Fatal hit-and-run incidents in New York City

Developing StoryLast updated APR 28
SUMMARY

Bryan Alexis Guashpa Rumipamba, 43, was arrested and charged on March 26, 2026, in New York City for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in the death of 69-year-old Espina Bundley on the Upper East Side. As of April 3, 2026, New York City continues to experience a high number of fatal hit-and-run incidents, with a pedestrian dying and another seriously injured in Corona, Queens, on February 13, 2026. Queens has been particularly affected, with incidents including the death of Suzanne Schmieder, 57, on March 11, 2026, and a 46-year-old scooter driver on March 10, 2026. Florin Stoian, 30, was extradited from Germany in February 2026 to face charges for a 2022 fatal hit-and-run in Queens involving 74-year-old Be Tran. These incidents highlight an ongoing challenge with drivers fleeing accident scenes across the city.

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April 2026 — 1 developments

  1. A pedestrian died and another was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in Corona, Queens, on February 13, 2026.

    A pedestrian died and another was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in Corona, Queens, on February 13, 2026. An SUV struck two pedestrians who were crossing the street.

March 2026 — 6 developments

  1. Bryan Alexis Guashpa Rumipamba, 43, has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Espina Bundley, 69.

    Bryan Alexis Guashpa Rumipamba, 43, has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Espina Bundley, 69. Rumipamba faces charges including leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death after striking Bundley with a vehicle on the Upper East Side.

  2. Two separate fatal hit-and-run incidents occurred in New York City on January 1, 2026, one in Queens and one in the Bronx.

    Two separate fatal hit-and-run incidents occurred in New York City on January 1, 2026, one in Queens and one in the Bronx. Additionally, a 16-year-old girl was killed in Queens on September 13, 2025, after a driver allegedly jumped a curb and struck pedestrians before fleeing the scene and crashing into a parked car.

  3. Queens has experienced a recent string of fatal hit-and-run incidents.

    Queens has experienced a recent string of fatal hit-and-run incidents. One collision on Jamaica Avenue resulted in the death of a 58-year-old woman. Another crash on 57th Avenue led to two fatalities when a vehicle struck a scooter and parked cars. Authorities are also investigating a separate incident where a 56-year-old man died following a collision between a U-Haul truck and a sedan.

  4. A hit-and-run incident was reported on March 17, 2026, at 75th Avenue and 60th Place in Queens.

    A hit-and-run incident was reported on March 17, 2026, at 75th Avenue and 60th Place in Queens. A truck collided with multiple vehicles and fled the scene. The driver later abandoned the truck and escaped on foot after being briefly subdued. One person sustained leg injuries after being struck by the fleeing driver.

  5. Suzanne Schmieder, 57, was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on Jamaica Avenue in Queens on March 11, 2026.

    Suzanne Schmieder, 57, was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on Jamaica Avenue in Queens on March 11, 2026. The driver fled the scene in a 2001 Lincoln LS and is being sought by authorities. The investigation is ongoing.

  6. A 46-year-old scooter driver was killed in a hit-and-run on Liberty Avenue in Queens on March 10, 2026.

    A 46-year-old scooter driver was killed in a hit-and-run on Liberty Avenue in Queens on March 10, 2026. The victim sustained fatal head trauma after swerving to avoid another vehicle and falling. Locals reported that a pothole at the scene, which had been present for some time, was only repaired after the fatality.

February 2026 — 1 developments

  1. Florin Stoian, a Romanian national, has been extradited from Germany to New York to face charges for a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Queens in 2022.

    Florin Stoian, a Romanian national, has been extradited from Germany to New York to face charges for a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Queens in 2022. Stoian, 30, had confessed to the crime and was serving time in Germany for pickpocketing. He is accused of striking 74-year-old Be Tran with a BMW.

January 2026 — 9 developments

  1. A 29-year-old Tribeca man died after being struck by a sedan in a Forest Hills hit-and-run, leading to the driver's arrest.

    A 29-year-old Tribeca man died after being struck by a sedan in a Forest Hills hit-and-run, leading to the driver's arrest. Separately, a hit-and-run in Corona, Queens, resulted in one man's death and another critically injured after being struck by a white SUV.

  2. A 48-year-old Flushing cyclist, Xi Zheng, was fatally struck by a pickup truck driver near his home;…

    A 48-year-old Flushing cyclist, Xi Zheng, was fatally struck by a pickup truck driver near his home; the driver remained at the scene and was not arrested, with the investigation ongoing.

  3. A separate fatal hit-and-run incident occurred in Brooklyn on January 16, 2026, killing former Nickelodeon child actress Kianna Underwood.

    A separate fatal hit-and-run incident occurred in Brooklyn on January 16, 2026, killing former Nickelodeon child actress Kianna Underwood. NYPD has seized a Ford SUV believed to be involved in this incident, but no arrests have been made regarding the owner.

  4. A driver, Candre Hood, has been arrested and charged in the fatal hit-and-run.

    A driver, Candre Hood, has been arrested and charged in the fatal hit-and-run. The victim was identified as Lance Sotelo, a former Queens University runner, correcting previous reports of victim identity.

