Crime & Safety
Passenger Killed, Car Overturns In Drunken Nassau Crash: Police
Aaron Cooper faces charges that include manslaughter and driving while intoxicated, police said.
NORTH WOODMERE, NY — A drunken driver crashed early Saturday in North Woodmere, killing the passenger, Nassau police said.
A 2023 Toyota lost control and overturned at 4:30 a.m. on Rosedale Road near the intersection of Lawrence Court.
The 22-year-old male passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The driver, Aaron Cooper, 26, of Lindenhurst, was arrested without incident for driving while intoxicated.
Cooper, who was transported to an area hospital, is also charged with second-degree manslaughter, second-degree vehicular manslaughter, second-degree assault and reckless driving.
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He'll be arraigned when medically practical.
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