Manhattan Barbecue Tragedy: Drunk Driver Receives 24-to-Life
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A drunken driver, Daniel Hyden, who crashed a pickup into a Fourth of July barbecue at Corlears Hook Park in Lower Manhattan, killing four people and injuring seven, was sentenced to 24 years to life after being convicted on 12 counts including second-degree murder and aggravated assault. Victims’ families delivered impact statements in court; Hyden apologized, calling the crash an accident. The case occurred amid ongoing Vision Zero efforts and New York City traffic safety data for 2024–25.
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