A fiery two-car crash on the southbound Sprain Brook Parkway in Mount Pleasant late Tuesday left one person dead and turned the evening commute into a standstill, authorities said. The collision, reported at approximately 6:30 p.m. on May 5, 2026, involved a 2023 Toyota and a 2025 Honda. Investigators say the Honda left the roadway, struck a support pillar beneath the Grasslands Road overpass and became engulfed in flames. New York State Police called the wreck a fatal collision and said the Honda driver’s identity is being withheld pending an autopsy.
Preliminary Findings From State Police
In a May 6 press release, New York State Police said a 31-year-old man from East Fishkill, Michael C. Dilello, was driving the Toyota in the left lane when it was sideswiped by the Honda. After the impact, the Honda entered the center grass median, struck the support pillar under the Grasslands Road overpass and caught fire. Dilello was not injured and was released, according to New York State Police.
Road Closures and Emergency Response
The crash closed the parkway in both directions for hours and drew a large, multi-agency response, with video from a News 12 crew showing numerous fire, EMS and state police units crowding the scene. The roadway finally reopened around midnight, News 12 Westchester reported.
Family Fundraiser Names Victim
State police are withholding formal identification of the Honda operator pending an autopsy, but relatives have launched a GoFundMe that identifies the victim as 34-year-old Yan Carlos Abreu, according to coverage of the fundraiser. That detail was reported by AOL, which says the page was created to help with funeral expenses.
Investigation Continues
Troop K detectives say the inquiry remains active and have asked anyone with information or video to contact the Hawthorne barracks. Trooper Krystal P. Paolicelli is listed as the public information officer in the state police release. The New York State Police say the investigation is ongoing and asked witnesses to reach out, per New York State Police.
