Nguyen Tu, 41, Marlene Luu, 66, and Hoa Ho, 68, killed in crash involving alleged DUI driver Dante Lennon, 22, on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park, New York
Three Female Passengers Killed In Crash Involving Drunk Driver Near NY Event Venue, Police Say
At around 11:10 p.m. Saturday, May 21 on Long Island, a 2010 Lincoln Town Car with a driver and five occupants was struck in the eastbound lane of Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park by a 2012 Mercedes-Benz sedan occupied by only the driver, according to Nassau County Police.
Drunk Driver Kills 3 Women in Late-Night Long Island Crash: Police
Dante Lennon, the 22-year-old driver of the Mercedes, is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. He was arrested and taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries sustained in the crash.
IDs Released For Three Women Killed In Crash Involving Drunk Driver Near NY Event Venue
The three female passengers killed were in the rear of the Lincoln and were pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
3 women killed by alleged drunken driver after leaving Sweet 16 party on Long Island
Authorities said Lu was the mother of the host, grandmother to the girl who had the sweet 16. Hua was the host's aunt, while Nguyen was a cousin.
After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.
Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.