Fatal pedestrian-motor vehicle accident early Sunday morning in Albany

Albany Police say they are investigating a fatal pedestrian motor vehicle accident that happened early Sunday morning on Krumkill Road.

Officers responded to the scene around 6:55 a.m. to the area of Bender Avenue and Krumkill Road for reports of a person struck by a vehicle.

Police located 50-year-old Jason Steinberg of Herkimer with serious injuries, and he was pronounced deceased at the scene shortly after authorities arrived.

The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene, and has been cooperative with the investigation, police added.

Albany Police say preliminary investigation has determined that the victim was walking on the sidewalk, when the driver of the vehicle crossed into the westbound lane and onto the sidewalk, striking the victim.

Officials say the investigation remains active and ongoing.