The Public Information Office reports the arrest of a Lakeview man for Driving While Intoxicated that occurred on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 3:17 a.m. in West Hempstead.
According to Police, Fifth Precinct Officers responded to the vicinity of Woodfield Road and Coventry Road North for a Bicyclist that had been struck. A 49-year-old male was riding a bicycle Northbound on Woodfield Road when he was struck by a Silver Chrysler 300, which then fled scene. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local area hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
After a thorough investigation, Defendant Sebastien Castin, 23, of 487 Champlain Avenue was located near the scene of the accident. He was placed under arrest without incident.
Defendant Castin is charged with Vehicular Assault 2nd Degree, Driving While Intoxicated and Leaving the Scene of an Accident with injury. He will be arraigned on Monday, July 7, 2025 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.