NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Gillian Getlan, 25, of New Rochelle, is facing a criminal charge of leaving the scene of an accident after she struck and seriously injured a 72-year-old pedestrian in a crosswalk while driving a 2013 Subaru owned by her father.

The incident occurred on October 19th at 5:19 p.m. at a crosswalk on North Avenue between Coligini Avenue and Fifth Avenue, near the Salvation Army store, not far from New Rochelle City Hall.

In a statement issued by the family, the victim was identified as Geraldine Sinceno, 72, also of New Rochelle. She suffered multiple injuries and was transported from the scene to the Trauma Unit at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, where she underwent surgery. She has since been transferred to United Hebrew of New Rochelle, where she remains today, more than a month later.

A lawyer for Sinceno has challenged the actions of the New Rochelle Police Department and the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office.

“The family believes they have been treated unfairly in this investigation”, said attorney Lauren P. Raysor. “I have called on Miriam Rocah, Westchester County District Attorney, to conduct a full and fair investigation.”

A family spokesperson has raised concerns that Gillian Getlan is getting special treatment because her father, Michael Getlan, the owner of the 2013 Subaru, is an executive with Amusement Consultants Ltd. and New Roc Entertainment L.L.C.

Getlan did not appear for her desk appearance in New Rochelle City Court on Thursday, according to a family spokesperson. Getlan is scheduled to be arraigned in New Rochelle City Court on December 9th at 10:00 a.m.

Getlan was charged with New York Vehicle and Traffic Law § 600(2) A — failure to show license and insurance.

WE WOULD LIKE A CLEAR AND FAIR INVESTIGATION!

WE DEMAND JUSTICE!