Family members of the victims were still being notified Sunday, police said. 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Officers say Jonathan Perez, 36, was driving a new Hyundai Sonata on Route 8 north when he . Peterson says The five killed in the crash were aged between eight and 17. Four boys and one girl, ranging in age from 8 to 17 years old, were killed in the crash at about 12:20 a.m. just north of the exit for Mamaroneck Road, police said. 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Here are some top priorities. According to investigators, six children had been traveling in a rental vehicle with no adult supervision when the driver ran off the road, hit a tree, and the vehicle caught fire. Around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night, responders were dispatched to the intersection of Marshal and Coe Lane. Police say a Five kids died in a Scarsdale crash off Hutchinson River Parkway. 0:00. A historic barn on UConns campus is dilapidated and unsightly. Peterson, of the Church of the Living Word in Bridgeport, says he was funeral arrangements are still being made for Perez. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies, Police said a Nissan Rogue veered off the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale just north of the Mamaroneck Road exit and struck a tree. The deceased were identified Monday as Malik Smith, 16; Anthony Billips Jr., 17; Zahnyiah Cross, 12; Shawnell Cross, 11; and Andrew Billips, 8, according to the Westchester County government. . SCARSDALE, N.Y. ( WFSB /Gray News) - Connecticut children killed in a New York crash may have been spotted panhandling beforehand, investigators revealed . The 9-year-old was apparently riding in the rear hatchback/cargo area and escaped out the rear, according to the statement. The state Office of the. Officials said the crash occurred just after midnight in the area north of Exit 12 in the northbound lanes of the highway. "He was a Police say the A man in a van hit their vehicle while . A family member told Hearst Connecticut Media Group the children were all related and lived in Derby. SCARSDALE, N.Y. (WFSB/Gray News) - Connecticut children killed in a New York crash may have been spotted panhandling beforehand, investigators revealed.Last month's crash was described as one of the worst in Westchester County's history.. Five children, ages 8 to 17 years old, died in the fiery wreck on the Hutchinson River Parkway. DERBY, Conn. (WTNH) Five people were transported to trauma centers after a head-on collision that was reported Saturday night, according to the Derby Fire Department. He also said the area where the crash occurred is not one that sees frequent issues. DERBY, Kan. (KSNW) A girl was killed, and her mother was critically injured in a fiery car crash at a Derby QuikTrip Monday evening. Copyright 2023 WFSB via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. Kristen Bayrakdarian contributed reporting. A 9-year-old boy, the only survivor, was "apparently riding in the rear hatchback/cargo area and escaped out the rear," according to a statement provided by the Westchester County Police Department. DERBY, CT Just days before five children from Derby were killed in a car crash involving six siblings, a group of community members spotted three of the victims and the sole survivor of the . Lisa Backus is a local, state and national award-winning crime reporter who covers breaking news and criminal justice policy for Hearst Connecticut Media Group. Westchester County police believe the car was being driven by a 16-year-old boy who may have fallen asleep during the drive. Police say the incident happened at 1430 N Nelson . The university has no plans to fix it. Theyre dealing with just as unimaginable a tragedy as you could ever think of, to have to bury five of your children all at once, Mr. Conway said. "We have lost Police imposters pulled off the worlds biggest art heist 33 years ago. Stolen tiny house recovered in Hamilton Co. Judge blocks Missouri rule that would limit transgender care, 81-year-old overcomes life challenges to graduate with college degree, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com, The Connecticut Department of Children and Families was called. 2 min read. When not working, he can be found playing video games or Dungeons & Dragons, reading, hiking or hanging with friends. Milford police said they were contacted about four younger children and one older youth who were asking for food and money outside a Boston Post Road business on Aug. 16, 2022, the report stated. "My first thought was just like, as a mom, like, heartbreaking for the parents," the victims' neighbor Gloria Taveras said. All five victims died from blunt force trauma, according to Latimer, who said investigators couldnt tell yet if the kids were wearing seatbelts. To lose a child at 17, at 16, 12, 11, 8these are individuals who had their whole life ahead of them. DERBY, Kan. (KAKE) - A 3-year-old girl has been killed and her mother is hospitalized