Man Struck by Vehicle in Tupper Lake

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New York State Police have arrested a 47-year-old Tupper Lake man, Matthew Patnode, for allegedly intentionally striking another man, Eric Sndyer, with a vehicle and fleeing the scene on February 11, 2026. Sndyer was transported to the hospital for treatment and later released. Patnode was charged with attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon, and was remanded to the Franklin County Jail on $100,000 cash bail.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of vehicular violence and the need for accountability when drivers intentionally use their vehicles to harm others. It also raises concerns about public safety in the Tupper Lake community.

The details

According to police, Patnode allegedly struck Sndyer with his 2021 Dodge pickup truck at around 7:50 p.m. on February 11th. Sndyer was transported to the hospital and later transferred to the University of Vermont Medical Center for further treatment, where he was eventually released. Patnode's vehicle was later found abandoned in a Tupper Lake parking lot, and he was arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon.

• On February 11, 2026, at approximately 7:50 p.m., police responded to a report of a man being intentionally struck by a vehicle.
• Sndyer was later transferred to the University of Vermont Medical Center for further treatment.

What’s next

Patnode is scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing on Tuesday, February 28th, where the judge will decide whether to allow him to be released on bail pending trial.