A fatal two-vehicle collision took place on Interstate 95 in Portchester early Monday morning, October 12, 2026. At approximately 5:55 a.m., New York State Police in New Rochelle responded to a two-vehicle collision with injuries near mile marker 14.8 on northbound Interstate 95 (New York State Thruway) in the Village of Port Chester.
A preliminary investigation determined that a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban operated by Pankaj R. Bakshi, 50, of Floral Park, New York, had stopped in the left lane of travel when it was struck by a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban traveling northbound.
Lifesaving measures were attempted at scene before Bakshi was transported to Greenwich Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The operator of the second Chevrolet Suburban was treated for minor injuries and released.
No further information was provided by authorities. After the accident on Monday, the left lane of the interstate remained closed for a period of time.
