The Public Information Office reports the arrest of a Hempstead man for a DWI that occurred on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 6:40 a.m. in Roslyn.
According to Police, officers responded to the Long Island Expressway in the vicinity of exit 37 for a vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes. Upon arrival, it was determined that Defendant Jorge Arias Reyes, 49, of 322 Washington Street was operating a 2009 Honda westbound and collided with a 2014 Toyota being operated by a 51 year old male traveling eastbound. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage. A thorough investigation determined that the defendant was intoxicated. He was placed under arrest without incident. Both the defendant and victim were transported to an area hospital with serious injuries where they are listed in stable condition.
Further investigation indicated that the defendant was also involved in an auto accident in the vicinity of exit 41 eastbound with a 2013 Nissan being operated by a 31 year old male. That driver was uninjured.
Defendant Jorge Arias Reyes is charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Assault 2nd Degree, Vehicular Assault 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree and Leaving the scene of an Accident. He will be arraigned when medically practical.