A New York City man allegedly took his SUV on an intoxicated joyride along train tracks that ended with the vehicle catching fire, police said.
Basilio Hidalgo, aged 40, was taken into custody and faced charges following an incident where he drove an SUV onto the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). The events unfolded when the vehicle’s tires ignited, resulting in a dramatic scene at approximately 4:52 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department.
Photos of the crash aftermath showed Hidalgo’s SUV being lifted with a crane from the train tracks.
The incident caused “significant damage to the third rail and other track infrastructure,” police said.
Hidalgo was also charged with DWI, first-degree reckless endangerment and third-degree criminal trespassing. (MTAPD)
Police said Hildago was arrested and taken into custody without incident.
Hidalgo was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, third-degree criminal trespassing and driving while intoxicated.
