Binghamton Man Charged After Striking Pedestrians Downtown

A driver faces several charges following a downtown Binghamton incident in which two people on a sidewalk were hit by a vehicle.

The pedestrians were struck outside the Holiday Inn at 8 Hawley Street around 4:50 p.m. Saturday.

One of the pedestrians - a man whose name was not released - sustained leg injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Authorities said 36-year-old Joshua Allen of Binghamton was charged with second-degree vehicular assault, reckless driving and driving while his ability was impaired by drugs. He also was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and aggravated unlicensed operation.

According to a news release, Allen was processed at police headquarters and will be arraigned in Binghamton City Court at a later date.

New York State Police assisted Binghamton police in the investigation.

Police said people with information about the incident may contact the city police detective bureau at (607) 772-7080.

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