Rochester Man Charged in Fatal June Crash
Charod Olison faces manslaughter charges for a June 14 collision that killed a 41-year-old local resident.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Accidents
Police have charged 21-year-old Charod Olison with second-degree manslaughter following a June 14, 2026, fatal crash. The incident resulted in the death of 41-year-old Krishna Bir Magar at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Why it matters
The charges follow a lengthy investigation into the collision where a driver struck a bicyclist and several signs before fleeing the scene. Authorities eventually tracked the damaged vehicle to a residence on Bergen Street.
Charod Olison was arraigned on September 15 on charges of second-degree manslaughter, leaving the scene of a fatal accident, and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. The suspect is 21 years old.
The players
Charod Olison
The 21-year-old suspect is facing multiple charges including second-degree manslaughter for his role in the fatal June crash.
Krishna Bir Magar
The 41-year-old victim died from injuries sustained during the collision at the intersection of West Ridge Road and Mt. Read Boulevard.
Strong Memorial Hospital
This facility is a major regional hospital located in Rochester where the victim succumbed to his injuries following the accident.
The details
On June 14, a westbound Honda attempted to pass another vehicle, drove onto the median at West Ridge Road and Mt. Read Boulevard, and struck Krishna Bir Magar. Investigators later recovered the damaged vehicle from a Bergen Street address after the driver fled.
Timeline
The collision occurred on June 14, 2026.
Charod Olison was arraigned on September 15, 2026.
Legal Context
The charges against the suspect follow established procedures under New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 600 regarding fatal collisions. This case reflects standard prosecutorial efforts to address hit-and-run incidents in urban intersections.
The police investigation into the fatal collision highlights ongoing safety concerns at the intersection of West Ridge Road and Mt. Read Boulevard. Residents are advised that law enforcement may continue to monitor traffic patterns in this corridor as the case proceeds.
The takeaway
Fatal accidents involving fleeing drivers emphasize the critical importance of remaining at the scene and contacting emergency services immediately. Legal consequences for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death are severe and strictly enforced under state law.
Further reading
Learn more about local traffic safety efforts in the Rochester Accidents section.
