Rochester, NY (February 25, 2026) — A serious multi-vehicle accident on I-590 North forced a major highway closure and sent at least two people to the hospital late Tuesday night. The crash occurred on the stretch of the interstate between Browncroft Boulevard and Empire Boulevard.
New York State Police and emergency responders arrived at the scene to find three vehicles involved in a significant collision. On-scene observations showed one vehicle being loaded onto a tow truck while two other heavily damaged cars remained nearby. The northbound lanes were completely shut down for several hours while troopers conducted an initial investigation and cleared the wreckage.
At least two individuals—one from each of the primary impact sites—were treated by paramedics and transported via ambulance to a local hospital. Their current medical status and the extent of their injuries have not yet been released. State Police are expected to provide a formal update later today regarding the sequence of events that led to the crash.
Multi-Vehicle Accident in New York
In the aftermath of a multi-car collision on a high-speed highway like I-590, navigating the legal process requires a firm understanding of New York’s No-Fault insurance laws. Under this system, your own insurance company typically pays for “basic economic loss,” including medical bills and a portion of lost wages, regardless of who was at fault. However, No-Fault does not cover “pain and suffering.” To pursue compensation for those non-economic damages, a victim must meet the “Serious Injury Threshold,” which includes permanent loss of use of a body organ or limb, significant limitation of a body system, or a non-permanent injury that prevents the victim from performing their daily activities for 90 out of the 180 days following the crash.
Determining liability in a three-car crash is often complex. Insurance companies may attempt to shift blame between the drivers involved to minimize their payouts. An experienced attorney acts as a dedicated advocate by securing electronic data from the vehicles, analyzing tire marks, and interviewing witnesses to determine if factors like speeding, unsafe lane changes, or distracted driving played a role.
New York law maintains strict deadlines for protecting your rights. While the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit is three years from the date of the accident, the window to file a mandatory No-Fault application is only 30 days.
If you have questions about your legal rights after a multi-car accident or a highway collision in Monroe County, contact Stanley Law Office at 888-997-3889 for a free, private consultation. Our New York multi-vehicle accident lawyers are here to help you find the answers and support you deserve. for a free, private consultation.
