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Elmont Man Arrested for Leaving the Scene of Serious Accident on Hempstead Turnpike

Local News, Crime

By Published: December 30 2024

LongIsland.com

The Homicide Squad reports the arrest of Oscar Guzman, 49, of Elmont, for leaving the scene of a serious vehicular accident on December 27. Guzman's 2010 Nissan Pathfinder struck a 57-year-old man who was crossing ...

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The Homicide Squad reports the arrest of an Elmont man for Leaving the Scene of a Serious Vehicular Accident that occurred on Friday, December 27, 2024 at 6:52 am in Elmont.
 
According to Detectives, a 57-year-old male victim was crossing Hempstead Turnpike near the intersection of Locustwood Boulevard where he was struck by a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder traveling westbound on Hempstead Turnpike. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital where he is currently listed in critical condition.
 
After a thorough investigation it was determined that the defendant Oscar Guzman, 49, of 246 Biltmore Avenue was operating the Nissan Pathfinder and was placed under arrest without incident.
 
Defendant Oscar Guzman is charged with Leaving the Scene of a Serious Vehicular Accident with Injury and will be arraigned on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.