A Buffalo man pleaded guilty on Thursday for killing a pedestrian with a Cybertruck during a hit-and-run on William Street in July 2025, a incident that has left the community shaken. The guilty plea was entered in the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
No statement was released by the defendant or his representatives. The incident occurred on William Street in July 2025, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
The Erie County District Attorney's Office has been handling the case. The guilty plea is a significant development in the case, which has been ongoing for nearly a year. The incident has raised concerns about traffic safety in Buffalo, particularly on William Street. South Buffalo residents have been calling for increased safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
The guilty plea will likely bring some closure to the family of the victim, but it also highlights the need for continued efforts to improve traffic safety in Buffalo. The case will now move forward with sentencing, which is expected to take place in the coming weeks. The Erie County District Attorney's Office will provide updates on the sentencing date and any other developments in the case.