Flanders Man Charged with DWI After Crashing Into Snow Embankment

Police say the incident occurred in Hampton Bays on Wednesday evening.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A 49-year-old Flanders man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing his vehicle into a snow embankment in Hampton Bays, New York on Wednesday evening, according to Southampton Town police. Fausto Velasquez Cerrato was charged with aggravated DWI, a misdemeanor, as well as several traffic infractions. He was held overnight for morning arraignment at Southampton Town Justice Court.

Why it matters

Impaired driving incidents can pose serious risks to public safety, and this case highlights the importance of law enforcement efforts to identify and apprehend intoxicated drivers in the community.

The details

According to police, the crash occurred around 6:40 p.m. on West Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays. Further investigation by officers revealed that Fausto Velasquez Cerrato was operating his vehicle in an intoxicated condition at the time of the incident. He was arrested and transported to police headquarters for processing.

  • The crash occurred around 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • Velasquez Cerrato was held overnight for morning arraignment at Southampton Town Justice Court.

The players

Fausto Velasquez Cerrato

A 49-year-old man from Flanders, New York who was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing his vehicle into a snow embankment in Hampton Bays.

Southampton Town Police

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident, investigated, and arrested Velasquez Cerrato.

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What’s next

Velasquez Cerrato will face arraignment at Southampton Town Justice Court.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing need for vigilance and enforcement against impaired driving in order to protect public safety on local roads and highways.