By Mark Wozniak
Buffalo, NY – A 21 year old Amherst resident has been arrested by Buffalo police in connection with a fatal hit and run accident at Main Street and LaSalle Avenue at around 8:30 Wednesday night.
Christopher Tulumello is accused of driving a pickup truck that struck a mother and her child crossing the street.
The mother, identified as Amanda Knowlton, 22, died of head injuries. Her four year old son is hospitalized with a broken arm.
Tulumello faces charges of driving while intoxicated, vehicular assault and vehicular manslaughter.