BROOKLYN, NY – Following an ongoing investigation, detectives with the 90th Precinct reported the arrest of 38-year-old Johnathan Avila on Monday, June 19.
He was charged in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Friday.
Police had responded to a 911 call reporting a pedestrian struck at South 5 Street and Keap Street. The victim, Jesus Perez, a 49-year-old resident of Brooklyn, was found lying on the roadway with severe injuries. EMS transported Perez to NYC Health and Hospitals/Woodhull, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigation revealed that Perez was struck by a vehicle driven by Avila after a dispute. Avila, who fled the scene, abandoned the vehicle in front of 199 Humboldt Street.
He is now charged with murder.
