Mamaroneck Man ID'd As Missing Tappan Zee Driver

MAMARONECK, N.Y.-- A 20-year-old Mamaroneck man has been identified as the driver who abandoned his car on the Tappan Zee Bridge and possibly jumped into the Hudson River, according to a statement by the State Police.

Denis Lukashkov, center, has been identified by state police as the driver who abandoned his car on the Tappan Zee Bridge and possibly jumped into the Hudson River.
Photo Credit: *Facebook Photo*

by Joe Jenkins and Suzanne Samin

09/06/2013 10:25 a.m.

Denis Lukashkov’s identification was found on the dashboard of his grey Honda Accord along with the keys to the vehicle, which led troopers to start a recovery operation.

The car was found at approximately 4:25 a.m., Wednesday.

No note was left and units have been searching the river with divers and aircraft to no avail. No witnesses have come forward.

Lukashkov was attending Cornell University, where he studied economics, according to his Facebook profile.

State Police in Tarrytown ask anyone with further information to contact them at 914-524-0223.

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