Two vehicles involved in Monday morning wreck at Pine Avenue and North Davis Street
Brad McEwen
ALBANY — Albany Police Department officials said Roberto Santana, 69, from Florida, was in a Honda Odyssey and ran a red light as he approached the intersection of Pine Avenue and North Davis Street around 10 a.m. Monday when his vehicle hit a white Mercedes being driven by Travis Williams, 32, of Albany. Santana was cited for a red light violation, while Williams was cited for an expired registration. Complaints of injuries were reported, but nobody was transported to the hospital, police officials said. (Staff Photo: Brad McEwen)
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