West Seneca man arraigned following fatal hit-and-run in North Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A West Seneca man was arraigned on an indictment Tuesday morning after he fatally struck a pedestrian on Elmwood Avenue and left the scene last fall, according to the Erie County District Attorney's Office.

On Sept. 25, Samuel Baer was driving south on Elmwood when he struck Joseph Domnissey, officials said.

Domnissey, 59, fell onto the road around 11 p.m. while crossing the street between Hertel and Hinman Avenues near the 2000 block of Elmwood. Baer, 44, allegedly drove through the green light and struck Domnissey before veering off the road.

Baer then allegedly continued south on Elmwood without notifying police. Domnissey was pronounced dead at ECMC.

Baer faces a maximum of seven years in prison for leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death. He was held without bail.