Schenectady Police Department investigate car crash involving pedestrian

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Officers from the Schenectady Police Department (SPD) report that they witnessed a crash between a car and a pedestrian on Saturday night at approximately 8:15 p.m. The police say that the crash occurred in the area of State Street and Hulett Street.

Police identified the pedestrian as Luis Dones, of Schenectady. Paramedics of the Schenectady Fire Department treated Dones on the scene and then they were transported to Albany Medical Center. Police say Dones remains in critical condition.

SPD identified the driver as Josef Jarvis, of Albany, who remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Police report that Jarvis was found to have a suspended license and was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation.

Law enforcement says the cause of the crash is still under investigation. Stick with NEWS10 for updates as they become available.