Trooper Struck During Traffic Stop On The Thruway in Mamaroneck NY

Press Release

Shortly after 5:00 a.m. on March 15, 2026, two New York State Police troopers were conducting a traffic stop on a 2025 Mercedes sedan operated by Siiyer W. Walker, age 52, of Connecticut, along the right shoulder of the Thruway in the town of Mamaroneck. Troopers were standing near the Mercedes when a 2007 Chevy Suburan, operated by Kevin Ariel Cunache Moyolema, age 24, of Connecticut, rear-ended the patrol car, which was then pushed into the Mercedes, which then struck one of the troopers.

The trooper was transported to the Westchester Medical Center for minor injuries and later released. The other trooper was not struck. Moyolema was transported to Westchester Medical Center for minor body pain evaluation. Walker was evaluated by EMS on scene and declined transport.

The investigation is continuing.

Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/trooper-struck-during-traffic-stop-thruway-mamaroneck