Footage Released of Pedestrian Killed by Off-Duty Deputy

State AG shares videos of fatal January incident on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:25pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a cracked and shattered car windshield, conceptually representing the tragic aftermath of a fatal pedestrian collision.Harsh lighting and stark imagery capture the grim aftermath of a fatal pedestrian collision involving an off-duty law enforcement officer.Buffalo Today

The New York State Attorney General's Office has released two videos showing an 82-year-old pedestrian being struck and killed in January while crossing Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo. The vehicle involved was driven by an off-duty Erie County Sheriff's Office jail deputy.

Why it matters

This incident has raised concerns about accountability and transparency around law enforcement actions, especially when off-duty officers are involved in serious incidents with civilians. The release of the video footage is an attempt to provide more information to the public about what occurred.

The details

The videos show the pedestrian, an 82-year-old man, crossing Elmwood Avenue when he was struck by the vehicle driven by the off-duty deputy. The impact of the collision knocked the pedestrian to the ground, and he was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

  • The incident occurred in January 2026.
  • The State Attorney General's Office released the video footage on April 7, 2026.

The players

New York State Attorney General's Office

The state agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting crimes, including incidents involving law enforcement officers.

Erie County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that employs the off-duty deputy involved in the fatal incident.

82-year-old pedestrian

The victim who was struck and killed while crossing Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo.

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What they’re saying

“The release of this video footage is an important step in providing transparency and accountability around this tragic incident.”

— Letitia James, New York State Attorney General

What’s next

The State Attorney General's Office is continuing to investigate the incident, and the findings will be made public once the investigation is complete.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for robust policies and procedures to govern the conduct of off-duty law enforcement officers, as well as the importance of transparency and accountability when such incidents occur.