TOWN OF HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — Town of Hamburg police announced the investigation into two separate crashes on August 20 is still ongoing, but both crashes are now deadly.
The first crash occurred around 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of South Park Avenue and Scranton Road. Police said a 26-year-old woman now identified as Casey M. Nolder of Hamburg was on an electric scooter and was struck by a vehicle. She was transported to ECMC and died from her injuries.
The second crash occurred around 11:50 p.m. at the intersection of McKinley Parkway and Quinby Drive. Police said a station wagon with three occupants was struck by a van. The 18-year-old driver and 15-year-old rear-seat passenger were seriously injured and taken to ECMC and Oishei Children's Hospital. Police announced the 15-year-old passenger, now identified as Clair S. Rybij of Hamburg, has died.
Michael Cornell, Hamburg Schools Superintendent, has confirmed to 7 News that Rybij was a Hamburg High School student and said there will be counselors at the high school on Friday from 1 to 3 p.m., and on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“The whole school community is heartbroken for Claire, her family and friends," said Cornell.
According to police, the third passenger suffered minor injuries and the driver of the van was transported to ECMC with non-life-threatening injuries.
