Albany, NY (June 9, 2026) – A man driving the wrong way on Interstate 90 caused a deadly head-on collision in the early hours of Sunday morning June 7. Ibra Ndiaye, 28, of Albany, was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes when his vehicle struck a car driven by Safwan Mohamed, 20, of Schenectady, at approximately 1:53 a.m.
New York State Police said Mohamed was killed in the wreck. Ndiaye was taken to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries and remained hospitalized under State Police custody.
On Monday, Ndiaye was arraigned via a virtual bedside hearing at Albany Medical Center before Albany City Court Judge Reilly. He was remanded without bail and is set to be transferred to Albany County Correctional Facility once medically cleared.
No additional details had been released at the time of publication. The case remains under active investigation.
We offer our sincere condolences to Safwan Mohamed’s family and everyone who loved him.
Can a Victim’s Family File a Civil Claim in Albany, NY? 
Yes, even when a driver faces criminal charges, the family of someone killed in a wrong-way DWI crash in New York can pursue a separate civil wrongful death claim. A criminal case is prosecuted by the state and focuses on punishment. A civil claim is brought by the family and focuses on compensation for their loss, including funeral expenses, lost financial support, and the pain endured before death.
Interstate 90 is one of the most heavily traveled corridors in Upstate New York, and runs through Albany County and connects the Capital Region to Syracuse, Buffalo, and beyond. Wrong-way crashes on high-speed interstates are among the most catastrophic because of the head-on forces involved. Victims in the oncoming vehicle have virtually no time to react, and the resulting injuries are frequently fatal.
In New York, wrongful death claims must generally be filed within two years of the date of death. The estate of the person killed brings the claim on behalf of surviving family members. A wrongful death attorney can help identify all potentially liable parties, which in DWI cases may extend beyond the driver to include anyone who provided alcohol before the crash under New York’s Dram Shop Act.
If you are dealing with the aftermath of a fatal accident, we are available to help. At Metro Law, we represent families throughout New York who have lost someone due to another driver’s negligence.
We can evaluate your situation and walk you through the process of filing a claim. If you have questions about what options may be available to your family, call Metro Law at (800) 469-6476 to speak with our team.
