Van Buren, NY (December 3, 2025) – All lanes of Interstate 690 South were closed Wednesday morning after a serious multi-vehicle crash near Exit 4 in Van Buren.
The crash occurred around 7:52 a.m. on the stretch of I-690 at the Van Buren Road and County Route 159 exit. Onondaga County dispatchers reported that at least five vehicles were involved in the main incident, with several smaller, related accidents occurring nearby as drivers tried to avoid the pile-up.
Trooper Jennifer Jiron, a spokesperson for State Police, confirmed that no serious injuries were reported, though a traffic diversion was put in place. Motorists were advised to expect delays as emergency crews remained on the scene investigating the chain of events.
Navigating Complexity and Liability in Multi-Vehicle Pile-Ups
Multi-vehicle accidents, especially chain-reaction pile-ups involving five or more cars, are highly complex to resolve under New York law because liability is rarely placed on a single driver. A legal investigation into this I-690 incident must determine the percentage of fault for every driver involved, including those who caused the initial crash and those who may have been following too closely in the subsequent chain reactions.
New York operates under a pure comparative negligence system (CPLR § 1411). This rule is crucial in multi-car scenarios, as it allows an injured driver to recover damages even if they are primarily at fault, though their compensation will be reduced by their percentage of blame. Furthermore, because New York is a no-fault state, a driver must prove their injuries meet the serious injury threshold to step outside of the no-fault system and sue the negligent parties for full damages, including pain and suffering.
How Can We Help
At Stanley Law, we help victims of vehicle accidents work through the difficulties of insurance matters and personal injury lawsuits. If you or a loved one were injured or affected by the multi-vehicle crash on I-690 in Van Buren, our New York car accident lawyer is here to help you every step of the way. Call us at 888-997-3889 for a free consultation today and let us fight for your rights.
