State Assemblyman Robert Smullen's son A.J. has died after being hit by a car last month.
Smullen announced his son's death Wednesday morning. A.J. Smullen, 14, was struck by a vehicle the morning of Feb. 22 in front of Bellevue Women's Hospital in Niskayuna, according to the Niskayuna Police. He was taken to Albany Medical Center, where he died.
New York lawmakers across the political spectrum, from Gov. Kathy Hochul to Rep. Elise Stefanik, offered their condolences via social media.
"I’m heartbroken at the news of the passing of AJ Smullen this morning," Hochul posted to Twitter. "My prayers and condolences are with Assemblyman Smullen and his family as they mourn the loss of their son."
Smullen has represented District 118 in the Assembly since his election in 2018.