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Driver distracted by phone on Berkshire Connector, Columbia County NY

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Reported: 12/19/2025 06:48 AM

New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector, New York

According to the dispatch call, a blue Ford sedan was reported traveling westbound near mile 18 on the Berkshire Connector. The driver appeared distracted by a cell phone and had trouble maintaining the lane.

Audio|Heard on: New York State Thruway Authority - Albany Division

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From 18 westbound per Berkshire maintenance, got a blue Ford sedan,

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The driver is watching something on a cell phone, traveling approximately 40 miles an hour and unable to maintain lane.

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Location mentioned:

New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector, New York

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