One person is dead following a crash in Evans

EVANS, N.Y. (WKBW) — Police say one person is dead after a two car crash in the Town of Evans.

Authorities say the crash happened just after 10:30 Tuesday night, when two cars collided on Lake Street near Lake Shore Road and Route 5.

According to police, one of the cars left the roadway and hit a utility pole and power lines.

Crews from National Grid were repairing the damage and restoring power to the area, after Lake Street was closed for four hours.

Police have not released the name of the victim, and say the crash is under investigation.