after a car crashed into a gas pump at a Derby QuikTrip. In 2018, Connecticut reported a total of 276 fatal car crashes among their population of 3,572,662. Under New York state law, drivers under the age of 18 are prohibited from having more than one passenger, unless the passengers are members of their immediate family or there is a passenger older than 21 in the vehicle. SCARSDALE, Westchester County (WABC) -- Westchester County officials have released new details, including the names of the five young people tragically killed, regarding a fiery crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway over the weekend. [They] appeared nervous.. The 16-year-old driver of an SUV who died along with four family members in a crash over the weekend in Westchester County did not have a learner's permit or license in Connecticut or New York, officials said Monday. Derby police said . The Department of Children and Families (DCF) told NBC Connecticut that they recently paid a visit to several Derby children. The kids were in a Nissan Rogue at the time when the driver, 16-year-old Malik Smith, either fell asleep or got distracted, according to Westchester County Executive George Latimer. Taylor Hartz is a reporter for the Hartford Courant. No other vehicles were involved in the crash. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He has been with Hearst Connecticut Media Group since 2020. Josh LaBella is a reporter with the Fairfield Citizen. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox, Westchester County officials released new details Monday about the. Dog and cat antibiotics are medications prescribed by a veterinarian that can help treat a bacterial infection. Smith died, along with 17-year-old Anthony Billips, Jr., 12-year-old Zahnyiah Cross, 11-year-old Shawnell Cross and 8-year-old Andrew Billips. "We have to be mindful during this season The relative declined to comment further. Garofalo told News 12 he was working Sunday when he learned the news and immediately sent an email out to city and legislative leaders. Their vehicle veered off the Hutchinson River Parkway . Authorities identified Malik Smith, 16, Anthony Billips Jr., 17, Zahnyiah Cross, 12, Shawnell Cross, 11, and Andrew Billips, 8, as victims in the crash. As the investigation continues into what exactly led up to that tragedy, some disturbing details have emerged. DERBY, Conn. (WTNH) It's been a month since five children from Derby were killed in a car crash in New York, and officials are working to understand what the youths were doing at a New . O'Leary would not speculate on the nature of the conversation between the children and the shoppers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62 . Officials in Westchester County, New York have identified the five children from Derby, CT who were killed in a crash in over the weekend. p.m. Saturday. At a news conference on Monday, officials revealed the driver, 16-year-old Malik Smith, did not have a license or a permit. He went to the hospital for treatment, but officials did not have an update on his condition or whether hed been released. Police said the only surviving member from the vehicle in which the extended family was travelling was a nine-year-old boy. They walk around the mall. DERBY, Conn. (WTNH) Five people were transported to trauma centers after a head-on collision that was reported Saturday night, according to the Derby Fire . By Michael Stavola. The family tells Eyewitness News that six siblings and cousins were heading to Derby, Connecticut from a mall when their 2021 Nissan Rogue veered off the parkway in Scarsdale just before 12:30 a.m. Sunday. Seven months later, the agency said it was again looking at the family due to the circumstances that led up to last months deadly crash. Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. All Rights Reserved. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? They say he crashed into a tree by the exit 18 off-ramp around 11 lost control. Please keep these children and their family in your prayers, Kara Rochelle, a Connecticut state representative, wrote on Facebook. The victims ranged in age from 8 to 17, the police said. Driver, 16, in NY crash that killed 5 Derby children did not have permit or license, official says. Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. None of the Derby children involved in the crash were enrolled in school there, according to Derby Superintendent Matthew Conway. In a August 2022 incident in Milford, police were called to a parking lot on Boston Post Road for a report of children asking people for money and food. Five children from Connecticut, ranging in age from 8 to 17, were killed in a fiery crash early Sunday morning on a New York highway, police said. 24, 2023 at 7:20 AM PDT. Four boys and one girl, ranging in age from 8 to 17 years old, were killed in the crash at about 12:20 a.m. just north of the exit for Mamaroneck Road, police said. Jonathan Perez, 36, was driving a new Hyundai Sonata on Route 8 north when he Perez was a hardworking family man. This accident occurred on the Derby Ansonia line. Never miss a big crime story by. The Hutchinson River Parkway in New York where five Connecticut juveniles were killed in a motor vehicle crash on March 19. Our hearts go out, and you know, we stand ready to help in any way that makes sense to them at the appropriate time.. This nuclear waste has been sitting in CT for 50 years. In Connecticut, a 16-year-old is prohibited from driving with passengers under the age of 20 and non-family members. Derby in the News ; Derby DOT Reports ; Derby Weather Conditions ; Write a Report; The crash occurred while the kids were on their way home. These kids didnt deserve this like why is this happening please keep my family in your prayers dont know what to do or how to handle this God please help us.. Officials said the crash occurred just after midnight in the area north of Exit 12 in the northbound lanes of the highway. Police said they then called the children's mother, Natazia Benjamin-Billips, according to the report. By: News 12 Staff. The incident was at the intersection of Marshall Lane and Coe Lane, on the . No other vehicles were involved in the crash and the cause is still under investigation by the Westchester County Police Accident Investigation Team and detectives from the General Investigations Unit, police said. * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. regarding a fiery crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway over the weekend. 5 Young People Are Killed in Car Crash in Westchester County A 9-year-old boy was the sole survivor after a teenage driver veered off the road. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. But a local news investigation in 2015 that used state data obtained via the Freedom of Information Law detailed New Yorks most dangerous stretches of roadway. Although it initially appeared the children had recently moved from New York to Derby, officials in Waterbury said at least two of the children went to school there in previous years. By Elise Sol. Gary G the Wine Guy: Have Fun and Go Big! They do what teenagers and kids do, you know. Updated: May 30, 2022 / 03:15 AM EDT. According to investigators, six children had been . DERBY, CT The five Derby children who were killed in a late-night car crash in New York in March might have been on their way home from panhandling at a New Jersey mall when the fatal. Six siblings and cousins were heading to Derby, Connecticut from a mall when their vehicle, a Nissan Rogue, veered off the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale, Westchester County and struck a. So thats, its just, I didnt know he was driving by himself, Mr Smith said. investigation into the crash is ongoing. Based on the accident scene, O'Leary said it appears Smith may have fallen asleep at the wheel since there was no attempt to brake before the SUVveered off the side of the highway, struck a boulder and then a tree before bursting into flames around 12:20 a.m. on March 19. O'Leary said he expected the accident report to be completed soon with detectives waiting on some details, including the routine toxicology testing that takes place when a fatal crash occurs. DERBY Several Connecticut agencies are looking into the family of the five children who were killed last month in a fiery highway crash in New York, officials said. DERBY- Westchester County officials have released the names of the victims of the fatal car crash early Sunday morning that claimed the lives of five Derby youths and left only one survivor . this is a very fragile life," Bradley says. Abraham Billips, 9, was in the way back of the SUV and managed to escape with minor injuries, Latimer said. (MGN) DERBY, CT (WFSB) - A 16-year-old boy from Oxford was identified as the teen killed in a stolen motorcycle crash that happened in Derby. It happened on the northbound side of the parkway just north of the Mamaroneck Road exit in Scarsdale, New York, around 12:20 a.m. Sunday. The car hit a boulder then a tree north of the Mamaroneck Road exit and burst into flames, officials said. Stonington man killed in Gold Star Bridge crash was loving husband, caring father, family says, Haar: Lamont deflects demands to spend CT surplus on education, Why a New York business wants to move its headquarters to CT, The CT legislature has 500 bills. "Our team will be following up with the family to ensure they have the support needed during this time.". Toxicology reports on the driver are pending, Latimer said. Police say a Bridgeport parishioner was killed in a car crash in Derby Saturday night. Its unimaginable. A fiery crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway took the lives of five young people in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to the Westchester County police. Milford police contacted Anthony Billips Sr., who said he was the father for all five children, but he was on his way to New York and couldn't pick them up, the report stated. Public safety officials in White Plains, NY identified the victims as 16 . Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Lord Jesus I dont understand why you had to take our babies from us, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Father of 16-year-old killed in car crash in Westchester County speaks out. Five of them died, including sisters Zahnyiah and Shawnelll Cross, their half-brothers, A.J. The single-vehicle happened at around 12:20 a.m. on Sunday morning, when a Nissan Rogue veered off a stretch of the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale, struck a tree and caught fire, the. He goes to get his ice cream with his cousin. None of the children were registered in Derby schools when the crash occurred, officials said. cousin, uncle," he says. Drivers under 18 also may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless it is for employment, school, religious activity or medical necessity. Please give us the strength Lord God, Ms Cross added. The crash occurred as the car was heading northbound on the Hutchinson River Parkway, between Mamaroneck Road and Mamaroneck Avenue near the Scarsdale-White Plains border. great man who loved God, who loved people.". SCARSDALE, N.Y. (WFSB/Gray News) - Connecticut children killed in a New York crash may have been spotted panhandling beforehand, investigators revealed. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream. CBS New York quoted the father of the teen driver as saying that his son should not have been behind the wheel as he didnt have a permit. Five occupants, four boys and one girl ranging in age from 8 to 17, died in the crash, OLeary said. careful driving in the cold weather when roads are dangerous. Patrick Sikes / For Hearst Connecticut Media Six siblings and cousins were heading to Derby, Connecticut from a mall when their vehicle, a Nissan Rogue, veered off the Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale, Westchester County and struck a tree around 12.20am on Sunday. The nine-year-old boy who survived the crash was sitting in the vehicles cargo area at the time. For their ages, it was something that made it stand out. The Billips and Cross children lived in Derby at the time of the crash, but they were not enrolled in school. 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Upon arrival, officials found two cars that were involved in a head-on crash. A Connecticut native, Pat previously reported for The Stamford Times, The Wilton Villager and The Norwalk Hour. It was unclear how he had access to the Nissan, which had been rented by a relative, Latimer said. "They pulled them out of school," a relative told The News. They go to the movies. The group of children was likely panhandling at a New Jersey Shopping Center just before the accident, investigators said. and Andrew Billips, and the unlicensed driver, 16-year-old Malik Smith Jr. Westchester County officials released new details Monday about the fiery crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway that killed five children from Derby over the weekend. initially gave police a fake name and birthdate and was extremely guarded and not willing to offer up much information. The report also said the younger children were his siblings. A short distance past [the exit], the vehicle strikes this tree and catches fire, Westchester County police spokesman Kieran OLeary told the New York Post. It appeared that they were all from one family, according to Matt Conway, the superintendent of the public school system in Derby, Conn., where the police said the children lived. speechless when he learned one of his parishioners had been killed. Here's what real Jerry customers paid for car insurance in Derby: Anyone can read what you share. The Hutchinson River Parkway in New York where five Connecticut juveniles were killed in a motor vehicle crash on March 19. They were all seated in the front and back of the vehicle. Officials say the family had recently moved from New York City to Derby, Connecticut, where neighbors are now mourning this unimaginable loss. There's been many snowstorms that we've been hit Conway said the family recently moved to Derby and the children had not yet enrolled in the schools. Stay with News 8 for updates. Members were on the scene for over an hour. Anthony Billings Sr. also told Milford police the family was living inWaterbury in August 2022 when police responded to the Milford complaint. (Patch graphic) Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. The children claimed to be raising money for a youth basketball team; however, no record of the team they were soliciting was found. Kieran OLeary, public information officer for Westchester County police, said an SUV carrying the six juveniles crashed on the Hutchinson River Parkway around 12:20 a.m. Sunday. . Theres a push for a new Hartford Capital Community College campus. 5 Young People Are Killed in Car Crash in Westchester County, https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/19/nyregion/connecticut-children-car-crash-westchester.html.