An early-morning crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers left one person dead on Sunday, according to New York State Police. The single-car wreck happened a little after 2:45 a.m. in the southbound lanes between Jackson Avenue and Tuckahoe Road.
State police told News 12 Westchester the crash occurred at about 2:47 a.m. on May 17 and that the victim's name has not been released. Troopers said the cause has not yet been determined, the investigation remains active, and officials have not provided additional details about what led to the wreck.
Daily Voice Yonkers also reported the incident and published a scene photo credited to the New York State Police. That outlet noted investigators were still gathering information and urged readers to check back for updates as more becomes available.
Recent crashes on the Sprain Brook
The Sprain Brook Parkway has seen multiple serious collisions this month. On May 5, a two-car crash in Mount Pleasant resulted in a vehicle fire and one death, according to a New York State Police press release. As previously covered in a rush-hour inferno on the Sprain Brook, that earlier wreck snarled evening traffic and required an extended cleanup. Local troopers continue to investigate incidents along the state-managed parkway as details emerge.
What investigators say
Officials have not released the identity of the person killed or a probable cause for the Yonkers crash, and State Police say the investigation is ongoing. Hoodline will update this story if the New York State Police release additional information.
