Amandeep Singh was sentenced to 8-1/3 to 25 years for killing two teenage tennis stars in a DUI crash.
Amandeep Singh was sentenced to 8-1/3 to 25 years in prison for the deaths of 14-year-old Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz in a 2023 wrong-way crash on Long Island . The tragedy unfolded when Singh, driving under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, collided with the vehicle carrying the young tennis stars. Hassenbein and Falkowitz were returning home from a celebratory dinner following a tournament when their path crossed with Singh's.
Prior to this fatal crash, Singh had already been arrested for driving while intoxicated. He later confessed to police that he mistakenly believed he was in New Jersey at the time of the incident.The impact of this devastating crash reverberated through the community, as families and loved ones filled three courtrooms to witness the sentencing. Heartwrenching statements from parents and relatives painted a poignant picture of the irreplaceable loss they endured. Singh, appearing remorseful in court, acknowledged his culpability, stating, 'There’s no excuse for my behavior. I accept all of the blame.' His attorney, James Kousouros, characterized Singh's statement as genuine and deeply sorrowful.The victims' families vowed to transform their pain into a driving force for change, advocating for stricter penalties against impaired drivers. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need for legislation that ensures individuals who make such reckless choices face consequences commensurate with the devastation they inflict. 'We need legislation that ensures drivers who make these disastrous choices face consequences that truly reflect the devastation they caused,' she stated.
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