Jericho, NY - Two Teens Killed in Wrongway DUI Crash, Two Injured on Rt 106

Jericho, NY (May 4, 2023) - Two teenagers lost their lives in a fatal collision that happened on Wednesday night, May 3, in Jericho, Nassau County. Reports show a wrong-way driver crashed into their vehicle. 

Sources say the crash happened on Route 106 when a 34-year-old, identified as Amandeep Singh, was driving on the wrong side of the road and slammed into another vehicle occupied by four teenagers. The driver was identified as a 17-year-old, the front seat passenger was 16, and two 14-year-olds were in the back seat. 

The two teens who were riding in the back were pronounced deceased on-site by medical professionals. Why the crash occurred is still under investigation by area authorities at this time. 

The two other teenagers were transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Their current health conditions have not been reported.

The roadway was closed for an extended period of time on Wednesday while emergency crews worked at the scene. Police say Singh was obviously intoxicated and is facing several charges, including vehicular homicide, in connection with the crash. 

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. 

New York Car Accidents

Car crashes are unfortunately common throughout the United States and in New York. In 2020, over 300,000 motor vehicle accidents were reported throughout the Empire State. Hundreds of thousands of people suffered injuries in these accidents, and thousands were killed. Auto collisions happen for countless reasons, however, some of the most common include: 

• Distracted driving: Distracted driving includes any activity that takes a driver’s attention away from the road and their immediate surroundings, such as eating, texting, or talking on the phone. 
• Speeding: Driving above or below the speed limit can prove to be extremely dangerous, especially when an accident happens. Driving too fast for road conditions can easily cause a crash to occur. 
• Reckless driving: Behaviors like lane weaving, running red lights or stop signs, and tailgating can be considered reckless driving, which leads to countless crashes every year. 

When you or someone you love sustained injuries in a car crash, it is important to be able to figure out how the incident occurred. Especially if you believe it was caused by a negligent driver, you should contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. An attorney knows what needs to be done to help you to recover in more ways than one. You may be struggling financially, physically, and emotionally after a serious crash. An attorney can help you gather financial compensation to help pay for medical bills, vehicle repairs, lost wages, and other damages related to your accident. 

If you have recently lost someone you love in a negligently caused accident, you deserve to be able to grieve the loss of your family member without worrying about money. A wrongful death attorney in Jericho can help you file a wrongful death claim so you can get the financial compensation you need and deserve during this trying time. 

Call metrolaw.com/ as soon as you can at (800) 469-6476 to learn more about how we can help you recover.