LEWISTON, N.Y. — Lewiston Police confirmed that one person died and another person was injured Saturday afternoon following a crash that involved two cars.
A report of the head-on crash was called into Lewiston Police at 12:34 p.m. Upon arrival, both cars were found in a ditch, with one rolled over.
According to Lewiston Police, a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Matthew Sanoian of Ransomville was heading west on Swann Road. His vehicle crossed the center line and struck the eastbound vehicle according to police, whose driver was declared dead at the scene.
Police and EMS attempted life-saving measures but the driver, identified as Suzanne Gorbach, 73, of Sanborn, was declared dead at the scene.
Sanoian was taken by Mercy Flight to Erie County Medical Center with what Lewiston Police called serious injuries.
Police say Sanoian has been charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs (DWAI) and vehicular manslaughter in the second degree. Sanoian was issued appearance tickets for the charges, and is said to be in the care of medical staff.
The investigation is ongoing, and police say further information will be forthcoming.