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Information Courtesy of Maj. James Hy
New York State Park Police, Western District Commanding Officer
On Monday, Oct. 6, at approximately 9:15 a.m., New York State Park Police dispatch was advised that a Jeep pick-up-style truck had driven off the Niagara Scenic Parkway into the Niagara River near the bird overlook.
State Park Police, along with State Police, Niagara Falls Police and the Niagara Falls Fire Department, responded to the scene and commenced a search for the vehicle and any occupants. Drone assets from multiple agencies, a State Park Police rescue vessel, State Police aviation and underwater dive team members, as well as shoreline foot search assets, were all utilized in the search effort.
At approximately 10:49 a.m., the Park Police marine unit located a vehicle submerged in the river near the scene, about 50 feet offshore. State Police BCI, underwater recovery team members, and State Park Police are assessing access and removal options. The New York State Police bureau of criminal investigations unit is investigating the incident.
New York State Park Police and Niagara Fall City departments continue to assist in the search effort. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the New York State Park Police at 716-278-1777.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
