BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo Police are investigating after a car crashed into the front yard of a home on Buffalo's West Side and then caught on fire.
Our 7 News Anchor Ed Drantch captured video of the incident just before 4 a.m. Friday at the corner of Hampshire Street and Lawrence Place.
One woman was on the ground in the street as flames shot from the car. Police also rushed to make sure people inside and neighbors got out safely.
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"I heard a big bang, it woke me up, I was in bed," said Mike Pesarchick, who lives a few doors down. "I was starting to go back to sleep, then I hear all these people yelling and shouting."
The car seemingly crashed through the fence of the home and came to a stop when it hit the porch.
We reached out to Buffalo Police for more information and are waiting to hear back.
Those we spoke to in the area brought up concerns about the safety of the intersection. They suggested improving the intersection with a traffic light or speed bump.
We took their voices to Council Member David Rivera's office, and in a statement, Rivera said they are waiting to hear about what may have caused the accident and hope that anyone who may have been injured is getting adequate treatment to make a quick and thorough recovery.
