As for the bus driver and the passengers on the bus, they're all expected to be OK. See attached statement regarding fatal Tuckahoe Road motor vehicle accident pic.twitter.com/4pJ1y3WAe7. Gualdino was taken to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, where he died a short time later. The Yonkers Police sergeant who initially responded has had her duty status modified and placed in an administrative capacity pending the outcome of the internal investigation, the department tweeted. The flag outside Yonkers Police Headquarters was flying at half staff in his honor, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reported Friday. He was alone in the car, according to police. From 8 am until 2 pm Wednesday, the following roads will be closed: Shonnard Place from Sommerville Place to North Broadway, Palisade Avenue from Belmont Terrace to Convent Place, Park Avenue from Belmont Terrace to Convent Place, Amackassin Terrace from Belmont Terrace to Shonnard Place, Portland Place from Eastview Avenue to Shonnard Place, Voss Avenue from Shonnard Place to Frederic Street. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. (Yonkers Police Department) YONKERS, NY A Yonkers police sergeant died in a crash on Tuckahoe Road Thursday afternoon. Dashcam video shows the $150,000 sports car recklessly skidding - the video stops at the moment of impact. Frank Gualdino of Yonkers, New York, was laid to rest on Wednesday after being killed in the line of duty in a car crash. "You have a 16-year-old unlicensed driver in a fast sports car, somehow this became weaponized in a sports car," Sapienza said. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Frank Gualdino lost his life yesterday in an on-duty motor vehicle crash in the city he protected these last 24 years. We stand with you at this difficult time. Yonkers is a close tight-knit community and when we lose one member of our law enforcement community, we all feel a sense of grief. The bus driver and about 30 passengers are expected to be OK. Funeral arrangements were announced Saturday for 53-year-old Sgt. The sergeant was taken to a local trauma center, where he died from his injuries. "He was in a BMW M5, which is an extremely fast sports car that he apparently couldn't handle.". 1 min read. A police sergeant in Yonkers, New York, was killed in a car collision after a student driver in a 2020 BMW M5 sedan lost control of the vehicle. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "It looks like, basically reckless driving. "Yesterday we lost someone who was a friend, sergeant, a decorated officer, good family man, a head of just a prestigious unit in traffic. Frank Gualdino, a 24-year veteran of the department. Police stand in a guard of honor for fallen Yonkers Police Sgt. A Yonkers police sergeant was killed in a head-on collision involving multiple vehicles. Gualdinos patrol vehicle, as well as a Westchester County Bee-Line bus carrying approximately 30 passengers. Sapienza said a 16-year-old at the wheel of a BMW M5 apparently lost control and crashed into the sergeant's police car. City Hall and annex city offices are open for walk-in visits. This isn't a routine accident, this isn't negligence where our sergeant was doing something he shouldn't have been doing. The teen remains hospitalized in critical condition. Gualdino's family and to all in the @YonkersPD who are grieving today. The BMW was traveling eastbound on Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers at about 3:30 p.m. when it veered out of control and into the westbound lanes, Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza said at a news conference on Friday. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Yonkers Police Department is in shock and mourning after the death of a 24-year veteran of the force in an on-duty car crash Thursday. Cop killed:Yonkers mourns 'a great friend and a great cop;' police say teen driver was unlicensed. Frank Gualdino was driving on Tuckahoe Road near the Sprain Brook Parkway overpass at around 4 p.m. when the driver of a BMW suddenly lost control, crossed into the opposite lanes and slammed into the sergeant's vehicle and a Westchester County Bee-Line bus. * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. This isnt a routine traffic accident. The Yonkers Police Department trains and expects its members to respond and take the appropriateand necessary actions in situations like these, and it is apparent from the video that did not happen; due process will determine why. Frank Gualdino, a 24-year member of the force, was set to retire in August, police said. The 53-year-old sergeant was driving his unmarked Chevrolet Impala westbound on Tuckahoe Road at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 when the driver of an eastbound BMW M5 lost control and veered over into oncoming traffic near the Sprain Brook Parkway, WABC reported. Detective Gualdino had served with the Yonkers Police Department for 24 years and was due to retire in August 2023. Frank Gualdino, who was killed during an on-duty crash, Yonkers mourns 'a great friend and a great cop;' police say teen driver was