Cheektowaga, NY (July 10, 2025) — A summer evening of youth sports turned terrifying Monday when a stolen SUV driven by teenagers sped through Cheektowaga Town Park, narrowly missing hundreds of children and families before crashing into a parked vehicle. The chaotic incident unfolded around 7:30 p.m. on July 7 after Cheektowaga Police spotted the stolen 2008 Nissan Xterra at a Valero gas station across from the park.

According to reports, officers ordered the teens to exit the SUV, but the driver fled, speeding into the crowded park where multiple youth football and softball practices were underway. Coaches and parents described panicked moments as they shouted for children to get out of the way. The chase was called off for safety reasons as the SUV tore across sidewalks and grassy areas. Miraculously, no pedestrians were struck.

After exiting the park onto Greenleaf Lane, the SUV crashed into a parked vehicle where a man was sitting and watching his son’s soccer practice. He was transported to ECMC with injuries including air around his heart and chemical burns from the airbags. He was later released after extensive scans and evaluation. Police continue to investigate the incident and any charges related to the stolen vehicle and reckless endangerment.

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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

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