State Police investigating Northway collision that left Trooper h...

On November 2, 2024, at about 12:28 p.m., Troopers responded to reports of a Trooper being struck by a passing vehicle while on a traffic stop on I-87 (Northway) southbound just before the exit 6-7 off-ramp in Colonie, NY. The investigation has determined that the Trooper had stopped a vehicle, and due to a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation, the vehicle was being towed.

While loading the vehicle onto the tow truck, the Trooper, and the tow truck operator were outside their vehicles when a passing pick-up truck struck them. The tow truck operator sustained minor injuries and was transported for medical evaluation. The Trooper sustained severe injuries and is still being evaluated at Albany Medical Center.

Following the collision, the pick-up truck driver and multiple witnesses stopped and contacted 911. The driver is currently in State Police custody, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has additional information related to this incident is asked to contact State Police at 518-457-6811 or email [email protected]

All further updates will be added to this release as they become available.