FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 • The Queens Courier 3 Corona man arrested for drunk driving on LIRR tracks in LIC BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO aaltamirano@queenscourier.com/@aaltamirano28 This guy took joy riding to a whole new level. Ronny Mora, 25, of Corona was arrested on the night of Sept. 20 for allegedly driving his car while intoxicated on LIRR tracks in Long Island City and only coming to a stop after his car burst into flames upon striking a third rail, authorities said. According to a criminal complaint, police were informed by a LIRR employee that on Sept. 20 between 10:45 and 11:43 p.m. he saw a 2011 Nissan Juke enter the train yard at the intersection of Borden Avenue and 11th Street. The employee added that he then saw the car drive eastbound on the track for about 3.25 miles. The employee then saw the vehicle stop, and a man – later identified as Mora – exited the car and walked westbound on the track, authorities said. Police then responded to a call of a vehicle stalled on the track and upon arrival saw the vehicle on fire. A supervisor of transportation for the LIRR informed police that the train yard is enclosed by a fence to prevent intruders. saw it sparking so I left.” Cops later saw Mora sitting on the side of the Mora was taken to the 112th Precinct stationhouse tracks inside the train yard near the intersection of in Forest Hills, where he was administered Borden Avenue and 11th Street. An officer noticed that Mora had bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, according to the criminal complaint. The 25-year-old then allegedly admitted, “I had one beer, I drove my car onto the track, I’m sorry. I an Intoxilyzer exam that indicated he had a blood alcohol level of 0.164 percent, well above the legal 0.08 limit. According to the MTA, the fire forced the LIRR to suspend service between Penn Station and Jamaica for almost three hours while the FDNY extinguished Photo courtesy of MTA PD the flames and LIRR personnel repaired the third rail – which suffered damages exceeding $1,500 and create a risk for serious injury to passengers on trains. Mora faces charges of criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, criminal trespass, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and leaving the scene of an incident without reporting property damage. the NEW FOUR ONESTransportation Car Service Your COMPLETE Transportation Service AIRPORTS • PIERS • WEDDINGS SWIPE GO! and Our cars are now equipped with credit card machines for your convenience, so keep your credit/debit card handy! DRIVERS WANTED All Shi s Available Call 718.544.1111 Must have Class E License & TLC permit. Over 24 years of age. 718.441.1111 BASE LIC #B00008 e $6 LOCAL is Back! Tire d of the Rest? NOW YOU CAN AFFORD THE BEST! $2 OFF Local Trips or $3 OFF Airport Trips Good on any ride, any time when you use Four Ones Car Service. EXPIRES 11/17/15 F
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