New York ( CNN ) -- The suspect in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Brooklyn couple and their baby has now been charged with second-degree vehicular manslaughter , the Kings County District Attorney 's office announced Tuesday . `` While we knew it was a snowy evening and the defendant was speeding , our investigation has developed additional information concerning the nature of Mr. Acevedo 's conduct leading up to the fatal crash , '' said District Attorney Charles J. Hynes . Julio Acevedo , 44 , was indicted last week , accused of hitting a livery cab carrying Nathan and Raizy Glauber , both 21 , on March 3 . According to police , Raizy Glauber was pregnant , and the couple 's son was delivered prematurely by cesarean but died the next day . An investigation found that Acevedo was traveling at almost 70 mph , more than twice the legal speed limit for where the accident happened , and fled after the collision , the district attorney 's office said . Acevedo was arrested after a friend helped facilitate his surrender in the parking lot of a convenience store in Bethlehem , Pennsylvania , according to New York Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne . Acevedo has already been charged with leaving the scene of an incident , the district attorney 's office said , and he pleaded not guilty . Acevedo could face up to life in prison if convicted .
Suspect in fatal crash charged with vehicular manslaughter . The suspect was arrested after a chase that ended at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 99, said Sgt. Raizy Glauber was pregnant , and the baby was delivered by cesarean but died . Acevedo was driving at nearly 70 mph , twice the speed limit , authorities say .