Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - The New York State Thruway Authority has identified the victim of Monday's crash near Exit 58 in the Town of Hanover. The victim was a 15-year veteran of the Authority when he was struck by a vehicle.
Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare issued the following statement on Tuesday:
"On Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, the Thruway Authority lost one of its own, who tragically lost his life after being struck by a vehicle while working on the Thruway (I-90) in Silver Creek.
"Stephen “Steve” Ebling was a Thruway Maintenance Supervisor based in the Thruway’s Silver Creek Section out of the Buffalo Maintenance Division. Steve was a committed public servant, having devoted 15 years of his career to the Thruway Authority. and is remembered by his fellow colleagues as a hardworking and dedicated person who was always willing to help.
"Steve’s wife, Belindie, and their two sons, Brett and Joel, are forever in our thoughts and prayers. It cannot be emphasized enough that the men and women who work along the roadway are real people with families that they want to go home safe to each day.
"New York Move Over Law requires drivers to be alert, slow down and safely move over for all stopped vehicles on the side of the road. There is no reason for endangering lives. New York State Police continue to investigate the crash, and we will share additional information as it becomes available."
Ebling died after he was hit by a vehicle standing outside his Thruway Authority maintenance vehicle near the Silver Creek exit Monday morning.
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