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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — There was a 10-car pileup in Wales on Tuesday afternoon during near-whiteout conditions on Route 20A, according to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.

Police say there were a total of 18 people involved in the accident. During the course of the incident, people were getting out of their cars and leave the roadway as oncoming cars continued to hit cars already involved in the accident.

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During that time, a 12-year-old boy was hit by a car. He was taken to the hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.

All other patients were treated by first responders for minor injuries. The crash is still under investigation.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will be making a stop in Buffalo in 2024.

He will perform at KeyBank Center as part of his 47-show ‘It Ain’t Right’ tour on Nov. 16, 2024.

Presale tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, and tickets for the general public will go on sale on Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. They can be purchased by clicking here.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Niagara Falls man pleaded guilty to fatally beating his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend with a metal pipe, the Erie County District Attorney announced.

Abouycea D. Thornton pleaded guilty to one count of murder in the second degree on Monday.

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In September 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., police responded to the scene of a fight on the 400 block of Berkshire Avenue near Bailey Avenue where, they said, Thornton attacked his ex-girlfriend and beat her new boyfriend with a metal pipe.

The boyfriend, 29-year-old Nickolas Grazes of Buffalo, died from his injuries. Thornton’s ex-girlfriend was treated for injuries to her arm and later released from the hospital.

Thornton is scheduled to return to court on Feb. 14. He faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison and continues to be held without bail.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — If you’re a member of Citizens Bank, there could be some changes coming to your local branch.

The bank told News 4 that its branch inside the Tops Friendly Markets location on McKinley Parkway in Hamburg is closing on Feb. 21, 2024.

“Customers will continue to be served through two neighboring branches, each within three miles, as well as through our online and mobile banking platforms,” a Citizens spokesperson said in a statement. “We remain committed to the Western New York market, with plans to invest in our branch network over the next several years, in addition to continuing investments in digital and mobile capabilities.”

Three other branches — in North Tonawanda, Cheektowaga and Depew — are changing to “Citizens Express” locations in February. At these locations, customers will have access to an ATM and be able to communicate with “virtual assistants” for complex transactions like large cash withdrawals, payments, account maintenance and advice.

“In-store branches remain a key part of our overall strategy to help customers bank when, where and how they prefer,” the bank said. “Citizens has a long-standing partnership with Tops and we continue to look forward to serving customers together.”

The three branches that will be transitioned into Express locations are as follows:

Mid-City Plaza Tops — 301 Meadow Dr., North Tonawanda

Union Tops — 3865 Union Rd., Cheektowaga

Transit Losson — 4964 Transit Rd., Depew

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a rollover crash in Buffalo Monday afternoon, a city official said.

According to authorities, the crash happened between two vehicles just after 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Delaware Road and Middlesex Road near Delaware Park.

Two people were transported to ECMC and to be treated for their injuries.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The man accused of driving while drunk and causing a crash that killed a 10-year-old boy and injured two others in October pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated vehicular homicide, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced.

Darien resident Nicholas M. Rich, 35, faces a maximum of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced in January after pleading guilty to the highest sustainable charge, a class B felony.

The crash happened on Oct. 13 at approximately 8:40 p.m. at the intersection of Broadway and Schwartz Road in the town of Lancaster. The DA’s office said Rich was driving recklessly and at a high speed “while under the influence of alcohol” and caused a collision with another vehicle.

Levi Zielonka, 10, was pronounced dead at a hospital as a result of his injuries in the crash. The driver and one other passenger of the other vehicle were hospitalized with physical injuries, as well as Rich.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Grand Island man has been indicted for allegedly causing a crash that killed a teenager and injured four others in March, the Erie County DA’s office said Monday.

It is alleged that 43-year-old Ronald F. Olson, II was trying to sell clothes to a group of teens at a gas station on Main Street near Winspear Avenue in Buffalo in the early morning hours of March 20.

Teenager killed, 4 teens injured in crash on Main near Depew Avenue in Buffalo

Authorities say that Olson allegedly believed the group drove off with items he was attempting to sell, chased them and then hit the driver’s side of their Jeep near the intersection of Benwood Avenue. The Jeep veered off the roadway, hit a light pole and then a tree.

Jarel Buchanan, 18, died in the crash, while four passengers; a 17-year-old male, two 18-year-old males and a 19-year-old male were injured.

Olson is charged with one count of second-degree murder, five counts of first-degree assault and five counts of second-degree assault.

If convicted of the highest charge, he faces 25 years to life in prison. He is being held without bail.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Sabres and Fubo announced a multi-year partnership that will expand the streaming capability of over 40 Sabres games into the southern Ontario region beginning with Monday’s contest against the New York Rangers.

The partnership signifies the first time the Sabres’ MSG broadcast will be available to southern Ontario fans since the 2015-16 season.

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In addition to Sabres games, Fubo will also stream pre and postgame coverage. Fubo subscribers in zip codes where Sabres broadcasts are available will also have access to the newly launched Fubo Sports Niagara channel, which will air games and other programming.

“Our organization remains committed to broadening the Buffalo Sabres’ presence and connecting with fans on a deeper level, and expanding our reach to allow more Sabres fans in Southern Ontario to stream games exclusively with Fubo is a fantastic step in more deeply connecting with our fanbase,” Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said in a release. “We are incredibly grateful for the continued support and partnership with both Fubo and MSG, whose collaboration has been integral in our efforts to bring the spirit of Sabres hockey to a wider audience.”

A special offer for Sabres season ticket holders will allow them to receive a 30-day free trial of Fubo, while non-season ticket holders are eligible to receive a 14-day free trial.