N.J. football coach killed in Taconic State Parkway crash
A victim in the fatal Taconic State Parkway crash has been identified as Robert Violante, a high school football coach in New Jersey.
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A victim in the fatal Taconic State Parkway crash has been identified as Robert Violante, a high school football coach in New Jersey.
A victim in the fatal Taconic State Parkway crash was identified as Robert Violante, a high school football coach in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A fiery crash on the Taconic State Parkway killed four people Wednesday in Westchester County, New York.
Robert Violante, Bergenfield High School's head football coach, was one of four people who died in the crash in New York, officials say.
Investigators said Officer Dan Didato was headed to Westchester Medical Center to speak with a pedestrian who was hit by a car.
Investigators said Officer Dan Didato was headed to Westchester Medical Center to speak with a pedestrian who was hit by a car. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
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