After his arraignment Saturday in First District Court in Central Islip, at which Clark was ordered locked up on $1,000 bail, his father said he was relieved no one got hurt.
“It’s just one of these unfortunate things,” said the dad, who did not give his name. “These kids have growing pains.”
The dad insisted his son, who he said had attended Westhampton Beach High School, is not a fast driver. He said his son has “always been a good kid” and “never was in bad trouble.”
During the arraignment, Clark said, “I’m very, very sorry for everything I caused.”
Police seized a blood sample from Clark, who reeked of alcohol, had bloodshot eyes, was unsteady on his feet and failed a succession of field sobriety tests, they said.
Clark and his passenger, Richard Mailand, 20, of East Moriches, were brought to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center, checked over for minor injuries and released, police said.
Thanks for the update kc. It was a weird news story. I have never seen a car “fly” like than into a building. Maybe he will run for the vacant senate seat in MA!