FATAL CRASH: Police say a 6-year-old girl was identified as the victim in a fatal West Hempstead crash | An 18-year-old driver arrested on DWI charge.
The victim's 26-year-old mother was injured by debris caused by the crash. Her other 5-year-old daughter also suffered multiple internal injuries and is in stable condition.Homicide Squad detectives identified the deceased victim as Katerine Vanegas-Hernandez, of West Hempstead.
Police say the 18-year-old driver was arrested at the scene for blowing a level of intoxication twice the legal limit. He was taken to a hospital for his injuries. The suspect is facing charges including manslaughter in the second degree, DWI and operating without a license, among other charges.
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