Brooklyn man, Basilio Hidalgo, charged with DWI after driving half-mile on LIRR tracks
The driver was arrested at the scene and charged with driving while intoxicated, first degree reckless endangerment, and third degree criminal trespassing.
Accused drunk SUV driver caught on camera barreling down LIRR tracks
An alleged drunk driver was arrested Monday for driving his SUV on LIRR train tracks in a caught-on-camera joyride that ended when the vehicle burst into flames, authorities said.
Man drunkenly drove car onto LIRR tracks, MTA says
Basilio Hidalgo, allegedly drunk, drove his car down the LIRR tracks and stopped there, disrupting service and potentially endangering the lives of passengers.
Drunk Brooklyn driver sparks chaos on LIRR tracks, halts commutes
A Brooklyn driver caused major chaos for LIRR commuters on Dec. 8 after allegedly driving his car down the train tracks, delaying or suspending service on
Arrested for driving car on LIRR train tracks
A Brooklyn man was arrested after driving his car on the Long Island Rail Road main line train tracks near the Bellerose and Floral Park train stations.
Brooklyn man arrested after driving SUV on LIRR tracks, MTA says
The vehicle entered the tracks at a street-level crossing just west of the Elmont-UBS Arena Station, according to the agency.
Brooklyn man charged with DWI, trespassing after driving SUV onto LIRR tracks
A Brooklyn man has been charged with DWI, trespassing and reckless endangerment after police say he drove his SUV onto some railroad tracks, disrupting rail service on one branch of the Long Island Railroad for hours.
Alleged drunk driver from Brooklyn arrested for driving SUV on LIRR tracks, causing a commuting nightmare
MTA Police arrested a Brooklyn man for allegedly driving his SUV while intoxicated onto the tracks of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), causing delays and damage on Sunday afternoon. Basilio Hidalgo,
Brooklyn man arrested after driving SUV on LIRR tracks, tires caught on fire: MTA
A Brooklyn man was arrested after allegedly driving his SUV onto the main line of the Long Island Rail Road tracks in Floral Park, causing damage and service delays, MTA officials announced Monday.
Drunk Driver Barrels Down LIRR Tracks, Wreaking Damage, Delays: Police (VIDEO)
Bystander video captured an alleged drunk driver barreling down a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) track, leaving significant damage and delays in his wake. MTA Police said a Honda SUV drove onto the LIRR’s main line tracks near the Elmont-UBS Arena station shortly before 5 p.
SUV driver's joyride on New York railroad tracks ends in fiery wreck: police
A New York City man, suspected of being drunk, caused chaos after driving his car onto train tracks, igniting a fire and ...
Dozens of LIRR bridges are at a 'critical point of deterioration.' Only a fraction are scheduled for repairs
One expert said the number of LIRR bridges in need of major repairs reflects a failure to adequately invest in infrastructure ...
LIRR Holding Food Drive For Long Island Food Banks
People can donate food on Wednesday at two LIRR hubs in New York City. "We wanted to help to the extent we can," the LIRR ...
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Bah Humbug! MTA Closes Tap On SantaCon Boozing For Metro-North, LIRR Riders
North, NJ Transit or LIRR train this SantaCon weekend, leave the spiked eggnog at home — the MTA and NJ Transit are ...
SUV Driver's Joyride on New York Railroad Tracks Ends in Fiery Blaze — and DUI Charges: Police
Basilio Hidalgo, 40, was charged with DUI after he drove an SUV onto the Long Island Rail Road on Dec. 8, the Metropolitan ...
'Traffic Stoppages' Expected Around LIRR Babylon Station
Motorists are advised of "traffic stoppages" near Long Island Railroad's Babylon Station next week, according to the Village ...
Drunk-driver's SUV bursts into flames after slamming into police officer's car
The force of her slamming into the squad car caused it to crash into two other vehicles, sparking a fire. "Despite the danger ...