NYPD and DA let the guy walk away with no criminal charge for killing 3 year-old in Queens!

The DMV has released a statement. Via Gothamist:

The summonses that were issued by law enforcement to Ahmad Abu-Zayedeha as a result of an accident on October 6, 2013 were for “Failing to Use Due Care” and “Failing to Yield to a Pedestrian.” If a person is found guilty of those violations, the penalty is a fine of up to $150.00 for each violation. Mr. Abu-Zayedeha was found not guilty and those tickets were dismissed on July 1, 2014. No criminal charges were brought by the Queens District Attorney as a result of the accident. However, whenever a fatal accident occurs anywhere in the state, the DMV schedules a special safety hearing. That hearing for Mr. Abu-Zayedeha has been set for January 6. At that time, a determination will be made if Mr. Abu-Zayedeha has any culpability for the accident on October 6 that would result in any action being taken with regard to his driver license based on the Vehicle and Traffic law. DMV is an administrative agency and has no authority with regard to law enforcement or criminal prosecution.

[link to www.streetsblog.org]

There is clear evidence the driver rolling over two pedestrians in the crosswalk, and DMV finds him not guilty of failing to yield to a pedestrian? New York City has become a twisted dystopia where driving over and killing a child doesn’t even necessitate a fine, while a cyclist on the “wrong side” of the street will likely receive a $100 ticket... this is unbelievable and bullshit..