Nanuet Woman Dies After Being Struck By Car On Route 59

Joey February 15, 2012 at 02:35 pm

I'm not blaming the girl, but I wonder if she went to a certified Drivers Education course to learn how to drive. This is why I feel that it should be a requirement that EVERYONE take a certified Drivers Education course on the road in order to get a drivers license. Driving is not as simple as having a parent or friend teach you. I feel that many drivers on the road today are not really ready to drive, but in New York State's eyes, they are. I feel that learning to drive should be taken much more serious than driving 3 blocks for a road test and taking a written exam. Prespective drivers should be forced to take instructions from a certified Drivers Education instructor for a set amount of hours before being allowed to take a road test. Also, a 5 hour boring class is good, but it is in a classroom, not out on the road. The things being taught in the 5 hour class should be reinforced by an instructor on the road. And for the lady that was killed. I feel terrible that this happened. I wish people would not wear all dark clothing if they know they are going to be walking outside in the dark. One more thing.... I don't blame the driver, I blame New York State for not making it a requirement to take Drivers Education.

Scott Walters February 15, 2012 at 03:35 pm

Apparently the victim did not cross at a crosswalk but had opportunity to do so. As well, she was wearign all black. This is not a good combination no matter how you want to deal with it.

Pat February 15, 2012 at 05:09 pm

Joey, can you recommend a good driving school for us? I have a feeling you can.

Cynthia Aviles February 16, 2012 at 02:45 pm

I don't know exactly where the accident happened but she could have swerved the other way. It's not that dark out.

eight4five February 16, 2012 at 07:36 pm

Seriously? Last time I checked, 7pm is , uhh... as DARK as its going to get!
I hope that's what your insurance company says to you, god forbid you hit anything in the road @ night .

Sean Lopez February 16, 2012 at 07:59 pm

Teenagers are inexperience drivers.

dinnocent February 18, 2012 at 01:12 pm

You guys have to understand that the speed limit on rt. 59 is 40mph and the pull of gravity is about -10 m/s squared. considering the fact that the deceased women, god bless her, was in all black, it was night, we don't have much info about the car( size, mass, if it was a stick shift or an auto, how well the breaks worked) and there is no cross walk in the middle of the 4 lanes on rt.59, it is pretty difficult for one to come to a full stop in a matter of seconds with all these components. You have to think of this situation as if you were in this 17 year old girl's shoes. She did not mean to kill Ms. Dansi Nolasco-Jimenez, it just happened; it was a mistake. (also you have to include the shock factor). Yes i know what you are thinking she could have hit the sudden brake, but it really depends on how far away Dansi was(physics). who knows exactly what happened, but we should not blame this teenager for this tragic accident. Please. We should all be careful next time we are walking and make sure you are driving carefully, and be aware. Kids have the right to drive 16 and half +, as long as we drive responsibly, I happen to be a SADD and I am a very good and responsible driver. I have the right to drive. The poor girl was not on intoxicated or in any impaired state. I am a licensed NYS driver and i happen to be a 17 yea old girl. I never went tot drivers ed, but i can tell you right now that I know a lot. That's all have to say. hope you guys understand where i'm coming from.