A snowplow driver in Bay Shore walked away unhurt after his state truck flipped onto its side on Sunrise Highway in the teeth of Sunday night’s blizzard, and now newly released body‑camera footage shows just how fast rescuers moved to pull him out.
The video, released by MTA Police, shows officers scrambling around the overturned New York State DOT plow as fuel leaks from the truck and snow whips across the highway. Despite the chaos, officials say no one was hurt.
Video shows the rescue
MTA Police shared body‑camera footage showing officers identified as Schneyer and Krukowski hustling up to the wreck and helping the trapped operator climb out of the cab, according to News 12 New York. The clip shows the pair working with an off‑duty paramedic while other crews move in to stabilize the truck and secure the scene. Officials said they put the video out to underline how quickly the response unfolded.
Where and when it happened
Suffolk County police told Patch that the New York State DOT plow hit a guardrail and overturned on westbound Sunrise Highway, about 200 feet east of Exit 44, at roughly 8:15 p.m. Sunday. All westbound lanes were temporarily shut down while emergency crews worked the scene.
Patch also published photos from the Bay Shore Fire Department that show the plow on its side in near‑whiteout conditions, the kind of night when even seasoned highway crews can find themselves in trouble fast.
Blizzard conditions made the scene dangerous
The crash unfolded during a powerful nor'easter that dropped more than 20 inches of snow on parts of Long Island and whipped up gusts over 70 mph, creating whiteout, life‑threatening conditions, according to FOX Weather. Travel plans across the region were wiped out, and first responders were stretched thin as calls surged.
Officials praise quick action
In a statement reported by News 12 New York, MTA police said, "Their swift action and teamwork reflect the dedication and courage our officers demonstrate every day."
There were no reported injuries, and crews worked to contain the leaking fuel and clear the highway, according to Patch. Local officials say the footage is a sharp reminder that even routine winter operations can turn dangerous in seconds for public‑works crews and the people who rush in to help them.
