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Fatal DWI: Woman Nabbed For Long Island Crash, Police Say Fatal DWI: Woman Nabbed For Long Island Crash, Police Say
Fatal DWI: Woman Nabbed For Long Island Crash, Police Say A woman has been arrested on multiple charges including vehicular assault after she allegedly drove drunk in a crash that killed one man. The Old Bethpage incident occurred on Friday, June 28, Nassau County Police said. At approximately 7:20 p.m., 64-year-old Cheryl Bergenstock was driving a 2023 Subaru Forester on Round Swamp Road. Near the intersection of Winding Road, Bergenstock, who was allegedly drunk at the time, hit a 2019 Toyota Corolla. The Corolla’s driver, 82-year-old Alan Goldsand, was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Bergenstock, who is fro…
Drunk 21-Year-Old Was Going 94 MPH When He Struck, 'Mauled' Long Island Man, DA Says Drunk 21-Year-Old Was Going 94 MPH When He Struck, 'Mauled' Long Island Man, DA Says
Drunk 21-Year-Old Was Going 94 MPH When He Struck, 'Mauled' Long Island Man, DA Says A 21-year-old man has been formally charged for an alleged high-speed, drunk-driving crash that seriously injured another motorist in a Long Island neighborhood. Ryan Wilson, of West Islip, was indicted on vehicular assault and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, May 31, stemming from a crash that occurred Saturday, March 9, in West Islip. Prosecutors said Wilson was intoxicated when his Tesla Model Y came speeding down West Islip Road at around 8:45 p.m. and slammed into another vehicle that was backing out of a driveway. Just moments before impact, he was driving upwards o…
Man Arrested For Fatal Long Island Crash, Victim Remembered As 'Gentle, Nurturing' Man Arrested For Fatal Long Island Crash, Victim Remembered As 'Gentle, Nurturing'
Man Arrested For Fatal Long Island Crash, Victim Remembered As 'Gentle, Nurturing' A month after a serious crash on Long Island, police announced the death of one victim and the arrest of the person who they said was the cause of the wreck. Elvin J. Maradiaga, age 33 of Hempstead, was arrested in connection to the February crime, Nassau County Police announced on Thursday, March 41. The crash occurred at about 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 in Uniondale. When police arrived at the scene of the crash — which was near the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Liberty Street — they saw a blue 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which had hit a pole and flipped over. One passenger…
NYPD Det. Drives Drunk In Fiery Long Island Crash: DA NYPD Det. Drives Drunk In Fiery Long Island Crash: DA
Nypd Det. Drives Drunk In Fiery Long Island Crash: DA A Long Island man is facing multiple after he allegedly sped and drove drunk, flipping his car and injuring two other people, authorities announced. George Moore, age 40 of Freeport, was arraigned for the incident on Wednesday, Feb. 28, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Moore, who works as a detective in the New York City Police Department, was reportedly driving drunk and aggressively to his job in Queens on August 4, 2023, when the crash happened. He was heading north on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in his 2014 Mercedes when he crashed into a Jeep Cherokee in the cent…
Man Admits To Long Island DWI Crash That Left Victim In Coma For Months Man Admits To Long Island DWI Crash That Left Victim In Coma For Months
Man Admits To Long Island DWI Crash That Left Victim In Coma For Months A Long Island man responsible for a drunk driving crash that caused his victim to lose a leg and more has pleaded guilty, authorities announced. Twenty-eight-year-old Robert O’Brien of Bellmore entered his plea on Monday, Dec. 11 for the 2021 incident, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Just before 8 p.m. on July 16, 2021, O’Brien got behind the wheel following a day of drinking at a local bar in Long Beach. He had two passengers in his 2011 Chrysler 300. He was at East Park Avenue and Neptune Boulevard when he side-swept a car stopped at the red light and continued drivi…
Car Split In Half During DWI Crash On Long Island: Police Car Split In Half During DWI Crash On Long Island: Police
Car Split In Half During DWI Crash On Long Island: Police Two people were seriously injured in a suspected Long Island DWI crash that left the driver’s car in pieces, police said. The crash happened just after 4 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5. According to Nassau County Police, 28-year-old Hakeem Matheus of Freeport was driving east down West Sunrise Highway in a black Toyota Camry with a 27-year-old passenger. Near the vicinity of McKinley Place, the car veered off the road and into a pole on the side of the road. The crash left the back half of the car on the highway, while the front half of the car was pushed up against the building for Avenue Sou…
Head-On DWI Crash: Woman Nabbed Following Long Island Incident Head-On DWI Crash: Woman Nabbed Following Long Island Incident
