Daquan Phillips dies in fatal Albany crash
Fatal Albany crash death of Daquan Phillips – Obituary
An Albany man, 28-year-old Daquan Phillips, has succumbed to injuries sustained after being intentionally struck by a vehicle driven by 34-year-old Brittany Hawkins. The incident occurred on Thursday morning when Hawkins allegedly drove onto the sidewalk at the intersection of Lark Drive and Manning Boulevard at approximately 8:30 a.m., hitting Phillips at an unsafe speed. According to court documents, the impact sent Phillips airborne, causing severe head injuries that later resulted in his death after being transported to Albany Medical Center.
Following the incident, the vehicle crashed into an apartment building at the Upper Sky Line Apartments. Authorities indicated that Hawkins and Phillips had been involved in an argument prior to the assault. Hawkins is currently charged with attempted murder and is being held at Albany County Jail as the investigation continues.