2 Dead, 4 Injured After Collision Allegedly Caused by Driver Who Ran Red Light

Mar. 15, 2025

Riley Goot (left); Austin and Bella Trezza.Photo:Go Fund Me (2)

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Two people were killed and four others were seriously injured in a tragic collision in New York over the weekend.

Suffolk County Police claim that Michael Desmond, 33, was driving a 2017 Kia sedan when he allegedly ran a red light and struck a vehicle with four teens inside on Saturday, Sept. 21, perNews 12 Long Island.

Also injured in the crash were 18-year-old Jack Murphy and 16-year-old Anthony Pagliuca, the publication reported, according to authorities.

“I just want everyone to keep saying ‘Goot,’ his nickname everyone loved, to not give up on everyone else just because one was lost,” Goot’s sister said at a vigil on Sunday, Sept. 22, perCBS News.

In aGoFundMepage, Goot is described as an “amazing young man, a ray of light.”

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“His family is devastated,” the post continued. “Riley was an amazing big brother, friend, son, student, and athlete. Anyone who knew Riley knew how truly awesome he was, and he will be missed.”

According to aGoFundMepage for the Trezza siblings, Bella, a high school senior and aspiring nurse, is on “life support after suffering severe brain trauma.”

“She has lost her spleen, a tremendous amount of blood and has more broken bones than the doctors wanted to count,” the post noted. “The outlook for survival for Bella is not bright, which is so devastating, especially knowing the bright ray of sunshine she is in this world.”

AFundtheFirstpage set up for Anthony Pagliuca said the teen will undergo several surgeries. “He will need extensive rehabilitation physically and mentally from the outcome,” according to the page.

Jack Murphy suffered “devastating injuries,” according to aGoFundMepage set up to help his family with medical expenses. “One of which caused him to endure a long facial surgery to correct.”

source: people.com