Suffolk County prosecutors announced on Tuesday, November 25th, an indictment against Lan Truong, 44, of Selden.
According to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Truong stands charged in connection with the November 5th collision that resulted in the death of Victoria Hutson, 37, also of Selden.
“Victoria Hutson was less than two weeks away from her 38th birthday when she was struck by a driver who allegedly left her at the side of the road and fled,” said Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. “Pedestrians walking around Suffolk County in broad daylight deserve to feel safe.”
Investigators allege that at approximately 11:21 a.m., Truong was driving a 2016 Toyota Camry northbound on Boyle Road when the vehicle swerved into the shoulder area where Hutson was walking. He reportedly struck her with significant force.
The impact threw Hutson partially into the roadway. Rather than calling for help, Truong allegedly continued to the next intersection, stopped his vehicle, and returned to drag Hutson’s body farther onto the shoulder before leaving the location, authorities said.
Bystanders attempted to assist Hutson, but she was pronounced dead at the scene from the injuries she suffered in the crash.
Detectives located the Toyota Camry behind Truong’s home later that evening. Police say the vehicle had blood on the windshield, passenger-side door, and passenger-side window. The car was seized as evidence, and Truong was arrested the following day.
Truong was arraigned on November 20th before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins on charges including Leaving the Scene of an Incident Without Reporting, a Class D felony, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License.
Justice Collins ordered Truong held on $200,000 cash, $400,000 bond, or a $2,000,000 partially secured bond.
The defendant is due back in court on December 16 and faces up to seven years if convicted.