A Niagara Falls man pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a hit-and-run incident that left a pedestrian seriously injured near the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport earlier this year. Travis Rosario, 51, entered his plea on Monday to one count of leaving the scene of an incident resulting in serious injury.
The incident occurred early in the morning on February 27th when Rosario was driving on Luiz Kahl Way. At approximately 4:56am, he struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian from Williamsville who was crossing the road near Genesee Street.
Following the collision, Rosario fled the scene without reporting the incident as the victim lay motionless and bleeding in the street. The victim sustained serious injuries including a head injury and multiple fractures. He was transported by ambulance to ECMC for treatment.
Rosario faces a maximum sentence of four years in prison and will return to court on December 19th. He is currently released on his own recognizance as he awaits sentencing.
Niagara Falls Man Pleads Guilty in Airport Hit-and-Run Incident