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Hit-and-Run Accident Kills Mother, Injures Son; Driver Arrested

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.