Terrence Wyatt was taking a walk, not far from his home, when he was struck and killed. The driver, Mark Whalen, is charged with manslaughter and other charges.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Terrence Wyatt, 40, was killed on Veterans Day. He was taking a walk after getting home from work.
Two of his sisters describe him as “meek, bright, and intelligent.” Wyatt worked for Supplemental Healthcare staffing. His job involved placing travel nurses in jobs across the country.
On Monday evening, the father of six was at the end of his street, Benton and Delaware in the City of Tonawanda, when, according to police, he was hit by a car while crossing.
The driver, Mark Whelan, 31, of Hamburg, according to police, didn’t have a valid driver’s license, kept driving, and then farther down Delaware, he caused a rear-end collision, then stole that victim’s car and fled, causing another crash in North Tonawanda. Police also found suspected cocaine …