6-year-old girl dies after tragic crash in Massapequa kills father, kids getting ice cream

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Monday, August 14, 2023
6-year-old dies from suspected DWI crash in Massapequa last week
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A six-year-old has died from a suspected DWI crash in Massapequa last week.

MASSAPEQUA, Nassau County (WABC) -- A six-year-old girl has died after a tragic crash in Massapequa that killed several members of the same family.

Police say Michael Deangelo, 32, was speeding at 120 miles per hour last Sunday when he rear-ended a family going to get ice cream.

The crash killed a father and his two kids, and now his six-year-old granddaughter has also died.

Tests indicate Deangelo had cocaine and fentanyl in his system.

He now faces several charges including vehicular manslaughter.

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A GoFundMe page has been set up to pay for funerals and ongoing medical expenses of the victims.

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