Bernell Wright, 37, dies after running into New York State Thruway, getting struck by vehicle near Woodbury, NY; Wright was evading arrest
Modified Date:
Wed, 11/04/2015 - 7:21pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, March 4, 2015Man killed when he flees trooper, runs onto Thruway
State police Thursday released the identity of the man who was struck and killed Wednesday afternoon by a passing motorist after authorities said he ran away from a trooper following a traffic stop.
UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed on New York State Thruway
The investigation into the incident continues. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident should call State Police at (845)782-8311.
UPDATE: State Police are currently investigating a fatal accident on the Thruway involving a pedestrian
On Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at approximately 4:57 p.m. State Police conducted a vehicle and traffic stop on the Thruway at mile marker 48 northbound.
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It was about 5:30 p.m. when a routine traffic stop was underway on the Thruway, and the trooper at the scene attempted to take the driver, 37-year-old Bernell Wright of Bronx, NY, into custody for suspected drug possession when Wright resisted arrest and then ran from the scene. Wright ran into the northbound lanes and was struck by a vehicle driven by Martin Nicoll of Roselle, New Jersey. Nicoll lost control of his vehicle, exited the east shoulder and his vehicle overturned. Nicoll and his passenger, Jill Weinberg of Chappaqua, NY were uninjured. Wright was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Evading ArrestPeople Involved:
Bernell Wright
Roadway:
New York State ThruwayCity:
Woodbury, NYCounty:
Orange County, NYArea:
New York, NY
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