Yorktown Man Arrested After Hit & Run Accident

Yorktown Police report the arrest of a 24 year old Yorktown man, who is charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation Third Degree, an Unclassified Misdemeanor.  The suspect is also charged with the following Traffic Violations, Fail to Maintain Lane, and Leave Scene Property Damage Auto Accident.
 
According to police on July 1st 2018 at 3:30am they responded to a property damage auto accident on Hunterbrook Rd.  Officer Peters was dispatched to the scene and observed an unoccupied 2003 Volkswagen that had collided with an earth embankment.  A computer check of the vehicles registration, along with further investigation, by Officer Peters revealed the identity of the driver.  The computer check also revealed that the defendant's NYS driver’s license was allegedly suspended. 
 
On July 1st 2018 at 7:30 am Officer Peters arrested the defendant outside of his residence in reference to the incident.  Following processing at the scene, the defendant was issued traffic summons and then released on his own recognizance.  He is scheduled to answer said charges in Yorktown Court on August 2nd 2018 at 6:00 pm.