A young and expecting Brooklyn couple tragically died yesterday morning, after their cab was struck by another vehicle while they were on the way to the hospital. The baby was able to be prematurely delivered by cesarean, but sadly, he died early this morning in ICU. The driver of the car that hit their cab, as well as his passenger, had fled the scene, and cops have finally been able to ID him, though he’s still on the run. Details below.
Police have identified Julio Acevedo, 44, as the suspected driver of the BMW. He was going 60 miles an hour at the time of the crash. He was charged with drunk driving just last month, and has a lot on his record, including serving eight years for manslaughter over a shooting death in Brooklyn.
“We have identified him and are looking to talk to him in connection with these deaths. We believe he was the driver of the BMW and fled the scene,” said Deputy Commissioner Paul Browne.
The newborn will be named, circumcised and buried with the parents, who because of their religion, have already been buried.
Source: DN
