Castro was arraigned by Justice Patrick Loftus and released without bail pending a court appearance scheduled for Aug. 10. “If there is an angel, she is an angel. Newstral is a hyper local aggregator with all news about Pearl River from newspapers and blogs: local, regional and international. “I was watching the car and all of a sudden I heard this big bang,” witness Joe Geppner told WCBS . Read more articles and bio. "I have no information other than the allegations. The tributes continue for the teen this weekend. Services were planned for a mosque in Astoria, Queens, on Monday night, Aiello reported. “I was washing the car and all of a sudden, I heard this big bang,” neighbor Joe Geppner told WCBS. They do not believe drugs or alcohol were a … I kept seeing the flames. © 2021 www.lohud.com. Both victims were in the same vehicle, a Porsche driven by Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg. Castro's attorney, Gerard Damiani, said he had yet to see any evidence from the police and prosecution concerning his client. "What appears to be an exciting race turns into a tragedy that has forever impacted numerous families and Pearl River as a community. Cekic’s heartbroken father said she was an honor student at Edward R. … 17 year-old Aisha Radoncic of Orangeburg was reportedly in good condition at Westchester Medical Center. The driver, Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg, was seriously injured. 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. “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 driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived, CBS2’s Tony Aiello reported. Police are still investigating the crash but have not found evidence of drugs or alcohol. Reach him at slieberm@lohud.com and on Twitter: @lohudlegal. Saniha Cekic, a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, and Altin Nezaj, a 17-year-old boy from Pearl River, were both killed. Watch the video above to learn more about this story. 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. Orangeburg Police say drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash. 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. The driver of the Jetta was not injured and police are still investigating the cause of the crash. Residents said they heard the crash around 3:30 p.m. Sunday near the Crooked Hill Road Overpass on Route 304 in Pearl River. Orangetown Police say drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash. "Aside from the tragic deaths and pain suffered by the families, we don't have any indication our client is criminally responsible," Damiani said. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, also a student at Pearl River High School, remains hospitalized and is listed in good condition. 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… Conditions are definitely worsening, winds are picking up and snow is coming down at one to three inches an hour. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. Orangetown Police Chief Donald Butterworth said the investigation took time and dedication. “They were closing the pool for the season and they went to go buy bagels or something,” he said, holding back tears. In keeping with Muslim tradition, Cekic was to be laid to rest quickly. 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 … He said she's still recovering from her injuries. ©2021, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KETV-TV. 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. She’s a twin. 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. 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. My son … they’re only 15 years old. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. Cekic and Radonic were cousins and spending the weekend at Radonic’s parents’ house in Rockland County. "As we approach graduation, we especially recall the memory of Altin Nezaj, member of the Class of 2020, who we have held in our hearts throughout the year, and we offer our thoughts to the Nezaj, Cekic and Radoncic relatives and loved ones," Pochintesta said in a statement. They do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor. “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. 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. Authorities say the driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, first hit a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta before careening off the overpass. 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. 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. Radoncic and Nezaj knew each other from Pearl River High School, where they were seniors. She had been airlifted to the hospital. 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. Only 15, all her life in front of her.”. Attorney John Hughes, representing Radoncic, said he's awaiting the investigative reports before commenting. There’s no word on what caused the collision. She was released  without bail for a scheduled court appearance on June 30. 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. Parisi also knew fellow Pearl River senior Aisha Radoncic, of Orangeburg, who was driving the 2017 Porsche Macan SUV and survived the crash. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, of Orangeburg was seriously injured by survived. The driver, Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg, was seriously injured. They do not believe drugs or alcohol were a … “Thank God the fire department came and they started dousing it with water and whatever else they could,” said Geppner. Cekic’s heartbroken father said she was an honor student at Edward R. … Nezaj died at the scene, while emergency room personnel pronounced Cekic dead at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. "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. Orangetown police arrested Radoncic on Monday and Castro on Tuesday. Castro of Nanuet drove a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta and was not injured. Don't miss anything about Altin Nezaj, Aisha Radoncic, Saniha Cekic, Jason T. Castro, Chris Christie, Jason Castro, Marco Pochintesta and others. All rights reserved. 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. "Ms. Radoncic also was a victim and not the culpable party.". Radoncic, who was treated at the Westchester Medical Center and released, and Cekic were cousins. CBSN New York''s Tony Aiello reports. A collision sent their SUV plunging 50 feet off an overpass onto train tracks below on Sunday afternoon. Capt. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. She was in good condition … Orangetown and state police accident investigation officers spent weeks reconstructing the crash and reviewing the evidence with the state police to determine the cause. The driver, Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg, was seriously injured. msn back to msn home news. “We started trying to put out the fire. No matter what they did, they just kept coming up.”In keeping with Muslim tradition, Cekic was to be laid to rest quickly. All news from Pearl River. CBS2's Tony Aiello. 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. “Honor students, top of their class. “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. Pochintesta said people should follow the school’s website and Facebook page for updates on upcoming memorial services. On the Pirates football team, Nezaj wore number 71, a 6-foot-2-inch, 205-pound defensive lineman. Radoncic remains in critical condition at Westchester Medical Center. Saniha Cekic, a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, and Altin Nezaj, a 17-year-old boy from Pearl River, were both killed. Her 17-year-old cousin, Aisha Radoncic, was behind the wheel of the Porche SUV they were riding in. No matter what they did, they just kept coming up.”. All we heard was this poor girl screaming. