On Wednesday morning, July 1, 2026, a driver linked to an alleged carjacking sped the wrong way up a Mosholu Parkway exit ramp and crashed head-on into a marked Yonkers Police cruiser near Van Cortlandt Park. The officer in the cruiser was injured and is in stable condition. After officers rushed toward the wreck, police say the driver hit the gas again and steered toward a uniformed officer, prompting another officer to fire multiple shots before the suspect took off. The search dragged on across the Bronx-Yonkers border into the afternoon.
Yonkers Police: Pursuit Began After Carjacking Report
Yonkers police say the chase kicked off around 10:17 a.m., when officers tried to pull over a vehicle tied to an earlier carjacking, according to Daily Voice. The pursuit moved into the Bronx and ended when the driver entered an exit ramp in the wrong direction and slammed into the marked cruiser. Police say the driver then steered toward an officer who was outside the vehicle, and an officer responded by firing several rounds.
FDNY Call and Video Show Vehicle Details
The FDNY received a 10:44 a.m. call for a vehicle collision with reports of shots fired and later closed out the incident, as reported by News 12. Video circulating on the Citizen app showed what appeared to be a black BMW 8 Series with New Jersey temporary plates reading "H054501," the outlet reported. FDNY said no EMS crews were needed at the scene, though a heavy police presence remained in the area.
Search Expands Across Agencies
Officers from multiple departments were combing the neighborhoods around Van Cortlandt Park as the suspect remained at large into Wednesday afternoon, according to Daily Voice. Authorities said no officers were hit by gunfire and no civilians were hurt in the crash. Drivers were urged to steer clear of the area while investigators worked the scene and searched for the suspect.
Local Context: Recent Carjacking Incidents
The crash comes on the heels of other carjacking-related cases in Yonkers this spring. On April 26, an off-duty New York State trooper shot a 17-year-old who allegedly tried to carjack her at a gas station, according to a Yonkers Police Department press release. City officials said that earlier incident is still under review by the department’s Major Case Squad.
What Comes Next
Investigators have not released the suspect’s identity and say the case remains active. Roads near the Bronx-Yonkers line were temporarily shut down as officers searched the area, News 12 reported. This story will be updated as authorities release more details.
