Ahmad recently created a gofundme page to raise money for funeral and living expenses as the family members attempt to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, and weather the storms ahead. Our hearts are broken following the news out of Long Island this weekend. "I guess God needed more angels up in heaven because these boys were definitely a mark for angels," he said. Greater Farmingdale They were planning to return to Pakistan in October for the wedding of Zahids sister. My son would not have been able to live with that, Aida Perez, 45, told The Post Tuesday, referring to her late son, Justin Mendez. Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. Police say that the officer who witnessed Mendez made a U-turn to try to follow him, but the crash happened seconds later. Brianne Cody is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Jill Maglio. Kiess' girlfriend, Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, another passenger in the Prius, remained in critical condition, Lt. Daniel Hartman, a Quogue police spokesman, said Monday night. Her husband, meanwhile, found work as an Uber driver. Don Benvenuti, owner of Villa Milano, an Italian restaurant in Manhasset frequented by the three young men, described them as well-mannered and carefree. Cherished nephew of Mark Kiess, Julie Zier Kiess, Allene Kiess, Lisa Katz, JP & Kara Dowd. As it stands, the night when his son died was clear, but on a foggy night, the roads would be even more difficult to navigate, he said. Kiess girlfriend, Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, another passenger in the Prius, remained in critical condition, Lt. Daniel Hartman, a Quogue police spokesman, said Monday night. "There was a big group of them, the Manhasset High School Class of 2014. Next, I saw a police car with emergency lights on around 100 yards or 10-15 seconds behind the red car, with the police car not making any headway of closing the distance between them.". It's a nightmare.". Greater Moriches "There's poor lighting, poor everything," he said. The fourth Uber passenger, 22-year-old Brianna Maglio, remains hospitalized in critical condition. Eyewitness News reporter Kristin Thorne sat down Friday with Kiess' father, Kurt Kiess, to discuss the police department's findings. The crash occurred around 11:19 p.m. Saturday on Montauk Highway in Long Island. Greater Sayville $35 Comfort Colors 100% Cotton Pocket T-shirt . Top: Zahids grieving wife Hifsa Ahmad and their three young children, Mishal, Ahaan, and Ayaan. "They were doing the right thing. Condolences have been pouring in from the young men's schools, where they excelled at sports including lacrosse. As of Tuesday morning, Isola said Brianna Maglio, a 22-year-old Garden City woman who was a passenger in the Toyota, remains in critical condition. "We love our children as much as anyone loves their own child. "It is with tremendous sadness that we share the tragic news of the loss of three of our Manhasset alumni," Manhasset School District officials wrote in a letter to families. Kiess was a senior audit associate at KPMG US, an audit, tax and advisory firm. A junior at Villanova University's School of Business and a former Penn Men's Lacrosse captain were among five people killed in a crash. Had a goal and an assist in a 17-4 win over the Merchant Marine Academy on April 11 in Kings Point, New York. They had the whole world in front of them.". The accident happened around 11:20 p.m. on Montauk Highway in Quogue Village, where investigators say the driver of a Nissan Maxima veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a Toyota Prius carrying Uber passengers. Kurt Kiess, Ryan Kiess's father, said his son and Brianna Maglio, an ICU nurse at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, had been dating for six years; he has been standing vigil at the hospital with Maglio's family. We extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to their families, friends, and loved ones.". "That road is not a little country road," Kurt Kiess said. 15 Likes, 0 Comments - Brianna (Vadala) Maglio (@brizels) on Instagram: "I can't seem to come up with a proper or eloquent message here. "They have many friends at Scranton who have been touched by their lives. James Farrell captained the University of Pennsylvania lacrosse team in 2018. She said her son was going home after doing laundry with his girlfriend when he crashed. That's what was taken away from us. Farhan Zahid, 32, who was driving the group in his Toyota Prius, was killed in the crash, too, authorities told the outlet. Great Eats . Zahid and Ahmad were both born in Pakistan, where they married seven years ago. Officials, he said, "need to be more responsible" and address the situation. Soon, they will all be together for Zahids funeral. 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She brought her husband to the United States five years ago and they eventually carved out a life in Bay Shore. A witness told police Mendez turned off his headlights, and radar and officer visual placed his vehicle at roughly 55 miles per hour. This is an unthinkable tragedy both personally and professionally for me, said Manhasset Secondary School Principal Dean Schlanger. ", In addition, Kiess said he and the Farrell family, who lost two sons, Michael, 20, and James, 25, have been discussing fundraising efforts to help the wife of the young people's Uber driver, Farhan Zahid, 32, of Bay Shore, who was left with small children. The NTSB is involved in the investigation, as is the New York Attorney General's Office. Greater Port Jeff Greater Babylon Speaking to Patch, Kurt said, "All of his friends were