NYPD Officer Emilia Rennhack among 4 killed in Deer Park nail salon crash
LONG ISLAND - An NYPD officer was among four people killed Friday when a man crashed his vehicle into a nail salon in Deer Park while allegedly driving while intoxicated, Suffolk County Police said.
The officer was identified as Emilia Rennhack, 30, who worked in the NYPD’s 102nd precinct.
"The NYPD mourns the loss of @NYPD102Pct Police Officer Emilia Rennhack," the NYC PBA posted on X. "She was tragically killed yesterday while off-duty on Long Island. Please keep her family, friends, and co-workers in your thoughts. Rest in Peace."
Rennhack was at the salon getting her nails done for another officer's wedding, the New York Post reported.
Rennhack had been with the force since 2018, police said.
The funeral is on July 6 at 12 p.m. at the New Hyde Park Funeral Home, the NYC PBA said on X.
A candlelight vigil is being held on Monday at 7 p.m. for the victims, a poster outside the nail salon said.
Deer Park nail salon crash timeline
Police say Steve Schwally, was driving a 2020 Chevy Traverse at high speed through the parking lot before crashing into the front window of the Hawaii Nail & Spa inside a strip mall on Grand Boulevard near Brandywine Drive Friday afternoon.
At the time, several people were trapped, and at least one person had to be airlifted to the hospital.
The driver was partially conscious when first responders arrived on the scene, according to police.
He is currently being treated at a nearby hospital and is facing DWI charges.
Nine others were hospitalized after the incident unfolded.
Nicole Miele, 54, Ana Garcia, 53, Wen Jun Cheng, 35, and Michael Mehale, 58, are all being treated at area hospitals for serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Carol Garcia, 23, Toni Saccente, 32, Krystal Rodriguez, 37, Nicole Saccente, 55, and a 12-year-old girl whose identity is being withheld, were also treated.
FOX News contributed to this report.