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NYC street renamed in honor of NYPD Det. Anastasios Tsakos 5 years after he was killed by drunk driver
- Detective Anastasios Tsakos Way was dedicated in Astoria to honor the NYPD officer killed by a drunk driver in 2021.
- Tsakos was a 14-year NYPD veteran who worked with the Highway 3 Patrol Unit and died on the Long Island Expressway.
- Jessica Beauvais, who caused the crash, was convicted of aggravated manslaughter and is serving a 20-year sentence.
- Officials at the ceremony emphasized that naming the street honors a life lived with passion and dedication.
- The ceremony included remarks by NYPD officials and Queens DA Melinda Katz, highlighting the officer ’s sacrifice.
- Tsakos was responding to a car accident when he was killed by a speeding, drunk driver.
- Beauvais was found to be under the influence and had a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit.
- The renaming marks a community tribute to a fallen officer and a reminder of his service.
- The dedication occurred on the fifth anniversary of Tsakos's death, linking the ceremony to a meaningful anniversary.
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