in the cottage, playing games and dancing. Benvenuti said the Manhasset community will rally around the families with assistance, both financial and emotional. I too went to high school with all their parents all of whom are such honorable people and pillars of the community, Clair Felix, a member of the Manhasset community, said. Kiess was recently promoted at the accounting firm KPMG. Tune in to our thirteenth episode of Marina Pointe's monthly construction videos! Quogue Village Police believe speed was the leading cause of the crash, Newsday reported. The Penn Lacrosse team tweeted condolences to the Farrell family on Monday. The hundreds of mourners were there for Manhasset High School alums Ryan Kiess, 25, and brothers 20-year-old Michael and 25-year-old James Farrell, who died in a head-on collision in Quogue on July 24. "Let's grieve together and provide support to the families," he said, "not just now but for years and years to come. Kiess's girlfriend of six years Brianna M. Maglio, 22, was the only survivor and is in critical condition. There is no logic in this senseless accident, Romeo said. 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Quogue police are scheduled to provide an update on their investigation of the crash on Tuesday. A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. "The road is plenty wide enough," he said. The grieving father also touched on all the young adults involved in the crash. They loved each other. Ryan's Garden City girlfriend Brianna Maglio, who remains in critical condition, has been transferred to Northwell's South Shore University Hospital. A separate Manhasset High School Scholarship Fund will be established in Ryan's name. Ryan Kiess and girlfriend Brianna Maglio. James Farrell, a former Penn lacrosse captain, and his brother Michael, a Villanova student, were killed in the Long Island crash. ", ALSO READ | Brian Laundrie's father continues search for son in Gabby Petito case. "It's like a nightmare. Beloved cousin of KJ . In lieu of flowers, please donate to Brianna Maglio's Venmo @GoFundBM. "All three of them were fun, bright and well-rounded gentlemen both on and off the playing field and will leave a profound and positive impact on our school community.". "Why is he still at work? "We are grieving with them," Quogue Mayor Peter Sartorius said during a press briefing on Tuesday. Theresa Maglio passed away in Winthrop, Massachusetts. Kiess had recently been promoted at the accounting firm . Also killed were brothers Michael Farrell, 20, and James Farrell, 25, along with 25-year-old passenger Ryan Kiess, according to police. The shockwaves from the horrific accident on Montauk Highway that claimed five lives almost two weeks ago continue to be felt in the village. She said he had moved out of their home in Shirley about a year ago, and remembered him as a peaceful person who worked caring for the elderly and disabled for the past three years. ", Through tears, Kiess said: "Our hearts are broken forever. Why is he still at work? Ryan Kiess and the Farrell brothers had all been friends since childhood and lived only a few houses away from one another in Manhasset. My son walked out the living room door at 10:30. Passenger Brianna Maglio, 22, was hospitalized and remains in critical condition. They all attended Manhasset Secondary School where they played lacrosse. A witness told police Mendez turned off his headlights, and radar and officer visual placed his. All funds raised will be paid directly to Brianna Maglio for Recovery. "They were kind people. Ahmad said she is still searching for the right answer. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Kiess said his son Ryan had been friends with brothers James and Michael since elementary school in Manhasset. They called an Uber to take them home after 10:30 p.m. Kiess' father, Kurt, spoke to the outlet about the love his son had for Maglio. Community members shared their sympathies for the parents of the young men and Manhasset alums shared the stories of the last time they saw Kiess and the Farrell brothers. "I have no answer for them," Ahmad said. Five people were killed in a car crash that occurred near the intersection of Montauk Highway and Quogue Street on Long Island, N.Y. on July 24, 2021. All rights reserved. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The driver of the other vehicle, Justin Mendez, 25, of Brookhaven died later at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. The fourth passenger, Brianna M. Maglio, 22, of Garden City, was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center in critical condition. It seemed that things were done correctly; taking an Uber, being safe. Share Obituary: Ryan James Kiess. ", Kiess' mother Nina told Newsday her son was a "gentle heart, gentle giant. Specialties Specialty Physician Assistant A physician assistant works under the supervision of a medical doctor, providing. Why isnt he coming? "I never thought he's not going to come back.". Greater Ronkonkoma The driver of the Maxima, Justin B. Mendez, 22, of Brookhaven, who police believe may have been speeding, was also killed in the crash. May the power and strength of the Manhasset community help hold these poor families up during this terrible time.. QUOGUE, Long Island (WABC) -- Police have released new information about a head-on collision on Long Island that killed five people and seriously injuring another earlier this year. You have entered an incorrect email address! "It's a long, long road," he said. An Uber representative told NY Daily News that Zahid had been a driver for them for two years. 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