Woman Escapes Moving Car After Co-Worker Attack, Police Say

Ride Home Ends With Escape From Moving Car

She escaped a moving car while giving a co-worker a ride home, police said. The woman called for help after an alleged knife attack in Saratoga Springs, New York, on October 9.

David Cruz Torres, 36, faces charges of second-degree attempted murder and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Investigators said the two worked together and that he had asked for a ride after their shift.

People nearby came to the woman’s aid after she got out of the vehicle. Her car then struck a restaurant near Lake Avenue and Forest Avenue, according to police.

Bystanders Help and Officers Detain Suspect

Police and fire crews responded to Augie’s Family Style Italian To-Go that evening. Investigators allege Cruz Torres attacked the driver during the trip and then fled on foot after the vehicle stopped.

Officers apprehended him. The woman was taken to Saratoga Hospital and later airlifted to Albany Medical Center; her injuries were initially described as life-threatening.

Attempted Murder Case Begins

WAMC reported October 11 that Cruz Torres had been arraigned in Saratoga Springs City Court the previous day. The charges remain allegations, and police had not announced a motive.

The woman had not been publicly named in the reviewed reports.

References: Police: Man slashed co-worker with knife as she gave him ride home in Saratoga Springs | Man charged with attempted murder for attacking coworker in Saratoga Springs | Man arrested on attempted murder charge in Saratoga Springs

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