Additional Information Released in Fatal January Hit and Run

The Town of Haverstraw Detective Bureau concluded its investigation into the fatal hit and run motor vehicle accident that occurred on Thiells Mt Ivy Road during the early morning hours of January 26, 2024. It was concluded that the victim was struck by two vehicles. One vehicle stopped at the scene and called 911 reporting the incident and requested medical personnel to the scene. The other vehicle fled that scene southbound on Thiells Mt Ivy Road.

The investigation was able to identify the second vehicle by specific vehicle parts recovered at the scene and the driver was identified as Rosana PelaezDipaolo 25 years old of Pomona, NY. PelaezDipaolo was arraigned on the below listed charges in the Town of Haverstraw Justice Court and Released on her own Recognizance.

VTL 600 (2(a)) Leaving the scene of an accident – Involving a Death D-Felony
VTL 511 (3(a)(3)) Aggravated Unlicensed Operator 1st – Permanent Revocation E-Felony VTL 1198 Circumvent an interlock device – U-Misdemeanor
VTL 511 (2(a)(4)) Aggravated Unlicensed Operator 2nd – Suspensions A-Misdemeanor

It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.