GRAND ISLAND, NY (WKBW) — New York State Police are investigating a deadly Fourth of July crash on Grand Island.
State Police investigate deadly holiday crash on Grand Island
Troopers say the driver of a car hit the back of a Lexus SUV along the southbound I-190 just before midnight on Friday.
The driver of the car, 19-year-old Tamim Akbari, a member of Buffalo's Afghan community, died at the scene.
Authorities say there were multiple passengers in both vehicles, including a child.
Troopers say they were all treated for what they describe as serious to minor injuries.