6 Cows On Run After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Cattle Crashes In Region

Six cows are on the loose tafter a trailer hauling cattle crashed, dumping 15 cows onto a busy highway.

A tractor-trailer hauling cattle crashed which caused 15 cows to escape on the highway.
Photo Credit: *Huguenot Fire Department*

10/21/2024 3:00 p.m.

The incident occurred in Orange County at 6:15 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, at the intersection of I-84 and Route 6 in Deerpark.

According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Kenworth carrying cows of various breeds was traveling west when the driver stated that his brakes failed.

Nevel said the vehicle exited I-84 and made a left turn onto Route 6 when it struck a guide rail and overturned, coming to rest on its side.

The driver of the truck received minor injuries.

Because of the trailer's damage, 15 cows were able to escape.

Responders were able to locate and coral most of the cows, Nevel said.

State Police were assisted by:

Local farmers,
Port Jervis Police Department,
Town of Deerpark Police,
Huguenot Fire Department,
State Department of Transportation (DOT),
Port Jervis EMS,

State Police are asking anyone who sees them to contact the Greenville police at 845-344-5300.

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