It happened overnight in Rockland County on Congers Road in New City.
The Clarkstown Police Department said five people were injured in the crash, which was reported around 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 6 in the area of 256 Congers Road, near Clarkstown North High School.
Police officers and members of the New City FD, New City Ambulance, and Rockland Paramedics provided medical attention.
Two of those injured, who were in the same vehicle, remain hospitalized as of Friday morning, May 7, Clarkstown Police said.
One of the drivers has been placed in custody, with charges pending, police said.
Congers Road was closed for several hours overnight, while the crash was being investigated by the Clarkstown Police Accident Investigation Team.
It happened overnight in Rockland County on Congers Road in New City.
The Clarkstown Police Department said five people were injured in the crash, which was reported around 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 6 in the area of 256 Congers Road, near Clarkstown North High School.
Police officers and members of the New City FD, New City Ambulance, and Rockland Paramedics provided medical attention.
Two of those injured, who were in the same vehicle, remain hospitalized as of Friday morning, May 7, Clarkstown Police said.
One of the drivers has been placed in custody, with charges pending, police said.
Congers Road was closed for several hours overnight, while the crash was being investigated by the Clarkstown Police Accident Investigation Team.
UpdatedFri, May 7, 2021 at 5:13 pm ET
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A three-car crash closed Congers Road at Prides Crossing for hours overnight. (Shutterstock)
NEW CITY One teen has died and another has been jailed after a 3-car crash at 10:50 p.m. Thursday on Congers Road, Clarkstown police said.
A 16-year-old boy died of his injuries Friday afternoon, police said. A 17-year-old girl remains in serious condition.
Both were passengers in a black Mitsubishi Lancer driven by Alan Mendoza, police said.
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Mendoza, 18, faces seven felony charges and one misdemeanor charge: one count of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (felony), one count of Aggravated Vehicular Assault (felony), one count of Manslaughter in the 2nd (felony), two counts of Assault 2nd (felony), Vehicular manslaughter in the 2nd (felony), Driving While Intoxicated (felony) and Reckless Driving.
Update: Clarkstown police have confirmed that the 16-year-old male who was transported to an area hospital following the incident has died from injuries sustained in the crash. A Go Fund Me organized to support the student’s family has already raised over $15,000 at the time of publication.
Police have also confirmed Emily Meryreles, the other teenager who was hospitalized after the accident, is in stable condition.
Both teens were passengers in a Mitsubishi Lancer, operated by Alan Mendoza, 18. Mendoza and his passengers all attended Clarkstown North High School. He has been charged with Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, Aggravated Vehicular Assault, Manslaughter in the 2nd degree and Driving While Intoxicated. All the charges are felonies. On Friday, Mendoza was arraigned by Judge Scott Ugell and transported to the county jail.
It happened overnight in Rockland County on Congers Road in New City.
The Clarkstown Police Department said five people were injured in the crash, which was reported around 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, May 6 in the area of 256 Congers Road, near Clarkstown North High School.
Police officers and members of the New City FD, New City Ambulance, and Rockland Paramedics provided medical attention.
Two of those injured, who were in the same vehicle, remain hospitalized as of Friday morning, May 7, Clarkstown Police said.
One of the drivers has been placed in custody, with charges pending, police said.
Congers Road was closed for several hours overnight, while the crash was being investigated by the Clarkstown Police Accident Investigation Team.