An Irishman was tragically killed by a suspected drink driver in a horror car crash in New York.
John Heneghan, 33, died in the smash in Clifton Park, near Albany on Saturday.
Mr Heneghan was killed when a vehicle travelling southbound on State Route 9 switched lane and crashed into his car, which had four other passengers.
His partner, Caitlyn Holtzman, also died in the tragic incident.
Two other Irish men, Luke O’Doherty and Enda Crowley, both 25, were also seriously injured in the crash but it is understood that their injuries are not life threatening.
Also travelling in the car was Julia Staples, 24, who is American.
The three injured passengers were transported to Albany Medical Centre for treatment.
It is understood that Mr Heneghan is from Mayo, but was living in New York.
In a statement, New York State Police said: “Shortly before 3:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, Troopers responded to a motor vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of State Route 9 and Ushers Rd in the town of Clifton Park.
“A vehicle traveling southbound on State Route 9 left its lane of travel, and struck another vehicle that had been traveling east on Ushers Rd. and was stopped for the traffic light at the intersection of State Route 9.
“The driver of the southbound vehicle is in police custody as the accident continues to be investigated. State Police are confirming that two people were killed, and three seriously injured in the stopped vehicle.
“Anyone who may have witnessed the accident, or has any information, is asked to contact SP Clifton Park at 518-583-7000.
“The road is expected to remain closed for the next two hours. Any further information will be released on the NYSP newsroom.”
New York State Police have confirmed that a 58-year-old man was arrested at the scene for “aggravated vehicular homicide, two counts of vehicular manslaughter, and driving while intoxicated”.
The man was remanded to Saratoga County Jail without bail. He is due back in court on May 29, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
A close relative of Caitlyn shared a picture of John and Caitlyn’s wedding day in 2017.
She said: “It all doesn’t feel real... It feels like a dream.”
