Driver Who Killed Pedestrian On Montauk Highway In Copiague Fled, Hid In Motel: DA
A 64-year-old man was formally charged with fleeing after fatally striking a pedestrian crossing Montauk Highway.
Lloyd Berger, of Copiague, was arraigned in Suffolk County Court Monday, Dec. 1, on charges connected to the alleged hit-and-run that killed 69-year-old Louis Lasula of Massapequa Park.
Prosecutors argued that Berger was driving a Toyota Camry westbound on Montauk Highway around 8:44 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, when he hit Lasula, who was attempting to cross the roadway. Lasula died at the scene, as Daily Voice previously reported.
Instead of stopping to help or call police, Berger…
Hit-And-Run Injures Juvenile In Child Crosswalk, Driver Charged: Police
A juvenile was hurt in a hit-and-run crash while crossing a Palmyra intersection, police announced on Monday, Dec. 1.
The child was struck while walking through the intersection of Railroad and Oak streets around 6:54 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, according to the release.
The driver did not stop and fled the scene, investigators said.
Shane Kramer, 50, was later identified as the driver. Charges were filed against Kramer on Thursday, Nov. 13, including Misdemeanor Accidents Involving Personal Injury, and the following summary offenses: Duty To Give Information And Render Aid, Immediate Noti…
Woman, Toddler Killed In Berks County Route 222 Crash: Coroner
A Lancaster County woman and a toddler were killed in a devastating crash on Route 222 in Berks County, authorities announced Tuesday, Oct. 28.
The Berks County Coroner’s Office identified the woman as Shanelle Aviles, 19, of Lancaster County. She died when the car she was traveling in crossed the grassy median and struck an SUV head-on near the Kutztown Road overpass in Richmond Township around 10:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, investigators said.
The car then went over a bridge, crashing onto the road below, according to police. After impact, the SUV spun and was hit by a tractor-trailer.
Poli…
Hicksville Car Thief, 24, Kills Elderly Man Entering His Vehicle In South Farmingdale: Cops
An 80-year-old man was killed when a stolen car crashed into his vehicle late Friday, Nov. 7 on Long Island, police said.
Peter Morris, 80, had been entering his 2012 Hyundai when it was struck by 24-year-old Randy Colon, of Hicksville, behind the wheel of a stolen 2013 Nissan at 95 Woodward Parkway in South Farmingdale, Nassau County, police said.
Colon fled on foot but was found nearby and arrested without incident, police said. He was charged with manslaughter (second degree), criminal possession of stolen property (fourth degree), grand larceny (fourth degree), and leaving the scen…
