Robert Violante, a cherished high school football and track coach from Bergenfield High School in New Jersey, was one of four people killed in a tragic crash on the Taconic State Parkway on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
New York State Police say a southbound Sprinter van crossed the median near mile marker 9.2 in New Castle, NY, and slammed into a northbound Honda sedan. The van overturned and burst into flames. Three passengers in the van died at the scene. The Honda driver — now identified as Coach Violante — was pronounced dead at the hospital. The van’s driver remains in critical condition.
Coach Violante, remembered as a “gentle giant” and devoted mentor, leaves behind a grieving school and local sports community. According to People, a school official notes that “His unexpected loss is deeply felt across our entire school community.”
Anyone with information about the Taconic Parkway crash is urged to contact NY State Police at (845) 677-7300.
This is a developing story.
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