A father of nine died after an underage driver allegedly ran over him outside a New York home. Shockingly, it happened when a 13-year-old driver reportedly attempted to park a minivan and lost control of the vehicle. Tragically, Abraham Moskovits, 36, became pinned under the minivan and subsequently died from his injuries.
The accident occurred in the tight-knit village of Kiryas Joel, a primarily Hasidic Jewish community. Sadly, it appears Moskovits’ death was the result of an accident. Now, his community is working to support his wife and children.
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The accident occurred at night.
According to a news release from New York State Police, troopers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle just before 9 p.m. October 22. Upon arrival, they found Moskovits pinned under a 2024 Honda Odyssey.
“Moskovits was extricated from underneath the vehicle. EMS performed life saving measures and Moskovits was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Rockland County, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries,” the release reads.
The driver reportedly did not have a license.
Allegedly, the driver of the Honda Odyssey was an unlicensed 13-year-old child. An investigation revealed that the driver tried to back into a parking spot and rapidly accelerated. The vehicle hit Moskovits outside a home on Lemberg Court in Kiryas Joel, News 12 reported.
News of Moskovits' death shocked the community.
Moskovits, who had a large family, left behind a wife and children. An unidentified neighbor shared their grief with News 12. “It’s very painful,” the neighbor said. “He has nine children. Everyone is shocked.”
The relationship between the driver and Moskovits is unclear.
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Police do not believe the driver hit Moskovits on purpose.
As New York Police State Trooper Jennifer Alvarez told People, “There is no indication of criminality in this incident.” The driver will not face charges. “The case was investigated and it was determined not to be a criminal matter,” Alvarez added.
“If you are under the age of 16, you cannot drive in New York State, even if you hold a permit or license issued by another state,” New York state law indicates.
