According to the authorities, this suspected New York DUI accident occurred at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday on the Southern State Parkway in Long Island near the Bethpage Parkway.  A 25-year-old off-duty officer was driving at that location when he was suddenly rear-ended by a 20-year-old motorist.  As a result of the impact, the officer's vehicle hit a guardrail and rolled over and down off the road into deep woods next to the highway.  He was eventually rescued, but died on his way into surgery.  The other driver was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and two counts of assault.

New York Car Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the officer who was killed in this suspected Long Island DUI accident.  We hope that the criminal prosecution process that's forthcoming leads to a just and fair result.  In addition, this suspected New York DUI accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding New York car accidents.  Every year, more than 187,000 people are injured and more than 1,200 people are killed in these occurrences.

New York DUI Accident Lawyers

Clearly, the driver involved in this suspected New York DUI accident faces serious criminal charges.  He could also face a New York wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the officer who was killed decides to initiate such a filing.  If they do and their case is successful, the family could be awarded damages that compensate them for their medical, funeral and burial costs as well as their lost income and their loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone you love to a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of New York wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of suffering families for 40 years.  Contact Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.