On Saturday June 27, a Colonie EMS ambulance transporting a patient was involved in a motor vehicle crash with a wrong-way driver on the I-90 off-ramp to Arbor Hill, at 8:56PM.
The patient, who was properly restrained in the patient compartment, was not injured in the crash and did not sustain any additional injuries. All Colonie EMS crew members were evaluated at the hospital and have since been treated and released with minor injuries.
“Incidents like this remind us that EMS professionals face significant risks every time they answer a call for help. I am thankful to learn that everyone involved is safe and I appreciate the professionalism of our EMS providers and the response of additional first responders to this incident,” said Colonie Town Supervisor Peter G. Crummey.
“We are incredibly grateful that our personnel and our patient were not seriously injured, and we are proud of the professionalism our team demonstrated throughout the incident. We would also like to thank the New York State Police, the Colonie Police Department, Albany Fire Department & Mohawk Ambulance, our additional Colonie EMS crews who responded, and all of our public safety partners for their coordinated response and support. Together, we ensured the safety of everyone involved while maintaining uninterrupted emergency medical services to the Town of Colonie", said Colonie EMS Chief Erin Kelly.
The crash remains under investigation by the New York State Police and the Colonie Police Traffic Safety Unit. The media are requested to contact the Troop G Public Information Officer for additional information.
Colonie EMS would like to thank the responding agencies, hospital staff, and the many community members who reached out with their concern and support.
About the Town of Colonie EMS Department:
The Colonie EMS Department is a municipal 911 emergency service agency handling over 15,000 calls for service annually and is dedicated to providing high-quality, paramedic-level emergency medical care. Serving a population of over 85,000 residents and visitors across the Town of Colonie, New York, the Department operates a fleet of 23 specialized vehicles across seven stations.Released 06/29/2026 @ 1240.