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Freeport Today
By the People, for the People
Driver charged in deadly hit-and-run that killed man in Freeport
Michael Bonner, 40, is charged with leaving the scene and tampering with evidence in the fatal incident.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:57pm
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Police have arrested and charged Michael Bonner, 40, with leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death and tampering with physical evidence in a deadly hit-and-run that killed 66-year-old Narciso Guerra Lopez in Freeport, New York last month.
Why it matters
Hit-and-run incidents are a major public safety concern, often leaving victims without justice and families without closure. This case highlights the importance of holding drivers accountable for their actions and the need for improved road safety measures to protect pedestrians.
The details
The hit-and-run happened on Merrick Road in Freeport around 8 p.m. on March 25. Nassau County Police say Narciso Guerra Lopez was crossing the road when he was struck by Bonner's car. First responders transported the victim to the hospital in critical condition, but he later succumbed to his injuries and died.
- The hit-and-run occurred around 8 p.m. on March 25, 2026.
- Bonner will be arraigned on Sunday, April 6, 2026 at the First District Court in Hempstead.
The players
Michael Bonner
A 40-year-old driver who has been charged with leaving the scene of an incident resulting in death and tampering with physical evidence in the fatal hit-and-run.
Narciso Guerra Lopez
A 66-year-old man who was killed in the hit-and-run incident while crossing the road in Freeport, New York.
Nassau County Police
The local law enforcement agency that investigated the hit-and-run incident and made the arrest.
What’s next
Bonner will be arraigned on Sunday at the First District Court in Hempstead, where a judge will decide on whether to allow him to be released on bail.
The takeaway
This tragic case underscores the need for drivers to be held accountable for their actions and the importance of improving road safety measures to protect pedestrians. It also highlights the devastating impact that hit-and-run incidents can have on victims and their loved ones.
