Salina, NY (February 20, 2023) – On Sunday morning, February 19th, authorities were dispatched to the scene of a serious head-on collision between a motor vehicle and a tractor-trailer. New York State police officials say that the incident occurred on Interstate 90 in the town of Salina at approximately 7:43 a.m.
A preliminary investigation was able to determine that a 2019 GMC SUV collided with a 2023 Freightliner tractor-trailer in the eastbound lanes of the Interstate. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene between exits 37 and 38 to assist those involved in the crash.
Reports show that the operator of the GMC was ultimately taken to Upstate Medical Center after being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the crash site. The victim is currently listed in stable condition at the hospital.
The operator of the tractor-trailer did not report any injuries. At this time, investigators are working to establish the cause of the crash.
Our thoughts are with the victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
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