‘Drunk driver’ goes on wild joyride along Long Island railroad tracks
Basilio Hidalgo allegedly drove around half a mile along the tracks before the vehicle’s tires burst into flames
SUV driver's joyride on New York railroad tracks ends in fiery wreck: police
A New York City man, suspected of being drunk, caused chaos after driving his car onto train tracks, igniting a fire and damaging infrastructure.
Brooklyn man arrested after driving SUV on LIRR tracks, MTA says
The vehicle entered the tracks at a street-level crossing just west of the Elmont-UBS Arena Station, according to the agency.
Man allegedly drives SUV onto LIRR tracks: MTA
Police have apprehended a man accused of driving a black SUV on the Main Line tracks of the Long Island Rail Road Sunday afternoon. The vehicle was seen traveling between Bellerose and Floral Park Stations.
Drunk-driver's SUV bursts into flames after slamming into police officer's car
The force of her slamming into the squad car caused it to crash into two other vehicles, sparking a fire. "Despite the danger, the officers acted swiftly and pulled the impaired driver – whose blood alcohol content was 0.
SUV Driver's Joyride on New York Railroad Tracks Ends in Fiery Blaze — and DUI Charges: Police
Basilio Hidalgo, 40, was charged with DUI after he drove an SUV onto the Long Island Rail Road on Dec. 8 A Brooklyn man has been arrested for driving his car along railroad tracks in New York. Basilio Hidalgo,
Watch: Driver barrels down a busy railroad tracks in New York
A 40-year-old man in New York has been charged with a DUI after shocking video footage revealed he drove on railroad tracks for over 30 minutes before two of his wheels burst into flames.
Watch: Drunk driver takes SUV on joyride on New York's railway tracks, ends in fiery blaze
A drunk driver in Brooklyn drove his SUV onto LIRR tracks near Elmont-UBS Arena station, causing a fire and service disruptions on Sunday. The vehicle was removed after three hours, and the driver was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment,
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DWI Suspect Drives Half-Mile Down Long Island Rail Road Tracks, Total Nightmare for Locals
Hidalgo was charged with criminal trespassing, reckless endangerment, and driving while intoxicated. Proving that alcohol ...
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Heavy rain, strong winds coming to Long Island Wednesday; flight delays growing
Sustained southerly winds of 20 to 35 mph, with gusts of up to 60 mph are expected for most of Long Island, with the heaviest period coming during the midafternoon.