Niskayuna man charged in hit-and-run crash that hurt woman

Police in Schenectady say a guy from Niskayuna hit a woman with his automobile and fled the scene, leading to his arrest.

Around 1:18 a.m., police were called to the intersection of Union Street and Nott Terrace after receiving a report of a woman who was lying in the street. After receiving on-scene care, the 41-year-old lady was transported to Albany Medical Center, where her condition is still critical.

According to authorities, the car was identified as a 2024 Tesla registered to a Niskayuna address. Richard I. Gordon, 29, the driver, was taken into custody and accused of speeding, a license plate violation, and fleeing the scene of an accident.

He was set free and is scheduled to return to court in December.


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