KENT – A New York State Trooper was injured Friday night when his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer in a hit-and-run collision.
According to the State Police, the incident occurred On Friday, August 21, at approximately 11:45 pm, on I-84. The Trooper was monitoring traffic while parked on the westbound shoulder of the interstate in the Town of Kent. While the Trooper was parked, an unidentified tractor-trailer struck the patrol vehicle and continued on without stopping.
The Trooper was transported to Putnam Hospital where he was treated for his injuries and released.
The State Police are asking for anyone with information pertaining to this hit-and-run investigation is asked to please contact the New York State Police in East Fishkill by calling at (845) 677-7300. Please refer to case# 9777496.
