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Two-vehicle crash on Seneca and Elk Streets leaves one man dead

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Posted at 3:58 PM, Oct 03, 2022
and last updated 2022-10-03 20:48:36-04

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo police and other emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash in the area of Seneca and Elk Streets Monday afternoon.

Officers responded to a 911 call at around 1:50 p.m. Investigators say a Chevy Corvette was traveling westbound on Seneca Street when the driver of the Corvette lost control of the vehicle and struck a car traveling eastbound on Seneca Street.

The 77-year-old male driver of the Corvette was ejected from the car and the vehicle burst into flames. The driver was declared dead at the scene of the crash.

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A female passenger in the vehicle suffered no injuries as she was pulled from the car by onlookers.

Police are currently investigating if speed played a factor in the crash.