Jason Negron, Michael Saint-Hilaire named victims in lethal UWS crash – NBC New York
The NYPD launched extra particulars concerning the tragic crash Friday night that claimed the lives of two males sitting exterior of a barbershop on the Higher West Aspect.
Elvin Suarez, 61, is suspected of driving drunk when he misplaced management of his Mercedes-Benz SUV and struck a number of folks on the sidewalk close to West 109th Avenue and Amsterdam Avenue.
Surveillance video confirmed the lethal collision course because the SUV hit a parked automobile two blocks away on West 107th Avenue then continued its wild rampage earlier than veering off the highway towards the sidewalk. Neighbors mentioned the car plowed into a gaggle of males from the neighborhood sitting in folding chairs exterior of the barbershop.
Two males had been pronounced lifeless on the scene, in keeping with police. They had been later recognized as Jason Negron, 46, and Michael Saint-Hilaire, 35. Three different males had been taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in essential situation.
Video confirmed not less than three folks standing behind a brown van earlier than the SUV crashed into it. A witness mentioned one man was caught beneath the automobile, whereas one other particular person was left bleeding.
Those that stay close by mentioned the realm in entrance of the barbershop is a well-liked hang around spot for a lot of within the close-knit neighborhood.
Suarez was taken into custody and faces fees of manslaughter, vehicular assault and driving whereas intoxicated. Contact data for his lawyer was not instantly identified.
