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2 Pulled From Wreck After Car Rolls Over On NYS Thruway In Rockland County 2 Pulled From Wreck After Car Rolls Over On NYS Thruway In Rockland County
2 Pulled From Wreck After Car Rolls Over On NYS Thruway In Rockland County A rollover crash in Rockland County left two people trapped and caused major traffic delays on Sunday, Sept. 7. The crash happened Sunday afternoon next to Exit 14 southbound on the New York State Thruway in Nanuet, The Monsey Scoop reported.  A vehicle lost control, rolled over several times, and struck both an electric pole and an exit sign, according to the outlet. The Nanuet Fire Department pulled out two occupants who had been trapped inside. Hatzoloh EMS, Nanuet EMS, Rockland Paramedics, and New York State Police also responded to the scene. The crash caused heavy traffic on the Thr…
DOT Gives Reopening Estimate After Collapse On Major Parkway In NY (UPDATE) DOT Gives Reopening Estimate After Collapse On Major Parkway In NY (UPDATE)
DOT Gives Reopening Estimate After Collapse On Major Parkway In NY (Update) This story has been updated.  A stretch of the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester County was shut down after part of the roadway collapsed.  The closure happened Sunday evening, Sept. 7, on the southbound Saw Mill River Parkway at Farragut Parkway in Hastings-on-Hudson, according to the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department and Westchester County Police. As of around 1:40 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, all southbound traffic was being diverted off the parkway at the I-87/I-287/Route 119 exit in Elmsford, police said. Meanwhile, all northbound traffic has been restored. Motorists in the area …
Fleeing Rockland Driver Causes Wrong-Way Crash In NJ Injuring 4: Cops Fleeing Rockland Driver Causes Wrong-Way Crash In NJ Injuring 4: Cops
Fleeing Rockland Driver Causes Wrong-Way Crash In NJ Injuring 4: Cops A wrong-way driver fleeing police slammed into multiple vehicles on Route 17 late Friday, Aug. 22, injuring four people, authorities said. At approximately 10:54 p.m., a 64-year-old man from New City, NY, entered Route 17 North from Hollywood Avenue in Ho-Ho-Kus by traveling southbound in the northbound lanes, Ridgewood Police Capt. Glenn Ender said.  Near Race Track Road in Ridgewood, the Honda HR-V collided with a tractor trailer and a Honda Odyssey van, among other vehicles. The impact caused the tractor-trailer to break through the concrete center median. Four people sustained non…
Box Truck Flips On I-87 In NY, Causes Delays Box Truck Flips On I-87 In NY, Causes Delays
Box Truck Flips On I-87 In NY, Causes Delays An overturned box truck caused traffic delays Wednesday morning, July 23 on the New York State Thruway in Orange County.  The crash happened at mile marker 49.7 on the northbound lanes of I-87 in Woodbury in the early morning hours on Wednesday, according to the Woodbury Fire Department.  The driver was able to get out of the vehicle on their own and suffered only minor injuries. Tow crews responded to upright the truck, and the incident caused residual delays in the area as the scene was cleared. 
