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Pedestrian flown to ECMC after Niagara Falls Boulevard crash

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WHEATFIELD, N.Y. (WKBW) — A pedestrian is at ECMC with possible life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in the Town of Niagara Saturday night.

According to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, they received a report of the crash at 10:30 p.m. in front of 2045 Niagara Falls Boulevard.

A preliminary investigation showed the pedestrian was walking in the westbound lane of Niagara Falls Blvd. when a Chevrolet Malibu traveling westbound struck them.

The pedestrian was taken to Mount St. Mary's Hospital and then flown by Mercy Flight to ECMC with possible life-threatening injuries.

The sheriff's office identified the pedestrian on Monday as 44-year-old Andrew Baker of Niagara Falls and said Baker continues to recover at ECMC.

The investigation is ongoing and the sheriff's office said the driver is cooperating.