Head-On DWI Crash: Woman Nabbed Following Long Island Incident A Brooklyn woman has been arrested after she allegedly crashed head-on into a Long Island driver, leaving them with serious injuries, police said. It happened on Sunday, Sept. 24. in Valley Stream. Keyana Mccray, age 33, of Brooklyn, was driving west on Merrick Road in a 2020 BMW, Nassau County Police said. At approximately 4 a.m. near the intersection of Rockaway Avenue, Mccray collided head-on with a 2020 Chevrolet. The driver of Chevrolet, a 51-year-old woman, was taken to a local hospital for treatment of her serious internal injuries. She is currently in stable condition, police…
Drunk ATV Driver Indicted For Long Island Crash That Left Woman In Coma, DA Says Drunk ATV Driver Indicted For Long Island Crash That Left Woman In Coma, DA Says
Drunk ATV Driver Indicted For Long Island Crash That Left Woman In Coma, DA Says A Long Island man is facing multiple felonies after allegedly causing a drunk-driving ATV crash that left a woman in a coma. Tayquan Mayo-Dunmore, age 30, of Bellport, was indicted on seven charges, including vehicular assault, in Suffolk County Court on Friday, July 7. The crash happened at around 8 p.m. Saturday, June 10, in Bellport, on Bellport Avenue near Louise Avenue. Earlier Report: ATV Crash: 26-Year-Old In Critical Condition, Suspect Charged With DWI After Brookhaven Wreck Mayo-Dunmore was intoxicated when he lost control of his Kawasaki ATV and crashed, according to t…
Victim In DWI Crash Identified As Long Island Man, Dies From Injuries: Police Victim In DWI Crash Identified As Long Island Man, Dies From Injuries: Police
Victim In DWI Crash Identified As Long Island Man, Dies From Injuries: Police A man critically injured in an alleged DWI crash on Long Island has been identified, and succumbed to his injuries, police reported. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 10 at 10 p.m. in Uniondale, according to the Nassau County Police. The victim, now identified as Uniondale resident Sergio Vera, aged 60, was crossing south on Front Street near New York Avenue when he was struck by a 2018 Mercedes Benz. Vera sustained head trauma and was listed in critical condition. Police announced on Thursday, June 29 that Vera succumbed to his injuries. The driver, 44-year-old Eric O. Wheatley,…
Man In Critical Condition Following Long Island DWI Crash, Driver Arrested: Police Man In Critical Condition Following Long Island DWI Crash, Driver Arrested: Police
Man In Critical Condition Following Long Island DWI Crash, Driver Arrested: Police A Long Island man has been arrested for his role in a car crash that left the victim in critical condition, police announced. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 10 at 10 p.m. in Uniondale, Nassau County Police reported. A 60-year-old man was walking northbound on Front Street at New York Avenue when he was reportedly struck by a 2018 Mercedes Benz sedan, driven by 44-year-old Uniondale resident Eric O. Wheatley, authorities said. The victim sustained head trauma and was transported to a local hospital, where he is currently listed as being in critical condition. Wheatley is charg…
Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide In LI Crash That Killed Student With 'Heart Of Gold' Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide In LI Crash That Killed Student With 'Heart Of Gold'
Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide In LI Crash That Killed Student With 'Heart Of Gold' A Long Island man who was allegedly high on fentanyl when he caused a car crash that claimed the life of a 22-year-old college student was formally charged with aggravated vehicular homicide. Christopher Guzman, age 40, of Farmingville, appeared in a Suffolk County courtroom on Monday, May 8, where he was also arraigned on manslaughter and vehicular assault charges in the death of Timothy Carpenter. Earlier Report: Farmingville Man Charged With DWI/Drugs After Fatal Centereach Crash, Police Say According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, it was around 5 p.m. on March 19, 2023 when Gu…
Convicted Murderer Sentenced For Long Island Drunk Driving Crash That Paralyzed Woman Convicted Murderer Sentenced For Long Island Drunk Driving Crash That Paralyzed Woman
Convicted Murderer Sentenced For Long Island Drunk Driving Crash That Paralyzed Woman A man who spent more than two decades in prison for murder is heading back behind bars for causing a drunk driving crash on Long Island that left a woman paralyzed. Lumumba Woods, age 50, of Manhattan, was sentenced to the maximum of seven years in prison in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Jan. 24.  It came weeks after a jury found him guilty of second-degree assault, vehicular assault, and two counts of driving while intoxicated. Earlier Report: Convicted Murderer Found Guilty In Wantagh Crash That Paralyzed Woman Prosecutors said it was around 9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2020, …
Drunk Driver Causes Serious Injury Crash On Southern State Parkway, Police Say Drunk Driver Causes Serious Injury Crash On Southern State Parkway, Police Say
Drunk Driver Causes Serious Injury Crash On Southern State Parkway, Police Say A 28-year-old man is facing multiple charges for a suspected drunk driving crash on Long Island that sent another driver to the hospital. State Police troopers were called just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, with reports of a crash on the westbound Southern State Parkway in East Farmingdale, near Broadhollow Road. A preliminary investigation found that Edgard Platero, of Bethpage, was driving westbound in a Mercedes Benz 220 when he struck the back of a Toyota Tacoma. The impact sent the Toyota careening into the right shoulder, where it struck a tree. The driver of the Toyota suffered…
