What Happened
A Port Washington man was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 6, 2026, after his SUV left the roadway and plowed into a building on Shore Road in Manorhaven, according to Long Island Life & Politics.
Nassau County Sixth Precinct Officers responded at 12:18 a.m. to 112 Shore Road following a report of an auto accident. Upon arrival, officers observed that a grey 2019 Mercedes-Benz SUV had allegedly left the roadway and struck the building, causing what police described as extensive damage. The building was unoccupied at the time of the crash, and no injuries were reported at the scene.
Following a thorough investigation, officers identified the driver as Matthew P. Meyran, 66, of Port Washington. Meyran was placed under arrest without incident, per the report from Long Island Life & Politics. Police charged him with two offenses: Driving While Intoxicated under New York law, and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Content of more than 1% — a figure, if accurate, that would place him well above the standard legal threshold of 0.08% BAC.
The Manorhaven Building Inspector also responded to the scene to assess the structural integrity of the damaged building. No determination about the building’s condition was immediately disclosed in the initial report. Meyran was arraigned later that same day — August 6 — at First District Court in Hempstead.
Location & Road Context
Shore Road runs along the waterfront of Manorhaven, a small incorporated village within the Town of North Hempstead on the Port Washington peninsula. The area features a mix of residential properties and commercial structures along a shoreline corridor. Crashes involving vehicles leaving the roadway in this type of mixed-use coastal setting can pose serious risks to occupied buildings and pedestrians, particularly during late-night hours. Drivers traveling in Nassau County can find updated traffic and road condition information at Long Island Traffic.
Investigation & Legal Proceedings
Nassau County Sixth Precinct officers conducted the on-scene investigation and made the arrest without incident. Meyran faces two charges: Driving While Intoxicated and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC exceeding 1%, as reported by Long Island Life & Politics. He was arraigned on August 6, 2026, at First District Court in Hempstead. The case will proceed through Nassau County’s local criminal court system.
What This DWI Charge Means
Under New York Vehicle and Traffic Law §1192, there are several tiers of impaired driving offenses. A DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) charge applies when a driver’s BAC is between 0.05% and 0.07%, and is classified as a traffic infraction. A standard DWI charge applies at a BAC of 0.08% or higher and is a misdemeanor. Aggravated DWI — the most serious tier — applies when a driver’s BAC reaches 0.18% or above. Meyran is charged with operating a vehicle with a BAC of more than 1%, which, if proven, would place him dramatically beyond even the Aggravated DWI threshold.
For a first-offense standard DWI in New York, penalties can include fines ranging from $500 to $1,000, a minimum six-month driver’s license revocation, a mandatory ignition interlock device requirement, a potential jail sentence of up to one year, and a mandatory surcharge. Aggravated DWI carries steeper fines ($1,000–$2,500), a minimum one-year revocation, and enhanced jail exposure. Repeat offenses escalate to felony-level charges with significantly longer incarceration and permanent license consequences.
Drivers who refuse a chemical test — breathalyzer or blood draw — face automatic consequences under New York’s implied consent law: a one-year license revocation and a $500 civil penalty for a first refusal, independent of any criminal outcome. The refusal can also be used as evidence against the driver in a criminal trial.
Case Status & Updates
An arrest and criminal charge represent an accusation only. Matthew P. Meyran is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. He was arraigned on August 6, 2026, at First District Court in Hempstead, where the case will continue through Nassau County’s criminal court process, including potential pretrial hearings, plea proceedings, and, if applicable, trial and sentencing.
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