Yonkers Firefighter Charged with Reckless Driving After Crash on Suspended License

Firefighter's Job Status Under Review

• firefighter Nate Quantero, 40, is under review after allegedly causing a multi-vehicle crash while off-duty.
• The incident involved Quantero's SUV colliding with a police car, a taco truck, and two other vehicles.

Charges and License Suspension

• Police have charged Quantero with reckless driving and aggravated unlicensed operation.
• His driver's license was suspended in 2024 due to a lapse in mandatory auto insurance coverage.
• Quantero was allegedly making an improper U-turn on Yonkers Avenue at the time of the accident.

Departmental Policy and Ethical Considerations

• Yonkers requires its firefighters to maintain a valid driver's license and report any changes to their status.
• A university expert highlighted that firefighters must ethically disclose license suspensions to their leadership.
• Quantero reportedly failed to inform the department about his license suspension 15 months prior to the crash.

Impact and Aftermath

• The crash resulted in injuries, with two police officers, two taco truck workers, and the off-duty firefighter requiring medical attention.
• The taco truck sustained significant damage, with hopes to be back in business by March.