Crash Investigation Unit Investigating Collision

Buffalo, NY – Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reports a two-vehicle crash resulted in the fatality of a motorcycle operator on August 30.

Deputies responded to the intersection of Love and Schwegler roads in Grand Island around 8:30 P.M. When the Deputies arrived, they observed the motorcycle engulfed in flames and motorists in the area told Deputies they observe the motorcycle traveling eastbound on Love Road when the collision occurred.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the medical examiner’s office will determine the cause of death and help identify the victim.  The operator of the other vehicle was evaluated at the scene by EMS personnel.

The Sheriff’s Crash Investigation Unit is continuing its investigation to determine the cause of the crash.