ID Released For 23-Year-Old Killed In Wantagh Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say

Police have identified a 23-year-old Long Island man killed in a crash involving an impaired driver over the weekend.

Matthew Smith
Photo Credit: *Nassau County Police*

06/06/2022 8:20 a.m.

The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4 in Wantagh.

Matthew Smith, age 22, of Seaford was operating a 2017 Dodge Ram pickup truck heading eastbound on Jerusalem Avenue when it crossed over into oncoming traffic and was involved in a collision with a 2015 Chrysler sedan heading westbound on Jerusalem Avenue. Nassau County Police said

Both drivers were transported to a local area hospital for treatment and evaluation, said police.

The driver of the sedan was pronounced dead at 1:14 a.m. Saturday, by a hospital physician. He has now been identified as Vincent C. Ferrara, 23, of Seaford.

Earlier report: Impaired Driver From Seaford Charged After Fatal Crash In Wantagh, Police Say

Smith was charged with:

Driving while impaired,
Reckless driving,
Second-degree manslaughter,
Reckless Endangerment.

He was arraigned Saturday at First District Court in Hempstead.

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