ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — Two Buffalo men have been charged with more than 30 vehicle and traffic violations following a police pursuit in Orchard Park on Friday.
Just before 5:40 p.m., Orchard Park Police said a vehicle allegedly ran the red light at the intersection of South Taylor and Big Tree Roads.
The officer initiated a traffic stop and approached the car on foot, but the driver allegedly left the scene, initiating a pursuit.
According to police, the vehicle entered Route 219 northbound by driving the wrong way onto the off-ramp, and then crashed into another car on Milestrip Road head-on, ending the pursuit. The driver, 23-year-old Mikiel Gates, was arrested at the scene. His passenger, 19-year-old Ernest Edwards, allegedly left the scene on foot. Police said Edwards crossed Lake Avenue and attempted to hide behind a trailer before being arrested.
An Orchard Park Police Officer sustained minor injuries during the incident.
Both men have been charged with:
- Second-degree reckless endangerment
- Third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer
- Fourth-degree criminal mischief
- Second-degree obstructing governmental administration
- Second-degree criminal nuisance
- Resisting Arrest
- Reckless Driving
- 30 vehicle and traffic violations
Both men were taken to ECMC for treatment and are scheduled to appear in court in April.
