Fatal Accident Closes I-787 Near Exit 3 Sunday Morning
A fatal crash occurred near Exit 3 on Sunday, October 12, after a driver allegedly entered I-787 going the wrong way, according to the New York State Police (NYSP).
The driver was 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 NYSP.
NYSP confirmed this is one of two serious crashes they are investigating that happened Sunday morning. All northbound lanes on I-787 between I-87 (Thruway) and Exit 3 are closed and will remain that way through 12 p.m.
No additional information was provided by NYSP.
Author's summary: Fatal crash closes I-787 near Exit 3.