SALINA, NY — New York State Police are investigating a crash in which a vehicle struck a residence on Colony Park Drive.
On April 11, at approximately 11 p.m., troopers responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a home.
The investigation determined that Brendan M. Kearney, 38, of Syracuse, had driven Jamell L. Works, 41, of Liverpool, to his residence.
Upon arrival, Works refused to exit the vehicle while seated in the driver’s seat.
Both Kearney and a witness attempted to have Works exit the vehicle.
During this interaction, Kearney reached into the driver’s side in an effort to remove the keys.
Works then accelerated the vehicle in reverse, dragging Kearney a short distance.
Kearney was thrown to the pavement and sustained serious injuries.
Works continued operating the vehicle in reverse, ultimately crashing into the living room of a nearby residence on Colony Park Drive.
Kearney was transported to Upstate University Hospital where he is listed in critical condition with a brain bleed.
A Drug Recognition Expert evaluation was conducted, and Works was determined to be impaired by drugs at the time of the incident.
Works is charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, vehicular assault, aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree and additional vehicle and traffic law violations.
