Driver Convicted on All Counts for Deadly July 4th Crash at Lower East Side Park

Guilty Verdict in July 4th Hit-and-Run

• 🎯 Daniel Hyden has been found guilty on all 12 counts for a drunken driving crash that killed four people and injured seven at Corlears Hook Park on July 4th, 2024.
• 💔 Victims' families expressed relief and sorrow, stating that a part of them is missing but justice has been served.

The Prosecution's Case

• 🚗 Prosecutors stated that Hyden, driving intoxicated, plowed into a crowd at the park and did not stop after hitting 11 people.
• ⚖️ Evidence included body camera footage of the chaotic aftermath and earlier body cam footage showing Hyden being denied entry to a boat party for being drunk.
• ⚠️ The defense's claim that a foot injury caused Hyden to lose control was rejected by the judge.

Legal Ramifications and Sentencing

• 🩸 Hyden was found to be double the legal alcohol limit.
• 🗣️ A victim's relative hopes the conviction sends a message against intoxicated driving.
• 📅 Hyden will return to court on December 3rd for sentencing, where he could face life in prison.