The Clarkstown Police Department has identified the victims of a devastating crash that claimed three young lives early Sunday morning in New City. The collision occurred around 3:00 a.m. on September 28, 2025, near the intersection of North Little Tor Road and Roberts Road. Officers arrived to find a gray Honda Civic mangled after it veered off the road and slammed into a tree, leaving all three occupants dead at the scene.
Authorities confirmed the victims as 20-year-old Andrew Pinos of Nanuet, 18-year-old Larry Buestan of Thiells, and a 14-year-old girl from Stony Point. Due to her age, police are withholding her name. The tragic accident has shaken Rockland County, leaving families, friends, and neighbors mourning the sudden loss of three young lives full of promise.
According to investigators, the Honda Civic was traveling northbound on North Little Tor Road when the driver lost control for reasons still under review. The car left the pavement before colliding with a tree, and the severity of the wreckage suggests the vehicle may have been traveling at a high speed. The Clarkstown Police Accident Investigation Team continues to examine possible factors, including speed, road conditions, distraction, or impairment.
News of the crash has spread heartbreak across the community. Pinos, only 20, was just beginning his adult life, while Buestan, at 18, was described as standing at the threshold of his future. The 14-year-old victim, still in her early teenage years, adds to the depth of the tragedy, making it especially difficult for many to process. Vigils and tributes are already being planned as loved ones struggle to come to terms with their loss.
Police are urging anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the crash to contact the Clarkstown Police Traffic Unit at (845) 639-5800. Investigators believe additional information from witnesses could help piece together what happened in the moments before the fatal collision. Officials are also reminding drivers about the dangers of late-night and early-morning travel, when reduced visibility and fatigue can increase the likelihood of accidents.
The Clarkstown Police Department extended condolences to the families of the victims, recognizing the unimaginable grief they face. The tragedy has renewed local conversations about road safety, particularly among younger drivers, as the community grieves the sudden loss of three promising lives. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as police continue their work.