Executive Summary
- Angel Mendoza-Raymundo, 29, pleaded guilty to second-degree vehicular manslaughter and DWI.
- The charges stem from a fatal pedestrian crash on August 16, 2025, on Lafayette Avenue in Suffern.
- A 73-year-old woman was struck and killed by the defendant’s white Toyota Corolla.
- Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh II announced the plea deal.
A Ramapo man has formally admitted guilt to charges of second-degree vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated in connection with a collision that claimed the life of an elderly woman in Suffern. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh II confirmed the plea, which resolves the criminal case regarding the fatal 2025 incident involving 29-year-old Angel Mendoza-Raymundo.
According to the District Attorney’s office, the crash occurred on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at approximately 4:45 p.m. Investigators determined that Mendoza-Raymundo was operating a white Toyota Corolla on Lafayette Avenue when he struck a 73-year-old pedestrian near the intersection with Woodland Drive. The victim suffered fatal injuries as a result of the impact.
Judicial Proceedings
The entry of a guilty plea marks a significant procedural shift in this case, moving the matter from adjudication to the sentencing phase. By admitting to second-degree vehicular manslaughter, the defendant acknowledges criminal liability for the death caused while operating a vehicle under the influence. The court will next proceed to determine the appropriate penalty based on New York State sentencing guidelines and the specifics of the plea agreement.
