LEWISTON – On May 06, 2024, at 0752hrs the Niagara County Communications Center received 911 calls reporting a two vehicle accident and one of the involved vehicles also striking a utility pole. The accident was reported to be in the area of Bond Lake on Lower Mountain Road in the Town of Lewiston.
Niagara County Sheriff’s Patrols arrived on location to find one of the vehicles had sheared off a utility pole. The utility pole had the attached lines leaning towards the roadway. Lewiston Police arrived on scene to assist.
The investigation revealed that the eastbound vehicle, driven by Sarah Becker, crossed into the westbound lane and struck the westbound vehicle and continued into the utility pole. The investigation further revealed that Becker was operating a vehicle that was reported stolen on May 5, 2024 from a residence on Upper Mountain Road in the Town of Cambria.
Tri-Community EMS was called to evaluate all parties involved and all were cleared by EMS. While on-scene, Becker displayed signs of drug impairment and she was taken into custody. Becker was evaluated by a Drug Recognition Expert and charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs.
Becker was also charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd and multiple Vehicle & Traffic violations resulting from the accident. Becker was additionally charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3rd. Additional charges may be pending. Becker brought to the Niagara County Correctional Facility to await arraignment in CAP Court. Becker will be given a future court date in the Town of Lewiston. The section of Lower Mountain Road near Bond Lake was closed for a period of time to repair/replace the utility pole.