Mom Was Driving Drunk At Time Of Southern State Parkway Crash That Broke Son's Leg, Police Say Mom Was Driving Drunk At Time Of Southern State Parkway Crash That Broke Son's Leg, Police Say
Mom Was Driving Drunk At Time Of Southern State Parkway Crash That Broke Son's Leg, Police Say A 37-year-old Long Island mother was severely intoxicated when she caused a highway crash that left her toddler son with a broken leg and injured another driver, authorities said. State Police in Nassau County were called just after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, with reports of a crash on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead. Investigators determined that Louewanda Benjamin, of Amityville, was driving eastbound near Hempstead Avenue when her Toyota Camry struck the back of a Chevrolet Equinox. The impact left her 3-year-old son with a broken leg and the driver of the Equinox with non-life…
Man Charged After Victim's Legs Amputated In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Brentwood, DA Says Man Charged After Victim's Legs Amputated In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Brentwood, DA Says
Man Charged After Victim's Legs Amputated In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Brentwood, DA Says A 25-year-old man is facing felony charges after he allegedly drove on Long Island while drunk at more than twice the legal limit and crashed into a victim, causing her legs to be amputated. Kevin Rosas Daqui, of Brooklyn, was indicted for the crash that happened in Brentwood in November, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Wednesday, Jan. 4. “The victim was tending to her disabled vehicle when this defendant, while allegedly intoxicated and driving recklessly, crashed into the victim and her car, causing injuries so severe that both of her legs had to be amputat…
Man Indicted For North Amityville Impaired Driving Crash That Paralyzed Victim, DA Says Man Indicted For North Amityville Impaired Driving Crash That Paralyzed Victim, DA Says
Man Indicted For North Amityville Impaired Driving Crash That Paralyzed Victim, DA Says A 27-year-old man was charged with vehicular assault after allegedly driving while impaired by drugs on Long Island and rear-ending another vehicle in a crash that caused a victim to become paralyzed in all four limbs. Tristan McLaughlin, of Seaford, was indicted on charges related to the crash that happened in North Amityville in October, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced on Wednesday, Jan. 4. “When you make the decision to get behind the wheel, you make the commitment to respect the lives and safety of others on the road,” Tierney said. This defendant’s alleged …
28-Year-Old From Sea Cliff Faces DWI Charge After Nassau County Crash Hospitalizes Pair 28-Year-Old From Sea Cliff Faces DWI Charge After Nassau County Crash Hospitalizes Pair
28-Year-Old From Sea Cliff Faces DWI Charge After Nassau County Crash Hospitalizes Pair A 28-year-old man was charged after police said he crashed on a Long Island roadway while intoxicated, injuring himself and his passenger. Troopers responded to a report of a crash in Hempstead on the Loop Parkway ramp to the Meadowbrook State Parkway entrance at about 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, New York State Police said. Tao Riosbailey, of Sea Cliff, was riding a 2004 Honda motorcycle east when the motorcycle left the roadway and struck a guide rail, State Police reported. Police said Riosbailey and the passenger, a 28-year-old Glen Cove woman, were both ejected from the motorcycle.…
IDs Released For Three Women Killed In Crash Involving Drunk Driver Near NY Event Venue IDs Released For Three Women Killed In Crash Involving Drunk Driver Near NY Event Venue
IDs Released For Three Women Killed In Crash Involving Drunk Driver Near NY Event Venue The identities have been released who three women who were killed after a crash involving a drunk driver in front of an event venue in New York, police said. At around 11:10 p.m. Saturday, May 21 on Long Island, a 2010 Lincoln Town Car with a driver and five occupants was struck in the eastbound lane of Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park by a 2012 Mercedes-Benz sedan occupied by only the driver, according to Nassau County Police.  The incident happened in front of 214 Jericho Turnpike, the location of The Inn at New Hyde Park, a facility for events and weddings. (See…
Woman Indicted In Fatal Long Island Drunk Driving Crash Woman Indicted In Fatal Long Island Drunk Driving Crash
Woman Indicted In Fatal Long Island Drunk Driving Crash An allegedly drunk 28-year-old driver who struck multiple parked cars and killed a 29-year-old on Long Island has been indicted on a host of charges for her role in the fatal 2021 crash. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced that Uniondale resident Tasha Brown has been indicted on charges that include aggravated vehicular homicide, for allegedly driving while intoxicated at a high rate of speed and crashing into a parked vehicle in Hempstead. Original story - Woman Driving Drunk Faces Array Of Charges After Fatal Long Island Crash, Police Say Specifically, Brown was arra…
