BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Genesee County man has pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal crash that killed a 10-year-old child.
Nicholas M. Rich, 35, of Darien pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court to one count of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide.
Investigators say Rich was driving recklessly at a high rate of speed, and under the influence of alcohol on October 13, when he caused a crash with another vehicle at the intersection of Broadway and Schwartz Road in the Town of Lancaster.
The driver and passenger of the other vehicle were injured in the crash and were taken to ECMC. A second passenger, 10-year-old Levi Zielonka, died.
Rich faces up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced on January 30, 2024. He remains held without bail.
