Crime & Safety
Niagara County, NY: 27-Year-Old Woman Killed in Friday Crash
Lockport, NY – A 27 year old woman has died following a two vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Niagara County, with investigators reporting that another driver allegedly failed to yield at an intersect
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-10-31T02:02:12.074Z
Lockport, NY – A 27 year old woman has died following a two vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Niagara County, with investigators reporting that another driver allegedly failed to yield at an intersection in the Town of Lockport.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded to the intersection of Rapids Road and Bartz Road at approximately 3:18 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, following reports of a serious collision involving two vehicles.
Preliminary findings indicate that a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound on Bartz Road when its driver allegedly failed to yield the right of way at Rapids Road.
The Jeep subsequently collided with a 2015 Ford Fiesta traveling southeast on Rapids Road, authorities said.
The 27 year old woman driving the Ford sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, where she was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the Jeep sustained minor injuries and received treatment at the scene.
Investigators said the Jeep's driver is cooperating with authorities as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The deceased woman's identity has not been released pending notification of her family.
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office Accident Investigation Unit is handling the ongoing investigation. Authorities have not announced whether any citations or criminal charges will be filed.
The crash occurred in the Town of Lockport, northeast of the Buffalo metropolitan area, at an intersection connecting local roads used by residents traveling through Niagara County.
Officials have not released additional details about possible contributing factors, including speed or roadway conditions.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not announced a final determination regarding responsibility for the collision.
Additional information may become available as investigators complete their review and the victim's family is notified.