Purchase - Fatal MVA 5-11-2011

[PFDRes47cue 653]

DateTime: 03:45

Location: I287 EB (between exits 9 & 10)

Frequency: 60-Control

Units Operating: Purchase FD: Car 2411, 2412, Engine 240, Rescue 30; NYSP; NY DOT; WC ME; Harrison PD; Harrison EMS 61A3; NYSP K9

Weather Conditions: Dry

Description Of Incident: Car vs. Tractor-trailer. Driver (only occupant) of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. Reports say that the car struck the guardrail and then crashed into the truck. Police had been receiving reports of an erratic driver. This is believed to be the vehicle involved in the crash. All east bound lanes remained closed until 12:30PM due to an ongoing accident investigation.

Reporters: PFDRes47cue; PFD1257; WHFD318, Voltage 1256

Writer: PFDRes47cue

Edited May 14, 2011 by helicopper
Merged Duplicate IA's