Crash With Car Carrier Shuts Lanes On Route 303 In Rockland Crash With Car Carrier Shuts Lanes On Route 303 In Rockland
Crash With Car Carrier Shuts Lanes On Route 303 In Rockland Drivers are facing delays on a busy Rockland County roadway after a crash involving a vehicle and car carrier, police said.  The incident happened on Tuesday, July 8, just before 1:30 p.m. in West Nyack near the Route 59 overpass on Route 303, according to the Clarkstown Police Department.  Officers responded to the scene shortly after the crash. Three lanes are closed as a result of the incident. No injuries were reported, but police are urging drivers to expect delays and consider alternate routes while the scene is cleared.  This is a developing story. Check back to…
Driver Killed In Crash With 2 Tractor-Trailers On NYS Thruway In Rockland County, Police Say Driver Killed In Crash With 2 Tractor-Trailers On NYS Thruway In Rockland County, Police Say
Driver Killed In Crash With 2 Tractor-Trailers On NYS Thruway In Rockland County, Police Say A driver was killed in a crash involving two tractor-trailers on the New York State Thruway early Saturday, June 21, New York State Police said. The wreck happened around 3:13 a.m. near Exit 12 in Clarkstown, Rockland County, according to state police. Investigators said a passenger vehicle and two tractor-trailers were involved. The driver of the passenger vehicle was confirmed dead at the scene. All southbound lanes of the NYS Thruway/I-87 remain closed at Exit 14 as of Saturday morning. A detour has been set up, police said. No further information was released as the investigation cont…
NJ Transit Train Hits Truck Causing Delays Into Suffern NJ Transit Train Hits Truck Causing Delays Into Suffern
NJ Transit Train Hits Truck Causing Delays Into Suffern A New Jersey Transit train struck a truck in Fair Lawn Monday evening, June 9 causing delays of up to 30 minutes on the Bergen County Line, officials said. The crash occurred around 5:18 p.m. when Train 1165, which left Hoboken at 4:51 p.m., hit an unoccupied truck near the west end of Broadway Station, according to an NJ Transit spokesperson. There were no reported injuries to the 320 customers and crew on board, the spokesperson said. The train was scheduled to arrive in Suffern at 5:54 p.m., but delays were expected throughout the evening commute. NJ Transit Police are leading the inve…
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Rockland (DEVELOPING) Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Rockland (DEVELOPING)
Crash Causes Lane Closures On I-87 In Rockland (Developing) A crash temporarily left multiple northbound lanes blocked on Interstate 87 in Rockland County.  The incident happened on Friday, May 23 in the area of Exit 12 in West Nyack at around 1:30 p.m., according to traffic reports from 511NY.  The crash closed the left and center northbound lanes near the crash scene, causing delays until mid-afternoon on Friday.  More information about the crash has not yet been released by authorities. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Route 211 Stretch Reopens After Crash In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING) Route 211 Stretch Reopens After Crash In Hudson Valley (DEVELOPING)
Route 211 Stretch Reopens After Crash In Hudson Valley (Developing) A crash in Orange County caused the closure of a busy stretch of Route 211 on Wednesday morning, April 9, prompting traffic delays and a detour for local drivers. According to the Middletown Police Department, at around 8:15 a.m. on April 9, Wickham Avenue (Route 211) was shut down between Lincoln Street and Wisner Avenue due to a motor vehicle collision. The road has since reopened. Authorities did not immediately release details about the crash or whether there were any injuries. This is a developing story. Check back with Daily Voice for updates.
Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Route 17M Stretch In Hudson Valley Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Route 17M Stretch In Hudson Valley
Crash Brings Down Utility Pole, Closes Route 17M Stretch In Hudson Valley A crash involving a car and a utility pole has shut down a section of Route 17M in Orange County, prompting major detours, officials said. The accident happened on Wednesday, March 19, at 2762 Route 17M near Cannon Hill Road in Goshem, according to Orange County Emergency Services.  The impact brought down utility poles and wires, forcing authorities to close the roadway in both directions between County Route 50 and Hartley Road.  Utility crews are actively working to restore power and remove debris, while emergency responders manage the scene. Officials urge drivers to avoid th…
