Posted on: December 13, 2024 11:30 AM

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UPDATE State Police investigate a troop car accident in the town of Watertown

On December 12, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., State Police members responded to Interstate 81, southbound lane, in the town of Watertown, Jefferson County, for a personal injury accident involving a Troop car.

The accident, which occurred on Interstate 81 southbound in Watertown, involved two New York State Police vehicles and a civilian vehicle. 

Interstate 81 exit 45 southbound is closed due to the accident and low visibility.

One New York State Trooper was injured during the accident, and transported to Samaritan Hospital by Watertown Ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is continuing; updates to follow.

From NYSP