HOOSICK, N.Y. (NEWS10) — State police arrested a Petersburgh man after a crash in Hoosick on November 9. Nickifor Popov, 21, is facing numerous charges.
Troopers received reports of a one-car crash around 8:43 a.m. on State Route 7. The investigation determined that Popov was driving westbound when he reportedly failed to maneuver a curve and went off the roadway, colliding with several trees and a utility pole.
Hoosick Falls Fire Department members responded to the scene to assist state police. When first responders tried helping Popov and a passenger out of the car, Popov allegedly became agitated and punched one of the volunteer firefighters, injuring them.
After eventually being removed from the car, Popov was airlifted to Albany Medical Center to be treated for his injuries. Emergency medical personnel tended to the car’s passenger at the scene.
Popov surrendered himself to state police for processing on November 14. He now faces the following charges:
- Second-degree assault
- Second-degree reckless endangerment
- Second-degree obstructing governmental administration
- Obstructing firefighting operations
- Second-degree criminal nuisance
- Driving while intoxicated
- Multiple vehicle and traffic law violations
