Rochester, NY (January 15, 2026) – A serious crash with injuries occurred Wednesday evening on the westbound side of Interstate 490 near the South Clinton Ave exit in Rochester. The incident, reported at approximately 5:36 p.m., prompted an advanced life support (ALS) emergency response from state and local units.
Authorities arrived to find a collision involving at least one vehicle with individuals requiring urgent medical attention. Paramedics provided advanced care at the scene, addressing injuries believed to be serious in nature. The exact number of injured parties and the extent of their injuries have not yet been confirmed.
Traffic along I-490 WB was impacted during the evening rush hour as responders worked to stabilize the scene and assist those involved. The New York State Police and local agencies are conducting an active investigation into the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the injured individuals, and we hope for a full and timely recovery.
