"I have no information other than the allegations. Authorities say the driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, first hit a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta before careening off the overpass. “Thank God the fire department came and they started dousing it with water and whatever else they could,” said Geppner. Radoncic's car plunged off the Route 304 overpass onto the train tracks for the Pascack Valley line, bursting into flames. Cekic’s heartbroken father said she was an honor student at Edward R. … Saniha Cekic, a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, and Altin Nezaj, a 17-year-old boy from Pearl River, were both killed. I don’t know why is … my wife is broken down. Her cousin – 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic – drove Cekic and their friend – 17-year-old Altin Nezaj – in her aunt’s Porche SUV to pick up groceries. "Ms. Radoncic also was a victim and not the culpable party.". “I was watching the car and all of a sudden I heard this big bang,” witness Joe Geppner told WCBS . The driver, Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg, was seriously injured. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, also a student at Pearl River High School, remains hospitalized and is listed in good condition. Our local coverage is only possible with support from our readers. “This is a remarkable community for its resilience and its ability to come together in times of tragedy, and this is no different,” he said. “They were closing the pool for the season and they went to go buy bagels or something,” he said, holding back tears. Two senior students were involved in a horrible accident yesterday,” Superintendent Marco Pochintesta told reporters Monday. My son … they’re only 15 years old. Orangeburg Police say drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash. I kept seeing the flames. CBSN New York''s Tony Aiello reports. Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg, New York, the driver of the Porsche the trio were riding in, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Pochintesta said people should follow the school’s website and Facebook page for updates on upcoming memorial services. My son is destroyed,” Began Cekic said. They desperately tried to help as the teens’ Porsche burst into flames. CBS2's Tony Aiello. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, also a student at Pearl River High School, remains hospitalized and is listed in good condition. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived.Cekic’s heartbroken father said she was an honor student at Edward R. Murrow High School, with dreams of becoming a doctor or lawyer.“I can’t bear. They do not believe drugs or alcohol were a … Orangetown Police Chief Donald Butterworth said the investigation took time and dedication. The driver of the Jetta was not injured and police are still investigating the cause of the crash. “We started trying to get fire extinguishers and we started trying to put out the fire, because all we heard was this poor girl screaming, and she was screaming terribly,” Geppner said. Radoncic, who was treated at the Westchester Medical Center and released, and Cekic were cousins. There’s no word on what caused the collision. Two passengers in the Porsche, Pearl River High School senior and football player Altin Nezaj, 17, and 15-year-old Saniha Cekic of Brooklyn, were killed. PEARL RIVER — More than eight months after the fiery crash that took the lives of her cousin and a high school friend, the Orangeburg woman who drove the sports car that raced down Route 304 and a second driver have been charged with criminally negligent homicide, police said Wednesday. The driver of the other vehicle was not hurt. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, of Orangeburg was seriously injured by survived. Saniha Cekic, a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, and Altin Nezaj, a 17-year-old boy from Pearl River, were both killed when a collision sent their SUV plunging 50 feet off an overpass onto train tracks below on Rockland County. Only 15, all her life in front of her.”. 15 year-old Saniha Cekic of Brooklyn, a cousin of the car’s driver, was buried Tuesday. “To tell you the truth, it took a long time. "Aside from the tragic deaths and pain suffered by the families, we don't have any indication our client is criminally responsible," Damiani said. WITNESS TELLS HOW HE RESPONDED: Pearl River crash scene neighbor tells how he tried to rescue teens, GOOD KID: Pearl River crash victim Altin Nezaj 'a good soul' with 'the biggest smile', SURVIVOR: Pearl River crash survivor is 2nd in her family to dodge death. Radoncic and Nezaj knew each other from Pearl River High School, where they were seniors. Orangetown police accused Aisha Radoncic, then 17, and Jason Castro of driving recklessly on Oct. 13 as they raced down the road, triggering a crash that killed two people in Radoncic… “I was watching the car and all of a sudden I heard this big bang,” witness Joe Geppner told WCBS . Funeral services for 17 year-old Altin Nezaj were held yesterday in Yonkers. PEARL RIVER – Orangetown Police have released the identities of the two teens killed in a car crash in Pearl River on Sunday. "Our Accident Investigation Team and their partners in the NYS Police and the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office have been deeply committed to this investigation from its start," he said. He said his daughter and Radoncic were cousins and were spending the long weekend together at her aunt’s house in Rockland County, New York. