Greenburgh - NYSTA Truck Struck 4-13-16

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Date: 4-13-16
Time: 08:30hrs
Location: I-287 WB @ Exit 5
District: Fairview FD/Greenburgh EMS/NYSP Troop T

Battalion: 14

Channel: Fire 15/Greenburgh PD/NYSTA New York Division

Weather: 45F, clear
Units: Fairview FD Engine 176, Rescue 3, Greenburgh*PD EMS 79, NYSP Troop T
Writer:  x635

Description: A New York State Thruway Authority Crash Barrier truck following a road sweeper truck sweeping the median shoulder was struck by a passing motorist, causing a chain collision involving other vehicles as well. Unknown injuries to road crew or motorists. NYSTA Authorities on scene investigating with PD. Road crew was from the Cross Westchester Maintenance yard in Harrison. Note this accident was close to where a Thruway Maintenance worker was struck and killed in the 1990's, and the memorial erected for him.

 

 

Edited April 13, 2016 by x635
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