Hermosillo was off-duty when he was involved in a two-car crash on Route 17 near exit 122a in Goshen. Peekskill Police were notified of his death by New York State Troopers.
Hermosillo had been a Peekskill officer for 2 ½ years, Henderlong said. Before that he was with the Town of Walkill Police Department.
"Whenever something like this happens, it's like losing a brother. We're close here," said Henderlong.
Funeral plans for Officer Hermosillo are pending.
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