The Public Information Office reports the arrest of a Uniondale man for an incident that occurred on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM in Uniondale.
According to detectives, Defendant Eduardo Lopez Lago, 30, of Uniondale was operating a 2007 Toyota and was involved in a collision with a 2011 Chevrolet being operated by a 46 year old male at the intersection of Front Street and New Jersey Avenue. The defendant then fled the scene on foot. The 46 year old male was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The defendant had two female passengers in his vehicle, ages 33 and 3. They were uninjured.
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, after a thorough investigation, the defendant was placed under arrest without incident. Further investigation determined the defendant is in the United States illegally and is subject to removal proceedings.
Defendant Eduardo Lopez Lago is charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Leaving the Scene of an Incident with Injury. He was released on an Appearance Ticket and taken into custody by US Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agents.