Mount Arlington Patrolman Joseph Wargo Killed in Head-On Collision with Drunk Driver

Mount Arlington NJ Police Officer Joseph Wargo killed in the line of duty in head-on collision with drunk driver Michael Cassella.

Michael Cassella charged in DUI crash

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mount Arlington, NJ, Patrolman Joseph Wargo, who was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver, Michael Cassella, early Sunday morning on I-80. The drunk driver was charged with aggravated manslaughter, vehicular homicide and several other offenses, according to Officer Down Memorial Page. Another law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty.

The vehicle the drunk driver was traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control and crossed the median. The vehicle struck Patrolman Wargo's patrol car head-on and pushed it into a wooded area. Patrolman Wargo was flown to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. Source

Patrolman Wargo, who served served with the Mount Arlington Police Department for 10 years, is survived by his wife. When will people realize that getting behind the wheel of a vehicle when they are intoxicated or under the influence of a drug is an a tragic accident waiting to happen?