A Queens man was arrested Friday evening after police say he struck a 66-year-old woman while driving drunk at the intersection of Atlantic and Denton avenues.
Police said the crash occurred around 6 p.m., when a 2024 Chevrolet pickup truck hit the woman as she was crossing the street.
She suffered severe injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
The driver, identified as 26-year-old Adrian of 87th Avenue in Queens, was taken into custody following an investigation that determined he was intoxicated, officials said.
Raghunanan has been charged with vehicular assault and driving while intoxicated.
He was arraigned Saturday at First District Court in Hempstead. His next appearance is scheduled for Nov. 3 at Nassau District Court in Mineola.
