Hershey’s Ice Cream Truck Overturns on NYS Thruway Amid Heavy Rain

Yisroel R.

A Hershey’s Ice Cream delivery truck overturned on the northbound New York State Thruway near the College Road overpass in Monsey this afternoon amid heavy rainfall, causing major traffic congestion and prompting a large emergency response.

The truck flipped onto its side on the rain-soaked highway, blocking the northbound lanes and bringing traffic to a standstill, with significant backups stretching along the Thruway.

The driver sustained injuries in the accident and was treated at the scene by Monsey Hatzoloh before being transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for further treatment. The extent of the injuries was not immediately known.

Monsey Fire Department and New York State Police responded to the scene, working to secure the area and address the overturned truck as traffic quickly backed up along the Thruway.

The northbound highway was closed following the accident, leaving motorists facing significant delays as emergency crews worked at the scene.

The cause of the accident was not immediately known.