Drunken Driver Kills Man In Crash: Nassau Police

An Elmont woman was arrested on Sunday after police say she was driving drunk and caused an early morning crash that killed one man.

According to police, a 64-year-old man was driving a 2003 Chevrolet was driving west on B Street in Elmont at 3:10 a.m. when police say he was struck by Julie Debrosse, 30, of Sun Avenue, Elmont. Police say she was driving a 2017 Honda north on Meacham Avenue. Police say the man suffered body trauma and was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he was pronounced dead by doctors.

Debrosse suffered internal bleeding and was also taken to a hospital for treatment. Police say an investigation showed she was driving under the influence of alcohol.

Both cars were impounded for brake an safety checks.

Debrosse is charged with second-degree vehicular manslaughter and DWI. She will be arraigned when medically practical. The identity of the man is being withheld until his family is notified.

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