Medical Care Building's Structural Stability Damaged In Westchester Crash (Update)

Crews had to shore a compromised part of a Northern Westchester medical care building after a vehicle crashed through its wall.

The crash scene at the Optum Medical Care in Somers at 342 Route 202.
Photo Credit: *Somers Volunteer Fire Department*

Ben Crnic

12/16/2024 12:00 p.m.

The crash happened on Thursday, Dec. 12 around 2:45 p.m., when a car crashed into the Optum Medical Care building at 342 Route 202 in Somers, according to the Somers Volunteer Fire Department.

According to the department, arriving fire crews began shoring the building's compromised area while removing the driver from their car.

Several other agencies helped respond to the crash, including the Westchester County Technical Rescue Team and the Bedford Hills Fire Department, which both helped remove debris, get the victim out of their car, and shore the building.

The scene was later turned over to the Somers Building Department.

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