Accused hit-and-run killer Acevedo indicted for manslaughter, was driving nearly 70 mph at time of accident

A Brooklyn grand jury has indicted the hit-and-run driver who killed an expectant couple and their unborn child on three counts of manslaughter, the Brooklyn District Attorney said today.

Julio Acevedo, 44, had previously been indicted on charges of leaving the scene of the Williamsburg crash that killed Nachman Glauber and his pregnant wife Raizy earlier this month.

The Orthodox Jewish couple’s unborn son was delivered prematurely but died the next day.

“While we knew it was a snowy evening and the defendant was speeding, our investigation has developed additional information concerning the nature of Mr. Acevedo’s conduct leading up to the fatal crash,” DA Charles Hynes said today.

Acevedo was driving almost 70 miles per hour and recklessly passed cars and a FDNY fire truck just before the accident, the DA’s office said.

“As Acevedo’s car passed the civilian’s car it rounded a curve at a high speed and immediately slammed into the car carrying the victims,” the DA’s office said in a press release. “After the crash Acevedo exited his car, was seen observing the carnage, and fled.”

Prosecutors had said the career criminal could face 25 years to life even before he was charged with the three manslaughter counts.

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