(WNY News Now) – A single-vehicle crash on Maple Avenue in Cassadaga early Saturday morning claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy and left another 16-year-old with serious injuries, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office.

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, and Cassadaga and Stockton fire departments responded to the fatal motor vehicle accident at approximately 12:37 a.m. on October 31, 2026.

Authorities reported that two male juveniles, both 16, were involved in the single-vehicle crash.

One teenager sustained serious injuries and was flown to an area hospital for treatment. The second teenager suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

The Sheriff’s Office has not released the identities of the juveniles or additional details surrounding the circumstances of the crash.