Luis Munoz was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, a felony, and driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor.
New York State Police said Munoz was driving on the New York State Thruway in Woodbury around 1 a.m. on Sunday when he struck a motorcycle being driving by 23-year-old Valley Stream resident Rafaelito DeJesus.
DeJesus and his passenger, 25-year-old Mineola resident Melissa Rupa were pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Munoz was arraigned on $250,000 cash bail or $1 million bond. He was taken to the Orange County Jail.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 845-782-8311.
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