Man charged in crash that killed 8-year-old pleads not guilty [Video]

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — The man charged in a fatal crash that killed an 8-year-old last week has pleaded not guilty.

Markus Genovese, 52, faces numerous charges stemming from the June 8 incident, including assault, leaving the scene of a fatal auto accident, DWI by the combination of alcohol and narcotics, and first and second-degree vehicular manslaughter, among others.

The Angola man was accused of hitting a vehicle on Route 5 from behind after the driver had stopped to turn left onto North Creek Road.

The young victim, Thomas Ross, was a backseat passenger in the vehicle that was struck. He did not survive.

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In court Thursday morning, many of Ross’ family members were seen wearing orange, which was said to be the 8-year-old’s favorite color.

Following his court appearance, Genovese was taken back to ECMC, where he’s being held due to his injuries. His felony hearing was waived, and he …