Hamburg resident dies in crash on Niagara Thruway in Buffalo

Officers said the driver, Damaree M. Lattimore, 20, was pronounced dead at the scene and was taken to Erie County Medical Center for an autopsy.

A 19-year-old passenger, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered serious injuries, according to the report.

State police said Lattimore was speeding in a 2000 Nissan Altima around 2:10 a.m. when the car struck the end of the deceleration ramp at Exit 8 on Niagara Street. An investigation is underway.