Local Woman Driving Drunk Charged After Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash, Police Say
A woman who was driving drunk is facing multiple charges after a fatal hit-and-run crash on Long Island, police said.
The crash happened just before 1:45 a.m. Sunday, May 30 in Hempstead.
State Police said there was a report of a pedestrian struck on the southbound Meadowbrook State Parkway south of the Southern State Parkway in the town of Hempstead, Nassau County.
Upon arrival, the pedestrian was in the right lane and the vehicle involved was no longer at the scene, state police said.
The pedestrian, Denis Ramos, age 40, of Wyandanch, was pronounced dead at the scene, accordi…
Police ID Woman Killed In Route 63 Head-On Collision Sunday, Oct. 11
Police have identified the woman who died in a head-on collision Sunday, Oct. 11, on Route 63.
Police said that Carol Gironda, 69, of Naugatuck, died on the scene of the accident at the intersection of Mill and North Church streets in Naugatuck around 3:45 p.m.
The preliminary investigation suggests a head-on collision between a Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Nissan Rogue Gironda was driving, Naugatuck Police said. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined.
The Jeep’s driver, Joie Cascella, 40, of Waterbury, was transported to the hospital for treatment to injuries, police said. H…