The NYPD launched extra particulars concerning the tragic crash Friday night that claimed the lives of two males sitting outdoors of a barbershop on the Higher West Facet.
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 stated the car plowed into a bunch of males from the neighborhood sitting in folding chairs outdoors of the barbershop.
Two males have been pronounced useless on the scene, in keeping with police. They have been later recognized as Jason Negron, 46, and Michael Saint-Hilaire, 35. Three different males have been taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in vital situation.
Video confirmed no less than three folks standing behind a brown van earlier than the SUV crashed into it. A witness stated one man was caught underneath the automobile, whereas one other particular person was left bleeding.
Those that reside close by stated the realm in entrance of the barbershop is a well-liked hang around spot for a lot of within the close-knit group.
Suarez was taken into custody and faces costs of manslaughter, vehicular assault and driving whereas intoxicated. Contact data for his lawyer was not instantly recognized.
