A woman endured two hit and runs and died from her injuries. Police say 40-year-old Katrina Grisby of Nyack, N.Y., was first struck by a hit-and-run driver while she was walking along the side of the road at about 4 a.m., the Mount Pleasant Daily Voice reports. A good Samaritan stopped when he saw the car hit Grisby according to a police report.
The good Samaritan called the 911 but then witnessed another vehicle strike Grisby. That vehicle also left the scene, however, was later located in Haverstraw. That driver has charges pending.
“The Clarkstown Police share our thoughts and prayers with the family and friends of the victim as we continue to investigate the crime,” the department said in a released statement.
Katrina was a mother to her son Khasyi Grisby, who is now grieving the lost of his mother. He has created a GoFundMe fundraiser to help get funding for his mother’s dream for him to go to college,
“There is no comparison to a Mother’s love, unending, enduring, unconditional, everlasting… And unfortunately gone way too soon,” the post stated.
“Khasyi was not only her only child but was her best friend as well. The relationship they shared was unlike any other,” the post added.“This little family now needs a village to help keep her dream alive.”
Police ask anyone who may have been in the area and has additional information to contact the department at 845-639-5800.
