BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police are currently investigating an active accident scene involving a City of Buffalo garbage truck, located on Rhode Island Street near 14th Street.
In an update, a City of Buffalo official said that the accident occurred just before 8:20 a.m.
Central District officers reported that a City garbage truck had been backing up when it hit a 17-year-old boy.
The teen was transported by an ambulance to Oishei with injuries that appear to be serious in nature.
Neighbors that had been nearby at the time of the accident, had told our reporter at the scene that the truck may have hit someone crossing the street and was traveling fast.
The accident currently remains under investigation according to City officials.
2 On Your Side remains at the scene and will continue to keep the story updated, as more information becomes available.
Photo attached below of the scene as of 8:45 a.m.
