A 73-year-old man, Charles Brancato from Tonawanda, is facing charges for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving after his car struck eight people at a classic car show in North Tonawanda. The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. in the parking lot of American Harley-Davidson. Witnesses reported that some victims were pinned between the car and the building.
Seven victims, aged 50 to 75, were taken to the hospital. Although three of them sustained serious injuries, none are believed to be life-threatening. Brancato was arrested at the scene and is charged with two misdemeanors: driving while intoxicated and reckless driving.
