Angola Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fatal Accident Case

Markus R. Genovese, a 53-year-old man from Angola, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, and leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in the death of an 8-year-old boy. The incident occurred on June 8, 2024, when he collided with a stopped SUV while under the influence. He faces up to 15 years in prison and remains in custody without bail.

In a tragic incident, an Angola man, Markus R. Genovese, aged 53, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including second-degree manslaughter. The Erie County District Attorney’s Office reported that he admitted to causing a fatal accident that resulted in the death of a child. The plea was entered before Judge James Bargnesi in Erie County Court, with Genovese accepting the most serious charges against him.

The incident occurred on June 8, 2024, at approximately 8:10 p.m. Genovese was driving a pickup truck on Lake Shore Road in Hamburg under the influence of alcohol or drugs and without a valid license. He collided with an SUV that was stopped at the intersection to make a left turn, resulting in severe consequences for the occupants.

Inside the SUV were two children, one of whom, an 8-year-old boy positioned on the driver’s side, sustained fatal injuries. The other child, a 4-year-old boy seated on the passenger’s side, was transported to Oishei Children’s Hospital for treatment and has since been released.

Following the accident, Genovese fled the scene but was quickly apprehended by law enforcement in the nearby woods and subsequently taken to Erie County Medical Center by ambulance. He faces a potential maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, with his sentencing scheduled for May 12 at 9:30 a.m, during which he will remain in custody without bail.

District Attorney Michael Keane praised the Town of Hamburg Police Department and their Accident Investigation Unit for their efforts in this case, highlighting the thoroughness of the investigation. The prosecution was led by Assistant District Attorneys Christopher M. McCarthy and Natasha G. Greenan from the Vehicular Crimes Bureau.

In summary, Markus R. Genovese has confessed to multiple charges, including manslaughter, stemming from a tragic accident that took the life of an 8-year-old child. Genovese’s actions, while under the influence and unlicensed, led to significant repercussions. He is set to face a sentencing hearing scheduled for May 12, which could result in a lengthy prison sentence.

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