On July 4, Daniel Hyden, 46, was sentenced for a drunk driving incident in Manhattan that resulted in four deaths and multiple injuries. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced the sentencing, which carries a significant prison term, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
Case details show that Hyden drove his Ford F-150 into a crowd at Corlears Hook Park, striking several people and breaking through a chain-link fence. He attempted to flee the scene but was stopped by witnesses. On November 3, 2025, Hyden was convicted on multiple charges, including four counts of second-degree murder.
Daniel Hyden has been sentenced to 24 years to life in state prison for the deaths of four New Yorkers and the serious injuries of seven others during a Fourth of July barbecue, D.A. Bragg stated. The incident was described as preventable, with a warning issued against drunk driving.
On the day of the incident, the court found that Hyden ran a stop sign and a construction zone, lost control of his vehicle, and caused a crash that immediately killed Lucile Pinkney, Herman Pinkney, and Ana Morel. Emily Ruiz later died from injuries sustained in the crash. Several other victims suffered serious injuries, including head, arm, and back trauma, as well as lacerations. Four individuals were trapped under Hyden’s truck during the crash.
The prosecution team and the Survivor Services Bureau were recognized for their roles in the case, and D.A. Bragg acknowledged NYPD Detectives Keith Solomon and Edward Arango of the Highway Safety Enforcement Unit for their work.
