Mother dies after son allegedly pushes her down embankment in Washington Heights park

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) -- A 44-year-old mother has died after she was allegedly pushed down a grass embankment in a Washington Heights park on Sunday by her son.

The incident happened near 165th Street and Riverside Drive just before 4:15 pm., according to police.

When officers arrived, a witness told police that 22-year-old Miguel Duval allegedly pushed Vianel Garcia down the embankment within the park causing serious physical injuries.

Garcia, was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem where she was pronounced dead.

Duval is now facing a charge of second-degree murder.

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