Sessions consoles crash victim’s family

BRENTWOOD, N.Y. — U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions offered his condolences to the family of a woman who was fatally struck by a car after a heated confrontation with the driver at a memorial for her daughter, who was killed by MS-13 gang members two years ago.

Evelyn Rodriguez’s partner, Freddy Cuevas, told Newsday on Sunday that Sessions cited the Long Island mother’s work in taking on MS-13. Rodriguez was recognized by President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address this year.

“He’s a great guy,” Cuevas said of Sessions. “I appreciate it. For him to take the time out to reach out to me and say Evelyn went through this tragic loss and our family did as well, for him to do that is huge.”

Rodriguez was hit Friday afternoon in Brentwood, near the place where 16-year-old Kayla Cuevas’ body was found beaten and slashed two years before, police said. Cuevas’ friend, 15-year-old Nisa Mickens, was also killed.

Rodriguez and the driver, a relative of a person who lives near the memorial, were arguing over its placement, police said. Rodriguez, 50, and another person were seen standing in the street and yelling at the driver of the SUV before the vehicle sped forward and struck her.

The driver, who wasn’t hurt, remained at the scene and called 911, police said. They have not released her name. Suffolk County police said Sunday afternoon that no charges have been filed.