Nassau School Supe Charged In DWI Crash That Hurt Motorcyclist: PD

PORT WASHINGTON, NY — The outgoing Port Washington Schools Superintendent was removed from his position following his arrest Sunday — he was charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash that seriously injured a motorcyclist in Suffolk County, police said.

Michael Hynes, 53, of Sayville, was driving a 2019 Honda Civic northbound on Railroad Avenue when he attempted to turn left onto Depot Street and crashed into a southbound 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle operated by a 63-year-old man from Sayville, police said.

Alberto Fernande was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries, police said.

Hynes was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, police said. He announced earlier this month that he was stepping down as superintendent.

That decision has been expedited, a spokesperson for the district confirmed to Patch: "The district is aware of the incident involving our superintendent of schools, Dr. Michael Hynes. We are gathering additional information. Dr. Christopher Shields has been appointed acting superintendent of schools, effective immediately. When more information is available, the community will be updated."

Hynes was held overnight at the Suffolk County Police's Sixth Precinct and was scheduled for arraignment in Central Islip on Monday, police said.