SLINGERLANDS, NY - A garbage truck was struck by a car in Slingerlands during the morning commute on Tuesday, May 17th. Crews were called to the intersection of New Scotland Road at Slingerland Street around 6:22 A.M. for a car versus truck.

According to police, the 2015 Peterbuilt garbage truck, owned by Robert Wright Disposal and being driven by a male from Selkirk, was struck by a 2017 Hyundai being driven by a male from Slingerlands.

Police said the garbage truck was backing down Slingerland Street from New Scotland and the car was heading east on New Scotland when it struck the truck.

“Glare from the rising sun prevented the car from seeing the truck partially in the roadway,” police said.

The driver of the Hyundai was transported to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. There were no tickets issued.

Slingerlands Fire, Delmar-Bethlehem EMS, Albany County Paramedics and Bethlehem Police responded to the call. Firefighters remained on scene to clean up fluids and debris in the roadway.

New Scotland Road was closed at Font Grove Road, Southwood Drive and Fisher Boulevard during the incident.