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Car strikes juvenile, adult on Sheridan Drive in Town of Tonawanda

A juvenile was taken to Oishei Children's Hospital for treatment, and an adult was taken to Erie County Medical Center. Police say the driver is cooperating.

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Town of Tonawanda Police said two pedestrians were struck Thursday on Sheridan Drive, prompting the road to be closed for some time. 

A juvenile was taken to Oishei Children's Hospital for treatment. The other victim, 21-year-old Ramses Rodriguez of Tonawanda, was taken to Erie County Medical Center. Police say both of their injuries are non-life threatening.

They say that speed was not a factor and that the driver, 25-year-old woman from Buffalo, is cooperating.

The eastbound lanes on Sheridan Drive between Parker and Parkhurst boulevards were closed since around 6:30 p.m. and did not reopen until shortly past 10 p.m.

The westbound lanes on Sheridan Drive were initially closed, as well, but they reopened around 7:20 p.m., according to NITTEC.

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