NIAGARA COUNTY, NY. (THECOUNT) — Richard Howes III, of Lockport, New York, has been identified as the pedestrian in a fatal Friday night double-vehicle strike in Niagara County.
‘Dick’ Howes, 25, died after he was struck by a pair of vehicle near Lockport Friday night.
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According to reports, Howes was on-foot crossing the road in the area of S Transit Rd near W High St in Lockport, when he was struck by two vehicles around 8 p.m. Friday.
Howes was pronounced dead at the scene of blunt force trauma injuries.
According to online postings, Howes had celebrated his 25th birthday on March 13.
Lockport Police are asking for anyone with additional information about this accident to contact them at 716-433-7700 or the confidential tip line at 716-439-6707.
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Geo quick facts: Niagara County is located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 216,469. The county seat is Lockport. The county name is from the Iroquois word Onguiaahra; meaning the strait or thunder of waters – Wikipedia.