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, also a student at Pearl River High School, remains hospitalized and is listed in good condition. Cekic and Radonic were cousins and spending the weekend at Radonic’s parents’ house in Rockland County. It charges that defendants Jason Castro, 44, of Nanuet, and Aisha Radoncic, (and her parents, Tifa Radoncic, and Naser Radoncic, who is also known as … “I was washing the car and all of a sudden, I heard this big bang,” neighbor Joe Geppner told WCBS. "It was a terrible tragedy and my heart goes out the families who lost loved ones," Hughes said. Only 15, all her life in front of her.”“She was a beautiful child, beautiful, beautiful cousin, beautiful daughter. Cekic’s heartbroken father said she was an honor student at Edward R. … Attorney John Hughes, representing Radoncic, said he's awaiting the investigative reports before commenting. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from … Saniha Cekic, a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, and Altin Nezaj, a 17-year-old boy from Pearl River, were both killed. My son is destroyed,” Began Cekic said. The driver, Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg, was seriously injured. ... 17 year-old Altin Nezaj was killed, along with a 15 year-old from Brooklyn. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. Residents said they heard the crash around 3:30 p.m. Sunday near the Crooked Hill Road Overpass on Route 304 in Pearl River. “That was her destiny.”. A collision sent their SUV plunging 50 feet off an overpass onto train tracks below on Sunday afternoon. Both Radoncic and Castro pleaded not guilty to the charges. Authorities say the driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, first hit a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta before careening off the overpass. The driver of the Jetta was not injured and police are still investigating the cause of the crash. Orangetown Police say drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash. No matter what they did, they just kept coming up.”In keeping with Muslim tradition, Cekic was to be laid to rest quickly. Castro's attorney, Gerard Damiani, said he had yet to see any evidence from the police and prosecution concerning his client. Butterworth and District Attorney Thomas Walsh also recalled the young people who died in the crash. 'Our family is devastated': 2 teens dead after fiery crash sends SUV tumbling from overpass. The driver of the Jetta was not injured and police are still investigating the cause of the crash. Receive daily coronavirus & public health news straight to your inbox. I kept seeing the flames. My son … they’re only 15 years old. Our family is devastated now,” cousin Ismael Cekic added.He said his daughter and Radoncic were cousins and were spending the long weekend together at her aunt’s house in Rockland County, New York.“They were closing the pool for the season and they went to go buy bagels or something,” he said, holding back tears. “Today our community relives the horrible tragedy that claimed the lives of two teenagers, taken from us with there whole lives in front of them," Walsh said. The tributes continue for the teen this weekend. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, also a student at Pearl River High School, remains hospitalized and is listed in good condition. Castro was arraigned by Justice Patrick Loftus and released without bail pending a court appearance scheduled for Aug. 10. Castro of Nanuet drove a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta and was not injured. Saniha Cekic, a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, and Altin Nezaj, a 17-year-old boy from Pearl River, were both killed. “If there is an angel, she is an angel. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. It charges that defendants Jason Castro, 44, of Nanuet, and Aisha Radoncic, (and her parents, Tifa Radoncic, and Naser Radoncic, who is also known as … “If there is an angel, she is an angel. There’s no word on what caused the collision.Route 304 was shut down and part of the NJ Transit Pascack Valley line was suspended in both directions as emergency responders worked to extinguish the fire.“Thank God the fire department came and they started dousing it with water and whatever else they could,” said Geppner. The Porsche driver, 17-year-old Orangeburg resident Aisha Radoncic, was injured and taken to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, where she was in … A New York community is in mourning after a fiery crash killed two teens and left another with serious injuries.A collision sent their SUV plunging 50 feet off an overpass onto train tracks below on Sunday afternoon.Saniha Cekic, a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, and Altin Nezaj, a 17-year-old boy from Pearl River, were both killed. “We started trying to put out the fire. Damiani said he originally thought Castro would be involved in a civil case, but then the police began interviewing him. © 2021 www.lohud.com. Family, School In Grief After 2 Teens Killed In SUV