Suspect Charged After Woman Struck, Killed In Route 9W Hit-Run

The driver of an SUV has been charged with fleeing the scene after fatally striking a woman crossing a busy stretch of Route 9W, police said.

The driver of this silver SUV has been charged with fleeing the scene after hitting a woman crossing a busy stretch of Route 9W on Tuesday night, Dec. 24.
Photo Credit: *Stony Point Police*

Jorge Flores-Villalba
Photo Credit: *Stony Point Police Department*

Joe Lombardi

12/25/2019 12:18 p.m.

Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By SUV On Route 9W; Driver Charged With Leaving Scene

It happened in Rockland County on Tuesday night, Dec. 24, just before 9:45 p.m. at the intersection 9W and Filors Lane in Stony Point.

After the crash, the SUV had last been seen traveling south on Route 9W, police said.

On Wednesday, Dec. 25, Stony Point Police announced that both the vehicle and driver were located by police.

The driver of the SUV, a Honda Pilot, 27-year-old Jorge Flores-Villalba, of Haverstraw, was charged for allegedly leaving the scene of a fatal accident, a felony. He was arraigned in town court, released without bail in accordance with newly enacted New York bail reform regulations and is due back in court on Thursday, Jan. 9.

The 35-year-old victim was pronounced dead at Westchester Medical Center shortly after the crash. Her identity has not yet been released.

Anyone who was a witness to the incident or has information is asked to contact the Detective Bureau of the Stony Point Police Dept. at 845-786-2422 as the investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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