Police refute account of officer-involved accident

October 12, 2026 5:13 am Todd Bender Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print The WFPD patrol vehicle involved in the October 10, 2026 wreck on West Main Street. Photo by WFPD VILLAGE OF WAPPINGERS FALLS – A car accident in the village on Saturday was reported as having involved three vehicles, including a Wappingers Falls police cruiser, and seriously injuring the cop. Emergency radio transmissions surrounding the 2:15 p.m. accident on West Main Street (Route 9D) included another village cop reporting a “serious injury” to his colleague.

The Mid-Hudson News initial report can be found here.

On Sunday, the Wappingers Falls Police Department issued a statement saying an officer from the department, operating a patrol vehicle, was involved, but only sustained non-serious injuries and was released following treatment at a local hospital.

Police said no other serious injuries were reported.

New York State Police are investigating the accident that occurred on West Main Street between School and West Streets.