Long Island School Superintendent Charged with DWI After Crash Injures Motorcyclist

Michael Hynes, who was set to resign next month, was arrested following a collision that left a 63-year-old man with serious injuries.

Dr. Michael Hynes, superintendent of the Washington Union Free School District, was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a Sunday night crash in Sayville, New York.
The collision occurred when Hynes attempted a left turn in his Honda Civic, striking motorcyclist Alberto Fernandez, 63, who sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized.
Hynes, 53, displayed signs of intoxication, including slurred speech and unsteady movement, and was charged with a misdemeanor DWI offense during his arraignment on Monday.
The school district has appointed Dr. Christopher Shields as acting superintendent to ensure stability during Hynes's early departure, which was originally planned for December 13.
Hynes, a Fulbright Specialist and published author, had recently announced plans to transition to the private education sector before the incident occurred.