A New York DEP worker died Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle while working on Route 9W.

A Department of Environmental Protection worker died in a crash on Route 9W in New York State on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The incident occurred when a vehicle struck the worker, who was reportedly working on the roadway. Emergency responders arrived quickly, but the worker was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the worker’s name or further details about the circumstances, but the crash has prompted a review of safety protocols for roadside workers. The New York State Department of Transportation confirmed the fatality and expressed condolences to the worker’s family.