NYSP Trooper David W. Cunniff dies after cruiser struck on Thruway

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Thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and fellow Troopers. RIP. It's sad that these Troopers face this danger every time they perform such a routine event like a traffic stop.

New York state police say a trooper has died from injuries suffered when his patrol vehicle was hit by a tractor-trailer on the Thruway in the Mohawk Valley.

State police Superintendent Joseph D'Amico says Trooper David Cunniff was inside his cruiser while it was parked behind a car he had pulled over for speeding around 8:20 p.m. Monday near Exit 27 in Amsterdam. D'Amico says the truck rear-ended Cunniff's cruiser and also hit the second vehicle, ending up on top of it.

D'Amico says the 35-year-old Cunniff died Tuesday at an Albany hospital. The car driver is in fair condition. The truck driver wasn't injured. D'Amico says neither alcohol nor the weather played a role in the crash.

The trooper was a nine-year veteran. He was married with two children.

From: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/state-trooper-dies-crash-ny-thruway-21248997

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RIP

[SageVigiles 1,194]

Rest in Peace Trooper. A shame people can't simply slow down and move over...

[JackEMT 77]

Tragic. Thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and follow troopers.

[X2321 133]

RIP Trooper.

[yeoj251 5]

R I P

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Thoughts and prayers for the family. Rest in peace Trooper.

[hawkbase 21]

RIP What a tragic loss at anytime but especially this time of year!

[pasobuff 38]

Rest in Peace Dave....he almost always had a smile on his face when working....I had the pleasure of working with him in Albany when he was assigned to the Executive Detail.

[87D124 37]

REST IN PEACE!!!!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THE STATE OF NEW YORK