Driver Faces 28 Felony Charges in Nail Salon Crash

Steven Schwally, 64, faces 28 felony charges, including four counts of second-degree depraved indifference murder, after allegedly driving his SUV into a Long Island nail salon, killing four people and injuring nine others. Schwally reportedly consumed 18 beers the night before the crash and had a blood-alcohol level of .17, more than double the legal limit. The victims include NYPD officer Emilia Rennhack, salon owner Jiancai Chen, and employees Yan Xu and Meizi Zhang. Schwally's prior DUI conviction and his high-speed driving through stop signs and red lights further underscore his alleged negligence. Prosecutors and lawmakers are calling for severe penalties, emphasizing Schwally's 'depraved indifference to human life.' The tragic incident has left devastated families seeking justice and support.