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Kin of men in Taconic crash doubt driver's husband

Margaret Nicotina, left, and Roseann Guzzo

Photo credit: AP | Margaret Nicotina, left, and Roseann Guzzo, sisters of Guy Bastardi, who was killed in the wrong way accident on New York's Taconic Parkway, are interviewed by host Matt Lauer on a previous edition of the NBC "Today" television program. (Aug. 10, 2009)

The husband of Diane Schuler, who authorities said was driving while drunk and high, must have known that she was a heavy drinker, and he is either not being truthful or is in denial about her alcohol use, the family of two victims said Monday.

>> Click here to see photos of the Bastardis and Schulers

"He's in denial. Somewhere along the line you have to know somebody can drink like...

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