DWI Charges, Serious Injuries after Christmas Truck Chase

COBLESKILL - On December 25, 2025, State Police responded to the report of a one-car crash of a vehicle during a pursuit with the Schoharie County Sheriff Department.

On December 25, 2025, at approximately 12:57 a.m. Schoharie County Sheriff's Deputies attempted to stop a pickup truck traveling northbound on Howes Cave Road in Schoharie. The driver failed to comply, and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit ended on Sagendorf Corners Road near the intersection of Robinson Road in Cobleskill when the driver lost control of the vehicle, struck culverts, and overturned. The driver who has been identified as Jason M. Davenport, 43 of Cobleskill sustained serious injuries in the collision and was med-flighted to Albany Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition. 

New York State Police responded following the collision, and the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office turned the investigation over to the State Police. Sagendorf Corners Road was closed in both directions between Robinson Road and Enders Avenue until approximately 8 a.m. for collision reconstruction and vehicle removal. 

Davenport has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated and issued tickets returnable to the Cobleskill Town Court of January 20, 2026. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are anticipated.