Police followed car before fatal crash

LOCKPORT, N.Y. (RELEASE) - At approximately 10:25 p.m. Monday, a Lockport Police Officer attempted to stop the driver of a 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix for a traffic violation near the corner of McCollum and Chesnut Streets in the city of Lockport. The driver refused to stop.

A number of marked police cars followed the vehicle on side streets in the east end of the city. The driver eventually proceeded north on Vine Street where he lost control near the corner of Garden Street. The car rolled over, apparently ejecting the driver and the passenger. No other vehicles were involved in the accident.

Niagara County Sheriff's Office Accident Investigation Unit was requested and responded to the scene.

The driver, George E. Davis, 42, of North Transit Street in the City of Lockport was killed in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Niagara County Coroner Kenneth Lederhouse. The autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.

The passenger, Duane J. Whalen, 51, of Washburn Street in the City of Lockport was injured in the crash. He was transported by Mercy Flight to Erie County Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

The vehicle involved belongs to a relative of the deceased.

At this time it is unknown why the driver fled from police, although it was later determined his license is revoked.