On Long Island Sunday night, a drunk driver going the wrong way lost control of his vehicle, hitting a tree and killing a 19-year-old female passenger, officials reported.

Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo-Fuertes, an alumnus of East Hampton High School, was allegedly driving a Toyota Camry in the wrong direction on Old Stone Highway when he swerved to avoid a collision with another vehicle at approximately 7:30 p.m.

The car flipped over and collided with a tree, resulting in the death of passenger Scarleth Urgiles, according to East Hampton police.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Several other teenagers, aged 15 to 19, sustained injuries and were transported to hospitals.

East Hampton High School principal Sara Smith described the accident as a “profound tragedy” and mentioned that Urgiles and other passengers were students at the school.

“Words cannot fully convey our sorrow for the family, friends, and all affected by this heartbreaking loss,” she expressed in a message to the school community.

She added, “This reminds us of the strength and unity within the East Hampton community.”

Barrionuevo-Fuertes, from Moriches, was detained at the scene and faces charges including aggravated DWI with a child passenger under 16, DWI, and endangering the welfare of a minor.

His attorney, Melissa Aguanno, indicated she expects the District Attorney’s Office to consider additional charges.

As of Tuesday night, Barrionuevo-Fuertes remained in custody after a judge set bail at hundreds of thousands of dollars on Monday.

“Alyssa is still in shock; he’s only 18,” Aguanno explained. “He’s very young and may not even fully understand the gravity of what happened right now.”

Not all passengers knew each other, the lawyer noted, emphasizing the tragedy for everyone involved.

“This is a devastating loss for everyone. My client and his family are heartbroken, and this will haunt these kids for the rest of their lives,” she stated.

Before the accident, Barrionuevo-Fuertes aspired to join the military and had taken tests in pursuit of service, according to Aguanno.

Similarly, Urgiles had dreams of enlisting in the Army, as noted on a fundraising page created by loved ones:

“She believed her courage and determination would help others,” the page reads. “Her dream was to buy a home for her mother and provide for her family. She volunteered, taught, and made a positive impact in her community.”