One man has been arrested for driving under the influence after hitting a man in a convenience store parking lot.
August 4, an Albany Police officer was dispatched to Brother’s Corner Store in the 1100 Block of Newton Rd.
At the scene, the responding officer found the victim lying on the ground in the parking lot with blood on his shirt and the back of his head.
The victim told authorities that when he exited the store he was attacked by several men.
Bystanders on the scene said that they did not witness the altercation but while the victim was on the ground, he was hit by a vehicle that entered the parking lot from the roadway.
The individual who called in the incident stated that he did not want to be identified but the victim had been assaulted by seven black males who fled the scene.
The witness states that the victim attempted to fight back but he was outnumbered and eventually fell to the ground where he was knocked unconscious.
After several individuals checked on the man he began moving and said that he felt as if he was about to die from shortness of breath.
EMS transported the victim to Phoebe Main Hospital to be treated for his injuries.
The driver, Johnny Clark, told police that while he was at the intersection of Holloway Ave and S Harding St, he was assaulted by an unknown black male.
He dropped his friend off at the intersection and was assaulted before he could leave the residence.
Clark states that he could not get a good look at the suspect. He also said that he was scared and drove to the store to get help.
The suspect said that when he arrived at the store he attempted to park his vehicle but he struck a black male individual who was laid out on the ground from prior injuries.
According to the police report, the officer observed a strong odor of alcohol coming from Clark’s breath and his vehicle.
Clark told police that he had consumed a few beers before driving his friend home.
He was placed in handcuffs and transported to Phoebe Main Hospital to be treated for his injuries.
It was also discovered that Clark’s vehicle insurance and registration were invalid.
Clark was cited for DUI less safe, no insurance, and suspended registration.