Possible drag race kills 3 in Long Island car crash

A Long Island car crash, which police believe was caused by a drag racing contest, killed three women Sunday, the Daily News reports.

The crash, which occurred on Montauk Highway in Copiague yesterday afternoon, took place between a 2009 Mitsubishi and a 1999 Ford Windstar minivan. The Mitsubishi, which police suspect was involved in the drag race, slid out of control into oncoming traffic and collided with the Ford Windstar.

The driver of the minivan, Rosanna Attaguile, suffered several broken ribs and a compressed lung; her father, Guisseppe, suffered similar injuries. Teresea Zuardo, Ms. Attaguile's mother, was pronounced dead at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center along with two female passengers who were riding in the Mitsubishi.

A fourth victim, not identified by the News, is now in critical condition; doctors do not expect him to survive.

New York auto accident lawyers are reminded all too frequently of the hazards of irresponsible driving. Whether or not the driver of the Mitsubishi in this accident was drag racing, it remains a very dangerous activity. Unfortunately, those who partake in such activities not only put themselves at risk but others as well. Drivers must remember that they are not just responsible for their own safety but the safety of everyone with whom they share the road.

[Daily News]