QUEENS, NY—Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the arraignment of Edward Garzon, a 43-year-old man from Dothan, Alabama, on charges related to a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred near the Shops at Atlas Park in Glendale, Queens, in December 2021.
The arraignment comes as part of a renewed effort to solve vehicular homicide cases through a special unit established by the District Attorney.
The Vehicular Homicide Unit, formed to address both current and unsolved cases, has played a critical role in revisiting cases where previous investigations did not lead to an arrest. According to DA Katz, the unit’s expert team works closely with the NYPD to ensure that justice is served for families affected by vehicular crimes.
Garzon, formerly a resident of Queens, was charged with leaving the scene of a deadly collision. He was arraigned before Supreme Court Justice Michael Hartofilis, who has scheduled the next court appearance for July 22.
DA Katz emphasized the importance of the Vehicular Homicide Unit, stating, “I created this unit to make sure that every family gets closure. Today, we’re holding a defendant accountable for the tragic death of an elderly woman who was struck and left on a Queens street over a year ago.”
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