A 19-year-old highschool scholar died and one other half-dozen younger folks have been damage, one in all them critically, when the automotive they have been all packed into veered off a highway, flipped over and hit a tree Sunday evening, authorities say.
In accordance with East Hampton police, an 18-year-old was driving the group in a 2009 Toyota Camry on Previous Stone Freeway when he misplaced management of the automobile close to Deep Six Drive.
Two passengers needed to be extricated from the automobile. Scarleth Urgiles was one in all them. She was pronounced lifeless on the scene. Additionally pulled out was an 18-year-old girl who needed to be airlifted to the hospital.
She was final stated to be in critical situation however is predicted to outlive.
5 different passengers, all of East Hamptonites between the ages of 15 and 19, have been taken to a hospital for therapy of varied accidents and are anticipated to be OK.
The principal of East Hampton Excessive Faculty, the place the victims attended class, despatched a letter to the college group asserting the demise of one in all its “beloved students” and the accidents to the others.
“There are no words that can fully express the sorrow we feel for the family, friends, and all those impacted by this heartbreaking loss,” the letter from Principal Sara Smith learn. “During times like these, we are reminded of how strong and united the East Hampton community truly is. We come together to lift each other up, support one another, and provide comfort in the face of unimaginable grief.”
Grief counselors are anticipated to be accessible on the faculty for on-site counseling.
The 18-year-old driver was arrested on the scene and brought to East Hampton City Police Headquarters, the place he awaits arraignment on expenses of driving whereas intoxicated, aggravated driving whereas intoxicated with a toddler passenger lower than 16 and endangering the welfare of a kid.
The automobile was impounded for a security verify and the investigation is ongoing.
