Nyack Woman Pleads Guilty

Elizabeth Mitchell, 45, of Nyack, New York, has plead guilty to the entire indictment charging her with aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter in the second degree, vehicular manslaughter in the second degree, assault in the second degree, vehicular assault in the second degree, leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death, leaving the scene of an incident resulting in serious physical injury, reckless driving, and driving while intoxicated in exchange for the court’s promised sentence of 7-21 years’ in state prison. At the time of her plea, the District Attorney’s Office recommended the maximum sentence of 8 1/3-25 years’ in state prison. Mitchell is scheduled for sentencing before the Honorable Djinsad Desir on July 22, 2025.

On June 9, 2024, Mitchell drove drunk at speeds nearing 70 mph in a 30 mph zone causing her to lose control of her car, run a stop sign, and crash into a metal barrier and fence. She then fled the scene, despite the catastrophic injuries sustained by the passengers, and never reported the crash. Ultimately, her reckless actions caused the death of the front seat passenger, Jahaad Muhammad, and seriously injured the rear passenger, Devonte Jones.

The case was investigated by the Orangetown Police Department. Supervising Assistant District Attorney Meghan Garvey and Executive Assistant District Attorney Michael Dugandzic prosecuted the case.