Crash, Another In Critical Condition: Saniha Cekic,.. News video on One News Page on Monday, 14 October 2019 Cekic and Radonic were cousins and spending the weekend at Radonic’s parents’ house in Rockland County. “We find ourselves in the midst of an awful, awful tragedy. "The allegations are that the two arrested individuals were engaged in a road race. Names and conditions were not available for the three people in the minivan with her: a woman older than Radoncic, a baby and a preschooler whom police guessed to be about 3 years old. All rights reserved. Saniha Cekic, a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, and Altin Nezaj, a 17-year-old boy from Pearl River, were both killed. The crash occurred on northbound Route 304 in the vicinity of the Crooked Hill Road overpass at approximately 3:26 p.m. that Saturday over the Columbus Day weekend. “That was her destiny.”Radoncic and Nezaj knew each other from Pearl River High School, where they were seniors.“We find ourselves in the midst of an awful, awful tragedy. Finally, I am extremely grateful to everyone from our Office of Emergency Management, Chief McCullagh and all the men and women of the Clarkstown Police Department. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, of Orangeburg was seriously injured by survived. They do not believe drugs or alcohol were a … James Sullivan said at the time there was no indication of drug or alcohol use by the drivers or passengers. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. 17 year-old Aisha Radoncic of Orangeburg was reportedly in good condition at Westchester Medical Center. powered by Microsoft News. She remains in Westchester Medical Center. Reach him at slieberm@lohud.com and on Twitter: @lohudlegal. We expect near white out conditions overnight so please stay home. Cekic’s heartbroken father said she was an honor student at Edward R. … ©2021, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KETV-TV. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. Don't miss anything about Altin Nezaj, Aisha Radoncic, Saniha Cekic, Jason T. Castro, Chris Christie, Jason Castro, Marco Pochintesta and others. She’s the only daughter I have. She’s a twin. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. Watch the video above to learn more about this story. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. Capt. On the Pirates football team, Nezaj wore number 71, a 6-foot-2-inch, 205-pound defensive lineman. Pearl River school Superintendent Marco Pochintesta said the victims of the Oct. 13 crash continued to be remembered by the district community. Conditions are definitely worsening, winds are picking up and snow is coming down at one to three inches an hour. All we heard was this poor girl screaming. Services were planned for a mosque in Astoria, Queens, on Monday night, Aiello reported.Pochintesta said people should follow the school’s website and Facebook page for updates on upcoming memorial services.Radoncic remains in critical condition at Westchester Medical Center.Watch the video above to learn more about this story. “We’re always going to remember Altin Nezaj as the terrific student and athlete that he was,” he added. "We need to remind our young drivers that cars aren’t toys," Walsh said. CBS2's Tony Aiello. Steve Lieberman covers government, breaking news, courts, police and investigations. Two senior students were involved in a horrible accident yesterday,” Superintendent Marco Pochintesta told reporters Monday.Pochintesta said grief counselors would be on hand to help students throughout the week.“This is a remarkable community for its resilience and its ability to come together in times of tragedy, and this is no different,” he said.“We’re always going to remember Altin Nezaj as the terrific student and athlete that he was,” he added.Residents said they heard the crash around 3:30 p.m. Sunday near the Crooked Hill Road Overpass on Route 304 in Pearl River.“I was washing the car and all of a sudden, I heard this big bang,” neighbor Joe Geppner told WCBS.They desperately tried to help as the teens’ Porsche burst into flames.“We started trying to get fire extinguishers and we started trying to put out the fire, because all we heard was this poor girl screaming, and she was screaming terribly,” Geppner said.The driver of the other vehicle was not hurt. A New York community is in mourning after a fiery crash killed two teens and left another with serious injuries. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. “To tell you the truth, it took a long time. Nezaj died at the scene, while emergency room personnel pronounced Cekic dead at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. Cekic’s heartbroken father said she was an honor student at Edward R. Murrow High School, with dreams of becoming a doctor or lawyer. He is the older brother of Aisha Radoncic, the driver in this week's crash. They do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor. The driver, Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg, was seriously injured. I don’t know why is … my wife is broken down. Services were planned for a mosque in Astoria, Queens, on Monday night, Aiello reported. Both victims were in the same vehicle, a Porsche driven by Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg. Detective Sgt. “I can’t bear. Our sympathies go out to all the families involved in this horrible event.”