BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 12-year-old girl is in critical condition after being struck by a car on River Road in the city of North Tonawanda late Saturday night, according to North Tonawanda Police.
Police said the accident happened on River Road near Ward Road around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. According to NT Police, the 12-year-old attempted to cross River Road at the crosswalk and failed to yield to traffic, which police said had a green light. The victim was then hit by a 2018 Hyundai Tucson that was driving south.
According to authorities, an off-duty North Tonawanda firefighter witnessed the accident and was able to render aid to the victim before being taken to Golisano Children’s Hospital…