Prestige Limousine Operator Snared After Heart‑Shattering Crash
In a twist that could only come from the drama of a Sunday evening road test, Nauman Hussain – the guy who ran the limousine company that ejected 20 souls from a single ride – has just been hauled in by the NY State Police on a mountain of charges, including criminally negligent homicide.
What Went Down?
- Location: A busy intersection in Schoharie, roughly an hour’s drive from Albany.
- Vehicle: A 2001 Ford Excursion limousine that was, unfortunately, wrapped in a mahogany of trouble. The car had a history of inspection failures, from broken anti‑lock brakes to wipers that had politely taken an extended vacation.
- The party: 17 passengers heading to a birthday bash. The driver? Still nursing a “no licence” stamp on his record.
- Finale: The limo flouts a stop sign, thunderingly collides with a parked car and two pedestrians, then shudders into a shallow ravine. Boo‑hoo.
Who Was Involved (and How They Got Involved)
Police said they stopped Hussain near Albany, took him into custody, and slapped a criminally negligent homicide charge on his docket. Together with that, the team is rummaging through the wreckage for evidence that the car’s driver was not properly licensed.
Lee Kindlon, the lawyer dressing up for the Prestige Limousine team, threw the spotlight on Hussain’s girlfriend and brother, who were ducked into the police barracks for what was described as “initial questioning”. Whether other family members got a front‑row ticket to the interrogation still remains a mystery.
Legal Talk with a Twist
“It’s a tragic mess. The day last year saw the vehicle fail a DOT inspection, wasn’t it? A $200 airplane with an engineer strapped in,” Kindlon mused. “We’re still hunting for the signs that made such a catastrophic decision happen.”
Aftermath & Take‑away
So here’s the snap‑summary for the drivers out there:
- Get your licence up to code. If your logo reads “unlicensed user,” that’s a red flag.
- Pass inspections. Anything less is only a short‑lived ride to drama.
- OPA, 0.5 lapped traffic, it’s not safe to drive.
- Check your equipment – climb into your revs and get your brakes and wipers in line.
Because life is a road trip anyone should own a good car and a lawyer who knows how to talk about regrets and humble apologies. And, to those who driveways, maybe you’ll carry those reminders forward and stay safer.
