The Homicide Squad reports the arrest of a Lindenhurst man for an incident that occurred on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 4:29 am in North Woodmere.
According to Detectives, Fourth Precinct officers responded to Rosedale Road near the intersection of Lawrence Court for an auto accident where a 2023 Toyota traveling northwest had lost control and overturned. The vehicle was occupied by a 26-year-old male driver and a 22-year-old male passenger. Subsequent to the investigation, the driver, Aaron Cooper, 26, of 4 Lido Parkway, was arrested without incident for Driving While Intoxicated. The passenger of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Nassau County Police Department medic. Defendant Cooper was transported by a Nassau County Police Department Ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
Defendant Cooper is charged with Manslaughter 2nd Degree, Vehicular Manslaughter 2nd Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving. He will be arraigned when medically practical.
Details by: D/Sgt. Menzies/Homicide 02/10/24/1230/8970