In a shocking incident, Daniel Christopher Hyden, the alleged drunk driver responsible for plowing through a Fourth of July celebration in Lower East Side, has been ordered to be held without bail. The 44-year-old substance abuse counselor faces three counts of vehicular homicide, which could lead to a prison sentence of 25 years or more.

During the Saturday morning arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court, prosecutors revealed that Hyden was driving with a suspended license and attempted to evade sobriety tests after the crash by closing his eyes. Official records indicate that his license had been suspended four times, with no reinstatement due to his failure to acknowledge past summonses.

Despite his occupation as a substance abuse counselor and author of a book titled "The Sober Addict," Hyden allegedly knew about his suspended license when he took the wheel on Thursday night. Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Matt Bogdanos informed the court that Hyden had previous convictions in Georgia, Wisconsin, and New Jersey, ranging from driving with a suspended license to DWI to assault and criminal mischief.

The extent of Hyden's intoxication has yet to be determined, as he refused breathalyzer tests after the crash and allegedly closed his eyes to hide his bloodshot eyes from authorities. Lab results for his blood alcohol content are still pending. Bogdanos expressed confidence that they will soon have conclusive evidence of his level of intoxication.

Photos presented in court depicted the devastating aftermath of the incident at the intersection of Water Street and Jackson Street, where Hyden allegedly drove his gray Ford F-150 onto the sidewalk, striking 11 innocent individuals. Tragically, three people lost their lives – Lucille Pinkney, 59, her son Herman Pinkney, 38, and Ana Morel, 43. An additional eight individuals, including an 11-year-old boy named Jakob Velazquez, were injured and required treatment at four different hospitals.

Authorities believe that Hyden had been involved in a confrontation with a bouncer at a downtown bar before the fatal crash occurred. It was reported that he was denied entry due to his intoxicated state, and the bouncer refunded his ticket to the Fourth of July party. The crash took place nearby at Corlears Hook Park, only an hour later.

Hyden's lawyer declined to comment following the arraignment, leaving many questions unanswered. The court session was attended by Thomas Curto, who revealed that his nephew is friends with Jakob Velazquez, the 11-year-old boy critically injured in the incident. Despite the immense loss of losing his stepfather and mother, Jakob is said to be holding up as best as he can.

As the investigation into this tragic event continues, Hyden remains behind bars, facing severe charges. The harrowing incident serves as a grim reminder of the devastating consequences that can arise from irresponsible and impaired driving.

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