BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The person who hit and killed a Grand Island eighth grader in September is not being charged with any crime, according to court documents obtained by WIVB News 4.
On the night of Sept. 11, Leah Mayer was hit at the intersection of South State Parkway and Broadway while crossing the street. She died at the scene.
Following the incident, an online petition was started to install a traffic light and crossing signals at the Grand Island intersection described as “unsafe” by residents.
A preliminary investigation found no signs of impairment in the juvenile male suspected of driving the vehicle that killed Mayer. Court documents say the suspect was not charged with any crimes. The only vehicle and traffic violation he received was for driving out of class.
WIVB News 4 has reached out to the Erie County Sheriff’s Department, who say they have no comment.
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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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