New York State Police reports that a 13-year-old accelerated while backing a minivan and a hit man. PEOPLE states that the vehicle struck 36-year-old Abraham Moskovits, and first responders had to pull him from beneath it.
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Details On Incident Involving Teen Driver & Pedestrian
PEOPLE reveals that a 13-year-old, whose name remains undisclosed, was backing a 2024 Honda Odyssey minivan into a driveway. While maneuvering the vehicle, the driver accidentally hit the gas pedal, according to preliminary findings from the police. Police took Abraham Moskovits to Good Samaritan Hospital in Rockland County, where he later died.
Authorities confirmed that the incident happened just before 9 p.m. local time on Tuesday, October 22. Troopers from the Monroe barracks responded to a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian in the village of Kiryas Joel, located in the town of Monroe, New York.
Neighbors in the close-knit community express their thoughts and prayers for Abraham Moskovtis’s family.
A neighbor who wanted to remain anonymous shared with News12 Westchester that everyone in the town felt shocked and saddened by the news.
“It’s very painful,” said one neighbor who asked not to be identified. “He has nine children. Everyone is shocked.”
Additional Details About The Incident & Next Steps In The Investigation
Per News12 Westchester, police believe the crash seems to be an accident. However, they are unclear about why the 13-year-old was driving or what their relation to the victim was.
Trooper Jennifer Alvarez told PEOPLE that the incident shows no signs of criminality, and state police will not pursue charges. When asked about this decision and any possible traffic violations, Alvarez stated via email that the investigation revealed it was not a criminal matter.
New York state law prohibits anyone under the age of 16 from driving, regardless of whether they hold a permit or license from another state.
