The suspect in the deadly July 4th crash on the Lower East Side was indicted on murder charges Thursday. Authorities say Daniel Hyden, 44, was intoxicated when he crashed into a crowd of people celebrating the 4th of July at Corlears Hook Park.
NEW YORK - The suspect in the deadly July 4th crash on the Lower East Side was indicted on murder charges Thursday. Authorities say Daniel Hyden, 44, was intoxicated when he crashed into a crowd of people celebrating the 4th of July at Corlears Hook Park. Four people were killed as a result of the crash. Several other people were injured, including four who had serious injuries to their heads, arms and backs, according to the DA. The youngest person hurt in the incident was 11.
Details of the deadly crashAuthorities said Hyden's Ford F-150 was going as fast as 54 mph when he ran through a stop sign, jumped the curb, smashed through a fence and into the crowd enjoying a barbecue at the park just before 9 p.m. on Independence Day. Police say after Hyden crashed into the crowd, Hyden tried to drive off, but was stopped witnesses who pulled the keys from the ignition.
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