Immigrant charged with killing Long Island pedestrian in hit-and-run tragedy facing deportation

Silvia Alvarez DeRyes, a 46-year-old from El Salvador, has been charged in a tragic hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in Riverhead on October 5. This case highlights the serious consequences of reckless driving and raises concerns about public safety, especially in communities with high pedestrian traffic. Additionally, the potential deportation of Alvarez DeRyes adds a layer of complexity to the legal proceedings, as it intertwines issues of immigration and criminal justice.