Nassau County police arrested and charged Frank Onolfi, 28, of Lawrence, in connection with a hit-and-run that occurred at Sunrise Highway and Park Avenue in Rockville Centre on April 3 at 8:15 p.m.
Onolfi allegedly struck a 28-year-old pedestrian while under the influence of drugs, according to police. The victim suffered severe injuries to his head and body and was rushed to a local hospital.
Shortly after, a vehicle fitting witnesses’ descriptions was located at Sunrise Highway and Grand Avenue. A search of Onolfi’s car revealed eight bags of substance that police said they believed was heroin.
Onolfi's attorney could not be reached for comment at press time.