Hit-Run Crash: Bay Shore Woman, Age 42, Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle In Holtsville Hit-Run Crash: Bay Shore Woman, Age 42, Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle In Holtsville
Hit-Run Crash: Bay Shore Woman, Age 42, Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle In Holtsville Police are searching for a suspect after a Long Island woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash. Suffolk County Police Fifth Precinct officers responded to a 911 call regarding a body on the grass in Holtsville on the side of North Ocean Avenue, near Fish Road, at approximately 7:45 a.m. Sunday, May 21. The victim, Jennifer Bianco, age 42, of Bay Shore, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.  It was determined she was struck by a vehicle. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6553…
Woman Arrested Months After Long Island Hit-Run: Police Woman Arrested Months After Long Island Hit-Run: Police
Woman Arrested Months After Long Island Hit-Run: Police Over half a year since two Long Islanders were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash, the driver has been apprehended, authorities announced. Kristina Manico, aged 34, of Centereach, was arrested on Thursday, May 18 for fleeing the scene of a severe car crash in October of 2022. Earlier Report: IDs Released For 2 Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Central Islip Crash Manico was driving westbound on Suffolk Avenue in Central Islip in her dark-colored sedan on the night of Wednesday, October 5, police reported. At approximately 10:20 p.m., she struck 25-year-old Nasheem Beck and 34-year…
Support Swells, Family Wants Justice For Long Island Hit-Run Victim Support Swells, Family Wants Justice For Long Island Hit-Run Victim
Support Swells, Family Wants Justice For Long Island Hit-Run Victim While a young man who was the victim of a hit-and-run begins his long road to recovery, his family is asking the community to help bring the driver to justice. William Thomas, a 24-year-old Huntington resident, was walking near Hoftra Drive in Greenlawn when, in the early hours of Thursday, May 4, an unknown driver struck him and fled the scene. Earlier Report: Greenlawn Hit-Run Seriously Injures Young Man: Police According to a GoFundMe set up to help cover his medical expenses, Thomas was rushed to the intensive care unit of Huntington Hospital, where he had to have surgery to reconnec…
Hit-Run Seriously Injures Young Long Island Man: Police Hit-Run Seriously Injures Young Long Island Man: Police
Hit-Run Seriously Injures Young Long Island Man: Police A Long Island man was walking in the early hours of the morning when a driver hit him and fled the scene, leaving him with serious injuries, police said. On Thursday, May 4 at around 5 a.m., 24-year-old William Thomas was walking northbound in the roadway of Park Avenue in Greenlawn, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Thomas, a resident of Huntington, was near Hofstra Drive when a vehicle struck him and drove away. He was reportedly taken to Huntington Hospital by Greenlawn Rescue for treatment of his serious injuries. Officers are asking that anyone with information a…
‘Cowardly’ High-Speed Crash: Long Island Man Pleads Guilty To DWI, Manslaughter ‘Cowardly’ High-Speed Crash: Long Island Man Pleads Guilty To DWI, Manslaughter
‘Cowardly’ High-Speed Crash: Long Island Man Pleads Guilty To DWI, Manslaughter A 21-year-old man could face up to 12 years behind bars for driving under the influence and getting into a high-speed crash that killed his passenger. Jhonny Chavarria-Argueta, of Bay Shore, pleaded guilty to the charges against him on Thursday, April 20,  the Suffolk County District Attorney announced. Earlier Report: 'Reckless, Callous': Bay Shore Man Indicted For DWI Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old, DA Says The September 2022 incident killed Jessica Gonzalez, age 19, of Commack. She was a passenger in the car and was ejected after Chavarria-Argueta lost control of the vehicle. “Th…
Long Island Man Nabbed For Running Down Teen, Speeding Away In BMW, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed For Running Down Teen, Speeding Away In BMW, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed For Running Down Teen, Speeding Away In BMW, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged with running down a teen on a Citi Bike e-bike and then speeding away in a BMW SUV. Nassau County resident Yaser Ibrahim, age 18, of Levittown, was arrested for the Monday, April 10 incident in Queens. According to the New York City Police, the 16-year-old cyclist was pedaling south on 21st Street in Astoria around 9:30 p.m. Monday when he was struck by Ibrahim who was driving a 2022 BMW X 7. After the collision, Ibrahim continued traveling southbound and did not remain on the scene, NYPD said. EMS responded and transported the teen, identified as Jaydan…
