Man Sentenced for Fatal Cohoes Hit-and-Run

19-year-old Albany resident Kemaury Everett receives 5-15 years in prison for killing 93-year-old pedestrian

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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A 19-year-old man named Kemaury Everett was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in state prison for his role in a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a 93-year-old pedestrian named Charles Allendorph in Cohoes, New York. Everett fled the scene but was later located and charged with manslaughter, assault, and leaving the scene of an incident.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents involving pedestrians are an ongoing public safety concern, especially in urban areas like Cohoes where older residents may be more vulnerable. This case highlights the need for stricter enforcement and sentencing around such crimes to deter future offenders and protect vulnerable road users.

The details

On August 18, police responded to a vehicle-pedestrian accident on Newark Street and Congress Street in Cohoes, where they found Allendorph with visible injuries. He was transported to Albany Medical Center but later died from his injuries. Witnesses provided details that allowed police to quickly identify Everett's vehicle, which was later located unoccupied in Albany. Everett was found and arrested after attempting to report his vehicle stolen.

  • The incident occurred around 9:44 a.m. on August 18, 2026.
  • Everett was sentenced on February 17, 2026.

The players

Kemaury Everett

A 19-year-old resident of Albany, New York who was sentenced to 5-15 years in prison for the fatal hit-and-run.

Charles Allendorph

A 93-year-old pedestrian who was killed in the hit-and-run incident in Cohoes, New York.

Cohoes Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident, identified the suspect vehicle, and apprehended the driver.

Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon

The prosecutor who secured the 3-count indictment against Everett.

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What’s next

The judge's sentencing decision will be reviewed to ensure it aligns with state guidelines for such crimes.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the need for drivers to remain at the scene of any accident and for stronger penalties to deter hit-and-run offenses that endanger vulnerable road users like elderly pedestrians.