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, of Orangeburg was seriously injured by survived. Sign up today for a digital subscription. Police arrested Castro and Radoncic on two felony counts of criminally negligent homicide and misdemeanor counts of reckless driving, speed contests, and races. The entire team attended his wake at a Yonkers funeral home. CBS2's Tony Aiello. Our sympathies go out to all the families involved in this horrible event.”. Steve Lieberman covers government, breaking news, courts, police and investigations. James Sullivan said at the time there was no indication of drug or alcohol use by the drivers or passengers. She remains in Westchester Medical Center. Our local coverage is only possible with support from our readers. Saniha Cekic, a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, and Altin Nezaj, a 17-year-old boy from Pearl River, were both killed. They also were given several vehicle and traffic law infractions. “I was watching the car and all of a sudden I heard this big bang,” witness Joe Geppner told WCBS. The road has had numerous accidents in the area. Saniha Cekic, a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, and Altin Nezaj, a 17-year-old boy from Pearl River, were both killed. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from … 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 Radoncic was arraigned Tuesday in the Youth Part of the Rockland Superior Court by Judge Larry J Schwartz. 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. Only 15, all her life in front of her.”“She was a beautiful child, beautiful, beautiful cousin, beautiful daughter. She’s the only daughter I have. I don’t know why is … my wife is broken down. 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. “We find ourselves in the midst of an awful, awful tragedy. "We need to remind our young drivers that cars aren’t toys," Walsh said. 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. 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. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, of Orangeburg was seriously injured by survived. The Porsche driver, 17-year-old Orangeburg resident Aisha Radoncic, was injured and taken to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, where she was in … “We’re always going to remember Altin Nezaj as the terrific student and athlete that he was,” he added. “That was her destiny.”. Detective Sgt. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but 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. 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. 'Our family is devastated': 2 teens dead after fiery crash sends SUV tumbling from overpass. The tributes continue for the teen this weekend. 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, 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. He is the older brother of Aisha Radoncic, the driver in this week's crash. Cekic’s heartbroken father said she was an honor student at Edward R. Murrow High School, with dreams of becoming a doctor or lawyer. She’s a twin. 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. 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. A New York community is in mourning after a fiery crash killed two teens and left another with serious injuries. “If there is an angel, she is an angel. 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 … My son … they’re only 15 years old. Cekic and Radonic were cousins and spending the weekend at Radonic’s parents’ house in Rockland County. CBSN New York''s Tony Aiello reports. My son is destroyed,” Began Cekic said. They do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor. I kept seeing the flames. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. Authorities say the driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, first hit a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta before careening off the overpass. ... 17 year-old Altin Nezaj was killed, along with a 15 year-old from Brooklyn. I don’t know why is … my wife is broken down. Funeral services for 17 year-old Altin Nezaj were held yesterday in Yonkers. 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. 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, Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg, was seriously injured. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. She managed to escape the wreck and is in critical condition. “I was watching the car and all of a sudden I heard this big bang,” witness Joe Geppner told WCBS . “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, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, also a student at Pearl River High School, remains hospitalized and is listed in good condition. 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. Both Radoncic and Castro pleaded not guilty to the charges. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. 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. Our family is devastated now,” cousin Ismael Cekic added. PEARL RIVER – Orangetown Police have released the identities of the two teens killed in a car crash in Pearl River on Sunday. The driver of the other car was uninjured. Pochintesta said grief counselors would be on hand to help students throughout the week. Damiani said he originally thought Castro would be involved in a civil case, but then the police began interviewing him. 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. Two senior students were involved in a horrible accident yesterday,” Superintendent Marco Pochintesta told reporters Monday. The judge did not make a decision, he said. “To tell you the truth, it took a long time. “She was a beautiful child, beautiful, beautiful cousin, beautiful daughter. “Honor students, top of their class. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. My son is destroyed,” Began Cekic said. James Brown said the incidents is an open criminal case and certain information cannot be released at this time. The driver of the other vehicle was not hurt. She’s the only daughter I have. Radoncic's car plunged off the Route 304 overpass onto the train tracks for the Pascack Valley line, bursting into flames. Her 17-year-old cousin, Aisha Radoncic, was behind the wheel of the Porche SUV they were riding in. msn back to msn home news. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. I have no indication there was any agreement to have a race.". The driver of the car, 17 year-old Aisha Radoncic, was reportedly in good condition at Westchester Medical Center yesterday, according to published reports. She managed to escape the wreck and is in critical condition. Cekic’s heartbroken father said she was an honor student at Edward R. … 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 "It was a terrible tragedy and my heart goes out the families who lost loved ones," Hughes said. powered by Microsoft News. 15 year-old Saniha Cekic of Brooklyn, a cousin of the car’s driver, was buried Tuesday. They desperately tried to help as the teens’ Porsche burst into flames. 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. powered by Microsoft News. The driver of the Jetta was not injured and police are still investigating the cause of the crash. We expect near white out conditions overnight so please stay home. "The allegations are that the two arrested individuals were engaged in a road race. Butterworth and District Attorney Thomas Walsh also recalled the young people who died in the crash. “To tell you the truth, it took a long time. Pearl River school Superintendent Marco Pochintesta said the victims of the Oct. 13 crash continued to be remembered by the district community. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, also a student at Pearl River High School, remains hospitalized and is listed in good condition. “I can’t bear. An Orangeburg teen remains in critical condition at Westchester Medical Center following Sunday’s car accident in Pearl River that left two teens dead. The District community I was watching the car and all of a sudden, I heard big. 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