Trooper Struck During Traffic Stop on New York Thruway

Incident highlights importance of Move Over Law for emergency vehicles

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:54pm

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A New York State trooper was hospitalized after being hit by a car during a traffic stop on the Thruway in Mamaroneck. The trooper was standing near a pulled-over vehicle when another car rear-ended the patrol car, pushing it into the stopped vehicle and striking the trooper.

Why it matters

This incident underscores the risks that law enforcement officers face when conducting traffic stops and the critical importance of New York's Move Over Law, which requires drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles on the roadside.

The details

The crash occurred around 5:00 a.m. on March 15, 2026, when two troopers were conducting a traffic stop on a Mercedes sedan driven by Siiyer W. Walker, 52, of Connecticut. While the troopers were standing near the Mercedes, a Chevy Suburban driven by Kevin Ariel Cunache Moyolema, 24, also of Connecticut, rear-ended the patrol car, pushing it into the Mercedes and striking one of the troopers.

  • The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. on March 15, 2026.
  • The trooper was later released from Westchester Medical Center after being treated for minor injuries.

The players

New York State Police

The law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the incident and enforcing the state's Move Over Law.

Siiyer W. Walker

A 52-year-old Connecticut resident who was driving the Mercedes sedan that was pulled over by the troopers.

Kevin Ariel Cunache Moyolema

A 24-year-old Connecticut resident who was driving the Chevy Suburban that rear-ended the patrol car, striking the trooper.

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What’s next

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The takeaway

This crash serves as a stark reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face during routine traffic stops and the critical importance of all drivers obeying New York's Move Over Law to help protect those who protect us.