Bicyclist Killed in Hempstead Accident
The e-bike rider has been identified as Harrison Steve Crespin Alvarez, 18, of Hempstead, who died after a late-night crash on Peninsula Boulevard.
Harrison Steve Crespin Alvarez, 18, of Hempstead, was killed in a bicycle crash at Peninsula Boulevard and Franklin Avenue in Hempstead on November 7, according to Nassau County police.
The Late-Night Bicycle Crash on Peninsula Boulevard
The collision happened at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. Police said a 2014 Jeep was headed east on Peninsula Boulevard when it collided with the e-bike, which was going south along Franklin Avenue. Crespin Alvarez had injuries to the head and body, and he was taken to a local hospital. He died there. Police said the driver of the Jeep, William Reyes, 54, of Hempstead, did not stay at the scene.
Where the Nassau County Police Case Stands
Police said Reyes was arrested after an investigation and charged with leaving the scene of an incident with a fatality. Police said he was due in First District Court in Hempstead for arraignment on Sunday, November 8.
Police often share a description of the vehicle they are looking for, such as its color or the damage it may have. Those details help people nearby recognize it.
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