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.
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.
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,
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
Man allegedly drives SUV onto LIRR tracks: MTA
Police have apprehended a man accused of driving a black SUV on the Main Line tracks of the Long Island Rail Road Sunday afternoon. The vehicle was seen traveling between Bellerose and Floral Park Stations.
Brooklyn man charged with DWI, trespassing after driving SUV onto LIRR tracks
Police say 40-year-old Basilio Hidalgo was intoxicated when he drove his black Honda SUV onto the tracks west of the Elmont-USB Arena Station.
Man charged with DWI after driving SUV onto LIRR tracks
Police say 40-year-old Basilio Hidalgo was intoxicated when he drove his black Honda SUV onto the tracks west of the Elmont-USB Arena Station.
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.
LIRR running normally after earlier delays, cancellations
The Long Island Rail Road was running on or close to normal after earlier delays and cancellations on several of its branches ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...