Slingerlands woman charged with drunk driving after crash

Friday, February 13, 2026 - 17:34

Jalynn S. Walker, 26, of Slingerlands was arrested on Feb. 8 for driving while intoxicated and other vehicle and traffic law violations.

She was charged by State Police after she crashed her car at about 10:39 p.m. on the Thruway in Albany.

Walker, who was not injured, recorded a 0.25-percent blood-alcohol content, according to a release from the State Police. The legal limit for driving is 0.08 percent.

Walker was issued tickets returnable to the Albany City Court on Feb. 27, and released.

— Melissa Hale-Spencer

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