Car drives wrong way down I490, chase ends in crash on Rt. 531
Apr 26, 2024
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A car driving down the wrong way on the highway led to a police chase and crash.
News 8 was told that a car was driving the wrong way down I-490. The chase led police to Rt. 531 as the car headed west in the eastbound lanes.
The car ended up crashing on Rt. 531 Eastbound at the Manitou on-ramp. It appears a semi-truck was involved in the crash.
Here’s a closer look at that crash with the car from the chase and a semi truck. Again, that on ramp onto 531 EB at Manitou, is still closed while police investigate the crash. @News_8 pic.twitter.com/vxlEQPxsFq— Emalee Burkhard (@EmaleeBurkhard) April 26, 2024
The on-ramp in that area was closed for the investigation. Police have yet to release more information.
https://www.rochesterfirst.com/crime/car-drives-wrong-way-down-rt-490-chase-ends-in-crash-on-rt-531/