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Spring Valley Man Killed in Parking Lot After Being Hit by Taxi, Ramapo Police Investigating

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RAMAPO, NY — A 45-year-old Spring Valley man has died after being struck and pinned beneath a vehicle in a parking lot at 64 East Eckerson Road, prompting a joint investigation by the Ramapo Police Department’s Detective Bureau and Crash Investigation Unit.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, when a Ramapo Police Officer was flagged down by multiple individuals seeking help. At the same time, the department’s Emergency Communications Division received a 911 call reporting a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

Upon arriving at the scene, the officer discovered the male victim trapped underneath a 2014 red Toyota Prius in the parking lot. The man was breathing, conscious, and semi-responsive, but appeared to be seriously injured. Bystanders on scene used a car jack to lift the vehicle, allowing emergency responders from Spring Hill Ambulance and Rockland Paramedics to extract and treat the man.

Despite efforts to save him, the victim was later pronounced dead at Nyack Hospital. His identity is being withheld pending proper notification of next of kin.

The Hillcrest Fire Department also responded to assist at the scene.

The operator of the Toyota Prius, identified as a 32-year-old female taxi driver from Spring Valley, remained on scene and is fully cooperating with authorities. Investigators determined she was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash. However, she was arrested for operating a vehicle with a suspended license and released with a future court date in Town of Ramapo Court.

According to the Ramapo PD, the taxi driver had just dropped off a fare and was leaving the location when she unintentionally struck the male, who may have already been lying in the parking lot. Witness accounts suggest the man could have been the victim of an assault prior to the collision. At this time, investigators believe the taxi driver was not involved in any potential assault.

Given the complex nature of the incident, a full investigation is underway by the Ramapo Police Department to determine the circumstances surrounding both the collision and the events leading up to it.

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Fight Outside Garnerville ShopRite Sparks Investigation After Gun Discharge

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May 27, 2026

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The Town of Haverstraw Police Department is investigating a fight outside the ShopRite in Garnerville that resulted in an accidental gun discharge Sunday evening.

Police said officers responded to reports of a fight in progress at approximately 7:45 p.m. on May 24, 2026, in the parking lot of the ShopRite located at 56 West Ramapo Road.

Upon arrival, officers encountered two adult men on the Rosman Road side of the building. Both individuals sustained minor, non-life-threatening injuries during the altercation and were transported to local hospitals for evaluation. Authorities said both men were treated and later released.

According to the preliminary investigation, one of the men involved was an off-duty member of the New York City Police Department who was carrying a legally owned handgun at the time of the incident.

Police said that during the confrontation, the firearm was removed from the officer’s waistband, causing one round to discharge. The bullet did not strike either of the individuals involved or any bystanders.

Investigators also determined the dispute may have stemmed from allegations that the other man involved had been harassing the NYPD officer’s daughter. Authorities emphasized that the daughter and the other individual are acquaintances only and have never been involved in a domestic relationship.

The Town of Haverstraw Police Department said the investigation remains ongoing in coordination with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Town of Haverstraw Police Department Detective Bureau at (845) 354-1500.

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Tappan Firefighters Respond to Second Alarm House Fire in Northvale NJ

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May 23, 2026

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Volunteer firefighters from Tappan responded to a major residential structure fire in Northvale, New Jersey, this past Wednesday afternoon after a second alarm was transmitted for a heavily involved home.

According to the Volunteer Fire Association of Tappan, the incident occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. when crews were dispatched to assist mutual aid departments operating at the scene.

Members quickly staffed Engine 21-1502 and responded to Northvale within minutes. Upon arrival, Chief Neuendorf (21-1) coordinated with fire operations to establish a communication bridge between New York and New Jersey agencies.

Tappan firefighters checked in at the command post before being assigned interior operations alongside members of the Sparkill Fire Department to relieve initial attack crews already battling the blaze.

Officials said the main body of fire was successfully knocked down, and firefighters from multiple agencies worked together to conduct overhaul operations and locate remaining hot spots before the incident was placed under control.

Due to hot weather conditions, crews later rotated through EMS rehabilitation for hydration and medical monitoring before returning to New York.

Fire officials praised the coordinated efforts of all responding departments involved in the incident.

Assisting agencies included:

  • Northvale Fire Department
  • Norwood Fire Department
  • Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department
  • Harrington Park Fire Department
  • Closter Fir

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