Shocking, Tragic Reason Why Upstate New York Highway Was Closed

We've learned the tragic reason why a major highway was closed in Upstate New York.

The incident happened in Albany on Tuesday around 10:43 p.m.

I-787 Northbound Closed In Albany, New York

On Tuesday around 10:45 a.m., New York State Police took to X to warn about a traffic alert in Albany.

The highway was closed because someone jumped from the I-90 overpass onto the northbound lanes of I-787.

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The man was later identified as Michael Matteo.

Former Albany Water Department Worker Arrested

Matteo was charged with grand larceny in late 2023. In 2024, he confessed to scamming out of $138,000. He admitted to taking the money for a renovation project but never finishing the job.

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He resigned from his position with the Albany Water Department in July 2023. A few weeks later, an investigation into his crime began.

Due In Court Day Of Suicide

On the day of his death, April 23, Matteo was due in court to be sentenced, according to CBS 6 Albany. He was told he'd avoid jail time if he could pay the couple back by April 23.

If he couldn't pay the couple back in full, it was expected he'd receive a 7 year prison sentence.

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