COLONIE, N.Y. ( NEWS10 )– State Police are investigating a crash in Colonie near Exit 7 of the Northway where a New York State Trooper was hit by a passing vehicle. New York State Police said the trooper is currently being treated at Albany Medical Center for severe injuries.
Around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, 511 reported two right lanes of the Northway were closed for a crash with injuries. According to troopers, the trooper was outside of their vehicle helping to tow a car when a passing pick-up truck hit the tow truck operator and the trooper.
New York State Police announced that the trooper was hospitalized with severe injuries while the tow truck driver was left with minor injuries. The driver of the striking truck was taken into custody.
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