Schenectady man crashes into tree while allegedly trying to flee Albany deputies

A Schenectady man is facing charges after a crash in Albany.

The sheriff tells NewsChannel 13 that Ptolemy Sutherland Jr. was pulled over Sunday night, but then took off.

Sutherland was allegedly speeding when he crashed into a tree on Ten Broeck Street.

He’s facing a list of charges that includes reckless driving.