Suffolk Man Charged With DWI After Crash Kills Girlfriend, Police Say Suffolk Man Charged With DWI After Crash Kills Girlfriend, Police Say
Suffolk Man Charged With DWI After Crash Kills Girlfriend, Police Say A Long Island man was charged with driving while intoxicated after a single-vehicle crash killed his girlfriend overnight. It happened around 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 in Brookhaven. Emmanuel Rivera, age 40, of Bellport, was driving a 2001 Toyota Camry westbound on Montauk Highway, near Old South Country Road, when his vehicle left the road and struck a tree, Suffolk County Police said. Rivera’s passenger and girlfriend, Arely Garcia, age 41, of the same address in Bellport, was pronounced dead at the scene., according to police  Rivera was transported to Long Island Communit…
4-Year-Old Suffolk Girl Dies From Injuries In Crash In Which Mother Was Charged With DWAI 4-Year-Old Suffolk Girl Dies From Injuries In Crash In Which Mother Was Charged With DWAI
4-Year-Old Suffolk Girl Dies From Injuries In Crash In Which Mother Was Charged With Dwai A 4-year-old Long Island girl has died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash last week in which her mother was charged with aggravated driving under the influence of drugs. Gracelyn Perkowski, of Riverhead, died Sunday, Jan, 16, said New York State Police Trooper Daniel Ahlgrim.  The crash took place around 11:40 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, on Flanders Road in the town of Southampton between a 2005 Toyota Rav 4 and a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, Ahlgrim said. Related Story: Mother Charged After Suffolk County Crash Critically Injures Her 4-Year-Old Daughter The driver of the Rav…
Teen Charged With DWI After Fatal Long Island Crash Teen Charged With DWI After Fatal Long Island Crash
Teen Charged With DWI After Fatal Long Island Crash Updated story: IDs Released For Man Killed, Woman Injured In DWI Long Island Crash A teenager has been charged with driving while intoxicated after a Christmas Day crash on Long Island in which two pedestrians were struck, with one person killed. The crash happened around 2:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 25 in Islip. An 18-year-old from Bay Shore was driving a 2004 Honda Pilot eastbound in front of 2455 Union Blvd. when his vehicle left the roadway and struck the two pedestrians walking in front of an apartment building, Suffolk County Police said.  The Honda also hit a parked 2001…
Passenger Killed When Vehicle Slams Into Long Island Home, Police Say Passenger Killed When Vehicle Slams Into Long Island Home, Police Say
Passenger Killed When Vehicle Slams Into Long Island Home, Police Say A passenger in a vehicle that ran into a Long Island home has died from injuries after being ejected from the car.  The single-car crash took place around 5 a.m., Friday, Dec. 17 when the 2007 Toyota sedan slammed into a two-story residence on Flanders Road, said the Southampton Police. Patrol officers responded and rendered assistance to the occupants of the residence and vehicle.  According to police, the driver was traveling westbound on Flanders Road when he left the roadway and struck the home that had four occupants, three adults, and a child, inside.  None …
IDs Released For Two Women Killed In Crash Near Long Island Intersection IDs Released For Two Women Killed In Crash Near Long Island Intersection
IDs Released For Two Women Killed In Crash Near Long Island Intersection The identities have been released of two female passengers who were killed in a single-vehicle crash on a Long Island roadway. The crash happened on Sunday, Nov. 28 at 6:50 a.m. in North New Hyde Park on Marcus Avenue near the intersection of Union Turnpike.  Upon arrival, Nassau County Police Department officers discovered a 2009 Toyota Corolla overturned against a pole.  The two victims were ejected from the vehicle and suffered serious trauma, according to police.  They were both pronounced dead by a Northshore/LIJ ambulance medic at the scene, said police.&nbs…
Toyota Issues Recall For More Than 227,000 Camrys Toyota Issues Recall For More Than 227,000 Camrys
Toyota Issues Recall For More Than 227,000 Camrys Toyota has recalled about 227,400 cars due to an issue that could increase the risk of crashing. On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the company announced the recall of certain 2018 and 2019 Toyota Camrys. Toyota said the recalled vehicles "have a system that provides power brake assist when the driver depresses the brake pedal," and components of that system can wear and "lead to a sudden loss of power braking assist." While non-power-assisted braking would still work, the company said this issue could lead to an increased risk of crashing. Toyota dealers will repair or replace the vacuum pumps …
