NEW YORK CITY, NY – A 16-year-old male has been charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, assault, criminal possession of stolen property, unauthorized use of a vehicle, criminal mischief, and reckless endangerment, following an ongoing investigation by the New York City Police Department.
The charges relate to a fatal car crash that took place on July 3, at West 179 Street and Audubon Avenue. The teen was driving a 2019 Hyundai Elantra with four passengers when his car was hit by a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The collision led to a series of events that resulted in the death of two boys, Daniel Duran, 15, and Daniel Rodriguez, 17. The 16-year-old driver and two 15-year-old passengers are in critical condition.
The 53-year-old male driver of the Jeep was transported to NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem in stable condition.