Driver Trapped, Dog Missing Following Massive Truck Crash on I-84

A crash involving two tractor-trailers on a busy Hudson Valley highway sent both drivers to the hospital Monday, left traffic snarled for hours, and sparked concern online after a dog involved in the accident was reported missing.

Driver Trapped Following Tractor-Trailer Crash in Brewster, NY

According to the Brewster Fire Department, crews were dispatched on Monday, June 1st, to a reported motor vehicle accident involving two tractor-trailers on the I-84/I-684 corridor in Brewster. Initial reports indicated that one of the drivers was trapped inside their vehicle.

Upon arrival, Brewster Fire Chief Steven Miller confirmed that one driver was trapped inside a truck involved in the crash and immediately requested more assistance. Additional first responders quickly arrived at the scene and began extrication operations to safely remove the trapped driver from the wreckage.

Truck Accident 84 in Brewster, NY

Firefighters worked to stabilize the vehicles and were able to safely free the driver. Officials said both tractor-trailer drivers were evaluated at the scene before being transported to Danbury Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Brewster Fire Department thanked the Croton Falls Fire Department, EMS personnel, law enforcement agencies, and Putnam County 911 for their assistance and cooperation throughout the incident.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Missing Dog Located Safe After Crash

While emergency crews were focused on rescuing the trapped driver, many people online became concerned after reports surfaced that a dog involved in the crash had gone missing.

Thankfully, there's a happy ending.

In an update released after the crash, the Putnam County SPCA Dog Control Division confirmed that the dog had been safely located. According to a social media post, a Good Samaritan spotted the dog roaming on their property and reported it.

Officials credited the quick recovery to a team effort involving the resident who found the dog, a Putnam 911 dispatcher who connected information regarding reports of a dog involved in the crash, and New York State Police officers who helped identify the animal's owner.

"We are happy to report that the dog is safe and well," officials said.

Thankfully, this story ended with both drivers expected to recover and a beloved four-legged passenger reunited with its owner. Here are some more pictures from the scene.