QUEENS, NY – In an ongoing investigation, a Queens man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in early 2021.
Anthony Martin, a 37-year-old male residing at 636 Beach 67 Street, Queens, was arrested on Wednesday, August 23, at 10:15 am within the confines of the 102 Precinct. He has been charged with two counts of Criminally Negligent Homicide and two counts of Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Resulting in Death.
The incident occurred on Friday, January 1, 2021, at 5:05 am at the corner of Ocean Crest Boulevard and Rockaway Freeway within the confines of the 101 Precinct. A gray 2011 Dodge Ram, reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed, struck a blue 2019 Nissan Rouge, resulting in the deaths of a 60-year-old female, Thelma Reid, and a 57-year-old male, Donovan Gibbon. Both victims were residents of 23-24 Ocean Crest Freeway, Queens.
The operator of the Dodge Ram fled the scene on foot, while two occupants remained. A 37-year-old male sustained lacerations to the head and was transported to NYC & Health & Hospitals/Jamaica in stable condition. A 33-year-old male was taken into custody and charged with Obstruction Governmental Administration and Disorderly Conduct.