Woman Fatally Drives into Relatives at L.I. Water Park

A 20-year-old woman, spending the day with her family at a water park, "mistakenly drove" a Chevy Avalanche forward, striking three relatives. Yerardin Gil's action killed her aunt, Rosa Ortiz and also injured other relatives Dolcina Ortiz and Tomas Esquerdo. The incident occurred at Splish Splash in Calverton, Long Island; the three had been sitting on a grass median, having a picnic, when Gil drove over the curb and into them. According to Newsday, police are calling it a drunken-driving accident and Gil, who lives in the Bronx, was charged with both DWI and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.

Contact the author of this article or email tips@gothamist.com with further questions, comments or tips.

By Jen Chung in News on September 2, 2008 8:05 AM

Comments [rss]

Shinobi Shaw

Oh, you're gonna Carry that Weight, baby!

NannyState

It's now become a Long Island tradition for people to "Lizzie Grubman" someone at an area bar or attraction. Keepin' it real in the L.I.

Tgirl

most days can't tell the news apart from the Jerry Springer show

longacre

Based on all the accidents over the past couple summers, if you go to any amusement park on Long Island, there's an excellent chance that you're not going home afterwards for one reason or another.