Defense attorney for driver accused in deadly Massapequa crash wants case to be presented to grand jury
MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. -- The defense attorney for a man accused of causing a crash that killed four family members on Long Island wants the case to be presented to a grand jury.
A 6-year-old girl, her 60-year-old grandfather and two of his younger children, ages 10 and 13, died in the crash on Aug. 6 in Massapequa. Several others were hurt.
Prosecutors say 32-year-old Michael DeAngelo was speeding and driving under the influence when he crashed into two other cars. He remains in a local hospital, where he is being treated for fractures.
"I would just ask everyone yo, before they condemn the defendant or his family, just take a collective breath. Let the process work," defense attorney Karl Seman said Tuesday.
"I really want to see justice be served right about now. This is heart-rendering. The family is totally torn apart," said Audama Kefentsc Huntley, a relative of the victims.
DeAngelo faces several charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide.
The next court hearing is set for Monday.
