- Aug 28, 2001
- 52,844
- 1,049
- 126
...only to have her killed by a couple of punks who were street racing. WTF do you do with your life from that point ? Can you imagine being this guy...
:| I hope they go away for a very long time.(10/04/05) MINEOLA - Police say two men drag racing in Westbury caused an accident that claimed the life of an elderly woman Monday night.
Herbert Singleton, 78, of Westbury, was returning from a funeral with his wife, Vinette, 75, and two relatives when his vehicle was struck on Brush Hollow Road. Police say Merqui Avila, 22, of Westbury, was racing Carlos Molina, 23, of New Cassel. As Singleton was trying to make a left turn, Avila slammed into the passenger side of his car. All occupants of Singleton?s car were taken to the hospital where Vinette died a short time later.
Avila and Molina were charged with 2nd-degree manslaughter, however, the charges may be upgraded and more charges may be added on.
