An Islip Terrace man is accused of driving while his wife was on the roof of his car, causing her to fall off and hit her head on the concrete.
Police say 29-year-old Diamond Mircea and his wife, Monica, were arguing at their home early Sunday morning. According to police, his wife jumped on his car when he tried to drive away.
She was taken to Southside Hospital and is listed in critical condition. Her family members, who were in court during Mircea?s arraignment, say she is improving.
Mircea was charged with vehicular assault and driving while intoxicated.
The couple has a 5-month-old child.