Damaged SUV sought after fatal hit-and-run on Bailey Avenue in Buffalo

September 11, 2026
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Crime Stoppers WNY is seeking the driver of an unidentified SUV that struck and killed Zaire Allison on Bailey Avenue before fleeing with front-end damage

BUFFALO, NY – A driver who struck and killed Zaire Allison in a late-night hit-and-run on Bailey Avenue remains at large, with Crime Stoppers WNY now offering up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest or indictment in the deadly collision.

Allison, also known as Flip, was killed in a motor vehicle collision at approximately 11:15 p.m. Sept. 3, according to a Crime Stoppers WNY reward notice.

The collision occurred on Bailey Avenue between West Shore Avenue and Pullman Place in Buffalo.

The vehicle involved was described only as an SUV of an unknown make and model.

Crime Stoppers said the SUV is expected to have front-end damage from the collision.

The vehicle was last seen traveling north on Bailey Avenue toward Walden Avenue.

No description of the driver was provided in the reward notice.

Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the person responsible for Allison’s death.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers WNY at 716-867-6161 or submit information through its Buffalo Tips mobile app.


Key Points

  • Zaire Allison, also known as Flip, was killed in a hit-and-run on Bailey Avenue in Buffalo at approximately 11:15 p.m. Sept. 3.
  • The unidentified SUV involved is believed to have front-end damage and was last seen heading north toward Walden Avenue.
  • Crime Stoppers WNY is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest or indictment.