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Tyson D. Thomas

Age :

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/29/2026

Location : Lake Avenue and Seneca Parkway

City : Rochester

County : Monroe

State : New York

Agency : New York State Police

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/29/2026, members of the New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit attempted to stop a 2009 Ford Fusion for traffic violations near Hudson Avenue and Avenue D in Rochester. Tyson D. Thomas continued driving and troopers escalated a pursuit through city streets. Approximately six minutes later, troopers deployed a tire deflation device at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Seneca Parkway. Despite the damaged tires, Thomas continued south on Lake Avenue. His vehicle sideswiped a GMC Acadia, crossed into oncoming traffic, and collided head on with a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The Ford Fusion immediately became engulfed in flames. Troopers attempted to extinguish the fire and reach Thomas but were unable to do so because of the intensity of the flames. Thomas died inside the vehicle. Three occupants of the Jeep were injured, including one person who sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized in stable condition. Investigators later identified the driver as Tyson D. Thomas. State Police stated that the vehicle's license plates were registered to a different vehicle. The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Collision Reconstruction Unit, New York Attorney General's Office, and Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office responded to the crash and continue to investigate.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-investigating-fatal-collision-lake-avenue-rochester
https://www.aol.com/news/1-dead-3-hurt-fiery-192216543.html
https://www.aol.com/articles/first-responders-surround-massive-crash-150232000.html
https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2026/05/31/driver-killed-after-state-police-pursuit-ends-in-fiery-rochester-crash/
https://www.facebook.com/DemocratandChronicle/posts/tyson-d-thomas-died-after-a-police-pursuit-in-rochester-ended-in-a-fiery-crash-i/1424290426397877/