Crime & Safety
Man Drove Drunk With 1-Year-Old Son in the Car in New Hyde Park: Police
The man was involved in a two-car accident Monday night, police say.
A Floral Park man faces felony DWI charges after police say he was involved in an accident while his 1-year-old son was in the car Monday night in New Hyde Park.
According to authorities, a 2002 Honda driven by 31-year-old Hardikkumar Patel collided with a 2010 Chevrolet on Jericho Turnpike near New Hyde Park Road at 9:10 p.m.
A subsequent investigation revealed Patel was driving the vehicle while intoxicated with his child in the car, police say.
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Patel was arrested and charged with aggravated DWI, endangering the welfare of a child and DWI.
The child was released to a family member at the scene of the crash. No injuries were reported in the crash.
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Patel will be arraigned Tuesday at First District Court in Hempstead.
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