SALAMANCA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Three people are dead and a fourth is injured, following a car crash late Saturday night in Salamanca, according to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators say the car carrying all four passengers crashed into a tree just around 10:30 p.m. on Old Route 17.
Superintendent Mark Beehler said a recent Salamanca graduate, a Salamanca high school student and a Franklinville resident were killed in the crash. Another Salamanca high school student was flown to Buffalo for treatment.
7 News has learned the recent graduate is 17-year-old Hailey Maybee. Maybee was one of nine children in her family. She was also the mother of a one-year-old girl named Miika.
Her family has organized a GoFundMe for Maybee's funeral expenses, and Miika.
Maybee's family tells us the teen's cousin was the Salamanca High School student who was killed.
"It's a great loss," said Joni Jimerson, Maybee's mother.
"She's already missed a lot," said Jimerson. "She was so excited for her future, for her and Miika's future."
Maybee just graduated Salamanca High School on honor roll last spring. Her family said she worked at Tim Horton's, but wanted to pursue a career in culinary. She's remembered for her big smile, her determination, and as a leader to her siblings, a loving family member and "amazing mother."
"She knew what she wanted to do in life, and loved her daughter," said Harley Jimerson, Maybee's stepfather.
The Salamanca City School District's crisis team will be available July 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seneca Intermediate School for any students, staff, and community members.
Superintendent Beehler also provided additional resources for community support:
Seneca Nation Behavioral Health Unit: (716) 945-9001.
Seneca Nation Child and Family: (716) 945-5894.
Catt. County Community Services: (716) 945-5211.
Catholic Charities: (716) 372-0101.
Connecting Communities in Action: (716) 945-1041.
