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Crash kills three in new city — Yellow law enforcement tape isolating crime scene. Blurred view of city, toned in red and blue police car lights

Key Points

Three people killed after a Honda Civic crashed into a tree in New City early Sunday morning.
The vehicle sustained catastrophic damage near N. Little Tor Road and Roberts Road.
Victims identified as two males and one female; names withheld pending family notification.

New City, NY — Three people lost their lives in a violent overnight crash after a vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a tree in Clarkstown, police said.

The collision occurred around 3 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of N. Little Tor Road and Roberts Road. Responding officers found a gray Honda Civic that had left the northbound lanes and smashed into a tree, suffering extensive damage.

All three occupants of the vehicle — two males and one female — were pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. Their identities are being withheld until families are notified.

Police investigating cause

The Clarkstown Police Department said the investigation remains ongoing, with crash reconstruction experts reviewing evidence from the scene.

Community impact

Officials expressed condolences to the victims’ families, calling the loss “tragic” in a statement. No additional details about speed, road conditions, or potential contributing factors were released.

Police say more information will be provided once families have been notified.

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