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Newfane man accused of hitting, killing pedestrian in Lockport

Sean Kelahan, 20, of Newfane was indicted on manslaughter and others charges in the death of Richard Howes III, 25.
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LOCKPORT, N.Y. — A Newfane man is facing charges following a deadly crash last month involving a pedestrian.

The Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman announced that Sean Kelahan, 20, was charged with second degree manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle incident without reporting, reckless driving, and speeding. 

Richard Howes III, 25, of Lockport was killed when he was struck by multiple vehicles traveling at a high rate of speed on March 18 while crossing Transit Road at High Street around 7:45 p.m. It's alleged Kelahan was behind the wheel of one of the vehicles.

Kelahan's bail was set at $100,000 cash and $200,000 bond.

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