The crash, which happened around 10:15 p.m. near Springview Baptist Church, killed Tammy James Hancock, 52, her daughter, Christy Manuel, 30, along with Manuel’s three children: Cody Manuel, 12, Christopher Manuel, 8, and Gavin Manuel, 18 months

Buffalo, NY – Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reports Deputies Matthew Cipollitti and George Avery were dispatched to Elma following reports of a vehicle driving erratically on Route 400.

While searching Route 400 and surrounding surface streets, Deputy Cipollitti located a vehicle matching the description provided by the passing motorist. Deputy Cipollitti observed the vehicle driving well under the posted speed limit and without headlights. Deputy Cipollitti initiated a traffic stop on Jamison Road in the Town of Elma.