Man Suffers Partial Amputated Hand After Fleeing Cops, Hitting Truck In Hudson Valley: Police Man Suffers Partial Amputated Hand After Fleeing Cops, Hitting Truck In Hudson Valley: Police
Man Suffers Partial Amputated Hand After Fleeing Cops, Hitting Truck In Hudson Valley: Police A man trying to flee police at high speed suffered catastrophic injuries after hitting a tractor-trailer in Orange County, including a partially amputated hand, authorities said. The crash occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at around 2:45 a.m., when Town of Wallkill Police Officers tried to stop a speeding vehicle near East Main Street and Midway Park Drive, the department announced. The driver, identified as a 36-year-old Monroe man, refused to pull over and kept going, police said. His vehicle then collided with a tractor-trailer near Exit 122A and Route 17E, causing severe injuries, accordi…
Traffic Stop On I-287: Critical Con Edison Work To Pause Both Directions In Hudson Valley Traffic Stop On I-287: Critical Con Edison Work To Pause Both Directions In Hudson Valley
Traffic Stop On I-287: Critical Con Edison Work To Pause Both Directions In Hudson Valley Motorists traveling on I-287 in Westchester County this weekend are being advised to expect delays as state police hold traffic in both directions for critical Con Edison work.  The 20-minute traffic stop will take place on the Cross Westchester Expressway (I-287) in the Town of Greenburgh at approximately 9 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, according to the New York State Thruway Authority.  The brief traffic stoppage will allow Con Edison crews to install a fiber optic cable above the highway between two towers on either side of the expressway. Traffic traveling eastbound will be stoppe…
I-684 Reopens After Fatal Plane Crash In Westchester, Pilot Had Reported Engine Issues: FAA I-684 Reopens After Fatal Plane Crash In Westchester, Pilot Had Reported Engine Issues: FAA
I-684 Reopens After Fatal Plane Crash In Westchester, Pilot Had Reported Engine Issues: FAA One person was killed and another survived a small plane crash along I-684 in Westchester, NY, on Thursday night, Dec. 12, New York State Police confirmed. UPDATE: Cops ID NJ Pilot, NY Passenger Killed In I-684 Plane Crash The FAA said that the pilot of the single-engine Tecnam P-2008 had reported engine issues before crashing around 7:15 p.m. The crash occurred near Exit 2 in Harrison, according to a statement from NYSP. Flight data shows that the plane departed from Linden, NJ. Multiple Jewish news outlets including the Monsey Scoop identified the person killed as 32-year-old Yankel (Yaa…
Traffic Alert: Crash Causes Hours-Long I-87 Closure In Region Traffic Alert: Crash Causes Hours-Long I-87 Closure In Region
Traffic Alert: Crash Causes Hours-Long I-87 Closure In Region A fuel tank rollover crash has caused heavy delays on a busy stretch of the New York State Thruway. State Police said the crash has all I-87 southbound lanes closed from Exit 21 in Catskill to Ulster County in Saugerties Exit 20 for at least the next six hours. State police said the crash occurred in Ulster County around 3:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, near mile marker 105. No one was injured, but an unknown quantity of diesel fuel spilled and is in the process of being cleaned up.  The southbound lanes will be closed most of the morning until the cleanup is complete, state police said. …
Route 303 To Close In Both Directions In Rockland County For Repair Work Route 303 To Close In Both Directions In Rockland County For Repair Work
Route 303 To Close In Both Directions In Rockland County For Repair Work Motorists in Rockland County can expect delays and detours as Route 303 closes in both directions for sewer repair work. The New York State Department of Transportation said Route 303 between Route 20 (Orangeburg Road) and Erie Street in the town of Orangetown will be closed in both directions from 8 p.m. on Friday, June 28, through Noon on Saturday, June 29, to facilitate sewer main repairs, weather permitting. Motorists should use the posted detour as an alternate. For more information, call 511. 
Route 9W Stretch To Close In Rockland County For Maintenace Work Route 9W Stretch To Close In Rockland County For Maintenace Work
Route 9W Stretch To Close In Rockland County For Maintenace Work Motorists should anticipate delays and detours when Route 9W closes in both directions for maintenance. The State Department of Transportation said the closure will take place between Shadyside Avenue and Hickey Street in Orangetown from 6 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 22,  weather permitting. Drivers will directed to detours on Route 59, Route 303, and Route 340.  Local residents will be able to access their properties. For more information, call 511, or visit www.511NY.org.