The driver who died after crashing her pickup truck into a Long Island backyard pool was a mother of four and taught at a local Jewish school. Allison Rahmani, 40, was behind the wheel when she lost control of her car, which plunged into the pool of her home in Hewlett, Nassau County, on Friday, JNS reported. Rahmani was able to call for help, but died in an ambulance on the way to the hospital, a source close to the family told JNS. Allison Rahmani, pictured with her husband Matthew, died after plunging her truck into a Long Island pool. Matthew Rahmani/Facebook Rahmani was reportedly able to call for help, but died in an ambulance on the way to the hospital. NBC New York The mother of four was a teacher and math coordinator at Hebrew Academy of the Five Cities and Rockaway, while her husband, Matthew, is president of the Irving Place Minyan Modern Orthodox Synagogue in Woodmere. Tributes were paid to Rahmani in a community post on Facebook sharing the news. “Tragic! She was the most amazing person. I can’t believe she’s gone,” one user wrote. “Always a smile, a friendly chat. Baruch dayan ha’emet [Blessed is the true judge]”And my deepest condolences to his family,” added another. “She was a LIGHT that shone from the moment she walked in to the moment she left. Always grateful and kind to all of us. She will be missed,” a third wrote. The incident remains under investigation. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
