Malden couple convicted of fatal Saugerties hit-and-run

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- A Malden couple was convicted of a fatal hit-and-run on Tuesday. The Ulster County District Attorney's Office said Lacy Maxwell, 43, and Ryan Maxwell, 43, pleaded guilty to the crash that killed 21-year-old Starllie Swonyoung of Saugerties in January.

Charges

• Lucy Maxwell:
  • Leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death
  • Third-degree insurance fraud
• Ryan Maxwell:
  • Fifth-degree insurance fraud

Court officials said on Wednesday, Jan. 10, Swonyoung was hit by a 2021 Subaru operated by Lacy Maxwell, who did not stop to help as Swonyoung and a friend were walking on Route 9W at 5:10 p.m. Both Maxwells staged an accident the following day, accounting for the damage and submitting an insurance claim.

Ryan Maxwell assisted Lacy in filing the insurance claim and staging the accident the following day to cover up the hit-and-run. The couple is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, Nov. 15.