Eight Pedestrians Injured in North Tonawanda Parking Lot Incident
Eight pedestrians were injured in North Tonawanda on Friday night when a vehicle, allegedly driven by an intoxicated driver, crashed into a crowd in a business parking lot on Erie Avenue. The driver, Charles Brancato, 73, was arrested and charged…
Buffalo, NY, September 26, 2026 —
NORTH TONAWANDA, NY – Eight pedestrians sustained injuries Friday night when a vehicle collided with a group of people in a business parking lot on Erie Avenue. The incident occurred in North Tonawanda.
Authorities report that the driver of the vehicle, identified as Charles Brancato, 73, is accused of being intoxicated at the time of the crash. Mr. Brancato was subsequently arrested and faces charges including driving while intoxicated and reckless driving.
The exact circumstances leading to the collision and the severity of the injuries sustained by the eight pedestrians were not immediately detailed. The location of the incident was a business parking lot situated on Erie Avenue.
Information regarding the specific business or businesses present in the parking lot was not provided. The timeline for further legal proceedings against Mr. Brancato has not yet been released.
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