AMHERST, N.Y. — Amherst Police are looking for witnesses or video that captured an accident along Millersport Highway late Monday night.
The accident happened just before 11:30 p.m. near John James Audubon Parkway. Police say a 2018 Dodge sedan driven by 18-year-old Jayla L. Mueller left the roadway and rolled over.
"It didn't hit an object, didn't hit another vehicle. It left the roadway and while leaving the roadway that's what caused it to overturn," said Amherst Police Captain Kevin Brown.
Mueller and 17-year-old Kye C. Czachorowski were hurt and taken to the ECMC by Twin City Ambulance. According to Captain Brown, their injuries did not appear to be life-threatening as of Tuesday.
Also in the vehicle were three additional passengers, 18-year-old Azathiel Pabon, 19-year-old Isabella French, and 20-year-old Dakota Eldridge. All three were pronounced dead at the scene.
Captain Brown indicated that all three were located outside of the vehicle when first responders arrived at the scene. They do not know at this time if they were wearing seatbelts.
"It is still pretty new we want to give the families some time in order to make their notifications," said Captain Brown. He added that more information on the victims' identities is expected to be released Wednesday.
University at Buffalo Police told 2 On Your Side Tuesday that none of the individuals involved in the crash are connected to the university.
Investigators are looking into whether speed played a role in the accident or not.
"Preliminary indications are that speed may have been a factor but there's still some work we need to do to figure out for sure," Captain Brown said.
When asked about whether drugs or alcohol may have been involved Captain Brown said that is not yet known as the investigation is in the early stages.
"There's a lot of investigation left to do," Captain Brown added.
Amherst Police are asking neighbors, businesses, and other drivers, who may have security or dash-camera footage of the area or incident, to contact them at 716-689-1311 as it may be helpful to their case.