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Lake Grove Today
By the People, for the People
Lake Grove Man Charged with DWI After Centereach Crash
The 29-year-old driver also faces charges for trying to flee the scene, police say.
Published on Feb. 19, 2026
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A 29-year-old Lake Grove man was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after his vehicle struck another car on Middle Country Road in Centereach, New York on Sunday night. The man was also charged with second-degree obstructing governmental administration for attempting to run away while being arrested.
Why it matters
Drunk driving incidents continue to be a major public safety concern, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reporting over 10,000 alcohol-related fatalities in the U.S. each year. This case highlights the risks posed by impaired drivers and the importance of law enforcement efforts to apprehend them.
The details
According to Suffolk police, the 29-year-old man was driving a 2003 Chevrolet westbound on the shoulder of Middle Country Road when he struck a 2012 Subaru that was making a left turn onto the northbound Nicolls Road ramp. The 60-year-old female driver of the Subaru suffered non-life-threatening injuries. In addition to the DWI charge, the 29-year-old man was also charged with second-degree obstructing governmental administration for attempting to flee the scene while being arrested.
- The crash occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
The players
29-year-old Lake Grove man
The driver of the 2003 Chevrolet who struck the other vehicle and was charged with DWI and obstructing governmental administration.
60-year-old Centereach woman
The driver of the 2012 Subaru that was struck, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
What’s next
The judge will determine whether to allow the 29-year-old man to be released on bail at a hearing on Tuesday.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the ongoing challenge of drunk driving and the need for continued vigilance and enforcement to protect public safety on local roads and highways.
