Defense attorney for driver accused in deadly Massapequa crash wants case to be presented to grand jury

MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. -- The defense attorney for a man accused of causing a crash that killed four family members on Long Island wants the case to be presented to a grand jury.

A 6-year-old girl, her 60-year-old grandfather and two of his younger children, ages 10 and 13, died in the crash on Aug. 6 in Massapequa. Several others were hurt.

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Prosecutors say 32-year-old Michael DeAngelo was speeding and driving under the influence when he crashed into two other cars. He remains in a local hospital, where he is being treated for fractures.

"I would just ask everyone yo, before they condemn the defendant or his family, just take a collective breath. Let the process work," defense attorney Karl Seman said Tuesday.

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"I really want to see justice be served right about now. This is heart-rendering. The family is totally torn apart," said Audama Kefentsc Huntley, a relative of the victims.

DeAngelo faces several charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide.

The next court hearing is set for Monday.

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