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Drunk Driver Crashes into Long Island Nail Salon, Killing 4 and Injuring 9

SUV driven by Steven Schwally plows through Deer Park's Hawaii Nail & Spa, leading to mass casualty event

  • Four victims, including an off-duty NYPD officer, died at the scene.
  • Nine individuals were hospitalized, with injuries ranging from serious to critical.
  • The driver, Steven Schwally, was charged with driving while intoxicated and remains in the hospital.
  • Witnesses report the SUV speeding through the parking lot before crashing into the salon.
  • Authorities and experts call for improved traffic and pedestrian safety measures in the area.
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