A Lengthy Island man has been arrested in reference to a hit-and-run crash that struck two brothers, killing one and critically injuring the opposite, officers mentioned early Saturday.
Jonathan Shaver, 51, of Rocky Level, is accused of crashing his 2012 Honda Accord into the 2 victims shortly earlier than 7 p.m. Thursday after which driving away, Suffolk County police mentioned.
The 2 brothers, 31-year-old Edgar Meija and 29-year-old Omar Meija, each of Mastic Seashore, have been hit whereas altering a flat tire on their automobile. The car was parked on the facet of the street close to 1180 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley.
Edgar Meija was pronounced useless on the scene. Omar Meija was taken to Stony Brook College Hospital, the place he remained in vital situation as of Saturday morning, police mentioned.
Shaver is charged with leaving the scene of an accident leading to demise and leaving the scene of an accident leading to critical harm.
Police didn’t say whether or not he’s anticipated to face further fees.
Shaver spent the evening behind bars and is anticipated to be arraigned Saturday at First District Court docket in Central Islip.