unlicensed, Sgt. There were about 30 people aboard at the time. "This isn't a routine traffic accident. The driver of the BMW was also hospitalized and was said to be in critical condition, police said. A Yonkers sergeant was killed in a multi-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon. Frank Gualdino was a 24-year veteran. The crash occurred on an overpass along Tuckahoe Road above the Sprain Brook. YONKERS, NY Funeral arrangements have been announced for Sergeant Frank Gualdino, the 24-year veteran of the Yonkers Police Department who was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on. No one else was in the vehicle with him. Frank Gualdino, provided by the Yonkers Police Department, Dec. 2, 2022. There were about 30 people on board the bus at the time of the crash, several of whom were treated for minor injuries. It happened on Tuckahoe Road at the Sprain Brook Parkway overpass around 3:30 p.m. Police say the sergeant was driving an unmarked police vehicle westbound on Tuckahoe Road when the driver of a BMW sedan traveling eastbound apparently lost control, crossed into westbound lanes and struck the sergeant's vehicle and a Westchester County Bee-Line bus. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. There was a somber police procession at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx after officers learned one of their brothers in blue lost his life. Police said a 16-year-old with a learner's permit was driving a BMW at a high rate of speed on Tuckahoe Road near the Sprain Brook Parkway overpass when he crossed into oncoming traffic, slamming into Gualdino's car and a Westchester County Bee-Line bus. He was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead. The sedan struck the police vehicle and a county bus, according to a news release from the department. NY POLICE SERGEANT DEAD AFTER TEEN WHO RECEIVED PERMIT WEEKS EARLIER LOSES CONTROL OF BMW, Police stand in a guard of honor for fallen Yonkers Police Sgt. He had been set to retire next year. He leaves behind a wife & two children. "Yesterday we lost someone who was a friend, a sergeant, a decorated officer, good family man," Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said. The Farmington Hills Police Department has earned, and enjoys, a . The driver of the BMW was badly injured in the crash. "We mourn the loss of a tremendous officer. The incident was sparked by a dispute that spilled out from a local bar, authorities said. At the time of the accident, Sergeant Gualdino was on-duty and . pic.twitter.com/jQGkR02gM6, Westchester County PD (@WCPDNY) December 2, 2022. She is a regular contributor to Signature Montana magazine, and has written feature articles for Distinctly Montana magazine. Late Thursday night, there was a somber police procession outside Jacobi Medical Center after officers learned one of their brothers in blue lost his life. Yonkers veteran police sergeant killed in multi-vehicle crash Mike Randall and Jonathan Bandler, Times Herald-Record 12/2/2022 YONKERS A Yonkers police sergeant who had served with the. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Farmington Hills, MI 48336. I moved to the United States when I was 16 years old. This is the most horrible loss that we've sustained," Sapienza said. Gualdino's body was carried in a procession to Sacred Heart Church with dozens of officers in formal uniform attending. He also said the teenage driver, who had gotten his learner's permit just three weeks ago, appeared to have been speeding. Yonkers police say due to the ongoing investigation there are widespread road closures in the area. He was promoted to sergeant in 2019, becoming a supervisor in the traffic unit. Frank Gualdino: Funeral, visitation for Yonkers sergeant. Gualdino, 53, was killed in the multi-vehicle wreck on Dec. 1. I first moved to Brooklyn, NY then Middletown, NY where I graduated High School in 2005. Legal Statement. The Yonkers police sergeant killed in a multi-vehicle crash involving a BMW and Bee-Line bus a day ago was identified Friday as Frank Gualdino, a married father of two who served as the head of the department's traffic division, according to police. Tuckahoe Road is closed in both directions. Our hearts are broken tonight and we ask that you please keep the Sergeants family in your thoughts and prayers, the YPD told WABC in a statement. YONKERS, Westchester County (WABC) -- A final farewell and funeral was held Wednesday for fallen Yonkers Police Sergeant Frank Gualdino, hailed as a cop's cop who made the ultimate sacrifice. He remained hospitalized in an intensive care unit on Friday. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. The car slammed into a Westchester County Bee-Line bus and an unmarked police vehicle. This story has been shared 101,608 times. We stand with our @YonkersPD brothers & sisters as they mourn the loss of Sergeant Frank Gualdino, who was tragically killed in a vehicle collision yesterday. Holly is a former probation and parole officer who is married to a sheriffs deputy. Detective Sergeant Gualdino was posthumously promoted. This rush to judgment can only prejudice Sergeant Kielbs Civil Service rights and will render any further investigation predictably preordained., The statement adds: This Association demands that the City disavow its rush to judgment and assure Sergeant Kielb that its investigation into the incident will be fair, balanced and objective.. