LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WKBW) — New York State police announced a 17-year-old has been arrested after a 15-year-old was hit by a vehicle while waiting for the school bus in Lockport.
The incident occurred just before 7 a.m. on September 4 on Beattie Avenue. Police said investigation determined the 17-year-old was operating a vehicle south on Beattie Avenue, exited the roadway, and went through a front yard and struck a parked vehicle in a driveway. The parked vehicle then struck a 15-year-old who was waiting for the school bus. The 15-year-old was transported to ECMC for severe leg injuries and the 17-year-old was also hospitalized.
According to police, investigation determined the 17-year-old showed signs of drug impairment and several toxicological samples were secured and submitted for further analysis. The toxicological analysis was conducted by the Niagara County Forensic Laboratory and a quantity of cannabis was detected in the 17-year-old's blood. In addition, police said two unfinished ghost gun lower frames of a Glock pistol and an AR-15 style rifle were located inside the 17-year-old's vehicle.
Investigators said the 17-year-old and his legal guardian responded to SP Lockport and he was processed without incident and then arraigned at the Niagara County Court – Youth Part and remanded to the Oneida County Jail on $100,000 cash bail.
