Matthew Smith, 22, rammed his pickup truck into the victim's sedan in Wantagh around 12:30 a.m. Friday.
Police say Smith had been driving eastbound on Jerusalem Avenue when he crossed into oncoming traffic.
He is charged with DWI, second-degree manslaughter, and reckless driving.
Police have not released the name of the victim.
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