NYPD Officer Strikes, Kills Man on Thruway: OSI Investigates

NANUET, NY – A pre-dawn collision on the New York State Thruway left one man dead and has triggered an investigation by the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI). Bravo Nondo, was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by an off-duty New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer on December 18, 2025, at approximately 4:40 a.m.

The incident occurred as the off-duty officer was merging onto the southbound New York State Thruway at Exit 14 in Nanuet, Rockland County. According to preliminary reports, Nondo had exited a stopped vehicle when he was struck by the officer’s personal car. First responders pronounced Nondo dead at the scene. The officer, whose name has not yet been released, received treatment at a local hospital for unspecified injuries, but those injuries were reported as not life-threatening.

The Attorney General’s OSI is mandated to investigate any incident where a law enforcement officer – on or off duty – may have caused the death of a civilian. New York State Executive Law Section 70-b dictates that OSI assesses every such case, regardless of whether the deceased was armed, in custody, or engaged in any criminal activity. This investigation will determine whether the officer’s actions contributed to Nondo’s death.

“We will conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into this tragic incident,” a spokesperson for the Attorney General’s office stated. “Our office is committed to ensuring accountability and transparency in all cases involving the loss of life, especially when law enforcement is involved.” The investigation will include a review of traffic camera footage, witness statements, and a forensic examination of both vehicles.

While details remain scarce, the timing and location of the incident raise immediate questions about visibility and potential contributing factors. The Thruway at that hour is typically lightly traveled, but conditions can be treacherous due to darkness and potential weather issues. OSI investigators will be meticulously reconstructing the events leading up to the collision to determine the sequence of actions and potential negligence.

Grimy Times will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as they become available. The investigation is ongoing, and all information presented is preliminary and subject to change. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation immediately. The case highlights the inherent risks of off-duty officers operating vehicles and the heightened scrutiny they face when involved in incidents resulting in civilian deaths.