QUEENSBURY, NY, January 07, 2026 — A Queensbury man was seriously injured early Wednesday morning when his mobility scooter was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Bay Road, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said 60-year-old Kirk Avering was operating his mobility scooter shortly after 6 a.m. when he was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene. Authorities later arrested an Albany resident in connection with the crash.
The suspect was charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. Avering was transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment. The investigation remains ongoing.
