Crime & Safety

Suspect in Hit-and-Run Due in Court

Melville man faces charge in crash that killed bicyclist in Dix Hills.

The Melville man accused of fleeing the scene after killing a bicyclist is due in court Thursday.

Albert  J. Dibernardo faces a felony charge of leaving the scene in the accident that killed Ricardo Fernandez, 44, of Amityville, who was riding his bicycle Monday near Burrs Lane.

His body was spotted by a passing driver about 10:05 a.m.

Dibernardo is scheduled to appear in First District Court in Central Islip.



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