AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Cheektowaga woman was arraigned Sunday on one count of second-degree vehicular manslaughter, one count of leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death and one count of driving while intoxicated.
According to the Erie County District Attorney's Office, a pedestrian was hit and killed just after 6 p.m. Saturday on Kensington Avenue between Harlem Road and Concord Place.
The district attorney's office said 57-year-old Jennifer A. Ortiz was driving a 2022 Jeep Compass when she hit 70-year-old Cynthia Sitterle of Cheektowaga, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ortiz allegedly left the scene and was later found at her home by Cheektowaga Police. She is accused of leaving the scene without reporting the incident and driving while under the influence of alcohol.
She faces a maximum sentence of 7 years in prison when she returns Friday for a felony hearing. Ortiz was released on bail at $25,000 cash, $50,000 bond or $250,000 partially secured bond.
The incident is under investigation. Anyone with video surveillance or any information is asked to contact Amherst Police at (716) 689-1311.
