Overview
- Espinosa, 42, died after a pickup allegedly ran a red light at Alexander Avenue and Route 347 in Saint James around 6:06 a.m. Saturday.
- Suffolk County police identified the driver as Matthew Smith, 20, of Hauppauge, who was treated with a passenger for non-life-threatening injuries and charged with DWI.
- Both vehicles were impounded as investigators continue to examine the crash, and tips to the Major Case Unit can be made at 631-852-6553.
- Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman ordered county flags at half-staff starting Monday until her burial as colleagues and the police union paid tribute.
- Visitation is scheduled Wednesday at St. James Funeral Home, and arraignment timing for Smith has not been announced.