2 Teens Killed In Wrong-Way Crash Were Roslyn Students: Reports

JERICHO, NY — The two boys killed in a wrong-way collision in Jericho on Wednesday night were from Roslyn, Newsday reported.

The boys, Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz, both 14, were killed and two others injured when Amandeep Singh, 34, of Roslyn, crashed his 2019 Dodge Ram into a 2019 Alfa Romeo with four teenage boys inside, police said.

Hassenbein and Falkowitz were students of Roslyn Middle School, Newsday reported.

The two other teens, ages 16 and 17, were taken to a hospital with internal injuries and were listed in stable condition, police said.

Singh, who police said was driving southbound in the northbound lanes on North Broadway at 10:20 p.m., was arrested on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide, first-degree vehicular manslaughter, second-degree manslaughter, leaving the scene of an auto accident with a fatality, DWI and two counts of second-degree assault.

Singh was so drunk, he told officers he thought he was in New Jersey, police told Pix 11.

Officials told ABC 7 his blood alcohol level was 0.18 — more than twice the legal limit — at the time of the crash.

"The tragic passing of two of our Roslyn Middle School students is a tremendous loss for their families, friends, and our school community," the Roslyn School District wrote. "The district extends out deepest condolences and asks that everyone respect the families' right to grieve privately during this very difficult time."

Hassenbein and Falkowitz were heading home from a restaurant after a tennis competition when they were hit by Singh, police said, Fox Sports reported. Both boys played on the Roslyn tennis team, and Hassenbein was a nationally ranked tennis player, ranked 38th in the United States for players under 14.

Jay Harris, who coached the boys in tennis, told NBC 4 New York the two were "amazing guys" and "best friends" who had been playing the sport since they were 5 years old. They joined the varsity team as eighth graders.

After the initial collision, police said the Alfa Romeo then struck a 2023 Volvo, occupied by a 49-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy.

They were treated at the scene for minor injuries and released, police said.

Singh was arrested and taken to a hospital with minor injuries. He was scheduled to appear in court Thursday in First District Court in Hempstead.

Roslyn has made psychologists, guidance counselors and social workers available at all schools in the district.

"We wish a speedy and complete recovery to our two Roslyn High School students in the hospital," the district wrote. "Our hearts are broken."