Posted on: March 25, 2026 06:00 PM

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Fatal accident investigation in Atlantic Beach

The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:46 AM in Atlantic Beach.

According to Detectives, a 67-year-old female was operating a 2019 Honda HRV eastbound on Beech Street near the intersection of Scott Drive when she struck an unknown male bicyclist. The female operator fled scene eastbound on Beech Street. The bicyclist was pronounced deceased at scene by the Long Beach Fire Department. 

After a thorough investigation, the Nassau County Police Department in conjunction with the Long Beach Police Department located the vehicle. The operator of the vehicle, Erin M. Henry, 67 of Long Beach was placed into custody without incident. No other injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.

Defendant Erin M. Henry is charged with Leaving the Scene of an Incident Causing a Death. She will be arraigned on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

The above listed deceased victim has been identified as Tony Thomas, 59, of Far Rockaway.

(From NCPD press release)