Investigators are asking drivers who were near the Long Island interchange early Sunday to share video or information.

New York State Police are asking for witnesses and dash-camera footage after a Robert Moses Parkway altercation involving occupants of three vehicles early Sunday on Long Island. Police said the incident happened at about 1:10 a.m. on Sept. 20, 2026, on the ramp from northbound Robert Moses Parkway to the eastbound Southern State Parkway. Authorities have not released details about what led to the confrontation, whether anyone was injured, or whether arrests have been made.

What State Police Say Happened

The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the inquiry. In a Sept. 22 news release, the agency said investigators are “seeking witnesses and dash camera footage related to an incident” involving people from three vehicles.

The location is a ramp connecting two major Long Island parkways. According to State Police, the incident took place during the early-morning hours, when fewer motorists may have been on the road. That makes accounts from anyone who happened to be passing through the area especially important to investigators.

Police have not publicly identified the drivers or passengers involved. They also have not described the nature of the altercation, said whether weapons were involved, or announced any criminal charges. The limited information means readers should be cautious about drawing conclusions beyond what investigators have confirmed.

Who Police Want to Hear From

Investigators are asking several groups of people to come forward. That includes anyone who directly witnessed the incident, motorists who were traveling through the interchange around 1:10 a.m., and drivers whose dash cameras may have recorded activity on or near the ramp.

State Police specifically asked for:

• Witnesses who saw the altercation.
• Drivers who were traveling in the area at about 1:10 a.m. on Sept. 20.
• Anyone with dash-camera video that may show the vehicles or people involved.
• Anyone with other information that could help investigators establish what happened.

Even video that does not show the confrontation itself could potentially help police establish a timeline or identify vehicles that were in the area. State Police have not said what makes or models of vehicles were involved, so investigators are asking the public to provide information rather than trying to identify specific vehicles on their own.

How to Contact Investigators

Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Rivera at 845-303-0290 or email Lpio@troopers.ny.gov. The release was issued through New York State Police Troop L, which is based in East Farmingdale.

People who believe they have relevant video should contact investigators directly rather than posting unverified clips or claims on social media. That approach gives police a chance to review the original material and compare it with other evidence gathered in the case.

Important Questions Remain Unanswered

The State Police release is brief, and several key facts remain unknown. As of Sept. 22, police had not said what started the altercation or whether it began before the vehicles reached the ramp. They also had not disclosed whether anyone required medical treatment.

Police likewise did not say whether the vehicles collided, whether the confrontation continued after the occupants stopped, or whether investigators are looking for additional participants beyond the people already known to them.

Those gaps matter. An early police bulletin is often designed to quickly reach potential witnesses, not to provide a complete account of an investigation. Until authorities release more information, the most accurate description is the one State Police used: an altercation involving occupants of three vehicles.

Why Dash-Camera Footage Can Matter

Dash cameras can capture details that witnesses may not notice in real time, including vehicle positions, lane movements, headlights, traffic conditions and the sequence of events before or after an incident. Investigators can compare video from multiple drivers with statements and other evidence.

In this case, State Police have made dash-camera footage a central part of their public request. That suggests investigators are trying to build a clearer timeline of the moments surrounding the confrontation.

Motorists who were on the northbound Robert Moses Parkway or the eastbound Southern State Parkway near the connecting ramp at about 1:10 a.m. Sunday may want to check whether their vehicle records video automatically. Some systems overwrite older recordings, so anyone who believes they may have relevant footage should contact police promptly.

A Public Appeal While the Investigation Continues

The State Police request does not establish that any person involved committed a crime. No arrests or charges were announced in the Sept. 22 release. The investigation remains active, and authorities are asking the public to help fill in the missing details.

For readers, the key point is simple: if you were near the Robert Moses Parkway and Southern State Parkway interchange early Sunday morning and saw unusual activity, or if your dash camera may have recorded the area, investigators want to hear from you.

The Utica Phoenix will update this report if New York State Police release additional information about the incident, injuries, arrests or charges.

Source: New York State Police press release, Sept. 22, 2026.