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A speeding driver, Michael DeAngelo, rear-ended an SUV carrying a family in East Massapequa, Nassau County, resulting in the death of a father and two children. DeAngelo had cocaine and fentanyl in his system at the time of the crash. He is facing multiple charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide and manslaughter. Three other family members survived the crash, but one is still in critical condition. DeAngelo was driving at a staggering speed of 120.55 mph before the collision. This is not his first offense, as he has previous DWI arrests. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the victims’ funeral and medical expenses. Breaking News in USA Today reported
An image depicting a tragic car crash in East Massapequa, Nassau County has been released. According to authorities, a 32-year-old driver was speeding at an astonishing 120 mph when he collided with an SUV carrying a family who were out for ice cream. As a result of the collision, a father and two of his children were killed, and two others sustained critical injuries.
Investigators have revealed that the driver, Michael DeAngelo, had cocaine and fentanyl in his system at the time of the crash. DeAngelo now faces multiple charges, including three counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, three counts of manslaughter, six counts of assault, two counts of driving under the influence of drugs, one count of reckless driving, and two counts of assault.
The victims of the crash have been identified as Pat Huntley, a 60-year-old U.S. Marine veteran, along with his 10-year-old son Jeremiah and 13-year-old daughter Hannah. The surviving family members, including Huntley’s wife, Tasheba Hamilton, are devastated by the loss. Hamilton expressed her grief, stating that her daughter Chantel Solomon, aged 5, is still in critical condition after sustaining severe injuries.
DeAngelo, who suffered a compound fracture and internal injuries, was arraigned at the hospital where he is currently being treated. Despite initial witness reports suggesting drag racing, detectives have determined that DeAngelo was driving at such a high speed that he overtook other drivers, stopped at a gas station, and then overtook them again.
Police calculations indicate that DeAngelo was traveling at a speed of 120.55 mph just one second before the fatal collision. It has also been discovered that he has previously been arrested twice for driving while intoxicated, resulting in misdemeanor charges, as well as one grand larceny charge.
To assist with funeral expenses and ongoing medical costs, a GoFundMe page has been established for the victims and their family. The community is rallying together to support them during this difficult time.
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