"State prosecutors said that Howell allegedly drove southbound in the northbound lanes of the parkway at about 11:37 p.m. on Jan. 22 at speeds of more than 50 mph. In doing so, court records noted, Howell crashed her vehicle head-on into a car operated by Manuel Boitel, 61, who suffered fatal injuries as a result."
"Responding police in Westchester County found upon further investigation that Howell had a blood alcohol level of 0.18%, well above the 0.08% state limit. The Times reported that Howell had been returning from a social event."
"Howell was arraigned on March 2 in Westchester County Court before Judge George Fufido, who ordered her held on $250,000 bond, $500,000 partially secured bond, or $100,000 cash. The sergeant faces between 8 1/3 and 25 years in prison if she is convicted."
Tiffany Howell, a 47-year-old NYPD sergeant assigned to the Crime Control Strategies Unit, was indicted on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide, second-degree manslaughter, and first- and second-degree vehicular manslaughter. On January 22, Howell drove southbound in the northbound lanes of the Taconic State Parkway at speeds exceeding 50 mph, causing a head-on collision with Manuel Boitel, a 61-year-old Manhattan doorman returning home from work. Boitel died from his injuries. Police investigation revealed Howell's blood alcohol level was 0.18%, nearly double the legal limit of 0.08%. She had been returning from a social event. Howell was arraigned on March 2 and held on bond. She faces 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison if convicted and has been suspended without pay.
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