New Rochelle, New York (September 9, 2025) — A box truck driver was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 in New Rochelle, according to New York State Police.
Incident Details: The crash occurred around midnight on the southbound side of I-95 near Exit 16. Troopers said the box truck collided with a tractor-trailer, leaving the box truck driver dead at the scene. The tractor-trailer driver was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. All southbound lanes were closed for several hours overnight as traffic was diverted during the investigation and cleanup.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: State police are continuing to investigate the cause of the fatal crash. Investigators will review factors such as driver fatigue, speed, and mechanical condition of both trucks. Fatal truck accidents often raise issues of liability involving not just the drivers, but also their employers and insurance carriers. The family of the deceased driver may pursue a wrongful death claim to recover funeral costs, lost financial support, and emotional damages.
I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the driver killed in this New Rochelle truck accident.
Source: News12