Suffolk County, NY – A West Babylon man has been indicted on manslaughter and multiple other charges after allegedly striking and killing a pedestrian in Wyandanch while fleeing from police, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced Thursday.

Jason Jean-Joseph, 24, was arraigned on charges stemming from the June 13 crash that claimed the life of 29-year-old Hillel Fuld. Prosecutors said Jean-Joseph was driving a 2018 BMW 5 Series sedan when a Suffolk County police officer attempted a traffic stop around 7:30 p.m.

Instead of pulling over, Jean-Joseph — whose license was allegedly suspended — accelerated away, turning onto Wyandanch Avenue and hitting Fuld, who was walking eastbound. Fuld was later pronounced dead at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Investigators said Jean-Jos

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