Vehicle Plunges into Niagara River from Scenic Parkway

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Vehicle Plunges into Niagara River from Scenic Parkway

Authorities Investigate Early Morning Incident Near Bird Overlook

A vehicle veered off the Niagara Scenic Parkway and entered the Niagara River near the Bird Overlook on Monday morning, as reported by the New York State Park Police.

The incident occurred around 9:15 a.m., involving a "Jeep pickup-style truck" that left the roadway and submerged approximately 50 feet offshore. The vehicle was located by the Park Police Marine unit at 10:49 a.m., following nearly two hours of intensive searching. ([btpm.org](https://www.btpm.org/local/2025-10-06/police-searching-for-answers-after-vehicle-found-in-niagara-river?utm_source=openai))

Multiple agencies, including State Police, Niagara Falls Police, and the Niagara Falls Fire Department, responded to the scene. Efforts to assess access and removal options for the submerged vehicle are ongoing. ([wkbw.com](https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/investigation-underway-after-vehicle-drove-off-niagara-scenic-parkway-and-into-niagara-river?utm_source=openai))

As of now, there is no confirmation regarding the occupants of the vehicle or any injuries sustained. The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is leading the ongoing investigation. ([btpm.org](https://www.btpm.org/local/2025-10-06/police-searching-for-answers-after-vehicle-found-in-niagara-river?utm_source=openai))

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the New York State Park Police at (716) 278-1777.

The Niagara Scenic Parkway, formerly known as the Robert Moses Parkway, is a 19.42-mile route that runs along the Niagara River, providing access to various state parks in the Niagara Falls area. ([eastcoastroads.com](https://www.eastcoastroads.com/states/ny/parkways/niagara?utm_source=openai)) The Bird Overlook, a popular spot for visitors, offers panoramic views of the river and surrounding landscapes.

This incident underscores the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and staying vigilant while driving along scenic routes, especially those adjacent to bodies of water.