Bronx, NY (September 12, 2026) – Three people were hurt, two of them seriously, when six vehicles — including a United States Postal Service truck — collided on the Major Deegan Expressway near Exit 7 in the Highbridge section of the Bronx early Saturday morning.
According to reports, the chain-reaction crash unfolded at approximately 4:15 a.m. on the Major Deegan Expressway near the interchange that links the highway to the Cross Bronx Expressway and the Alexander Hamilton Bridge. Authorities said that emergency crews arrived to find several heavily damaged vehicles scattered across the roadway, with at least one car sustaining significant damage to both its front and rear ends. First responders worked to reach the occupants and clear the wreckage as the pre-dawn pileup disrupted one of the Bronx’s most heavily traveled corridors.
Reports indicate that three people were transported to Lincoln Medical Center for treatment, two of whom were described as seriously injured while a third suffered less severe injuries. Investigators had not determined a cause as of the latest available information, and authorities have not released additional details about how the vehicles came to collide in the early morning hours. No arrests or charges have been announced in connection with the crash, and any determination of fault will depend on the ongoing investigation.
We hope those injured are able to make a full recovery.
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Multi-vehicle collisions that involve a commercial or government vehicle can raise complicated questions about who is responsible and how injured people are compensated. New York is a no-fault insurance state, which means an injured motorist or passenger generally turns first to their own personal injury protection coverage for initial medical expenses and a portion of lost earnings, regardless of who caused the crash. When injuries meet New York’s “serious injury” threshold, however, an injured person may be able to step outside the no-fault system and pursue a claim directly against the at-fault parties for the full range of their losses. In a pileup involving several vehicles, that may include more than one driver, a company that owns or operates a commercial vehicle, or another entity whose negligence contributed to the collision. Because these cases often turn on physical evidence, vehicle data, and witness accounts, it is wise to speak with an experienced NYC personal injury lawyer as early as possible, so that critical facts can be preserved and every potential source of recovery is identified. Injured New Yorkers may be entitled to two broad categories of compensation:
- Economic Compensation: Covers measurable financial losses such as hospital bills, ongoing medical treatment, physical therapy, lost wages, and reduced future earning capacity.
- Non-Economic Compensation: Accounts for less tangible impacts like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
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