A fire tore through a West Babylon apartment complex Tuesday night, injuring three and leaving about 50 residents homeless.
A 17-year-old girl who was on life-support after a driver blew through a red light, striking her and 4 other teens inside a car, has died.
The community is praying for healing for the survivors, especially 17-year-old Bell Trezza, whose father and family were in the front row at the vigil receiving comfort from friends and their faith.
It happened around 1 a.m. Saturday in West Babylon at the intersection where Great East Neck Road meets Railroad Avenue.
Officers said a Dodge SUV lost control and went off the roadway, then struck a low concrete wall before flipping into the air and crashing into the home.
Police say 27-year-old Cristian Banega-Salmendares was driving a Dodge SUV when he lost control and went off the roadway.