Riverside, NY (January 16, 2026) – Multiple emergency units responded on Thursday evening to a motor vehicle accident on the westbound Sunrise Hwy just west of Exit 63 in the Riverside area. The collision led to injuries and significant travel disruption in the vicinity.
The accident was reported around 5:40 p.m., prompting a rapid response from local fire and medical personnel. Crews arrived to find at least one vehicle with moderate damage and individuals in need of medical attention. Emergency medical services worked quickly to assess and treat those injured at the scene before transporting at least one person to a nearby hospital for further care.
Traffic in the westbound lanes of Sunrise Hwy was impacted for a period of time as responders secured the area and cleared the wreckage. Motorists were urged to use caution and seek alternate routes due to the backup caused by emergency activity and lane restrictions.
Authorities have not released further information regarding the circumstances of the accident or the number of vehicles involved. Investigators remain on the case to determine what led to the crash and whether driver error or environmental conditions contributed.
Our thoughts are with those injured in Thursday’s accident.
