UPDATE:
The investigation determined Trooper Cody Stewart was traveling south on Interstate 81 in a marked patrol vehicle during whiteout conditions.
Trooper Stewart rear-ended a 2019 Dodge operated by Jordan Jock, from Madrid, NY. Trooper Stewart’s vehicle continued south and struck a second marked State Police vehicle that was parked on the shoulder for an unrelated motor vehicle accident. Trooper Brian Hollister, who was standing outside of the second patrol vehicle, was also struck.
Trooper Hollister was medically evaluated at Samaritan Hospital for a complaint of ankle pain and was later released.
State Police were assisted on the scene by the town of Watertown Ambulance, the town of Watertown Fire Department, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Transportation, and Roadside Warriors.
Two State Trooper vehicles were involved in a three-car accident Thursday afternoon in Jefferson County.
The accident happened at around 12:30 p.m. on Interstate 81 southbound in Watertown. One of the Trooper was injured and was taken to Smartian Hospital by Watertown Ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.
The civilian driver was not injured.
The investigation is ongoing and additional details will be released.
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