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Driver Charged After Hit-and-Run Kills E-Bike Robbery Suspect Escaping NYPD

Investigators from the NYPD Force Investigation Division working with Nassau County police continue probing the deadly crash.

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Anthony Benitez, 15, was fatally struck by an unlicensed Lexus driver on Saturday, July 12, 2025 while being pursued by police in New Hyde Park. (GoFundMe)

Overview

  • Ruyan Ali, 28, faces arraignment in Hempstead on charges including leaving the scene of a fatal accident, aggravated unlicensed operation and traffic violations.
  • The collision occurred Saturday night at Lakeville Road and Bryant Avenue in New Hyde Park after a knife-wielding teen fled an armed robbery in Floral Park on a motorized bicycle.
  • The unidentified juvenile suspect suffered severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The NYPD and Nassau County Police Department have opened a joint investigation into the circumstances of the hit-and-run.
  • Authorities are examining the broader impact of unlicensed driving and e-bike pursuits on cross-jurisdiction policing and roadway safety.