The tennis world has been rocked by the deaths of two 14-year-old prodigies in New York.
Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz had been driving had been killed whereas driving with two different boys aged 16 and 17, who had been each in secure situation in hospital.
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The youngsters’ Alfa Romeo was struck by an alleged drunk driver — 34-year-old Amandeep Singh —who was driving the improper manner down the Long Island expressway.
Singh allegedly additionally tried to flee the scene.
“The male subject tried to leave the scene on foot,” captain Stephen Fitzpatrick of the Nassau County Police Department stated by way of the Long Island Press.
He added: “It was probably one of the most catastrophic scenes I have seen in a long time. If you had been there, you would have seen the debris field, it was almost like the car exploded.”
Singh has been charged with aggravated vehicular murder, two counts of manslaughter second diploma, vehicular manslaughter, two counts of second diploma assault, leaving the scene of a dying and driving whereas intoxicated and can be held with out bail till dealing with court docket on May 8.
The felony criticism revealed that Singh had admitted to “consuming alcoholic beverages”, blowing 0.18 on a breath take a look at.
New York outlet PIX 11 reported: “Singh was so drunk, he told officers he thought he was in New Jersey.”
Reports stated the Alfa Romeo struck a tree after the collision and Hassenbein and Falkowitz had been pronounced lifeless on the scene.
The police confirmed the youngsters had been on their manner dwelling from a restaurant after a contest.
“The kids were on a tennis team for their school. They were at a local tennis event and then went to get food at the mall,” Fitzpatrick stated.
“They were on their way home from a restaurant.”
The mom of one of many college students of Roslyn Middle School stated: “The whole community is devastated. These lives touched everybody.”
NBC New York reported the coach of each boys stated Hassenbein and Falkowitz had been “amazing guys” and “best friends” who began taking part in tennis after they had been simply 5 years outdated and had been each already on the varsity tennis group.
But whereas the area people was devastated concerning the lack of two of its brightest younger begins, the tennis world was equally crushed over the proficient pair’s heartbreaking loss.
They had been each on the varsity’s tennis group and Hassenbein was even a nationally ranked tennis participant, ranked thirty eighth within the US for 14 & Under gamers.
Hassenbein additionally tossed the coin forward of the 2021 US Open Final gained by Daniil Medvedev over Novak Djokovic.
Reporter for New York’s WABC-TV Eyewitness News commented: “My heart breaks for the entire Roslyn community tonight. Please don’t drink and drive. It was tennis stars Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz who were killed in Jericho last night, but this could have been any of our kids.”
The Roslyn Bulldogs Tennis Instagram account stated: “Drew and Ethan were the best of us. They had the biggest hearts and the most contagious smiles. They were outstanding tennis players with the brightest futures. We will forever miss their laughter and company. They were our family.
“We love you guys so much. We would do anything for one more second with you both. Life is unfair and takes away the best people.
“Fly high boys.”
She additionally shared a photograph of the large neighborhood end up for the arraignment of Singh with folks filling the halls of the courthouse.
Racquet Magazine senior editor Ben Rothenberg tweeted: “Horrible news from Long Island: one of the boys killed was Drew Hassenbein, a highly-ranked young player who was chosen to perform the coin toss between Djokovic and Medvedev before the 2021 US Open men’s final.”
USTA Eastern posted: “USTA Eastern is heartbroken over the tragic loss of Drew Hassenbein (pictured doing a coin toss at the 2021 US Open) & Ethan Falkowitz, two members of the Roslyn High School tennis team on Long Island.
“We extend our thoughts & prayers to their families, teammates and loved ones.”
Long Island Tennis Magazine added: “The Long Island tennis community has suffered a tremendous loss.
“We mourn the tragic passing of Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz, and extend our thoughts and prayers to the Hassenbein’s, Falkowitz’s, the Roslyn tennis team and everyone affected by this horrific tragedy.”
Source: www.news.com.au
