ALBANY, NY — State Police responded to Interstate 90 for a report of a two-car head-on collision on June 7, 2026.
At about 1:53 a.m., troopers responded to I-90 westbound in the area of exit 5A for a two-car head-on collision.
The investigation determined that a vehicle traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes struck a westbound vehicle.
The driver of the westbound vehicle was declared deceased at the scene.
The driver of the wrong-way vehicle was transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
I-90 westbound was closed between exit 6 and 5A for the investigation and collision reconstruction.
All lanes were reopened at approximately 6:30 a.m.
The investigation is ongoing.
