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New City Accident: 1 Passenger Has Passed Away From Injuries, Driver Charged with Aggravated Vehicular Homicide

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NEW CITY, NY – In a press release, the Clarkstown Police Department has announced that one of the passengers of the vehicle in the accident on Congers Road in New City has passed away from his injuries. The driver, 18-Year-Old Alan Mendoza of New City has been charged with 1 count of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (felony), 1 count of Aggravated Vehicular Assault (felony), 1 count of Manslaughter in the 2nd (felony), 2 counts of Assault 2nd (felony), Vehicular manslaughter in the 2nd (felony), Driving While Intoxicated (felony) and Reckless Driving.

The following is a press release from the Clarkstown Police Department

On May 6, 2021 at approximately 10:50pm, the Clarkstown Police Department responded to the area of 256 Congers Rd. in New City, for reports of a 3 car accident.

Arriving officers along with New City FD, New City Ambulance and Rockland Paramedics provided medical attention to the 5 injured parties. All but one of the individuals involved in the accident were transported to area hospitals. The most seriously injured were both juveniles, a female, age 17 and a male, age 16. The juveniles were both passengers in a black Mitsubishi Lancer, operated by Alan Mendoza, m/18.

The injured female, 16, is currently in stable condition at an area hospital. Unfortunately, the 16 year old male succumbed to his injuries while at the hospital this afternoon. The members of the Clarkstown Police Department extend our sincere condolences to their family and friends.

Mr. Alan Mendoza, 18, has been charged with the following offenses: 1 count of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (felony), 1 count of Aggravated Vehicular Assault (felony), 1 count of Manslaughter in the 2nd (felony), 2 counts of Assault 2nd (felony), Vehicular manslaughter in the 2nd (felony), Driving While Intoxicated (felony) and Reckless Driving. Mr. Mendoza was arraigned by the Honorable Judge Ugell and transported to the RC Jail.

Anyone who may have information relating to this accident is asked to please contact the Clarkstown Police Detective Bureau at (845)639-5840 or submit an ANONYMOUS TIP via the “RocklandCO DA” TIP411 app (available in the App store or Google Play). Text keyword ROCKLANDCODA to 847411, add a space, type in your tip information, and hit send

 

 

In a notice to parents, the Clarkstown Central School District released a statement confirming that Clarkstown North High School students were involved in the accident.

Statement from Clarkstown Supervisor Hoehmann

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Clarkstown Police Department Promotes Matt Sheehy to Lieutenant

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The Clarkstown Police Department has announced the promotion of Sgt. Matt Sheehy to the rank of lieutenant.

Lt. Sheehy most recently served as the department’s Administrative Sergeant and has held several leadership and specialized assignments throughout his career with the department.

According to the Clarkstown Police Department, Sheehy has served as a member of the Honor Guard, participated in the Field Training Officer (FTO) program, supervised the department’s Bike Unit, and worked as a police academy instructor.

He has also been active in law enforcement advocacy and labor organizations, serving as an executive board member of the Rockland County PBA and as a committee member for the Clarkstown Police Department PBA.

Department officials said Lt. Sheehy will now be assigned to the Patrol Division, where he will continue serving the Clarkstown community.

The department congratulated Sheehy on his promotion, calling it well deserved and recognizing his years of dedication and professionalism in law enforcement.

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Haverstraw Police Officers, EMT Honored After Hudson River Rescue Saves Man’s Life

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Two Haverstraw police officers and an off-duty EMT were recognized this week for their heroic actions in rescuing an unconscious man from the Hudson River last summer.

According to the Haverstraw Police Department, Officer Matthew Mancuso, Officer Cassandra Marrero, and off-duty EMT Stephanie Torres responded to an emergency at Emeline Park in August 2025 involving a 52-year-old man who had become unresponsive in the water.

Authorities said the victim was located approximately 100 feet from the shoreline when the rescue effort began. Mancuso, Marrero, and Torres entered the Hudson River, reached the unconscious man, and pulled him safely back to shore.

Once on land, the trio immediately began CPR and other lifesaving measures, successfully restoring the man’s pulse before emergency medical crews transported him to a local hospital for further evaluation. Officials confirmed the man survived the incident.

This week, the three rescuers were formally recognized by John Gould Jr. for their quick response, bravery, and coordinated efforts that helped save the man’s life.

Officials praised the actions of both on-duty responders and civilians who work together during emergencies, noting that the rescue demonstrated exceptional courage and teamwork under pressure.

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