Woman Killed In Upstate Crash Involving Long Island Man Woman Killed In Upstate Crash Involving Long Island Man
Woman Killed In Upstate Crash Involving Long Island Man A Long Island driver was involved in a fatal crash in upstate New York. At approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, New York State Police troopers responded to a crash on I-90 in Albany between the westbound exit 24 and exit 25. Police said that Nassau County resident Jesus Estivente, age 28, of Uniondale, was driving a 2021 Freightliner tractor-trailer when he attempted to change lanes. As the truck moved from the center lane to the left lane, it crossed the rumble strips and Estivente overcorrected, causing the vehicle to lose control, police said. The tractor-trailer then drove thro…
Long Island Man Charged In Crash That Killed Teenager Long Island Man Charged In Crash That Killed Teenager
Long Island Man Charged In Crash That Killed Teenager A Long Island man is facing charges after authorities said he fled from police in a stolen pickup truck and was involved in a crash that killed a teenager.  According to the Suffolk County Police Department, at about 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, an officer attempted to pull over a Toyota Tacoma with a stolen license plate on Long Island Avenue near Gazebo Lane in Holtsville.  Earlier report: One Dead, One Wounded Following Long Island Police Pursuit The driver, identified as 50-year-old Robert Hengeveld, of Blue Point, fled from police, SCPD reported. Police said…
Woman Killed In Chain-Reaction Fairfield County Crash Woman Killed In Chain-Reaction Fairfield County Crash
Woman Killed In Chain-Reaction Fairfield County Crash A woman was killed in a chain-reaction crash in Fairfield County. It happened just before 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 on Route 8 in Bridgeport. Toyota Corolla was traveling in the left lane southbound on Route 8 southbound as three other vehicles, a KIA Cadenza, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry, were traveling in the right lane near Exit 3, said Connecticut State Police. The Camry hit the Nissan Altima, causing the vehicles to rotate and the  Camry to strike the passenger side of the KIA, pushing it into the metal-beam guardrail, said police. The Altima then struck the back of the Coro…
Know Him? Alleged Red Bull Thief Wanted By Police On Long Island Know Him? Alleged Red Bull Thief Wanted By Police On Long Island
Know Him? Alleged Red Bull Thief Wanted By Police On Long Island Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a wanted man who allegedly stole more than two dozen cans of Red Bull from an area CVS. An alert was issued by Nassau County Crime Stoppers for an unknown suspect who walked into CVS on Burnside Avenue in Inwood, entered the refrigerated items section, and put 30 cans of Red Bull into his backpack. The man then proceeded to walk out of CVS without making an attempt to pay for the products. When approached, police said that the suspect shoved a male employee with his elbow before fleeing in …
Two Seriously Injured In Crash On LI Expressway, Driver Changed With DWI, Police Say Two Seriously Injured In Crash On LI Expressway, Driver Changed With DWI, Police Say
Two Seriously Injured In Crash On LI Expressway, Driver Changed With DWI, Police Say A 23-year-old man was charged with driving while intoxicated after authorities said he struck an SUV on the Long Island Expressway, seriously injuring two people.  The crash happened at about 4:10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26, in Manorville. Segundo Daquilema Lluilema, of Corona, was driving a 2017 Toyota Corolla on the westbound side, east of Exit 70, when he changed lanes and struck the rear of the 2007 Toyota Highlander, Suffolk County Police Department said. The Highlander then left the roadway and overturned. Police said a passenger in the Highlander was taken to the hospital with s…
Details Released On Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure Details Released On Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure
Details Released On Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure Police have released details on a fatal crash in which four others were hospitalized that caused the hours-long closure of a stretch of the Long Island Expressway. It happened Sunday, Sept.19 at around 5 a.m. in Plainview. A green 2010 Toyota Corolla four-door sedan, occupied by four males was traveling eastbound when it struck the rear of a black 2017 Honda CRV, color black, occupied only by the female operator, Nassau County Police said. Earlier story: Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Hours-Long Closure Following Crash As a result of the collision, both vehicles struck …