Chili, NY (Oct. 25, 2026) – A two-car crash near Exit 6 on I-490 East in Chili left both cars in the median around 6 p.m. on the evening of October 25. Monroe County sheriff’s deputies said there were no serious injuries.
One of the cars was seen on its side. Deputies closed the left lane of I-490 East so the cars could be removed, and traffic backed up on the highway while they investigated the crash.
I-490 East in Chili has since reopened.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
What to Do After a Crash When No One Seems Seriously Hurt
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 22,713 passenger vehicle occupants died in traffic crashes in 2024, and an estimated 1,908,301 were injured. Many people leave a crash feeling fine and learn about an injury later. These steps help protect your health and your claim.
- Get checked by a doctor within 72 hours, even if you feel fine, since whiplash, concussion, and internal injuries can surface late.
- Watch for warning signs such as headache, neck stiffness, numbness, or abdominal pain, and go back to a doctor if any appear.
- Photograph the damage and the scene before the cars are towed, and write down the tow yard’s name and where each car was taken.
- File written notice with your own no-fault insurer within 30 days of the crash, which means by November 24, 2026.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company until you understand your rights.
- Report the property damage claim promptly, and check whether your policy covers a rental car or loss of use.
How a Car Accident Claim Moves Forward in New York
A highway crash claim follows a set order, and the evidence that disappears first needs attention first. These are the legal steps that usually come next.
- Send preservation letters for the evidence most likely to be lost: the cars themselves before they are repaired or scrapped, event data recorders, and any dash camera or highway camera footage.
- Obtain the official crash report from the sheriff’s office, along with any findings released about how the crash happened.
- Identify every insurance policy that may apply, including both drivers’ liability coverage, the vehicle owners’ policies, and your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.
- Document your damages: medical treatment, missed work, and the value of the vehicle.
- Track the filing deadline. New York gives you three years from the crash for a personal injury claim, which runs to October 25, 2029 (CPLR 214). The same three-year window generally applies to property damage.
Because deputies have not said who caused the crash, fault is still open. For New York motor vehicle claims, recovery is barred when a claimant’s fault equals or exceeds the combined fault of the defendants (CPLR 1411(b)).
Contact Our Upstate Car Accident Attorneys
Stanley Law Offices has represented injured drivers and their families across Upstate New York since 1982. Founding attorney Joe Stanley is Board Certified in Civil Trial Practice by the American Board of Trial Advocacy and has been named to Super Lawyers for 18 consecutive years.
Our car accident lawyers serving Upstate NY take on highway collisions, including crashes where the injuries seemed minor at first and showed up later. We gather the evidence, handle the insurance companies, and build the claim around what you have lost.
When an insurer will not make a fair offer, we are prepared to take the case to trial. That readiness often shapes how seriously the other side negotiates from the start.
Monroe County drivers weighing their options after a highway crash can measure Stanley Law Offices against these credentials:
- Serving Upstate New York families for 45+ years
- Joe Stanley, Board Certified in Civil Trial Practice by the American Board of Trial Advocacy
- Super Lawyers recognition for 18+ consecutive years
- 4.7-star rating across 900+ verified reviews
- Offices in Syracuse, Binghamton, Rochester, Watertown, Oneonta, and Montrose, PA
- Available 24/7
- No recovery, no fee
Our Rochester office at 510 Clinton Square, Rochester, NY 14604 is the closest to Chili. Call 888-997-3889, stop by, or send us the details through our contact form, and we will call you back. Virtual consultations are available too.
