Tragic Crash: NYPD Officer Among Four Killed as Drunk Driver Rams Long Island Nail Salon

In a harrowing and tragic turn of events on Long Island, an alleged drunk driving incident has left a community reeling after Steven Schwally's minivan crashed into a Deer Park nail salon, resulting in profound loss and injuries. The horrifying scene, captured on video, depicts Schwally's vehicle careening over a curb, briefly airborne, before smashing into Hawaii Nail & Spa with devastating force on June 28.

The impact of the crash claimed the lives of four individuals, including 31-year-old off-duty NYPD officer Emilia Rennhack, who tragically lost her life while preparing for a wedding at the salon. Also among the victims were Jiancai Chen, 37; Yan Xu, 41; and Meizi Zhang, 40. The collision caused widespread chaos and panic, with the sound of the crash prompting immediate responses from neighboring businesses and passersby.

Witnesses recounted the horror as people screamed in fear and shock upon seeing the aftermath of the collision. Among the injured was a 12-year-old girl, adding to the sense of tragedy and loss in the community.

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Schwally, who faces charges of driving while intoxicated, reportedly confessed to authorities that he had consumed an alarming amount of alcohol, specifically admitting to drinking 18 beers in the hours leading up to the crash. The severity of his actions has sparked outrage and calls for justice, compounded by revelations of a previous DWI charge in 2013.

The grief-stricken community gathered in mourning to remember the lives lost, with thousands paying their respects at Rennhack's funeral service in New Hyde Park. Her newlywed husband, NYPD Detective Carl Rennhack, stood witness as Schwally was arraigned on July 1, with bail set at $1 million. The case has underscored the devastating consequences of drunk driving and renewed efforts to prevent such tragedies from recurring.

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