Arrest Made In Taconic Hit-And-Run Crash That Sent Victim To Westchester Medical Center

YORKTOWN, NY — Authorities have made an arrest in the deadly hit-and-run on the Taconic in Westchester County.

On Friday, afternoon at approximately 2:30, New York State Police in Hawthorne spotted a Ford Escape parked on the shoulder of the Taconic State Parkway near Exit 16 in Yorktown. Troopers said there was a man lying on the ground nearby.

Investigators say that 47-year-old man had exited his vehicle when he was struck by a northbound 2026 Mazda. The Mazda left the scene following the collision.

The Town of Yorktown Police Department later located a vehicle matching the description of the Mazda near Exit 19. The car had significant damage, according to NYSP. The driver of the Mazda was identified as Richard A. Yusufov, 29, of Brooklyn

The victim was transported to Westchester Medical Center with serious injuries.

Yusufov was charged with Leaving the scene of an felony incident without reporting with personal injury.

Yusufov was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Yorktown Court on Nov. 12.

The New York State Police thanked the Town of Yorktown Police Department and the Westchester Real Time Center (RTC) for their assistance with this investigation.