MALTA, NY (NEWS10) — Around 3:03 a.m. Sunday, police responded to an accident on I-87 in Malta. Police determined Anthony S. Alifano, 28, of Clifton Park struck an unoccupied disabled vehicle on the west shoulder of southbound I-87.
As a result, the unoccupied vehicle was pushed into the center lane and Alifano left the scene of the accident. He was located a short time later in Moe Road, where he was arrested for drink-driving and other offenses under the Traffic and Vehicles Act. Alifano posted a BAC of 0.18% and issued returnable tickets at Malta Town Court on March 16.
After the first crash, Tameka E. Jones, 38, of Queensbury, was traveling south and struck the disabled vehicle in the center lane, causing Jones’ vehicle to overturn. Jones was unharmed and arrested for driving while intoxicated. He registered a BAC of 0.25% and was found to be in possession of controlled substances. Jones was issued a returnable ticket at Malta Town Court on February 23.
