Suffolk County Police today arrested a driver for fleeing the scene of a crash that killed a motorcyclist in Patchogue this week.
Following an investigation by Major Case Unit detectives, Maria Guallpa-Bonilla was arrested for striking a motorcyclist, while driving a 2001 Mercury Cougar at the intersection of Rider Avenue and Main Street, on June 10, at approximately 10:45 p.m. The motorcyclist, Christopher Hlavaty, died from his injuries.
Guallpa-Bonilla, 36, of 47 Carver Blvd., Bellport, was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Incident Involving a Fatality. She will be held overnight at the Fourth Precinct. She is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on June 14.
Christopher Hlavaty was operating 2008 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on Rider Avenue, turning left onto Main Street, when he was struck by car traveling westbound on Main Street at approximately 10:45 p.m. The vehicle, described as an older, dark-colored sedan, fled southbound on Rider Avenue.
Hlavaty, 22, of East Patchogue, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Major Case Unit at 631-852- 6555 or Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.