The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:06 PM in Hewlett.

According to Detectives, a 74 year old male pedestrian was crossing Broadway in the vicinity of 1345 Broadway when he was struck by a dark colored SUV traveling northbound on Broadway. According to witnesses, a male driver of the SUV exited his vehicle, dragged the victim to the side of the road, re-entered his vehicle and fled the scene. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital and was later pronounced by a hospital physician.

The investigation is ongoing.

Details by: D/Sgt. Hussain / Homicide Squad                                              12/19/24/0200/9581

*UPDATE*  Details by: D/Sgt. Hussain / Homicide Squad               12/19/24/1328/9595

The above listed victim has been identified as Jeffrey Frank, 74, of Hewlett.

*UPDATE*  Details by: D/Sgt. Hussain / Homicide Squad               12/30/24/1300/9962

Defendant Yonatan Cohen, 21 of 1604 Moffitt Avenue, Hewlett has been arrested for the above listed incident. He is charged with Leaving the Scene of an Incident. He will be arraigned on Monday, December 30, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.