Richard W. Howes III, killed when struck by two vehicles while attempting to cross South Transit Road at High Street in Lockport, New York
Pedestrian dies trying to cross Transit Road in Lockport
Howes was pronounced dead at the scene, which Lockport police and rescue personnel responded to at about 7:46 p.m. Friday.
Pedestrian killed in Lockport crash
Investigators said Richard Howes III was attempting to cross South Transit Street when he was hit by two cars driving down South Transit Street. Police said the cars had a green light in their direction.
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