NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — Niagara Falls police are investigating a hit-and-run crash in the area of 22nd Street and Pierce Avenue on Sunday around 6:45 p.m.
Police said about six people were involved in a dispute on 22nd Street near Pierce Avenue when one of the people involved allegedly got into a vehicle, pulled into the alley to turn around, and intentionally drove up the sidewalk and into the group of pedestrians.
A 16-year-old boy and a 52-year-old woman each suffered serious leg injuries and were transported to ECMC. Police described them as stable. Two others reported minor injuries but were not treated at the time of the incident.
Police identified the 31-year-old woman who was allegedly driving the vehicle as Shawnquilla Armstrong. She turned herself in and has been charged with two counts of first-degree assault and one count of second-degree assault. Armstrong is being held on $100,000 bail and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Friday.
Anyone with information should call police at (716) 286-4563 or the complaint number at (716) 286-4711. You can also reach the criminal investigation division at (716) 286-4553. Charges are pending.
