The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Saturday, November 8, 2026 at 11:30 pm in Hempstead.
According to Detectives, a 54-year-old male was operating a 2014 Jeep eastbound on Peninsula Boulevard where he was involved in a collision with an E-Bike traveling southbound on Franklin Avenue. The E-Bike was being operated by a male who suffered trauma to his head and body. He was transported to an area hospital and was pronounced by a hospital physician.
The operator of the Jeep left the scene.
A thorough investigation was conducted and William Reyes, 54, of 100 Washington Street, Hempstead, was arrested.
Defendant Reyes is charged with Leaving the Scene of an Incident with a Fatality. He will be arraigned on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at First District Court, Hempstead.