Driver Flees Scene Of 2-Car Crash On Busy Route In Croton

A driver had to be located by authorities after running from the scene of a crash on a busy route in Northern Westchester, fire officials said.

The two-car crash happened on Route 9 northbound in Croton.
Photo Credit: *Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department*

Ben Crnic

01/20/2024 12:30 p.m.

The crash happened on Thursday, Jan. 18 around 10:30 p.m., when two vehicles collided on northbound Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson near Croton Point Avenue, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.

Arriving crews discovered that one of the drivers had apparently fled the crash scene on foot. However, they were soon found by Croton Police, firefighters said.

None of the drivers involved in the crash were injured. Crews had to clean up a fluid spill and help control traffic before the two vehicles were towed away.

More details about the crash, including any possible criminal charges, were not released.

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