Parents Mourn The Death Of A 14-Year-Old

Tragic Death of Drew Hassenbein: His Parents Mourn the Loss of Their Son in Jericho Car Accident.

Drew Hassenbein, a young and talented tennis player, made a name for himself while playing for Roslyn High School.

He showcased his exceptional skills during the Nassau large school boys team tennis championship, where he defeated Ansh Chadha of Syosset High School with a score of 6-2, 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, earning the championship title.

Hassenbein’s tennis prowess was wider than high school competitions. He was also a nationally recognized player in the 14-and-under age group and had achieved the prestigious rank of No. 1 in the United States at the 12-and-under level.

Not to mention, his coach, Jannotte-Hinkley, praised his exceptional talent and remarked that his understanding of the sport was unlike anything he had seen before at his age.

His future in the sport was promising, & his death is a significant loss to the tennis community.

Drew Hassenbein Obituary: Parents Mourn The Death Of A 14-Year-Old

Drew Hassenbein’s parents mourn their son’s loss, who tragically died in a horrific car accident in Jericho.

The accident occurred on North Broadway on Wednesday night just before 10:30 pm when a wrong-way intoxicated driver, identified as Amandeep Singh, 34, was driving his Dodge Ram southbound in the northbound lanes and collided with a sedan carrying four teenagers.

Hassenbein passed away along with Ethan Falkowitz in a horrific car accident.

Similarly, the crash’s impact was so severe that Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz, both 14, lost their lives at the scene, while the other two teenagers were rushed to the hospital with internal injuries.

The principal of Roslyn Middle School, where Drew and Ethan were students, informed parents the following day of the tragic loss of the two students and offered grief counseling to help students cope with their grief.

Drew and Ethan were well-liked students, described as “good kids” by Melissa Wright, a mother of a fellow youth tennis player.

They both came from supportive families who had nurtured their talents, including Drew’s exceptional tennis skills, which earned him national recognition.

Further, the superintendent of Roslyn Schools, Allison Brown, expressed her deep sadness and announced that crisis teams would be on hand to support students in the aftermath of the tragedy.

The loss of these two young lives has left the community reeling, and they struggle to come to terms with the tragic event.

Is The Driver Amandeep Singh Arrested?

Following the devastating car accident in Jericho that claimed the lives of Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz, the driver responsible, Amandeep Singh, was arrested & taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Singh is facing several serious charges concerning the car accident, including aggravated vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter, manslaughter, leaving the scene of a fatal auto accident, driving while intoxicated (DWI), and assault, according to officials.

Police confirmed that Singh was heavily intoxicated at the crash and was so disoriented that he told officers he thought he was driving in New Jersey.

Singh’s defense attorney, James Kousouros, acknowledged the tragedy of the accident but emphasized that his client was an otherwise law-abiding man with a college degree, job, and family.

Outside the court, a line of people wrapped around the block in a touching show of support for the families of the teenagers involved in the crash.

The community is coming together in solidarity to honor the memory of Drew and Ethan and offer comfort to those affected by this senseless tragedy.

Ethan Falkowitz And Drew Hassenbein Funeral

The Roslyn High community is mourning the loss of two teen tennis prodigies who passed away in May 2023. Both were 14-year-olds and had a bright future ahead. Unfortunately, they passed away after drunk driver Amandeep Singh slammed into their car on Route 106 in Jericho.

Among the four teenagers inside the 2019 Alfa Romeo, Ethan and Drew passed away, while the remaining kids, Zach Sheena and Ethan Solop, were taken to the hospital. They were checked for internal injuries; thankfully, they survived the fatal crash with no fatal injuries.

Two best friends who attended Roslyn Middle School together and were nationally-ranked tennis players were returning to their home. After beating the Syosset High School tennis team in a match, the boys had just finished a victory dinner. Sadly, their journey was cut short by a drunk driver.

Funeral services for Drew Hassenbein were held at Temple Beth Shalom in his hometown. Many friends, relatives, and well-wishers attended the ceremony to say their goodbyes. It was an emotional event, with Drew’s dad calling him a real-life superstar in his eulogy.

Drew Hassenbein’s father, Mitch Hassenbein, mentioned,

You were a real-life superstar. I looked up to you.

Likewise, Ethan Falkowitz’s funeral service was held at Temple Sinai in Roslyn. Family, friends, and relatives attended the service and paid their respects to the late teen tennis prodigy.

Ethan’s parents and brother are devastated by his untimely demise. His dad, Gary Falkowitz, reminisced how that day was the best day of his life, but tragically also last. Moreover, Ethan Falkowitz’s brother, Landon Falkowitz, attended the match with their dad and continuously said good luck to him before the game.

After the match, Gary congratulated his son in the parking lot before allowing him to have a celebratory dinner with his teammates. Sadly, that was the last time he saw his boy alive, as Ethan and Drew fell victim to a car crash.

Driver Amandeep is charged with Vehicular Manslaughter 1st Degree, Manslaughter 2nd Degree, Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, Leaving the Scene of an Auto Accident with a Fatality, DWI and two counts of Assault 2nd Degree. Hopefully, the boys will get the justice they deserve.

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Larita Shotwell

Update: 2024-09-12

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