Man Indicted in Drugged Driving Crash that Killed Long Island Crossing Guard

Beloved Long Island crossing guard dies after drugged driver hit him while while high on ‘street Xanax’: DA

Joshua Alvarado, 30, now faces upgraded charges of manslaughter for allegedly jumping a curb and mowing down 70-year-old John Miro as he was on-duty in Merrick, prosecutors said.

Man indicted in drugged driving crash that killed Long Island crossing guard

A Queens man is now facing serious charges in connection with a drug impaired driving crash that killed a longtime school crossing guard.

Queens Man Indicted for Allegedly Killing Crossing Guard in Drug-Fueled Crash - Long Island Life & Politics

A Queens man was indicted for his alleged role in a February crash on Sunrise Highway that killed a 70-year-old Nassau County Police crossing guard. On February 26, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Joshua Alvarado [...] The post Queens Man Indicted for Allegedly Killing Crossing Guard in Drug-Fueled Crash appeared first on Long Island Life & Politics.

Queens man indicted for fatal, drugged driving crash in Merrick: DA

A Queens man was indicted on manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, assault and other charges involving a February crash on Sunrise Highway that killed a 70-year-old Nassau County Police Crossing Guard, District Attorney Anne  Donnelly announced on Tuesday, March 31. Joshua Alvarado was arraigned on charges of manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, assault, two counts of driving while ability impaired by drugs and driving while ability impaired by…