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Sgt. First responders administered three doses of Narcan to the officer before she was transported to a trauma center. A Yonkers police sergeant was killed in a crash involving multiple cars and a Bee-Line bus, according to police. "Frank is a close friend and he's a cop's cop. Sgt. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Police were withholding the officers name pending family notifications. It goes out to the Yonkers family of the young man who was also part of this accident, in critical condition as well. It's a real tragic night all around," said Spano. The crash occurred on an overpass along Tuckahoe Road above the Sprain Brook Parkway around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, police said. We've received your submission. Police said the teen lost control, crossed into the opposite lanes and slammed into the sergeant's vehicle and a Westchester County Bee-Line bus. (Yonkers Police Photo). Our condolences go out to the family of this officer. A department spokesman, in an email on Sunday, saidKielb, an 11-year veteran of the force, was placed on modified duty Friday pending the internal investigation. Officers stood at full salute as his body was transported from the hospital overnight. YONKERS (WABC) -- A detention officer was just released from the hospital after she suffered a as possible fentanyl exposure on Thursday. YONKERS, N.Y. - An unlicensed 16-year-old driving a BMW M5 at a "high rate of speed" lost control, crossed into oncoming traffic, and crashed into a bus and a police car, killing a veteran police sergeant in Westchester County on Thursday afternoon, a police official said. This is a 16-year-old kid driving recklessly and as a result someone has died," said Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza. Gualdino was the lone occupant of his vehicle and died at a hospital. 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Officials say the officer experienced a medical emergency in the afternoon after coming in contact with a prisoner's clothing. "Our hearts are heavy as the City of Yonkers has experienced an insurmountable loss. 248-871-2701. And this is a tragic, tragic loss for us.". Sad symbols of grief now punctuate police uniforms and buildings in Yonkers: Flags at half staff, bunting at the first precinct where Gualdino served with distinction. Somebody that was very, very well respected by the police officers of this department, by the community he serves," said Mayor Mike Spano. Sign up to our daily newsletter so you don't miss out on the latest events surrounding law enforcement! YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) An on-duty police sergeant died Thursday after his unmarked vehicle was struck by a car heading in the opposite direction north of New York City. The Chief of Police has the highest paying job in law enforcement for the civilian sector, making between $96,000 and $160,000 a year (In Salary). The sergeant stands by for a moment before motioning for one of the assailants to move away and grabbing the arm of the other as he keeps beating on the man, the footage shows. Yonkers police statement on death of sergeant Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza identified the officer killed in a crash as Sgt. YONKERS, N.Y. -- There is controversy in Westchester County over video that captured what a police sergeant did when she came upon several men fighting in the street. The driver of the sedan was hospitalized in critical condition. January 16, 2023. "You know, we were all 16 once. "It's a shame when they're unsupervised and they're so young," said Yonkers resident Barbara Clark. All rights reserved. My name is John Theodore. A law enforcement source familiar with the incident said the officer, who was from the Putnam County town of Carmel, was a traffic sergeant. There will be no parking in the following locations from 12 am to 3 pm Wednesday: Shonnard Place from North Broadway to Sommerville Place, North Broadway from Hudson Terrace to Belmont Place, Palisade Avenue from Convent Place to Belmont Terrace, Park Avenue from Convent Place to Belmont Terrace, Lewis Avenue from Shonnard Place to the dead end, Convent Avenue from Shonnard Place to Convent Place, Amackassin Terrace from Shonnard Place to Belmont Terrace, Tower Place from Shonnard Place to the dead end, Portland Place from Shonnard Place to Eastview Avenue. All rights reserved. You have a 16-year-old unlicensed driver in a fast sports car, somehow this became weaponized in a sports car, Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza told WNYW. The 16-year-old unlicensed driver who caused the crash was transported to a hospital in critical condition. Frank Gualdino. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. 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