Crime & Safety
Harlem Man Charged in Hit-and-Run of Bicyclist
Lee Williams accused of striking a bicyclist and fleeing the scene on June 12 at the Woori Bank.
A West Harlem man has been charged with allegedly striking a bicyclist and fleeing the scene, according to Fort Lee police.
Police allege that Lee Williams, 47, of W. 105th Street in Manhattan, struck a bicyclist riding on the sidewalk while he was exiting the driveway of the Woori Bank on Lemoine Avenue on June 12.
Instead of sticking around and calling police, Williams fled in his white Chevy Tahoe, according to Fort Lee Police Chief Keith Bendul.
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The bicyclist was taken to Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.
Fort Lee detectives and the accident investigation unit members – under the direction of Lt. Kenneth Porrino, and Sgt. Ricky Mirkovic – pieced together the puzzle that led to charges being filed Monday, June 17, Detective Cpt. Thomas Ottina said.
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Williams was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident, careless driving, disregard for a stop sign, and improper emerging from a driveway. Police said he's been cooperative with the investigation and faces a future court date.
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