The driver responsible for the death of a Wading River Boy Scout issued an apology Thursday and said he takes responsibility for his “role” in the crash and offered sympathy to the families. (more…)
Tag: DWI
A seventh-grade Shoreham-Wading River Middle School student was killed and four others were injured after a drunken driver crashed into a group of friends out on a hike in Manorville Sunday afternoon, according to officials. READ
The East End DWI Task Force will set up checkpoints at strategic locations in high-traffic areas on the East End this weekend, Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini announced Friday. READ
A driving while intoxicated charge against a 77-year-old Riverhead man who hit a 5-year-old boy riding a bicycle on Aug. 4 was dismissed by Riverhead Town Justice Lori Hulse Monday. READ
A 5-year-old boy was seriously injured after being struck by an alleged drunken driver while bicycling in Riverhead Saturday night, according to Riverhead Town police. READ
As she stood at the Route 58 traffic circle Saturday holding signs warning motorists of the dangers of drinking and driving, Margarita Jimenez would share her story with anyone willing to listen. Several people stopped to share their own story of how a drunken driving incident affected their life or someone they know. READ
A Riverhead man driving a construction crane struck several vehicles along the Long Island Expressway before leaving the scene of the crash Tuesday evening, Suffolk police said. He was later charged with drunken driving. (more…)
Eight people were arrested overnight during increased enforcement by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s DWI Task Force, which included members of the Riverhead, Southold, Suffolk County and New York State police departments. READ
