Frankie Rodriguez, 39, was sentenced to three years probation for a fatal hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn that killed 75-year-old Yelena Gervolskaya. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene, acknowledging his responsibility. The incident transpired at a Coney Island intersection where Gervolskaya was struck by Rodriguez’s dump truck and subsequently by another vehicle. His attorney described the event as an unfortunate accident, while Rodriguez was also fined $2,000 and ordered to apologize to the victim's family.
"Rodriguez pleaded guilty in February to a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of an incident, as a first offense, to resolve the case."
"Rodriguez's attorney, John Murphy III, said Monday that the incident was an 'extremely unfortunate accident' that impacted 'everyone involved.'"
"According to court documents, Rodriguez was traveling on Shore Parkway when he made a left turn onto Shell Road and made contact with Gervolskaya."
"The charges alleged Rodriguez knew or should have known his vehicle caused personal injury when he drove away."
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