NEWS RELEASE / New York State Police: Superintendent George P. Beach II is saddened to announce the line of duty death of Trooper Jeremy J. VanNostrand
On November 27, 2018, at 7:45 am, Trooper VanNostrand was reporting to work at the State Police barracks in Fonda when he was involved in a motor vehicle crash.
Trooper VanNostrand was stopped in traffic in his personal vehicle, waiting to turn into the station, when he was rear-ended and pushed into oncoming traffic.
Trooper VanNostrand was transported to Albany Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
State Police using drones to recreate the scene on State Route 5S near the town of Fultonville. We’re told a trooper was seriously injured in a crash there this morning. Crews are being pushed back, as police are putting up barriers along the road. @SPECNewsAlbany pic.twitter.com/4Q5xyJCvLW
— Melissa Steininger (@melissasteinTV) November 27, 2018
JUST IN: NY state trooper dies after being involved in a serious crash on his way to work Tuesday morning – WTEN
— Breaking911 (@breaking9111) November 27, 2018
Trooper VanNostrand entered the State Police in December of 2012 and served with the State Police for six years.
Trooper VanNostrand served as a Trooper in Troop F at SP Middletown and Liberty, and in Troop G at SP Granville, and his latest assignment, SP Fonda.
Prior to his State Police service, Trooper VanNostrand served as a Correction Officer for eight years with the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
Trooper VanNostrand is survived by his wife, their daughter, his parents, sister and brothers.