Maikel Martinez, 28, of Dyker Heights, was a passenger in the Honda Civic that backed into Asphia Narasha’s vehicle the late morning of Oct. 16 on the Belt Parkway in Rosedale, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office. charged with staging a motor vehicle accident in the second degree, criminal mischief in the third degree, reckless endangerment in the first degree, as well as conspiracy and insurance fraud, each in the fifth degree, the DA’s office said.
“I have an update for you guys. It’s really good news,” Natasha said. “I just got the phone with the police, and they let me know that they made one arrest, which is amazing progress.”“I’m just really happy right now. This is really, really good news, and honestly, it’s all thanks to you guys. Thank you so much for your support. And the NYPD is working really hard on this investigation.”
“I believe the intention was to say I hit their car for insurance fraud purposes,” Natasha said on TikTok.The erratic Honda driver merged from the center lane into the left, cutting her off, before slamming on the brakes, the video shows.Natasha reacted quickly – stepping on the brakes to avoid a crash – before the motorist senselessly backed into her, according to the DA’s office and the video.