Sprain Parkway Accident Today GREENBURGH, NEW YORK — A serious traffic collision early this morning on the Sprain Brook Parkway has left at least one person dead and prompted a large emergency response, police and witnesses confirmed. The crash occurred around 2:00 a.m. in the southbound lanes near the Dobbs Ferry Road exit, snarling traffic and shutting down part of the busy Westchester County roadway.
According to law enforcement, a heavily damaged SUV was found along the center median of the Sprain Brook Parkway, and the medical examiner was called to the scene as part of the ongoing inquiry. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased or confirmed whether additional vehicles were involved in the collision.
Traffic on the parkway was reduced to a single lane while investigators combed the area for evidence and cleared debris. State police and local first responders worked through the early morning hours to secure the scene and facilitate the flow of traffic once initial emergency operations concluded.
Officials urged commuters heading southbound later today to avoid the Sprain Brook Parkway if possible, as delays and lane restrictions persisted through the morning commute. Investigators have not yet released information on potential contributing factors such as speed, impairment, road conditions or driver error; that review remains active as part of the broader investigation into the tragedy.
Further details on injuries, charges or the identity of the person killed are expected to be released by the New York State Police once family notifications and forensic assessments are complete.
Westchester County transportation officials and police continue to advise motorists to exercise caution and plan for alternate routes while disruption on this major thoroughfare continues into the afternoon.