. Family, School In Grief After 2 Teens Killed In SUV Crash, Driver Remains In Critical Condition.. News video on One News Page on Monday, 14 October 2019 She had been airlifted to the hospital. Her cousin – 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic – drove Cekic and their friend – 17-year-old Altin Nezaj – in her aunt’s Porche SUV to pick up groceries. The entire team attended his wake at a Yonkers funeral home. Pochintesta said grief counselors would be on hand to help students throughout the week. An Orangeburg teen remains in critical condition at Westchester Medical Center following Sunday’s car accident in Pearl River that left two teens dead. Nezaj, who came from a large, close-knit Albanian-American family, was an excellent student and a standout athlete at Pearl River High School. The driver of the car, 17 year-old Aisha Radoncic, was reportedly in good condition at Westchester Medical Center yesterday, according to published reports. Her 17-year-old cousin, Aisha Radoncic, was behind the wheel of the Porche SUV they were riding in. She was in good condition … Damiani said the prosecution asked the judge for a delay in presenting evidence and witness statements to the defense within 10 days of arrest under the state justice reforms. Radoncic remains in critical condition at Westchester Medical Center. Newstral is a hyper local aggregator with all news about Pearl River from newspapers and blogs: local, regional and international. He said she's still recovering from her injuries. Orangetown police accused Aisha Radoncic, then 17, and Jason Castro of driving recklessly on Oct. 13 as they raced down the road, triggering a crash that killed two people in Radoncic's 2017 Porsche Macan. Radoncic was arraigned Tuesday in the Youth Part of the Rockland Superior Court by Judge Larry J Schwartz. Orangetown police arrested Radoncic on Monday and Castro on Tuesday. Orangetown and state police accident investigation officers spent weeks reconstructing the crash and reviewing the evidence with the state police to determine the cause. msn back to msn home news. Sign up today for a digital subscription. The judge did not make a decision, he said. She’s the only daughter I have. His wrestling coach remembered him as a great teammate and competitor whom they called “Big Al.” In track-and-field, he threw the discus and shot put. I have no indication there was any agreement to have a race.". She was released  without bail for a scheduled court appearance on June 30. Read more articles and bio. Our family is devastated now,” cousin Ismael Cekic added. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, of Orangeburg was seriously injured by survived. The road has had numerous accidents in the area. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. Police are still investigating the crash but have not found evidence of drugs or alcohol. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, also a student at Pearl River High School, remains hospitalized and is listed in good condition. They also were given several vehicle and traffic law infractions. In keeping with Muslim tradition, Cekic was to be laid to rest quickly. James Brown said the incidents is an open criminal case and certain information cannot be released at this time. No matter what they did, they just kept coming up.”. Route 304 was shut down and part of the NJ Transit Pascack Valley line was suspended in both directions as emergency responders worked to extinguish the fire. powered by Microsoft News. “Honor students, top of their class. Cekic’s heartbroken father said she was an honor student at Edward R. Murrow High School, with dreams of becoming a doctor or lawyer. The driver of the other car was uninjured. msn back to msn home news. The tributes continue for the teen this weekend. She’s a twin. It charges that defendants Jason Castro, 44, of Nanuet, and Aisha Radoncic, (and her parents, Tifa Radoncic, and Naser Radoncic, who is also known as Naser Redzepagic) of Orangeburg were “negligent, wanton, reckless and careless” in causing the crash on Oct. 13, 2019. Her 17-year-old cousin, Aisha Radoncic, was behind the wheel of the Porche SUV they were riding in. All news from Pearl River. CBSN New York''s Tony Aiello reports. Cekic and Radonic were cousins and spending the weekend at Radonic’s parents’ house in Rockland County. The driver of the Jetta was not injured and police are still investigating the cause of the crash. “I was watching the car and all of a sudden I heard this big bang,” witness Joe Geppner told WCBS. “She was a beautiful child, beautiful, beautiful cousin, beautiful daughter. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived, CBS2’s Tony Aiello reported. She managed to escape the wreck and is in critical condition. She managed to escape the wreck and is in critical condition. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. They do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor. "What appears to be an exciting race turns into a tragedy that has forever impacted numerous families and Pearl River as a community. Police arrested Castro and Radoncic on two felony counts of criminally negligent homicide and misdemeanor counts of reckless driving, speed contests, and races. 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