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Former Firefighter Sentenced After Fatal DUI | New York City News
A former firefighter faces 4 to 12 years in prison after a drunk driving crash in February 2025 that killed 23-year-old Justin Diaz, a recent college grad headed to his first day at LaGuardia Airport. Pena, behind the wheel of his Mercedes and with a BAC of .17 plus drugs in his system, blew through a red light, causing the fatal collision in East Elmhurst. Diaz, who died at the hospital, leaves behind a grieving family, while Pena pleaded guilty to manslaughter — a sobering reminder of the deadly cost of impaired driving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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