Truck Crashes Across Median At Rockland/Jersey Border, Jams Thruway, Route 17

A large rental truck crashed on the northbound New York State Thruway in Suffern near the New Jersey exit for southbound Route 17 Friday afternoon, jamming traffic in both directions.

The rig ended up with its rear wheels facing north and cab facing south.
Photo Credit: *Jerry DeMarco*

Jerry DeMarco

04/05/2019 3:49 p.m.

A heavy-duty wrecker was needed to right the truck, which fell across the divider with its rear wheels facing north and cab facing south a quarter-mile from the Route 17 flyover just before 2 p.m.

All lanes eventually were reopened.

Traffic in New Jersey had backed up to Route 202.

PHOTOS BELOW: Courtesy SCOTT DOWNS / PHOTOS ABOVE: Jerry DeMarco

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