Driver killed in NYC crash identifies veteran Yonkers detective

Officials said a beloved veteran Yonkers police detective died in a car accident in Manhattan over the weekend.

Del Caraballo, 48, was driving near West 29th Street and Eighth Avenue shortly after 2:30 p.m. Sunday when he suffered a “fatal health incident” and struck another vehicle, police said.

Caraballo, a 16-year veteran of the Yonkers Police Department, was taken to Lenox Hill Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

“Our city mourns the tragedy,” Mayor Yonkers said. This was stated by Mike Spano.. “This detective was known and loved by many in law enforcement. He dedicated himself to our department and dedicated himself to protecting and serving this great city.

“May his family be comforted and embraced with all our sympathy and support.”


Yonkers Police Detective Del Caraballo, 48.
Yonkers Police Detective Del Caraballo, 48, suffered a “medical event” while driving in Manhattan and was pronounced dead at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Yonkers Police Department

An NYPD spokesman said the city’s medical examiner would determine the exact cause of death in the incident.

No one was injured in the collision between the two cars, police said.

“Once again our hearts are broken by the loss of one of our best,” Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza said in a statement.

“We pray for his family and our brothers and sisters in blue,” he said. “His commitment to his family and the city of Yonkers will serve as his legacy.”

Funeral information was not immediately available.

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