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Amherst Police investigating fatal crash on Evans Street

Amherst Police on Thursday night said a 65-year-old Williamsville man 'died from his injuries while in the care of the Erie County Medical Center.'

AMHERST, N.Y. — The Amherst Police Department is investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that happened Thursday morning on Evans Street.

Police on Thursday night said a 65-year-old Williamsville man "died from his injuries while in the care of the Erie County Medical Center."

According to Amherst Police, the 65-year-old was driving a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado south on Evans Street when he reportedly drove into the northbound lane and hit a 2020 Ford Escape, which was driven by an 81-year-old man from North Tonawanda.

After hitting the Ford, the Chevy Colorado continued driving south in the northbound lane and proceeded to hit a 2020 Chevy Silverado head-on. The Chevy Silverado was driven by a 55-year-old man from Newfane.

Two of the drivers involved in the crash were taken to Erie County Medical Center. One of the drivers reportedly suffered from leg and head injuries, while the other suffered serious head and chest injuries. The third driver only sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

None of the drivers have been identified at this time.

Investigators with the Amherst Police Department are canvassing for video and anyone who witnessed the crash. Police are asking local residents, businesses and drivers who may have security or dash-cam video of the area to contact them by calling (716) 689-1311.

Police say no charges have been filed at this time.

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