Charges dropped against driver accused in Valley Stream hit-and-run that injured girl, 8

Charges have been dropped against a Valley Stream man who had been accused of leaving the scene of an incident with an injury in connection with a crash between a sport utility vehicle and an 8-year-old girl shortly after 1:30 on Feb. 12, 2023, the Nassau County District Attorney's Office said.

Police had said earlier that the girl was playing in an alleyway behind a home on Dartmouth Street when she was struck by the northbound SUV. The vehicle fled the scene and the girl, who suffered a broken leg, was transported to a hospital for treatment.

On Feb. 13, police said, Heath Underweiser, 52, was arrested without incident.

Charges against Underweiser were dropped on Aug. 2, 2023, according to a certificate of disposition filed with Nassau District Court. Nassau County District Attorney's Office spokeswoman Nicole Durso confirmed the office had dismissed the charges after an investigation.

Nassau Police spokeswoman Tracey Cabey said there was no further investigation in the case as of Feb. 5, 2025.

This story was updated after publication to reflect new information.