Pedestrian Killed On Route 304 In New City: Update

NEW CITY, NY — A pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Route 304 Thursday, Clarkstown police said. They identified the victim as Spring Valley resident Keptia Fara Brutus, 21.

Police called to Route 304 and Clearview Road at 5:10 p.m. said they found a woman lying in the center lane of southbound Route 304. Officers rendered medical aid until Rockland Paramedics and EMS arrived. The injured pedestrian was transported by EMS to Westchester Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased later that evening.

The driver of the 4D sedan that was involved remained at the scene and displayed no signs of impairment, police said.

The Clarkstown Police Department Accident Investigation Team responded to the scene
and performed their investigation, which caused that portion of Rt 304 to be closed for
several hours.

Four years ago, The Journal News wrote an article about the dangers of the road. SEE: Clarkstown: Routes 303 & 304 perilous for drivers, pedestrians