Hicksville man convicted for fatal high-speed DWI crash in 2024

A Hicksville man was convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges for an alcohol-induced, speeding crash that killed a 30-year-old man in September 2024. A Nassau County jury found Miguel Nolasco guilty Oct. 27 of aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter, assault and driving while intoxicated following three hours of deliberations. Prosecutors said Nolasco was driving a 2005 Honda Odyssey westbound on West John Street towards Prospect Avenue in Hicksville at about 100 miles per hour on Sept. 21, 2024, while 30-year-old Jannai Allen was traveling eastbound on Prospect Avenue and making a left-hand turn toward Cantiague Rock Road. While he was making the turn, Nolasco crashed into him, causing Allen' car to go up in flames, authorities said. Allen was trapped inside the car and was pronounced dead at the scene. Nolasco’s car continued to roll on its side and strike several trees before stopping, and a blood draw taken roughly one hour after the crash reveal