Man Admits Stealing Car With Toddler Inside, Crashing Into Guardrail On Long Island
A Long Island man is facing years in prison after admitting that he stole a car with a sleeping toddler inside and then crashed into a guardrail while under the influence of alcohol.
Paul Ludeman, age 56, of Holtsville, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including endangering the welfare of a child, in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, April 25, stemming from the February 2023 incident.
According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, Ludeman was drunk on Feb. 14, 2023 when he stole the vehicle, which had a 14-month-old child sleeping inside, and drove away in Greenport.
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Holtsville Woman Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On Mount Sinai Roadway
A Long Island woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck while crossing a roadway.
The incident took place in Mount Sinai around 10:55 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3, on County Road 83.
According to Suffolk County Police, Ann Marie Montgomery, age 42, of Holtsville, was walking westbound on northbound County Road 83, north of Canal Road, when she was struck in the left lane by a 2018 Ford F150, driven by James Gerardi.
Montgomery was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician from Port Jefferson EMS, police said.
Gerardi, age 57, of Mount Sinai, was not injured.
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