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By the People, for the People
Bellport Man Charged After Deadly Sunrise Highway Crash
Police say the man was driving while impaired by drugs when he struck and killed a pedestrian.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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A 27-year-old Bellport man has been arrested and charged with driving while impaired by drugs after a fatal crash on the Sunrise Highway service road in Bay Shore, New York. The crash occurred around 5:18 a.m. on February 13th, when the man, identified as Andrew Holmes Garriques, struck and killed a male pedestrian who was walking in the roadway. Garriques was not injured, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. An adult female passenger in Garriques' vehicle was also unharmed. Garriques is being held overnight and is scheduled to be arraigned on February 14th.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of impaired driving and the tragic consequences it can have. Sunrise Highway is a major thoroughfare on Long Island, and pedestrian safety is an important concern, especially in the early morning hours when visibility may be poor. The arrest of the driver on drug-related charges also raises questions about substance abuse and its impact on public safety.
The details
According to police, Andrew Holmes Garriques, 27, of Bellport, was driving a 2008 Mercedes C350 eastbound on the Sunrise Highway service road near the Brentwood Road overpass when he struck and killed a male pedestrian who was walking in the roadway. Garriques was charged with driving while impaired by drugs and is being held overnight pending his arraignment on February 14th. An adult female passenger in Garriques' vehicle was unharmed.
- The crash occurred around 5:18 a.m. on February 13, 2026.
- Garriques is scheduled to be arraigned on February 14, 2026.
The players
Andrew Holmes Garriques
A 27-year-old man from Bellport, New York, who was arrested and charged with driving while impaired by drugs after a fatal crash on Sunrise Highway.
The Pedestrian
A male pedestrian who was struck and killed by Garriques' vehicle while walking on the Sunrise Highway service road. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
What’s next
The judge will decide on February 14th whether to allow Garriques to be released on bail.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the importance of addressing impaired driving and pedestrian safety on Long Island's roads. It raises questions about substance abuse, bail reform, and the need for enhanced safety measures to protect vulnerable road users.
