Executive Summary
- Lan Truong indicted for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license.
- Prosecutors allege Truong swerved onto the shoulder of Boyle Road, striking Victoria Hutson.
- Investigators report the suspect fled the scene as bystanders attempted to help the victim.
- Truong has pleaded not guilty and faces up to seven years in prison if convicted.
A Selden resident has been formally indicted on charges stemming from a fatal vehicular incident that claimed the life of a 37-year-old woman earlier this month. Lan Truong faces accusations of leaving the scene of a fatal crash and operating a vehicle without a license in connection with the death of Victoria Hutson.
According to prosecutors, the incident occurred on Boyle Road when Truong allegedly swerved his vehicle onto the shoulder, striking Hutson. Investigators stated that following the collision, the driver fled the scene while bystanders rushed to provide aid to the injured victim.
Court records indicate that Truong has entered a plea of not guilty to the charges. If convicted, he faces a potential maximum sentence of seven years in prison.
Judicial Proceedings and Statutory Implications
The indictment marks the formal commencement of criminal proceedings, moving the case from investigation to adjudication. Charges involving leaving the scene of a fatal accident carry significant weight under state law, reflecting the public policy mandate for drivers to remain at the scene and render assistance. As this case progresses toward trial, it remains a fundamental principle of the judicial system that all individuals, including Lan Truong, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
