Two Erie County Sheriff s vehicles struck on 198, deputy and K9 partner being medically evaluated
Erie County Sheriff s Office
and last updated 2021-06-09 14:18:18-04
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â The Erie County Sheriff s Office says two of its vehicles were struck on the 198 Wednesday and a deputy and his K9 partner are being medically evaluated.
According to ECSO, around 10:00 a.m. a Sheriffâs K9 unit vehicle activated its emergency lights to aid a broken down vehicle in the westbound lanes of the 198 near the Elmwood and Delaware interchanges. After activating its emergency lights, the sheriff s vehicle was rear-ended by a vehicle traveling westbound causing significant damage. The deputy and his K9 partner were in the vehicle and are being medically evaluated.
Updated: 11:48 AM EDT June 9, 2021
ALDEN, N.Y. The Erie County Sheriff s Office is holding a free, car seat safety check on Saturday, June 12
The event will be held at the Alden Farmers Market at 13119 Broadway St. June 12 from 9am-1pm.
There will be a limited number of seats checked due to added safety measures. The Sheriff s office will be implementing COVID-19 safety protocols.
The occupants of the vehicle will need to complete a COVID questionnaire before the seat check;
All eligible vehicle occupants must wear a mask or face covering;
Driver and passengers must remain in the vehicle until called to the inspection station;