Albany man sentenced to 2-6 years for Bay Road hit and run

QUEENSBURY | Warren County District Attorney Jason Carusone has announced that Justin T. Myers, 27, of Albany, has been sentenced to a state prison term of 2 to 6 years following his convictions for an alcohol-related crash that seriously injured a man who was riding a mobility scooter. Myers was convicted of felony Vehicular Assault and misdemeanor counts of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated and Leaving the Scene of an Incident for the Jan. 7, 2026, collision. The charges arose from an early morning crash on Bay Road in the Town of Queensbury in which Myers, while highly intoxicated, struck a 60-year-old man who was operating a mobility scooter. Myers did not stop to render aid and fled the scene. A Good Samaritan saw the victim in the roadway, stopped to assist him and called 911. Law enforcement located Myers and stopped him a short distance away on Bay Road. The victim appeared at Myers' sentencing walking with the assistance of a cane. Manon Affinito, the Director of the Warren County Crime Victim Program, read a victim impact statement on behalf of the victim, in which he described a long and difficult physical and emotional recovery since the collision, and the continuing impact of the defendant's actions on his daily life. Before the Hon. Warren County Judge Robert Smith imposed sentence, Myers addressed the Court, accepted responsibility, and expressed remorse for the harm he caused. He was represented by the Warren County Public Defender's Office. District Attorney Carusone commended the victim's resilience and those who came to his aid. "We see these crimes far too often, and they frequently result in devastating and sometimes deadly outcomes," said District Attorney Jason Carusone. "The toughness and determination shown by the victim, along with the quick actions of a Good Samaritan who came to his assistance, likely prevented this tragedy from becoming even worse. We hope this sentence provides a measure of justice while also serving as a reminder of the very real and lasting consequences of drunken driving." District Attorney Carusone also thanked the Warren County Sheriff's Office, first responders, and the Warren County Crime Victim Program for their work and continued support of the victim throughout the prosecution.

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Albany man sentenced to 2-6 years for Bay Road hit and run

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