Driver Killed in Port Chester Car Accident on I‑95
The driver has been identified as Pankaj R. Bakshi, 50, of Floral Park, who died after a crash on northbound I-95 in the early morning hours.
Candice BondPankaj R. Bakshi, 50, of Floral Park, was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Port Chester, NY, on October 12, according to New York State Police.
The Early Morning Collision on Northbound I-95
Troopers responded to the scene near mile marker 14.8 on northbound I-95 at approximately 5:55 a.m. A preliminary investigation determined that a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban had stopped in the left lane of travel when it was struck by a second 2025 Chevrolet Suburban traveling northbound. Lifesaving measures were attempted at the scene before Bakshi was transported to Greenwich Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The operator of the second Chevrolet Suburban was treated for minor injuries and released.
Why Car Crashes on Highways Turn Severe
According to IIHS, the U.S. saw 41,241 motor vehicle traffic deaths in 2024. The crash occurred in the left lane of a busy interstate in the early morning. A vehicle stopped in a travel lane on a high-speed highway creates conditions where a following driver has little time to react and the resulting impact can be severe. Low visibility before dawn can reduce the distance at which a driver can identify a stopped vehicle, leaving little room to slow or stop.
Even a crash between two ordinary cars can turn severe when distraction, speed, or a failure to yield sets it in motion. The speed difference between the two vehicles is one of the strongest predictors of how bad the outcome becomes.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.What New York State Police Are Reviewing
New York State Police are investigating the crash, and no charges have been announced. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details about the second driver have been released.
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