Grand Island student struck, killed on South Parkway

Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini
·1 min read

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Grand Island eighth grader was struck and killed by a vehicle on Wednesday night.

NITTEC initially reported the closure of South Parkway from Broadway to Love Road due to a crash at 9:08 p.m. Officials at the Erie County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to WIVB News 4 that a body was located at the scene.

The superintendent of Grand Island Central School District Brian Graham said in a Facebook post Wednesday night that an 8th grade student was struck by a vehicle on South Parkway near Broadway.

The Erie County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating.

Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.

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