Depew Woman Charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide in Fatal Crash

February 2, 2016 | CRIMINAL | Share

A Depew woman has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and third degree assault for her role in a fatal car crash in September. Sarah Skotnicki, 26, admitted to taking her eyes off the road and speeding. The crash killed a 72-year-old woman. I spoke to WGRZ about the charges Skotnicki faces and the evidence against her. Click on the image above to see the full story or click here to read more.

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