Two Troopers Hit, Driver Killed During Traffic Stop In Cairo: NYSP

By Jillian Pikora From Daily Voice

Two New York State Police Troopers were struck by a passing vehicle during a traffic stop, police announced on Monday, Nov. 17.

The Troopers from the Catskill station were conducting a stop on Route 23 in Cairo when they were hit at approximately 5:25 p.m., according to the release.

They suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to a local hospital for evaluation, police said.

The driver of the vehicle that struck them was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities detailed in the release.

The incident remains under active investigation. No additional information is being released at this time, police said.