Wilton, NY (November 3, 2025) – Michael Bushey, a 69-year-old man from Saratoga Springs, has died from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run incident that occurred outside the Wilton Walmart on October 16, according to the New York State Police.
Authorities said Bushey succumbed to his injuries on Monday, November 3, at Albany Medical Center. He was one of two Walmart employees who were intentionally struck by a vehicle allegedly driven by 34-year-old Timothy Besaw of Gansevoort.
Besaw was previously arrested and remains in the Saratoga County Correctional Facility as the investigation continues.
Intentional Vehicle Strikes and Victim Rights in New York
When a vehicle is used intentionally to harm another person, it may be treated as both a criminal act and a civil personal injury or wrongful death case. Victims’ families may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim to recover damages for medical costs, funeral expenses, and emotional suffering. Consulting an experienced New York-based wrongful death attorney can help ensure that justice is sought in both criminal and civil courts.
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