Long Island Man Sentenced For DWI Crash That Seriously Injured Woman In Nassau County Long Island Man Sentenced For DWI Crash That Seriously Injured Woman In Nassau County
Long Island Man Sentenced For DWI Crash That Seriously Injured Woman In Nassau County A Suffolk County man will spend years in prison after admitting to driving while under the influence of multiple drugs and speeding before crashing and leaving his passenger with serious injuries in Nassau County, the DA announced. Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced on Friday, Dec. 3 that East Setauket resident William Byrus, age 29, has been sentenced to a term of between three-and-a-half to six years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges in September. Specifically, Byrus pleaded guilty to: Aggravated vehicular assault; Assault; Driving while impa…
Driver From Suffolk Charged With DWI After Two-Vehicle Crash That Critically Injured Woman Driver From Suffolk Charged With DWI After Two-Vehicle Crash That Critically Injured Woman
Driver From Suffolk Charged With DWI After Two-Vehicle Crash That Critically Injured Woman A 57-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a two-vehicle crash that critically injured a woman. Suffolk County resident Joann Kania, of Copiague, was arrested just before 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 6, for the crash that happened at 9 that night in Seaford, the Nassau County Police Department reported. Police said the crash happened at Merrick Road and Neptune Avenue. NCPD said a 57-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man suffered minor injuries in the crash, and a 59-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition. NCPD did not specify whe…
Long Island Man Sentenced For Near-Fatal Long Island Crash Long Island Man Sentenced For Near-Fatal Long Island Crash
Long Island Man Sentenced For Near-Fatal Long Island Crash A Long Island man will spend nearly two decades behind bars after being sentenced for a near-fatal crash on the Wantagh State Parkway that left his passenger as a quadriplegic, the District Attorney announced. Nassau County resident Anthony Chiantella, of Bayville, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for the 2019 crash when he drove drunk, under the influence of cocaine, and crashed at more than 130 mph on the parkway, ejecting both he and his 24-year-old passenger Nicholas Mustakas. In addition to his prison term, Chiantella was also sentenced to five years of post-release superv…
Long Island Man Arraigned On Vehicular Homicide Charges Long Island Man Arraigned On Vehicular Homicide Charges
Long Island Man Arraigned On Vehicular Homicide Charges A Long Island man is facing a host of charges for allegedly driving drunk, crashing into an ambulette last year, killing the patient inside, a former NYPD detective. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that Alvaro Gutierrez-Garcia, 28, of Locust Valley, has been arraigned on aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter and other charges for his role in the fatal crash in September last year. Specifically, Gutierrez-Garcia was charged with: Two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide; Manslaughter; Two counts of vehicular manslaughter; Two counts of aggravated vehicul…
Woman Killed, Child Injured In Meadowbrook Parkway Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say Woman Killed, Child Injured In Meadowbrook Parkway Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say
Woman Killed, Child Injured In Meadowbrook Parkway Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say A woman was killed and a child injured in an overnight crash involving a drunk driver on the Meadowbrook Parkway, police said. It happened just after midnight on Sunday, Feb. 2 north of exit M7 in Hempstead. A preliminary investigation revealed that the collision occurred when a 2012 Nissan Rogue traveling northbound struck the rear of a 2006 Kia, state police said. The impact caused the Kia to leave the roadway onto the right shoulder before striking a tree, according to police. The operator of the Kia, Lissette Quintanilla, 39, of South Hempstead, was taken to Nassau University Med…
Four Charges Dismissed In Trial Of Accused Drunk Driver In Fatal LI Crash That Killed Boy Scout Four Charges Dismissed In Trial Of Accused Drunk Driver In Fatal LI Crash That Killed Boy Scout
Four Charges Dismissed In Trial Of Accused Drunk Driver In Fatal LI Crash That Killed Boy Scout Four of the 16 charges against a Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Boy Scout have been dropped. A judge dropped charges that are “no longer legally sustainable,” which relied on Holbrook resident Thomas Murphy’s blood alcohol content level being above .18 percent, more than double the legal limit. According to reports, Murphy’s lawyers contended that a witness for the prosecution withheld certain notes about Murphy’s BAC on the day he struck and killed 12-year-old Andrew McMorris last year. They also alleged that Murphy’s test may have been contaminated. It is alleged …