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Police: Wrong-way turnpike driver purposely hit pedestrian

Authorities say an upstate New York man drove the wrong way down Interstate 90 and hit a pedestrian at a rest stop.
Credit: State Police
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SCOTTSVILLE, N.Y. — Authorities say an upstate New York man drove the wrong way down Interstate 90 and hit a pedestrian at a rest stop. 

New York State Police say Emmett Ellis, 37, was seen driving westbound on I-90 east on Friday night, south of Rochester. Emergency callers reported that Ellis was trying to hit other vehicles. 

Police say Ellis exited to a rest stop where he appeared to intentionally strike a pedestrian. A state trooper fired at Ellis when Ellis allegedly drove toward him. 

Police apprehended Ellis a short time later. He faces several charges including assault and endangerment. 

Officials did not immediately release details about the pedestrian who was hit.

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