A Hudson Valley resident was killed in an accident on I-87 involving a New York State Thruway Wrecker.

On Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at approximately 7:00 a.m., New York State Police were dispatched to investigate a serious injury crash on I-87 northbound, in the village of Nyack, Rockland County.

State Police Investigating Fatal Crash involving a Thruway Wrecker on I-87 in the village of Nyack, Rockland County

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The crash occurred in the area of mile marker 17.6, between exit 11 (West Nyack) and exit 12 (Nyack).

A New York State Thruway Wrecker was providing traffic control for a disabled vehicle that was on the left shoulder, partially in the left lane, police say.

A 2017 Ram ProMaster cargo van traveling in the left lane rear-ended the Thruway Wrecker while the disabled vehicle was being loaded by Congers Collision.

Driver Of Ram Killed

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The unnamed driver of the Ram sustained serious injuries and was transported to Nyack Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

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The Ram was driving at a high rate of speed, police say.

No Other Injuries Reported

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At the time of the crash, the Wrecker was unoccupied. No other injuries were reported.

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