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Wrong-Way DUI NY Driver Kills Motorcyclist On PA Turnpike, Arrest Made Over 1 Year Later
A deadly wrong-way crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike has led to the arrest of an Allentown woman more than a year later.
Onanyeli Rosario-Mesa, 25, originally of the Bronx, NY, but most recently from Perth Amboy, NJ, was taken into custody after previously remaining at large in connection with the fatal crash that killed John Joseph Sweeney Jr., 50, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, May 6.
Rosario-Mesa is charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, recklessly endangering another person, DUI-related offenses, careless …
Two Pastors Killed By Driver Nearly 2X Legal Limit In LI Crash: Cops
A Long Island drunk driver had a 0.15 blood-alcohol level when she killed an elderly couple in a five-car wreck on the Southern State Expressway, authorities said Friday, April 24.
Diana Kutateladze, 36, was indicted Friday on numerous charges in connection with the deadly wreck on Sunday, March 15, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said.
Donald Maxwell, 82, and his wife, Liscent “Barbara” Maxwell, 88, were killed in the crash. The Maxwells were pastors at the Pentecostal City Mission Church in Far Rockaway.
“A husband and wife who spent their lives serving the community are dea…
Deadly Hit-And-Run Suspect Fled NY After Killing Man In Nassau Crash: Authorities
A Long Island hit-and-run suspect fled the state after a deadly crash but later returned to New York and was arrested, authorities said Thursday, April 23.
Michael Bonner, 40, was indicted Thursday for the death of Narcizo de Jesus Guerra Lopez, 66, on Wednesday, March 25 in Freeport, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said.
Bonner was driving eastbound on Merrick Road when he struck Guerra Lopez in the crosswalk at South Main Street around 8 p.m., police said. Bonner then continued through the intersection and fled the scene in a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban, according to investigator…
21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Boulder, Mailbox On Long Island: Police
A motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Long Island, authorities announced.
Daniel Verbeke, 21, of Babylon, died after his motorcycle left the roadway on Wading River Road in Manorville, Suffolk County Police said on Saturday, April 4.
Verbeke was operating a 2026 Yamaha just south of Maple Lane when he lost control and struck a boulder and a mailbox at 1:56 p.m., according to police.
He was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said.
The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check as Seventh Squad detectives continu…
DOT Employee Seriously Injured By DWI Driver While Setting Up Cones On LIE: Police
A Department of Transportation employee was seriously injured while setting up traffic cones on the Long Island Expressway, Suffolk County Police announced on Friday, Feb. 27.
Highway Patrol units were dispatched to the eastbound lanes near Exit 63 in Holtsville for a report of an overturned vehicle at 9:41 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, according to the release.
As DOT personnel responded, Randolph Acum, 47, of Mastic, arrived in a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and parked behind the overturned vehicle, police said.
While Acum was placing traffic cones in the roadway toward the rear of the vehicle,…
Woman Killed After Vehicle Veers Off Road, Strikes Tree On Long Island: Police
A woman was killed in a violent single-vehicle crash on Long Island, police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Ruth Ellerd, 66, of Ridge, was driving a 2017 Honda HRV southbound on Rocky Point Yaphank Road, about a half-mile north of Whiskey Road in Rocky Point, when her vehicle suddenly left the roadway and hit a tree on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at approximately 8:50 p.m., detectives said.
She was transported by Rocky Point Rescue to Stony Brook University Hospital where she was pronounced dead, according to the release.
The Honda was impounded for a safety check. Anyone with information …
Pedestrian, 37, Killed On Long Island Hit-And-Run; Driver Charged (Update)
A Selden man has been arrested after a hit-and-run crash killed a pedestrian on Boyle Road, Suffolk County Police said.
Lan Huynh Truong, 44, of Denise Court, was charged Thursday, Nov. 6, with Leaving the Scene of an Accident following the crash that killed 37-year-old Victoria Hutson, also of Selden.
Hutson was walking southbound in front of 53 Boyle Road when she was hit by a 2016 Toyota Camry around 11:21 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, investigators said. The driver fled the scene before officers arrived.
Hutson was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Tru…
Young EMT Killed In LI Motorcycle Crash Was Disabled Veteran Mom’s Caretaker: 'Great Young Man'
A young EMT and aspiring nurse is being remembered as a devoted son, brother, and friend after his life was cut short in a motorcycle crash on Long Island.
Aiden LoMele, 18, of Whitestone, Queens, was fatally injured in a collision at a busy Riverhead intersection on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as Daily Voice reported.
The crash happened around 2:20 p.m. on Center Drive, just south of West Main Street, according to Riverhead Town Police. LoMele was riding a 2022 Honda motorcycle when he stopped in front of a tractor-trailer at a red light.
When the light turned green, the truck began moving and col…
Motorcyclist, 18, Killed In Tractor-Trailer Collision On Long Island
An afternoon ride ended in tragedy when an 18-year-old motorcyclist was fatally struck at a busy Long Island intersection.
The crash happened in Riverhead at around 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, on Center Drive, just south of West Main Street, according to Riverhead Town Police.
Aiden Lomelle, of Whitestone in Queens, was riding a 2022 Honda motorcycle when he changed lanes and stopped in front of a 2022 Kenworth tractor-trailer waiting at a red light, police said.
When the light turned green and the truck began moving, it collided with the motorcycle.
A 2017 Honda sedan, which had been tra…
