Hit-run driver who fatally mowed down NYC gospel drummer in Feb. is finally busted: cops

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Brooklyn, California
East Williamsburg
Incident type
Hit and run, Crash

Summary

Hit And Run Brooklyn California in Brooklyn, California: Gregory Ventura, 35, was driving a Nissan Murano SUV in East Williamsburg when he struck a gospel drummer and father of a 4-year-old boy, then fled the scene. The victim was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital Center, where he succumbed to his injuries in February. Ventura surrendered to police at a Downtown Brooklyn precinct around 8:40 a.m. on Monday and was charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing death, reckless driving, and moving unsafely from a lane.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Gregory Ventura Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Hit-run driver who fatally mowed down NYC gospel drummer in Feb. is finally busted: cops

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