Four people, including a high school football coach, were killed in a crash involving two cars in upstate New York.
An announcement from the New York State Police said the event took place on May 14 on the Taconic State Parkway near mile marker 9.2 in the Westchester County town of New Castle.
Based on what they know so far, the police say that the Sprinter van was going south when it crossed the center line and into the northbound lanes.
Police said that the van hit a Honda car going north that was in the passing lane.
The crash turned the Sprinter van over and set it on fire, according to the cops. “Three people inside the van were pronounced dead at the scene.” The Honda driver was taken to the hospital, but they have since died from their injuries in the hospital.
Police said the Sprinter van driver is in the hospital at Westchester Medical Center right now.
The event is still being looked into by the authorities. Officials from the New York State Police have not said who died in the crash.
It was reported on May 15 on Facebook by Christopher Tully, superintendent of the Bergenfield Public School District, that one of the people who died was Robert Violante, who was the head football coach at Bergenfield High School.
The letter said, “His sudden death is deeply felt by everyone at our school, and we know that Bergenfield High School and our town will never be the same without him.” Yesterday, on his way home from school, he died in a terrible car accident.
Tully’s letter said that Violante had worked for the school district for 15 years and been in charge of the football team since 2011.
“Coach V” was more than just a teacher and coach, Tully said. “He was a father figure, a mentor, and a true friend to so many.” “He always put the students first and wanted to help them do the best they could.” He was known for his kindness, commitment, and quiet strength. He taught discipline through tough love and formed lasting bonds with those who were lucky enough to be around him. He was a popular figure in our schools because he had a good heart and always helped others.
Tully’s last words in the letter to Violante were, “You were a loving son, brother, uncle, teacher, coach, and friend, and you will be missed very much.”
A Facebook post by Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio also paid tribute to Violante. It said, “He was more than a coach; he was a mentor, a father figure, and a source of strength for our students and community.” We will always remember how important he was as Head Football Coach and Dean of Students.