Suffolk Reporter

Benjamin Sheen-Waltzer, a 32-year-old resident of Southampton, has been indicted for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting and tampering with physical evidence. This indictment follows allegations that he struck and killed Angel Asitimbay, 67, of Hampton Bays while driving his truck.

District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney stated, "The indictment handed down today reflects the gravity of this tragic and preventable loss of life." He emphasized that streets and roadways are shared spaces where pedestrians should feel safe. "The defendant’s alleged actions show a complete disregard for human life and the basic principle that our roadways belong to everyone, drivers and pedestrians alike," added Tierney.

According to the investigation, on March 6, 2024, at around 5:00 p.m., Sheen-Waltzer allegedly hit Asitimbay with his 2024 GMC pickup truck. At the time of the incident, Asitimbay was walking on a residential roadway pushing a shopping cart filled with glass bottles and cans. The collision occurred as Sheen-Waltzer was traveling just south of Neptune Avenue on Springville Road when he allegedly struck Asitimbay from behind.