Manhattan, NY (October 13, 2026) – According to the NYPD, a crash on the FDR Drive forced the closure of the right and center northbound lanes approaching 14th Street. A car overturned in the crash on the morning of October 13.
Emergency response activity also affected traffic on the southbound side of the highway. Drivers faced backups in both directions while crews worked at the scene.
Officials have not released what caused the vehicle to overturn, and no injuries have been reported. Drivers were urged to expect delays and use alternate routes while emergency crews cleared the scene.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
What to Do After a Rollover When No One Seems Hurt
A crash that begins with no reported injuries can still end with one. NYC DOT counted 47,557 traffic injuries citywide in 2025 as of December 15, including 2,947 serious injuries, according to its January 2026 announcement. The agency said full-year injury data was still being processed at that point.
In Manhattan, NYC DOT recorded 39 traffic deaths in 2025, down from 44 in 2024.
- Get checked within 72 hours, even without pain. Whiplash, concussion, and internal injuries can surface late, so watch for headache, neck stiffness, numbness, or abdominal pain.
- Write down your own account the same day, including your lane, your speed, and what you saw before the car overturned. Then collect names and phone numbers from witnesses and from anyone who stopped to help.
- Photograph the damage and the scene before the tow, and write down the tow yard’s name and address. Keep receipts for towing, storage, and any urgent care visit.
- Check your policy for rental and loss-of-use coverage, then file the property damage claim promptly.
- Send written notice to your no-fault insurer within 30 days of the crash, even if you have no medical bills yet.
Legal Next Steps After a Car Crash in New York
A claim after a crash like this moves in a set order. The early steps matter most because the evidence disappears fastest.
- Send a preservation letter covering the car, its event data recorder, and any traffic camera or dashcam footage. Footage is overwritten quickly.
- Obtain the NYPD crash report and any reconstruction findings once they are released.
- Identify every party and policy that could apply. With the cause unreleased, that list can include another driver, the car’s owner, and the agency responsible for the roadway. A repair shop or manufacturer joins the list if a mechanical fault emerges.
- Calendar the government notice date. If a public agency may share responsibility for a roadway condition, New York requires notice of claim within 90 days (Gen. Mun. Law § 50-e). Counted from October 13, 2026, that date is January 11, 2027.
- Document your losses, including vehicle damage and towing, medical care if symptoms appear, and missed work.
- File before the deadline. New York allows three years for a personal injury claim (CPLR § 214), which puts the deadline at October 13, 2029. A missed deadline usually ends the claim.
If fault is shared, the rule depends on the claim. For covered motor vehicle injury claims, CPLR § 1411(b) bars recovery when your fault exceeds the combined fault of the defendants. Other claims, including property damage, reduce recovery by your share of fault.
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After a car crash in Manhattan, the phone calls and paperwork start right away. We take over the insurer contact, the repair estimates, and the billing questions.
Our Manhattan car crash lawyers investigate the crash, document the damage, and value the claim before any offer is discussed. We request vehicle data and camera footage early, because both disappear fast. When an insurer’s number comes in low, we negotiate, and we try the case if we have to.
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