16-05-2025
Three Monmouth County men killed in fiery Taconic State Parkway crash in New York
The crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County that killed Bergenfield football coach coach Rob Violante also claimed the lives of three Monmouth County men.
Odenis Balladares Martinez, 20,, of Neptune, Harrison Mauricio Reyes Rivera, 34, of Long Branch and Bryan Aguilar Castillo, 45, of Asbury Park were passengers in a van that crashed, overturned and burst into flames. All three were pronounced dead at the scene.
The deadly two-vehicle collision happened shortly after 5:45 p.m. Wednesday in the town of Newcastle.
The New York State Police, citing a preliminary investigation, said a 2014 Ram ProMaster van driven by Yader A. Reyes, 50, of Long Branch was headed south when it crossed the center median into the northbound lanes. The van collided head on with a 2024 Honda Accord driven in the northbound passing lane by the 45-year-old Violante of Granite Springs, New York.
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Violantewas rushed to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the van, Yader Reyes, remained in critical condition Thursday night at Westchester Medical Center.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
The Taconic State Parkway has a reputation of being both scenic and deadly.
New York State Police officials are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant information to call (845) 677-7300
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Crash on Taconic State Parkway in New York claims three from Monmouth
