Albany man facing list of charges, accused of hit & run after striking deputy's patrol car
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — An Albany man is facing a list of charges, accused of slamming his vehicle into an Albany County Sheriff's vehicle and fleeing the scene.
According to the sheriff's office, on October 31st, just before 10:00 PM, deputies were on patrol in the area of North Lake Avenue when the their vehicle was struck by a truck that they say failed to stop at a stop sign on Second Street.
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Investigators say the driver took off despite the damage. The sheriff's office says that additional units responded and attempted to pull over the vehicle.
The driver continued down Livingston before losing control at a high rate of speed and crashed into the front steps of a home.
The driver, later identified as Reggie L. Adams, attempted to flee on foot, but was arrested at the scene.
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He's charged with criminal possession of a weapon, unlawful fleeing a police officer, criminal mischief, two counts of DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident.
At the time of this report, he was awaiting arraignment.
According to the sheriff's office, his B.A.C. was .12% and he was driving with a suspended non driver I.D.
