Crime & Safety
Police Arrest 18-Year-Old In November Fatal Hit-and-Run
She faces a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in someone's death.
RAMAPO, NY — Four months after a Monsey resident was found dead in the woods off West Carlton Road, Ramapo police investigating her death as a hit-and-run have arrested a Monsey teenager.
Miriam Sussman had been reported missing; her body was found at 12:50 a.m. Nov. 28, and police determined she had been struck and killed by a vehicle that didn't stop.
On Monday, investigators made an arrest, charging an 18-year-old from the Monsey area of town with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of another, a felony. She was arraigned by Judge Desir and released without bail, police said.
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Due to the her age, her name will not be released as she is eligible for youthful offender status, police said. Such status can only be bestowed by a judge.
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