Taxi Driver Survives Brutal Attack | Albany News

A taxi driver in Colonie narrowly escaped a brutal, knife-wielding attack by Jonathan Tejada, who allegedly planned to rob and kill him. The driver survived thanks to hotel staff intervention and quick medical care, while Tejada fled the scene, crashed the cab, and was later arrested in Schenectady—prompting police to call it a textbook example of swift law enforcement. Facing serious charges including attempted murder, Tejada’s arrest offers some justice amid a harrowing incident that underscores the risks faced by everyday workers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8dcd3c8757efc17b