The Homicide Squad is investigating a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:19 p.m. in Hicksville.
According to detectives, a 2014 Subaru was traveling eastbound on Prospect Ave prior to making a left turn northbound on Cantiague Rock Road. The Subaru struck a 2005 Honda traveling westbound on Prospect Avenue.
As a result of the collision, the Subaru caught fire and became fully engulfed. The male operator, 30, was trapped and pronounced at the scene.
The male operator of the Honda was transported to an area hospital for his injuries.
A thorough investigation was conducted and it was determined Miguel Nolasco, 42, of 154 Washington Avenue, Roosevelt, was intoxicated at the time of the accident. He was placed under arrest.
Defendant Nolasco is charged with Vehicular Manslaughter 2nd Degree, Manslaughter 2nd Degree and DWI. He will be arraigned when medically practical.
The investigation is ongoing.
Details by: D/Sgt Hussain/Hom 09/22/24/0600/8688