Update on Fatal Collision – Everett Road near I-90, Albany
Police have identified the man killed Tuesday in a car crash on Everett Road near the Interstate 90 exit ramp. The victim, Mardon, 34, was found inside his vehicle just before 6 p.m. He was treated at the scene and transported to Albany Medical Center, where he later died.
Police report that Mardon was exiting the I-90 highway onto Everett Road when his vehicle was struck by a car heading north on Everett Road, driven by Matthew Merriman, 29, of Rotterdam. Merriman is accused of driving under the influence at the time of the crash and was taken into custody. He faces charges including second-degree vehicular manslaughter, DUI, reckless criminal mischief, and multiple traffic violations.
Albany, NY (October 1, 2025) – Police are investigating a deadly crash on Everett Road near the I-90 exit ramp in Albany that occurred Tuesday evening.
Officers responding around 5:45 p.m., September 30th, 2025, found a 34-year-old man suffering from traumatic injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are withholding the victim’s name until proper family notifications are completed.
Preliminary reports indicate that the man was exiting I-90 onto Everett Road when he was struck by a northbound vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle, a 29-year-old man, showed signs of impairment and was taken into custody. He was transported to Albany Medical Center and will face charges once medically cleared.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing, and police are reviewing the circumstances that led to the fatal collision.
