BREWSTER, Putnam County, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2026 — An 87-year-old Brewster woman died on Tuesday morning, November 3, after a three-vehicle crash that overturned her car near Dingle Ridge Road and Danbury Road in the town of Southeast, New York State Police said.
The crash happened around 7:20 a.m. as the woman, identified by troopers as Helen T. Gambino, was stopped at a stop sign on Dingle Ridge Road and turning left onto Danbury Road. An eastbound car struck her vehicle, causing it to roll over and come to rest in the center median. A second eastbound car then hit Gambino's vehicle.
Gambino was taken to Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut, where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the car that first struck her vehicle, a 19-year-old from Danbury, suffered injuries described as not life-threatening and was also taken to Danbury Hospital for treatment. The driver of the third vehicle was not hurt.
State Police continue to investigate the crash. Our sympathies are with the family of the person who lost their life.
Intersection Crashes in New York
This fatal crash happened at Dingle Ridge Road and Danbury Road in Brewster, NY. Our New York intersections page covers intersection crashes across New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do rollovers happen more on some roads than others?
Rollovers tend to happen more on roads with higher speeds, sharp curves, or intersections where vehicles cross paths at an angle, since a hard side impact can push a car onto its side or roof.
What injuries typically result from a rollover crash?
Occupants can suffer head, neck and spinal injuries, broken bones, and internal injuries, especially if they are thrown against the roof or doors during the roll.
What usually causes a vehicle to roll over?
A rollover commonly follows a sharp turn, a side impact from another vehicle, or a loss of control that causes a car to trip over a curb, median or soft shoulder.
Why are rollover crashes considered especially risky?
A rollover can change direction and orientation more than once in seconds, which raises the chance of occupants being thrown inside the vehicle or ejected if they aren't properly restrained.
