Fatal Crash on I-787
A fatal crash occurred near Exit 3 on Sunday, October 12, after a driver allegedly got on I-787 going the wrong way, according to the New York State Police (NYSP).
The driver was allegedly heading southbound in the northbound lanes when it hit another vehicle going north. The driver of the northbound vehicle was declared dead at the scene.
The driver who was allegedly going the wrong way was taken to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the NYSP.
- The crash closed all northbound lanes on I-787 between I-87 (Thruway) and Exit 3.
- The lanes will remain closed through 12 p.m.
NYSP confirmed this is one of two serious crashes they are investigating that happened Sunday morning.
Related: Serious crash closes I-90’s Exit 6A off-ramp southbound Sunday
Author's summary: Fatal crash on I-787 due to wrong-way driver.
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