New City: Pedestrian dies after being hit by car

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car in the area of Route 304 and Congers Road in New City on Friday night.

The victim, tentatively identified by police as a 58-year-old man, was trapped under a Chevy Tahoe and pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. The driver and passengers of the car were uninjured.

The incident happened around 7:30 p.m.

Police said that the name of the name of the victim is not being released, pending positive identification and notification from family members.

UPDATE: Frederick Maehrlein, 68, killed by car on Route 304 in New City

The Clarkstown Police Department Accident Investigation Team said in a press release that it is conducting an investigation of the events leading up to the accident. In the meantime, the Northbound and Southbound remain closed between Third Street and Calvary Drive.

Police are asking that anyone who may have witnessed the accident to call 845-639-5800.

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