HAMBURG, N.Y. — Two drivers are facing charges in connection to a deadly crash that happened in August in Hamburg.
The crash happened around 11:50 p.m. on Aug. 20 in at the intersection of McKinley Parkway and Quinby Drive.
The Hamburg Police Department said an SUV driven by 18-year-old Dylan Wiza of Williamsville crashed with a van driven by 29-year-old Justin Trane of Lewiston.
Both drivers, plus a 16-year-old and 15-year-old in the SUV, were taken to the hospital. The 15-year-old died from her injuries.
Wiza is charged with two counts of vehicular manslaughter and one count of aggravated driving while intoxicated, under the influence of cannabis. He was also charged violations for failure to yield to the right of way and crossing a highway divider.
Trane faces one count of vehicular manslaughter two counts of driving while intoxicated, under the influence of alcohol. He was also charged with two vehicle and traffic law violations for speeding and passing through a red light.
Both Wiza and Trane are being accused of contributing to the crash by the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
Wiza's next court appearance is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 12. He was released on bail set at $5,000 cash or bond and faces up to 15 years in prison.
Trane's next court appearance is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Jan. 2. He was released on his own recognizance. and faces up to seven years in prison.
The Town of Hamburg Police Department Accident Investigation Unit worked on the investigation.