Scary Accident Scene Getting To Familiar in New York State

We have all witnessed it. People traveling through work zones on the highways in New York seemingly with no concern for the men and women working on the road.

Workzone Crash on New York State Route 17 in Sullivan County

It feels like not a week goes by that we aren't telling you about an employee from the New York State Department of Transportation being involved in a workplace accident where a driver has failed to slow down and move over.

Today in Sullivan County, we had another incident of a driver crashing in a work zone. This time it was on Route 17, and the information shared by the Rock Hill Fire Department included some very serious pictures. The Rock Hill FD wants us to remember that as we get further into summer, we will see more visitors to the area.

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We need to stay alert on our roads as they get busier, and they also shared that they want everyone to remember the Move Over Law.

According to the New York State Department of Transportation, in 2024, there were 450 workzone intrusions, which means that a motor vehicle entered a portion of the road that was closed due to construction or maintenance activity. Those crashes resulted in 4 fatalities and 1616 injuries.

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In New York State, you are required to slow down and move over. The New York State Thruway Authority has guidelines spelled out if you aren't familiar. The fact is, we shouldn't need guidelines to remind us; it should be common sense that when you see vehicles that are obviously working on the road, assume they have a crew with them that may be on the road doing work.