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An East Hampton High School student was killed in a car crash on Old Stone Highway in Springs on Sunday night. DOUG KUNTZ
The vehicle involved in the fatal crash being removed from the scene on Monday morning. DOUG KUNTZ
An East Hampton High School student was killed — and several others were injured — following a single-car crash on Old Stone Highway in Springs on Sunday night in which the driver of the car was charged with DWI.
East Hampton Town Police said a 19-year-old East Hampton woman, Scarleth Urgiles, was killed in the crash. Six additional passengers were hospitalized. An 18-year-old East Hampton woman suffered serious injuries.
Police charged the driver, Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo-Fuertes, 18, of Moriches, with DWI, aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child passenger and endangering the welfare of a child. Officers arrested him at the scene. He is awaiting arraignment before the East Hampton Town Justice Court.
Barrionuevo-Fuertes reportedly left the road while driving a 2009 Toyota Camry southbound on Old Stone Highway near Deep Six Drive. Police said the car overturned and struck a tree.
Springs Fire Department extricated two passengers from the car. Urgiles was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Jennifer Amon-Barrers, 18, of East Hampton, was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she was listed in serious, but stable, condition, police said.
Amagansett and East Hampton ambulance crews transferred the remaining passengers, Michael Puente, 19, of East Hampton, Melanie Mendez, 19, of East Hampton, Carlos Pinos, 18, of East Hampton, and two juveniles, to Stony Brook Southampton Hospital for treatment.
“There are no words to properly express the feelings of loss and grief that we feel at this time,” East Hampton Superintendent of Schools Adam Fine said in a statement. “The East Hampton community is strong and resilient and always comes together when needed.”
The school district will have grief counselors available throughout the day. Fine asked parents to contact the school if a student needs assistance.
The crash occurred near Springs School. East Hampton Town Police said school access was accessible from the north side, and traffic officers are in the area to assist with drop off. As of Monday morning, the road was still closed.
East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen issued a statement Monday morning that described the crash as an “unimaginably tragedy.” On Father’s Day, which is meant for love and family, the community finds itself in mourning, he said.
“My heart goes out to the families affected, and on behalf of the Village of East Hampton, I extend our deepest condolences to the parents, loved ones, and friends of those involved. We stand by them in their grief, offering our support and prayers as they navigate this painful moment,” he said.
The mayor said that the village officials are reminded of the strength and resilience of the community, and he urged the community to honor the memory of those who were killed.
Police impounded the vehicle while the investigation continues. Anyone with information can contact the East Hampton Town Police Detectives Division at 631-537-7575.
