Family Demands Answers After 15-Year-Old Boy Killed During NYPD Chase

Family demands answers after 15-year-old boy killed during NYPD chase

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A Long Island family is reeling after 15-year-old Antonio Benitez was struck and killed by a Lexus while being pursued by NYPD officers over the weekend. Now, his grieving loved ones are demanding answers and calling for accountability. More Local News On Monday evening, friends and family gathered in New Hyde Park to release balloons in Antonio’s memory. His mother, still in shock, wiped away tears as she watc…

15‑year‑old killed in North New Hyde Park crash during police pursuit, friends, family hold vigil

A 15‑year‑old boy was killed Saturday night, July 12, after he was struck by an unlicensed driver while fleeing New York City police on an electric bicycle, police said. The teenager has been identified as Antonio Benitez, of Garden City Park. Classmates and family have been holding a vigil for Benitez at the scene of his death since 2 p.m. on Sunday. “He was a funny kid; he would tease you, but it wasn’t actual teasing, it was to push you to be…