Syracuse man faces homicide charge for multi-car crash that killed 85-year-old, police say
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:17 PM · 1 min read
SALINA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- A Syracuse man is now charged with criminally negligent homicide due to his alleged involvement in a crash that killed an 85-year-old man in September. A statement from the New York State Police said troopers arrested 21-year-old Dadiri Abdi on Oct. 28 after concluding that his excessive speeding was the main [...]