Crime & Safety
Charges Upgraded in West Islip Car Crash That Injured 2
Lindenhurst man facing a felony for leaving two injured passengers behind.
The driver in a crash that injured two West Islip women this past June is now facing updated charges, according to a state crime database, and is due back in court on Dec. 13.
Joseph Gervasio, 24, of Lindenhurst, is now facing an E felony count for leaving the scene of an accident that involved physical injury and aggravated unlicensed use of a vehicle.
According to Suffolk County police, Gervasio was driving a 2008 Acura on Union Boulevard just west of Higbie Lane on June 15 at around 2 a.m. when he crashed his car. Gervasio allegedly fled the scene on foot, leaving behind two female passengers in the car that were seriously injured.
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He was arrested on June 24 and charged with several misdemeanors including operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and no insurance.
On July 8 he pleaded not guilty to the indictment counts and is being held on $50,000 bond/cash bail.
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