The Aporia · NY college student slashed by Mexican national as she drove him home from work: police

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A New York college student was severely injured when her coworker, David Cruz Torres, 36, slashed her throat while she drove him home from work in Saratoga Springs. Police responded after the car crashed into an Italian restaurant; the victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a hospital. Cruz Torres fled but was apprehended by officers. He faces charges of second-degree attempted murder and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

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NY college student slashed by Mexican national as she drove him home from work: police

right uses 'Mexican national' to frame the attacker's nationality negatively

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NY college student slashed by Mexican national as she drove him home from work: police By Adam Sabes, Fox News Published Oct. 14, 2026, 2:02 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. asserted

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A New York man is accused of slashing the throat of a female coworker while she was giving him a ride home, according to police. Saratoga Springs police said they responded Friday to a report of a car that crashed into Augie’s To-Go, an Italian restaurant, and found the driver had a “serious laceration” to her neck that appeared unrelated to the crash. David Cruz Torres, 36, of Michoacán, Mexico was identified as the passenger in the car and tried to flee the area before he was detained by police officers. uncertain

he → accuse → officers

After an investigation, detectives learned that the female victim and Cruz Torres work together in Saratoga Springs. asserted

victim → learn → Springs

At the end of their shift, Cruz Torres asked the woman for a ride home. asserted

Torres → ask → ride

According to police, Cruz Torres attacked the victim while she was driving him home, pulling out a knife and cutting her throat. uncertain

she → accord → throat

The victim jumped out of the car as it was still moving and was able to yell for help. asserted

it → jump → help

Police said the victim was left with life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a local hospital. asserted

victim → say → hospital

Cruz Torres was charged with second-degree attempted murder and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. asserted

Torres → charge → weapon

Fox News Digital reached out to the Department of Homeland Security. asserted

Digital → reach → Security

NY college student slashed by Mexican national as she drove him home from work: police

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