Trooper hit by car during traffic stop in Colonie | News

The trooper suffered injuries considered serious and was being treated at Albany Medical Center, police said.

The tow truck driver was also injured as a result of the incident. The driver suffered injuries that are considered minor. The tow truck driver was taken for examination.

Police say the crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. Saturday on southbound Northway, just before exit 6-7 in Colonie.

Police said an officer stopped the vehicle for a traffic and traffic violation and the vehicle had to be towed.

“While loading a vehicle onto a tow truck, the officer and the tow truck operator were outside their vehicles when they were struck by a passing pickup truck,” police said in a statement.

After the crash, the driver of the pickup truck and several witnesses stopped and called 911, according to police.

The driver of the pickup truck was detained by police late Saturday night. The investigation continued.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or have additional information is asked to contact police at 518-457-6811 or [email protected].

Gov. Kathy Hochul offered her support via X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday afternoon.

“Earlier this afternoon, a New York State Trooper was struck by a moving vehicle during a routine traffic stop in Colonie,” Hochul wrote. “Every day @nyspolice goes above and beyond to keep us safe. Our prayers are with the soldier and his family during this difficult time.”

Earlier at 1:35 p.m., State Police said the right lane of southbound Interstate 87 Northway and the on-ramp to Exit 6-7 in Colonie, New York, were closed due to the crash and asked people to avoid the area.

511ny.org showed the two right lanes on that section of Northway still closed at 3:15 p.m. Saturday. It states the start time of the incident at 12:30.

Traffic cameras also recorded heavy traffic jams heading south on the Northway past the Twin Bridges.

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