A tragic incident in Queens involved off-duty firefighter Michael Pena, 28, who allegedly ran a red light, colliding with another vehicle and causing the death of 23-year-old Justin Diaz. The crash, captured on surveillance footage, shows Pena's Mercedes hitting Diaz's BMW early in the morning. Pena has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated, leading to his arrest and a subsequent suspension from the FDNY. Diaz was taken to the hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Two passengers in Pena's vehicle sustained injuries but survived.
Firefighter Michael Pena, 28, was charged with vehicular manslaughter, DWI, and refusing a breath test after crashing into Justin Diaz's car, resulting in Diaz's death.
Surveillance footage shows Pena's Mercedes running a red light at 4:15 a.m., colliding with Diaz's BMW and sending it skidding down Northern Boulevard.
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