26 October 2022
 
 
NEW YORK STATE POLICE 
Major Scott D. Field
Troop T Commander
 
 


 
PRESS RELEASE
 

New Rochelle, NY – On October 26, 2022, at approximately 6:45 a.m., State Police responded to reports of several multi-vehicle crashes on I-95 northbound in the city of New Rochelle.  A preliminary investigation has determined that an unknown tractor trailer leaked approximately 100 gallons of an unknown liquid substance onto the roadway causing extremely slippery conditions.  21 passenger cars and 2 tractor trailers were involved in a series of crashes due to the spill that occurred over a span of a mile.  7 individuals were transported to New Rochelle Hospital for minor injuries. 

New Rochelle Fire Department and Thruway Maintenance responded and assisted State Police with spill cleanup.  All lanes were reopened shortly after 9:00 a.m.

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