By Yisroel Rose

A Rockland County taxi driver has been sentenced to six years in prison after he strangled a passenger during a taxi ride in Monsey last year.

The driver, identified as 23-year-old Kevin Mazariego Figueroa, had picked up a woman in Monsey before stopping in Spring Valley, according to prosecutors.

During the encounter, investigators said Figueroa strangled the woman. She was able to break free and call for help as he drove away.

Police later located Figueroa in Ramapo, and he has now been sentenced to six years in prison for carrying out the attack.

Prosecutors said the victim suffered several injuries, including bite marks, skin wounds, and swelling.