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Driver Convicted of Murder After Deadly Park Incident

11/4/2025

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Daniel Hyden, 44, the defendant, was convicted of four counts of second-degree murder for July 4, 2024, Corlears Hook Park incident.
He drove his pickup truck into a crowd, killing four people.
The judge noted Hyden's reckless behavior, including speeds up to 54 mph and an attempt to flee, with sentencing on December 3.
Testimonies highlighted the emotional impact on victims' families, including Liliana Ruiz, who witnessed her daughter's death.

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Story summary

Daniel Hyden, 44, the defendant, was convicted of four counts of second-degree murder for July 4, 2024, Corlears Hook Park incident.
He drove his pickup truck into a crowd, killing four people.
The judge noted Hyden's reckless behavior, including speeds up to 54 mph and an attempt to flee, with sentencing on December 3.
Testimonies highlighted the emotional impact on victims' families, including Liliana Ruiz, who witnessed her daughter's death.