  5. A 68-year-old grandfather, Trevor Lloyd Samuels, was fatally struck by a moped driver in a marked crosswalk in Jamaica, Queens, on January 13, 2026.

    A 68-year-old grandfather, Trevor Lloyd Samuels, was fatally struck by a moped driver in a marked crosswalk in Jamaica, Queens, on January 13, 2026. The moped operator, Yunior Rodriguez, remained at the scene and was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

  6. The critically injured victim, Luis Romero, was identified as 25 years old, correcting earlier reports that stated he was 24.

    The critically injured victim, Luis Romero, was identified as 25 years old, correcting earlier reports that stated he was 24.

  7. The second victim of the New Year's Day hit-and-run in North Corona, Queens, who was critically injured, has been identified as Luis Paco Romero.

    The second victim of the New Year's Day hit-and-run in North Corona, Queens, who was critically injured, has been identified as Luis Paco Romero.

  8. The victim of the New Year's Day hit-and-run in North Corona has been identified as 25-year-old Darwin Milan.

    The victim of the New Year's Day hit-and-run in North Corona has been identified as 25-year-old Darwin Milan. A roadside memorial has been established for Milan, and his brother expressed his profound loss.

  9. Surveillance video reportedly captured the moment the SUV struck the two men before the driver fled.

    Surveillance video reportedly captured the moment the SUV struck the two men before the driver fled. Detectives are reviewing the footage and have leads on the vehicle and potential driver.

December 2025 — 1 developments

  1. A 40-year-old moped rider died on December 29, 2025, after colliding with an SUV at the intersection of 204th Street and Jamaica Avenue in Hollis, Queens.

    A 40-year-old moped rider died on December 29, 2025, after colliding with an SUV at the intersection of 204th Street and Jamaica Avenue in Hollis, Queens. The moped rider was traveling eastbound on Jamaica Avenue when he struck a Honda CR-V making a left turn.

September 2025 — 2 developments

  1. A driver named David Bodai has been charged with leaving the scene of a deadly accident and reckless…

    A driver named David Bodai has been charged with leaving the scene of a deadly accident and reckless driving after killing a woman directing traffic on the Nassau Expressway in Queens.

  2. Edwin Cruz Gomez has been charged with murder, attempted murder, vehicular manslaughter, and assault…

    Edwin Cruz Gomez has been charged with murder, attempted murder, vehicular manslaughter, and assault after allegedly intentionally striking and killing 16-year-old Jhoanny Gomez-Alvarez in Queens. Prosecutors state the intoxicated 38-year-old driver made sexual remarks prior to the incident on Roosevelt Avenue in Elmhurst.

June 2025 — 1 developments

  1. Warren Rollins, 49, surrendered to police on June 3, 2025, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run from late 2023 that killed 66-year-old Gary Charlotin in Queens.

    Warren Rollins, 49, surrendered to police on June 3, 2025, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run from late 2023 that killed 66-year-old Gary Charlotin in Queens. Another man, Osman Zavala-Varela, was previously charged in January 2024 for initial involvement in the incident.

May 2025 — 1 developments

  1. A 62-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by two vehicles in a fatal hit-and-run near Linden Boulevard and 166th Street in Queens.

    A 62-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by two vehicles in a fatal hit-and-run near Linden Boulevard and 166th Street in Queens. The driver of the second vehicle remained at the scene and has not been charged.

May 2024 — 2 developments

  1. Kevin Garcia, 22, was arrested and charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Queens on May 20, 2024.

    Kevin Garcia, 22, was arrested and charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Queens on May 20, 2024. Garcia allegedly struck two men riding a scooter, killing them, and then fled the scene. The victims were identified as Jairo Garcia, 23, and Kevin Villalva, 24.

  2. A hit-and-run incident in Elmhurst, Queens, resulted in the deaths of two men riding a scooter.

    A hit-and-run incident in Elmhurst, Queens, resulted in the deaths of two men riding a scooter. Surveillance video shows the driver of the involved silver Volkswagen returning to the crash site before fleeing on foot. Police are actively searching for the driver responsible for this double-fatal collision.

January 2024 — 1 developments

  1. Two people were killed in separate hit-and-run incidents in Queens on New Year's Day 2024.

    Two people were killed in separate hit-and-run incidents in Queens on New Year's Day 2024. In one case, a driver struck a 68-year-old man and fled, while in another, an SUV hit two pedestrians, killing one and critically injuring the other. A separate incident involved a man being struck by a hit-and-run driver and then run over by a second vehicle, also resulting in a fatality.

October 2023 — 1 developments

  1. Jackson Lima Ortega was identified in February 2024 as the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Astoria, Queens, on October 20, 2023.

    Jackson Lima Ortega was identified in February 2024 as the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Astoria, Queens, on October 20, 2023. Ortega allegedly struck a pedestrian with a BMW while fleeing a burglary scene and then fled on foot. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at Elmhurst Hospital.