Driver Jailed in NYC DUI Crash

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A drunken driver who crashed into a New York City Taxi,killing two people, has been sentenced to 3 ½ to 10 ½ years in prison. Theaccident occurred after the driver was ordered deported and charged in a deadlybeating.

Russell Rothberg, defense lawyer for driver Daryush Omar,said Omar apologized during sentencing Wednesday in Queens. The 25-year-oldpleaded guilty last month to vehicular manslaughter.

The November 16 crash killed cab driver Bessy Velasquez andPanayiota Demetriou.

The 2006 Manhattan murder case against Omar has stalled butremains open.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, please contact the New York City Personal Injury Attorneys of Orlow Orlow & Orlow by calling 718-544-4100.