Overview
- New York State Police confirmed that Michael Bushey, 69, died Monday following injuries from the Oct. 16 incident at the Wilton Walmart, where two employees were struck.
- Troopers say Timothy W. Besaw, 34, was stopped for suspected theft, argued in the parking lot, then allegedly drove into a group, hit two employees, fled, crashed on Perry Road, and was arrested.
- Besaw was charged with assault, vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated, petit larceny, leaving the scene, and related counts, with the investigation still active.
- Reporting on custody details differs, with one outlet citing a $1 million bond and court records indicating $50,000 bail; a court date is listed for Nov. 25.
- Bushey’s family said he suffered multiple fractures and went into cardiac arrest shortly before an expected rehab transfer, and a funeral service is planned for Nov. 10 in Saratoga Springs.