By Crash News Writer 
West Seneca, NY (July 2, 2025) — A late-night incident in West Seneca turned tragic when a man was struck and killed by a car near Cazenovia Park on Sunday night.
According to reports, the crash occurred when 68-year-old Mark Janicki fell into the roadway near the intersection of Seneca Street and Kirkwood Drive. First responders arrived to find Janicki had suffered fatal injuries and sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene on June 30.
West Seneca Police said the driver involved — an 82-year-old Buffalo resident — remained on scene and fully cooperated with investigators. At this time, no charges have been filed, but officials stress that the incident remains an active investigation as they continue to gather all available evidence.
The area near Seneca Street and Cazenovia Park sees both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and local authorities remind drivers and pedestrians alike to stay alert to prevent tragedies like this from occurring.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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