Driver seriously injured after crashing into tow truck on I-290
Summary
Car Crash New York Today in New York: A driver was seriously injured after crossing two lanes of traffic and hitting a tow truck on I-290 on Tuesday afternoon. According to Amherst police, just after 12:30 p.m., a gold 1994 Saturn was driving westbound in the left lane on I-290 west in the area of I-990 when it crossed over the center lane and right lane and struck a United Auto Towing tow truck parked on the shoulder assisting a disabled motorist. The driver of the Saturn suffered serious head, chest and abdominal injuries and was taken to ECMC. No other injuries were reported.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver of the 1994 Saturn | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Driver seriously injured after crashing into tow truck on I-290