Newburgh Woman Sentenced In March Fatal Marlborough Hit-And-Run
Crime & Safety
Newburgh Woman Sentenced In March Fatal Marlborough Hit-And-Run A 72-year-old had been pushing a 75-year-old in his wheelchair, when they were hit by a car driven by a 25-year-old.KINGSTON, NY — A tragic accident has had long-lasting consequences both for the victims' loved ones and the young woman behind the wheel at the time.
The Ulster County District Attorney said that on Tuesday, 25-year-old Angela Fischl pleaded guilty to two counts of leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death. She was sentenced to five years' probation and six months in the Ulster County Jail, along with her driver's license being revoked.
On March 1, 72-year-old Donna Cristallo, of Kingston, was pushing 75-year-old Stephen Celluch, also of Kingston, in his wheelchair, from the east side of 9W to the west side, in the Town of Marlborough, when they were struck by a 2020 Kia Forte driven by Angela Fischl.
Fischl did not stop to check or render aid. Police officers stopped and identified her several minutes later on Route 9W in Newburgh as she was driving her badly damaged Kia.
Family members of both victims spoke at the sentencing, describing the lives of Cristallo and Celluch, and expressing their feelings for their losses.
The investigation was done by the New York State Police and the Collision Reconstruction Unit, the Town of Marlborough Police Department, and the DA's Office.
"This was a tragic circumstance; had she stopped as required by law and rendered aid, she most likely would not have faced such serious charges given the total circumstances revealed to us by the evidence in this case," District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji said. "It is truly important to stop because any aid rendered quickly might be the difference for surviving such accidents. Also, it really means something to the family of a victim and the community to know that you cared. As users of the roads in various ways, we all have a responsibility to everyone."
Deputy Chief ADA Paul Derohannesian prosecuted the case, while Fischl was represented by Newburgh defense attorney Derek Andrews.
