Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes into Work Zone, Causing Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-90
Two drivers were injured when a tractor-trailer jackknifed into an I-90 work zone in Van Buren, N.Y., causing a concrete barrier to hit oncoming traffic and resulting in a three-car crash.
Syracuse, NY, September 20, 2026 —
An incident involving a jackknifed tractor-trailer on Interstate 90 in Van Buren, New York, led to injuries for two drivers and a subsequent multi-vehicle collision. The event occurred within a designated work zone on the I-90.
According to initial reports, the tractor-trailer jackknifed, which caused a concrete barrier to be dislodged and strike oncoming traffic. This chain of events resulted in a three-car crash. The specific time of the incident was not immediately available.
The impact of the jackknifed vehicle and the dislodged barrier led to injuries for two drivers. The extent and nature of these injuries have not been specified. Details regarding the involved vehicles, other than the tractor-trailer and the three cars involved in the secondary crash, were not provided.
The cause of the tractor-trailer jackknifing is currently under investigation. Information regarding whether the work zone was active at the time of the incident, the contractor responsible for the work zone, or any potential code violations or inspection outcomes related to the work zone setup has not been released.
The exact sequence of how the concrete barrier impacted the oncoming traffic and initiated the three-car crash has not been fully detailed. Information about the drivers involved, including their names and affiliations, was not immediately made public. The operational status of the I-90 in the vicinity following the crash, including any traffic disruptions or closures, was also not specified.
The contractor responsible for the I-90 work zone in Van Buren, N.Y., has not been identified in reports. Similarly, the company operating the tractor-trailer involved in the incident remains undisclosed. Information regarding any fines or penalties associated with the incident or the work zone’s condition has not been provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Mason Ald on www.localsyr.com, see more information here.
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