Seen This Car? Long Island Hit-Run Driver Wanted Seen This Car? Long Island Hit-Run Driver Wanted
Seen This Car? Long Island Hit-Run Driver Wanted A driver who struck a pedestrian on Long Island in March is nowhere to be found, and police are asking for the community’s help in locating them. The incident occurred on Monday, March 20 in West Islip, according to authorities. Suffolk County Police said the incident happened at approximately 7:20 a.m. when the driver of a blue Dodge Ram pickup truck hit a pedestrian on the corner of Ruth and Kane Streets. The driver fled the scene and was last seen taking off on Sunrise Service Road heading west. Investigators report that they believe the truck has a New Jersey license plate and may…
Seen Him? 20-Year-Old Intentionally Strikes Long Island Officer With Car, Police Say Seen Him? 20-Year-Old Intentionally Strikes Long Island Officer With Car, Police Say
Seen Him? 20-Year-Old Intentionally Strikes Long Island Officer With Car, Police Say Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 20-year-old man accused of intentionally striking a Long Island police officer with his car. The incident happened at around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in Lindenhurst, during a confidential police investigation, according to Suffolk County Police. Detectives said Christian Castillo used his car to purposely strike police vehicles and a First Precinct Anti-Crime Unit police officer who was standing outside his vehicle. The officer was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Castillo is described as a Hispanic male, 5 feet 8 inches …
Police Seeking Help Locating Long Island Hit-Run Driver Police Seeking Help Locating Long Island Hit-Run Driver
Police Seeking Help Locating Long Island Hit-Run Driver Police on Long Island are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian and fled the scene. The crash took place in Suffolk County on Saturday, March 4, in Patchogue. According to police, a man was crossing North Ocean Avenue at West Lakewood Street when he was struck by a gray sedan. The injured man was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyon…
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After 25-Year-Old Struck At Patchogue Intersection Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After 25-Year-Old Struck At Patchogue Intersection
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Suspect Nabbed After 25-Year-Old Struck At Patchogue Intersection A suspect has been apprehended after a hit-and-run crash at a Long Island intersection that left one person dead. The crash happened around 4 a.m. Sunday, March 12 in Patchogue. A 25-year-old man was crossing Medford Avenue at Oak Street when he was struck by a southbound white 2014 Honda Civic traveling on Medford Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. Approximately one minute later, he was struck by a gray Nissan Armada.  Both drivers fled the scene. The man, identified as Nicholas Puzio, of Farmingville, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patcho…
Fatal Hit-Run: Police On Long Island Asking For Help Identifying Driver, Vehicle Fatal Hit-Run: Police On Long Island Asking For Help Identifying Driver, Vehicle
Fatal Hit-Run: Police On Long Island Asking For Help Identifying Driver, Vehicle Police on Long Island are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a person who fatally struck a pedestrian and fled the scene. The incident took place in Huntington Station on Saturday, March 4 on the Jericho Turnpike. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police detectives report that  Bernarda Fernandez was crossing Jericho Turnpike at Oakwood Road when she was struck by a Jeep Cherokee traveling westbound on the turnpike. Fernandez, age 49, of Huntington Station, was transported to Huntington Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The Jeep fled th…
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Woman Struck By SUV At Huntington Station Intersection Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Woman Struck By SUV At Huntington Station Intersection
Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Woman Struck By SUV At Huntington Station Intersection Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash at a Long Island intersection. It happened just before 4 a.m. Saturday, March 4 in Huntington Station. The victim, a 49-year-old woman, was crossing Jericho Turnpike at Oakwood Road when she was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on Jericho Turnpike, Suffolk County Police said. The woman, Bernarda Fernandez, a resident of Huntington Station, was transported to Huntington Hospital where was pronounced dead. The vehicle fled the scene northbound on Oakwood Road.  Detectives believe the vehicle is a small …