a passenger. He drifted into the westbound lane when the vehicle struck a Jeep. Travis was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead.

The passenger in Travis’ vehicle was taken to the hospital and had to receive emergency surgery, but she is in stable condition at this time. Two people in the Jeep were hospitalized but are going to recover.

The accident is ongoing at this time.

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Before all else, we would like to take this time to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the party whose life was taken during this horrific accident. We maintain hope that those who have suffered some of the most devastating losses will be able to find peace and comfort and move forward during this difficult time. It is imperative to understand that you have many rights after a serious accident.

Our attorneys at Hach & Rose are fully committed to helping you achieve results after you have lost somebody you love in a serious accident that has happened so unexpectedly. If you believe that another person has acted with outright negligence and, as a result, you have suffered losses, we would like to reach out to you and help you through this challenging time. Please contact us for more information at 212-779-0057.

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