ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — One person has been arrested after a multi-car crash on South Pearl Street, according to the Albany Police Department. The crash was first reported around 9:45 a.m. on South Pearl Street and Morton Avenue on Wednesday.
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According to police, three vehicle passengers, one of whom suffered a broken neck, and one pedestrian were injured in the crash. All were treated on scene and brought to Albany Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries.
After an investigation, Albany police found that a car crossed a double yellow line into the oncoming lane before running a red light and hitting two cars in the intersection. The car then hit a pedestrian on the sidewalk before hitting a building.
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The driver, Brandon Labelle, needed medical attention on scene, said police. He reportedly was found his drug paraphernalia and was arrested.
Charges
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Second-degree vehicular assault
- Two counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief
- First-degree aggravated unlicensed operation
- Multiple vehicle and traffic law violations.
Labelle was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court. He was then remanded to the Albany County Jail.
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