Posted on: July 20, 2021 05:13 PM

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Driver charged with vehicular homicide in Mineola

The NCPD reports the arrest of a Mineola man for a fatal auto accident that occurred on July 19 at 9:34pm in Mineola.

According to detectives, while making a left hand “U” turn near the intersection of Old Country Road and Willis Avenue, a vehicle driven by a 35 year old male was in a collision with a westbound 2003 Kawasaki motorcycle operated by a 35-year-old male victim. As a result of the collision, the male operator was transported to an area hospital and was later pronounced deceased by a staff physician. No further injuries were reported.

A subsequent investigation revealed that vehicle driver was operating his vehicle in an intoxicated condition and was placed under arrest.

The driver has been charged with vehicular homicide 2nd degree, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and reckless endangerment.