An NYPD sergeant and another driver were killed in a head-on collision on a New York highway. The article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
NEW YORK, NY - January 23, 2026
Two drivers were killed in a wrong-way, head-on collision on a New York highway on Friday. Among the deceased was an NYPD sergeant with 18 years of service. The crash occurred at an unspecified time and location on the highway. The cause of the crash has not been released by authorities.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: January 23, 2026, time not specified
- Location: NY highway
- Type of crash: Wrong-way, head-on collision
- Vehicles involved: Unknown, one owned by NYPD
- Fatalities: 2 (NYPD sergeant and another driver)
- Responding agencies: NYPD
- Source(s): nypost.com
Crash Overview
The crash occurred on a New York highway and involved a wrong-way, head-on collision between two vehicles. One of the drivers was an NYPD sergeant with 18 years of service. The other driver involved in the crash was not identified by name in the reports.
The NYPD responded to the scene of the crash. Both drivers were pronounced dead following the collision. The specific circumstances leading to the crash, including the direction of travel and potential contributing factors, have not been released by authorities.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with the NYPD handling the inquiry. No charges or citations have been announced at this time.
People Involved
The crash resulted in the deaths of two individuals. One of the deceased was an NYPD sergeant with 18 years on the job. The other victim was another driver, whose identity has not been released. There were no reports of additional injuries from the crash.