LOCKPORT — New York State Police investigated a fatal pedestrian accident in the Town of Lockport Friday night.
At around 9:33 p.m., troopers received a call for a crash involving a pedestrian on Sunset Drive. After arriving on the scene, troopers said they determined that a vehicle traveling on Sunset Drive had struck an adult male pedestrian.
The pedestrian was later identified as LeRoy P. Smith, 81, of Lockport.
Troopers said they immediately rendered aid to Smith, including CPR, until emergency medical personnel arrived.
Smith was transported for medical treatment, but was pronounced dead at a medical facility.
The operator of the striking vehicle, a 22-year-old resident of Grand Island remained at the scene of the crash and troopers said he is cooperating with the investigation.
The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) detectives are continuing to probe the circumstances surrounding the crash.