RIP NYS Trooper VanNostrand And Thank You For Your Service

A New York State Trooper involved in a crash this morning on way his way into work at the barracks in Fonda has sadly died from his injuries.  All of us here at WGNA send our sincerest and deepest condolences to the family of Trooper Jeremy J. VanNostrand.  Rest In Peace, Troop. And thank you for keeping us safe, sir.

According to News 10 ABC, NYSP trooper Jeremy VanNostrand, 36, was rear-ended in his personal vehicle and pushed into oncoming traffic while he was stopped in traffic waiting to turn into work.

The incident happened at the New York State Police Fonda station around 7:45 am on Tuesday.  He was then taken to Albany Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

According to the New York State Police, Trooper VanNostrand entered the State Police in December of 2012 and served 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.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, loved ones, colleagues and the entire police community.

Trooper VanNostrand leaves behind a wife, a daughter, his parents, a sister and brothers.  Thank you for your service, sir.