The Rochester Police Department has reported that on September 3, 2016, at approximately 12:22 a.m., Lake Section officers responded to 3673 Lake Avenue for a report of a pedestrian struck.

Police say once on scene officers located a female deceased at the location.

According to police, the investigation determined she was struck by a southbound 1998 Mercedes-Benz while she was attempting to cross Lake Avenue from the west side to the east side of the street. After striking the victim, the Mercedes-Benz struck another vehicle before coming to a stop.



Police say the identity of the deceased victim is being withheld pending confirmation of notification of family.



The Rochester Police Department, with the assistance of the New York State Police Accident Reconstruction Team, is working with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office to conduct a thorough investigation of this event.

The 3000 block of Lake Avenue was closed for a period of time to conduct the on-scene investigation and has since be reopened.



Police say the investigation showed that the driver of the Mercedes-Benz that struck the victim, and another vehicle were engaging in a “race” on Lake Avenue at the time the accident occurred.

The driver of the Mercedes-Benz was identified as Jose W. Surrino, 39, of Rochester.

The driver of the second vehicle involved in the race was identified as Jose M. Vasquez, 39, of Rochester.



As a result of the investigation, police report that both Surrino and Vasquez were arrested and charged with Manslaughter in the Second Degree, a Class C Felony.