Driver killed in Parma crash was 2023 Spencerport High School graduate

A man was charged with vehicular manslaughter in connection with a crash in Parma that killed a 2023 graduate of Spencerport High School early Sunday morning.

Maria K. Eichas, 18, of Spencerport was westbound on Burritt Road just after 1 a.m. Sunday, when the sport utility vehicle she was driving was rear-ended by another westbound car driven by Alexander T. Hackett, 33, of Parma, said Deputy Brendan Hurley of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Eichas was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Her family and friends are in our hearts and thoughts as they go through this difficult time,” Hurley said.

Hackett was charged with second-degree vehicular manslaughter, a felony, Hurley said. He was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries from the crash.

Hackett was arraigned Sunday in Parma Town Court and was remanded to the Monroe County Jail in lieu of $40,000 cash bail, Hurley said.

Spencerport Central School District Communications Director Lanette Cypher said she could not share further information about young woman who died, but noted that grief counselors are available at the school for students and staff.

According to Democrat and Chronicle archives, Eichas played basketball for Spencerport High School.

A passenger from the SUV – an 18-year-old girl – was taken to an area hospital with injuries, but is expected to survive, deputies said.

Deputies continue to investigate the crash, Hurley said. Additional charges are pending.

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