Motorcyclist Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run

A man from New York City, Timothy Bowler, aged 31, faces additional prison time after allegedly hitting and killing 52-year-old Lelawatti Narine with his motorcycle in the Bronx last year. Reports indicate the incident took place on March 22, 2024, around 8:30 p.m. According to sources, after the collision, Bowler left his motorcycle and searched the area on foot.

Narine, who was simply standing at a street corner, sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Tragically, she succumbed to her injuries two weeks later.

“We’re really glad to see he’s being held accountable,” Narine’s son, Darshan, stated, expressing his frustration that Bowler fled the scene instead of helping his mother. “He could have called 911; he just ran away.”

The New York Police Department confirmed Bowler has a long history with the law, including nearly 20 arrests. He was already in custody at Rikers Island when these new charges were brought against him. Narine had recently completed chemotherapy for breast cancer and was reportedly declared cancer-free at the time of her death. “Doctors advised her to stay active,” Darshan recalled. “She tried to walk a mile each day.”

Bowler faces multiple charges, such as leaving the scene of a fatal accident and operating an unregistered vehicle. His legal troubles are compounded by an earlier charge in January involving an incident where he allegedly attacked a dog owner with a machete, which involved cutting off four of her fingers.

Witnesses reported Bowler threatened the dog’s owner while brandishing the weapon, stating he would harm the animal. When the victim attempted to protect her dog, Bowler struck her hand, resulting in serious injuries. Following the attack, the victim managed to seek help despite her traumatic injury.

Subsequent medical reports indicate doctors were able to reconnect three of the victim’s fingers after an extensive 13-hour surgery. Bowler was arrested shortly after the incident and has pleaded not guilty to a range of charges, with his next court date set for October 21.

Bowler’s history includes prior arrests for various offenses, including a 2016 allegation involving an assault at a deli and more recent charges of theft and assault. His case raises concerns among community members about repeat offenders remaining free. “I just hope they keep him locked up this time; someone lost their life,” expressed the mother of the machete attack victim.

Authorities have not responded to inquiries from local news outlets regarding the ongoing investigations related to Bowler.