WATCH: Video Shows Moment Trooper Is Struck During Thruway Stop in Mamaroneck

Mamaroneck Traffic Stop Takes Dramatic Turn

What first began as a normal traffic stop for New York State Police Troopers turned into a terrifying scene.

On March 15th, 2026 around 5 am, according to a New York State Police press release, Troopers in Mamaroneck were on the right shoulder of the Thruway conducting a traffic stop.

A 2025 Mercedes driven by 52-year-old Siiyer W. Walker was on the right should with troopers near the vehicle. In a split second, the normal traffic stop turned into an accident investigation.

New York State Troop Struck By Car During Traffic Stop

At that moment a 2007 Chevy Suburban, rear ended the NYSP patrol car. The Suburban pushed into the Mercedes, subsequently striking one of the troopers on the scene.

Body cam footage from one of the officers caught moment when the traffic stop took a dangerous turn. The footage was released to social media.

You can watch the video below:

In the press release we learn that the trooper that was struck was taken to Westchester Medical Center. Thankfully, the trooper only suffered minor injuries and was released.

The drivers of both vehicles were evaluated on the scene, the driver of the Mercedes declined transport to the hospital, while the driver of the Suburban was taken to Westchester Medical Center for "minor body pain evaluation."

An investigation into the accident is currently on-going.

Move Over Laws in New York State

Moments like these serve as a great reminder of the importance of the Move Over Law in New York.

According to New York State's Traffic Safety Committee between 2016 and 2020 there were "37 individuals were killed outside disabled vehicles in New York.

The Move Over Law was implemented back in 2010 to "prevent collisions with emergency vehicles that were stopped on the roadway."

Over the years the Move Over Law has expanded to also cover hazard vehicles, highway worker vehicles, and tow trucks. The most recent move over law expansion covers all vehicles stopped on roadways.