The Homicide Squad reports the details of a Fatal Vehicular Accident that occurred on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 6:45 pm in Massapequa.
According to detectives, Rachel Lodice, 21, of Jericho was operating a 2023 Kia southbound on Hicksville Road and struck a 2022 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound on Sunrise Highway.
The 64-year-old female operator of the Nissan suffered trauma and was transported to an area hospital. She succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced at 7:34 pm by hospital staff.
A 46-year-old female passenger of the Nissan was also transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
While on patrol, a Town of Oyster Bay Public Safety Officer came upon the accident and stopped to assist. Lodice entered his marked Town vehicle and fled the scene. She was located a short time later and arrested.
Defendant Lodice is charged with Vehicular Manslaughter 2nd Degree, Leaving the Scene of an Incident, Driving While Intoxicated and Grand Larceny 3rd Degree. She will be arraigned on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at First District Court, Hempstead.