Suspect Caught After Deadly Hit-and-Run Near Boro Park

By Y.M. Lowy

The man police had been searching for in connection with Friday’s early morning hit-and-run that killed two pedestrians has been caught and is facing serious charges.

Juventino Anastacio Florentino, a 23-year-old Staten Island resident, was arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a fatal crash at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street. Police say he ran a red light around 4:30 a.m. while driving a BMW and struck two people crossing the street, ages 80 and 59 years old. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Anastacio Florentino is now facing multiple charges and is expected to be arraigned in Brooklyn Criminal Court.