Police arrested Castro and Radoncic on two felony counts of criminally negligent homicide and misdemeanor counts of reckless driving, speed contests, and races. My son … they’re only 15 years old. Parisi also knew fellow Pearl River senior Aisha Radoncic, of Orangeburg, who was driving the 2017 Porsche Macan SUV and survived the crash. “We’re always going to remember Altin Nezaj as the terrific student and athlete that he was,” he added. Orangetown police arrested Radoncic on Monday and Castro on Tuesday. Her 17-year-old cousin, Aisha Radoncic, was behind the wheel of the Porche SUV they were riding in. Cekic’s heartbroken father said she was an honor student at Edward R. Murrow High School, with dreams of becoming a doctor or lawyer. powered by Microsoft News. 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. Funeral services for 17 year-old Altin Nezaj were held yesterday in Yonkers. 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. Pochintesta said grief counselors would be on hand to help students throughout the week. 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. ©2021, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KETV-TV. I have no indication there was any agreement to have a race.". She’s a twin. I don’t know why is … my wife is broken down. “I was watching the car and all of a sudden I heard this big bang,” witness Joe Geppner told WCBS . The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. Pochintesta said people should follow the school’s website and Facebook page for updates on upcoming memorial services. In keeping with Muslim tradition, Cekic was to be laid to rest quickly. A New York community is in mourning after a fiery crash killed two teens and left another with serious injuries. The driver of the Jetta was not injured and police are still investigating the cause of the crash. My son is destroyed,” Began Cekic said. Orangeburg Police say drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash. 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 driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, also a student at Pearl River High School, remains hospitalized and is listed in good condition. 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, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived, CBS2’s Tony Aiello reported. Radoncic remains in critical condition at Westchester Medical Center. "The allegations are that the two arrested individuals were engaged in a road race. James Brown said the incidents is an open criminal case and certain information cannot be released at this time. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. Both victims were in the same vehicle, a Porsche driven by Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg. 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. "I have no information other than the allegations. Don't miss anything about Altin Nezaj, Aisha Radoncic, Saniha Cekic, Jason T. Castro, Chris Christie, Jason Castro, Marco Pochintesta and others. msn back to msn home news. powered by Microsoft News. Attorney John Hughes, representing Radoncic, said he's awaiting the investigative reports before commenting. “Honor students, top of their class. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. Radoncic and Nezaj knew each other from Pearl River High School, where they were seniors. 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. “Honor students, top of their class. 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. CBS2's Tony Aiello. They desperately tried to help as the teens’ Porsche burst into flames. James Sullivan said at the time there was no indication of drug or alcohol use by the drivers or passengers. “I can’t bear. The driver, Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg, was seriously injured. Read more articles and bio. 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. 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 "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. “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 entire team attended his wake at a Yonkers funeral home. Our sympathies go out to all the families involved in this horrible event.”. "We need to remind our young drivers that cars aren’t toys," Walsh said. 17 year-old Aisha Radoncic of Orangeburg was reportedly in good condition at Westchester Medical Center. She managed to escape the wreck and is in critical condition. "It was a terrible tragedy and my heart goes out the families who lost loved ones," Hughes said. 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. Our local coverage is only possible with support from our readers. 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 The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, also a student at Pearl River High School, remains hospitalized and is listed in good condition. “If there is an angel, she is an angel. Two senior students were involved in a horrible accident yesterday,” Superintendent Marco Pochintesta told reporters Monday. © 2021 www.lohud.com. I kept seeing the flames. Watch the video above to learn more about this story. They do not believe drugs or alcohol were a factor. PEARL RIVER – Orangetown Police have released the identities of the two teens killed in a car crash in Pearl River on Sunday. All we heard was this poor girl screaming. 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. 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. 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. ... 17 year-old Altin Nezaj was killed, along with a 15 year-old from Brooklyn. Cekic’s heartbroken father said she was an honor student at Edward R. … Reach him at slieberm@lohud.com and on Twitter: @lohudlegal. Castro's attorney, Gerard Damiani, said he had yet to see any evidence from the police and prosecution concerning his client. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, also a student at Pearl River High School, remains hospitalized and is listed in good condition. 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 remains in Westchester Medical Center. I don’t know why is … my wife is broken down. The driver, Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg, was seriously injured. “To tell you the truth, it took a long time. The road has had numerous accidents in the area. I kept seeing the flames. Conditions are definitely worsening, winds are picking up and snow is coming down at one to three inches an hour. 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 … 'Our family is devastated': 2 teens dead after fiery crash sends SUV tumbling from overpass. Police are still investigating the crash but have not found evidence of drugs or alcohol. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. Radoncic's car plunged off the Route 304 overpass onto the train tracks for the Pascack Valley line, bursting into flames. Orangetown Police say drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in the crash. She managed to escape the wreck and is in critical condition. 15 year-old Saniha Cekic of Brooklyn, a cousin of the car’s driver, was buried Tuesday. She had been airlifted to the hospital. All news from Pearl River. Butterworth and District Attorney Thomas Walsh also recalled the young people who died in the crash. They do not believe drugs or alcohol were a … The driver of the Jetta was not injured and police are still investigating the cause of the crash. Saniha Cekic, a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, and Altin Nezaj, a 17-year-old boy from Pearl River, were both killed. “That was her destiny.”. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. "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 tributes continue for the teen this weekend. “I was washing the car and all of a sudden, I heard this big bang,” neighbor Joe Geppner told WCBS. We expect near white out conditions overnight so please stay home. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but 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 … The driver of the Jetta was not injured and police are still investigating the cause of the crash. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, from Orangeburg, was badly hurt but survived. They also were given several vehicle and traffic law infractions. The driver, Aisha Radoncic, 17, of Orangeburg, was seriously injured. No matter what they did, they just kept coming up.”In keeping with Muslim tradition, Cekic was to be laid to rest quickly. She’s the only daughter I have. “We started trying to put out the fire. Authorities say the driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, first hit a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta before careening off the overpass. Her 17-year-old cousin, Aisha Radoncic, was behind the wheel of the Porche SUV they were riding in. Castro of Nanuet drove a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta and was not injured. They do not believe drugs or alcohol were a … 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. Authorities say the driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, first hit a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta before careening off the overpass. The judge did not make a decision, he said. The driver, 17-year-old Aisha Radoncic, also a student at Pearl River High School, remains hospitalized and is listed in good condition. “To tell you the truth, it took a long time. The driver of the Jetta was not injured and police are still investigating the cause of the crash. “We find ourselves in the midst of an awful, awful tragedy. Detective Sgt. 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. Cekic’s heartbroken father said she was an honor student at Edward R. … 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. Nezaj died at the scene, while emergency room personnel pronounced Cekic dead at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. My son is destroyed,” Began Cekic said. “If there is an angel, she is an angel. Our family is devastated now,” cousin Ismael Cekic added. Radoncic, who was treated at the Westchester Medical Center and released, and Cekic were cousins. Saniha Cekic, a 15-year-old girl from Brooklyn, and Altin Nezaj, a 17-year-old boy from Pearl River, were both killed. Cekic and Radonic were cousins and spending the weekend at Radonic’s parents’ house in Rockland County. “I was watching the car and all of a sudden I heard this big bang,” witness Joe Geppner told WCBS . Orangetown and state police accident investigation officers spent weeks reconstructing the crash and reviewing the evidence with the state police to determine the cause. There’s no word on what caused the collision. Cekic and Radonic were cousins and spending the weekend at Radonic’s parents’ house in Rockland County. “She was a beautiful child, beautiful, beautiful cousin, beautiful daughter. 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. 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