{"id":336217,"date":"2026-09-02T19:16:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T19:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/336217\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T19:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T19:16:08","slug":"ex-nypd-officer-indicted-in-alleged-queens-hit-and-run-that-left-woman-critically-injured","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/336217\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-NYPD officer indicted in alleged Queens hit-and-run that left woman critically injured"},"content":{"rendered":"

A former Manhattan NYPD<\/a> officer was indicted on Wednesday for allegedly leaving a woman with life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run<\/a> in Queens earlier this year.<\/p>\n

According to the Queens District Attorney\u2019s office,<\/a> 26-year-old former Officer Jatinderpal Singh was off-duty on March 14, when he allegedly sped through the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 122nd Place in South Ozone Park in a friend\u2019s black Cadillac Escalade. At about 2:03 a.m., that morning, prosecutors say, Singh struck a 22-year-old woman as she crossed the street.<\/p>\n

Authorities said Singh, who law enforcement sources said was assigned to the 25th Precinct<\/a> at the time, did not stop to help the victim and instead fled the scene. The woman was left unconscious and suffered severe head and torso injuries. She underwent emergency surgery, during which doctors removed her spleen and inserted metal rods into her legs.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs alleged, this defendant was sworn to uphold the law and instead showed complete disregard for the rules of the road as he sped through the streets of Queens and struck a pedestrian,\u201d Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. \u201cHe then fled the scene, failed to help the victim and attempted to cover up his alleged actions. There are serious consequences for endangering the lives of pedestrians, and my office wishes the victim the very best as she continues to recover from this traumatic incident.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"QueensQueens DA Melinda KatzPhoto by Lloyd Mitchell<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege Singh later tried to conceal the crash by directing one of his passengers to take the SUV to an auto body shop in Centereach on Long Island. According to court documents, investigators obtained photos showing damage to the front of the Escalade, including the headlight. In addition to having it repaired, also say he told his friends to lie to investigators, refuse to cooperate with the investigation, and delete photos and videos from a cellphone showing him driving in the area.<\/p>\n

Those allegations stand in stark contrast to how Singh described himself on his LinkedIn profile.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cDedicated and motivated police officer with a passion for serving the community. Experienced in community policing and conflict resolution to ensure public safety and help provide a safer environment,\u201d Singh wrote.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors also said Singh never notified his precinct about the crash. He resigned from the NYPD in May 2026.\n<\/p>\n

Singh was arraigned Wednesday on a 14-count indictment charging him with second-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, two counts of tampering with physical evidence, leaving the scene of an incident without reporting, fifth-degree conspiracy, official misconduct, second-degree obstructing governmental administration, reckless driving and other offenses.<\/p>\n

If convicted of the top count, Singh faces up to seven years in state prison. He is due back in court on Sept. 24.\n<\/p>\n