Tractor-Trailer Leaves Scene After Striking State Police Cruiser On I-84

State Police are seeking the identity of a yet-unidentified tractor-trailer driver who struck a trooper's parked vehicle while he was still inside,

Anyone with information pertaining to this hit-and-run is asked to contact New York State Police in East Fishkill.
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

Christina Coulter

08/25/2020 4:20 p.m.

The accident took place in Putnam County on Friday, Aug. 21 on approximately 11:45 p.m., while the trooper was monitoring traffic on the westbound shoulder of Interstate 84 in the town of Kent.

The driver fled the scene; the officer was treated at Putnam Hospital and released.

Anyone who witnessed this incident, or with relevant information, is asked to contact East Fishkill State Troopers at (845) 677-7300, and to refer to case #9777496.

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