An off-duty NYPD sergeant was involved in a fatal wrong-way crash on Taconic State Parkway, resulting in one death. The article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
NEW YORK, NY - January 23, 2026
A fatal collision occurred on the Taconic State Parkway involving an off-duty NYPD sergeant and another driver. The crash, which resulted in one fatality, was reported by the New York State Police. The exact time of the incident has not been provided, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: January 23, 2026, time not specified
- Location: Taconic State Parkway, NY
- Type of crash: Wrong-way
- Vehicles involved: Unknown (NYPD vehicle)
- Fatalities: 1
- Responding agencies: New York State Police
- Source(s): CBS News
Crash Overview
The crash took place on the Taconic State Parkway and involved an off-duty NYPD sergeant driving a vehicle that collided with another driver. According to reports from the New York State Police, the collision was a wrong-way crash, but further details about the sequence of events have not been released.
Emergency responders from the New York State Police were on the scene. The crash resulted in one fatality, though the identity of the deceased has not been disclosed.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the factors that led to the crash. No charges or citations have been announced at this time.
People Involved
The crash involved an off-duty NYPD sergeant and another driver. While the sergeant's role and status have been noted, the details regarding injuries to the sergeant or the condition of the other driver have not been specified. Authorities have not released the names of the individuals involved.