A tragic incident occurred on a Suffolk County street this past Sunday when a Long Island man, driving under the influence of alcohol, struck and killed a woman. The driver, identified as Kenneth Stewart, 64, was behind the wheel of a 2021 Honda Civic when he collided with pedestrian Angela Sarant, 69, at approximately 3 p.m. at the intersection of Vanderbilt Parkway and Village Hill Drive in Dix Hills.

According to Newsday, Sarant was walking when Stewart's vehicle struck her. She was promptly transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore but unfortunately was pronounced dead. Stewart, from Huntington Station, did not sustain injuries in a crash and was charged with driving while ability impaired by alcohol and drugs.

Law enforcement responded to the scene where they found Stewart drunk behind the Civic's wheel. He was arrested on site and held overnight, now awaiting his arraignment scheduled for Monday in Central Islip. This incident adds to a pattern of drunk-driving events in Long Island, marked by two separate cases just two weeks prior, including a superintended who injured a motorcyclist while driving under influence.

1010 WINS reports that Stewart's vehicle was impounded for a safety check following the tragic event. Authorities are also seeking additional information from the public regarding this fatal crash. Those who may have witnessed the incident or have relevant details are encouraged to contact Major Case Unit detectives at 631-852-6555.

The gravity of the circumstances raises questions about the consequences of impaired driving and the measures in place to prevent such events. While Stewart was charged similarly to a previous high-profile DUI case involving Justin Timberlake in Long Island, who received a plea deal, the outcome of Stewart’s case has yet to be determined, and it's not clear whether he'll face more severe penalties given the fatal result of his actions.