Car/pedestrian accident closes section of Northway - NEWS10 ABC: Albany, New York News, Weather, Sports

Car/pedestrian accident closes section of Northway

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WILTON, N.Y. -- A portion of I-87 southbound, between Exits 15 and 16, has reopened following a car/pedestrian accident.

The NYSDOT says the portion of the Northway affected will remained closed until 4:30 a.m. Tuesday while authorities investigated the incident.

A NEWS10 staffer on scene noticed numerous emergency vehicles and police tape. Troopers were seen examining a pulled-over vehicle, as well as an area off the side of the highway.

The accident happened shortly after 7 p.m.

Traffic on that stretch of the Northway is being detoured off Exit 15, to cross the interstate via Route 50.

 

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