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A tragic crash at the intersection of Clinton Street and Borden Road on Sunday night claimed the life of a West Seneca woman and charges are anticipated against the driver responsible, according to a Facebook post by the West Seneca Police Department.
The victim, identified as Irene Mair, 76, was pronounced dead at Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) following the collision, which involved her Dodge minivan and a Toyota driven by Alan Bulera, 48, of Cheektowaga.
Preliminary investigations conducted by the West Seneca Police, along with witness accounts, indicate that Bulera was traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound on Clinton Street as he approached the Borden intersection. The impact of the collision caused Mair's minivan to be pushed into three unoccupied vehicles in the parking lot of Kling Brothers Auto Service and Collision Repair. Both Mair and Bulera were found unconscious and unresponsive by West Seneca Police Officer Matthew Greenan and first responders.
Bulera's Toyota RAV4 was overturned at the scene. Mair was immediately transported to ECMC where she was tragically pronounced dead. Bulera, on the other hand, was also taken to ECMC and is currently listed in serious but stable condition as of Monday afternoon. The West Seneca Police Department has been in contact with the Erie County District Attorney's Office, and charges are expected to be filed against Bulera pending the outcome of the investigation.
Authorities are urging any witnesses to the crash or individuals with dashcam footage to come forward and provide information to the West Seneca Police Accident Investigation Unit. Those with relevant information can contact Lt. William Pelow at 716-674-2280.
The loss of Irene Mair has left the West Seneca community in mourning. Our thoughts and condolences go out to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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