NY State Cops Probe Hate Crime Reported On I-84

SOUTHEAST, NY — New York State police are searching for two men accused of yelling racial slurs at a woman on I-84 and ramming her car as she tried to drive away.

Police said the hate crime happened at 5:30 a.m. Monday in Southeast.

The victim, a Hispanic woman, was sleeping in her vehicle on the westbound shoulder of Interstate 84 near Exit 65 (Route 312). She told police she was approached by two white men who yelled racial slurs at her. They were operating an older model, black and silver Chevrolet pickup truck.

As the victim attempted to drive away, her vehicle was struck by the pickup, police said.

She was not injured. The pickup went west on Interstate 84.

The first suspect was described as a Caucasian male, possibly in his mid-40’s, husky build, copper colored beard, blonde hair, thick brimmed dark color glasses, a green button-up shirt and baggy blue jeans.

The second suspect was described as a Caucasian male, possibly in his mid-20’s, skinny build, wearing a green tank top, and with a tattoo of the letters “Ang” located on his left wrist.

Anyone with information regarding the possible identity or location of the described suspects is asked to please contact the New York State Police in Brewster at (845) 677-7300. Please reference case# 9634509.