About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 17
▸ Crush Injuries 14
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 13
▸ Severe Lacerations 9
▸ Concussion 18
▸ Whiplash 109
▸ Contusion/Bruise 117
▸ Abrasion 76
▸ Pain/Nausea 30
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in AD 25
- 2015 Infiniti Seda (2JX122) – 37 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Black Land Rover Suburban (LTW5645) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Volkswagen Suburban (KJL8640) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2010 Blue Hyundai Su (TEA6016) – 29 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White Ford Van (21453NE) – 29 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Queens AD25: speed, sleep, and a curb that bites
AD 25: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
The curb did not move. The bus did.
At Main Street and 57th Road in Flushing, an MTA bus jumped the curb and injured eight. The driver first said he misjudged the curb. After video review, investigators now believe he fell asleep at the wheel. The MTA pulled him from service. “I was all the way in the back and all of a sudden the bus hit the curb,” a rider said. ABC7.
HOLLIS COURT, 50TH AVE: ONE CYCLIST DOWN
A 55-year-old woman on an e-bike and a 2015 SUV met at Hollis Court Boulevard and 50th Avenue. The SUV turned left. The cyclist was ejected and died at the scene. Crash ID 4832001. NYC Open Data.
The district has lost three people in the last 12 months; 887 were hurt. Serious injuries: 22. Crashes: 1,421. PeriodStats. Peak harm hits the morning rush and again at the commute home. At 8 a.m., two dead, 158 injured. At 6 p.m., two dead, 121 injured. NYC Open Data.
EXPRESSWAYS TAKE AND TAKE
On the Long Island Expressway, a 65-year-old man died pre-dawn in December. Two flatbed trucks figure in the report. Crash ID 4779876. NYC Open Data.
On the Clearview Expressway, Christmas Eve, chain reaction. A 56-year-old pedestrian died. Three northbound vehicles listed. Crash ID 4781815. NYC Open Data.
The top danger points are not mysteries. The Clearview Expressway shows four deaths and 134 injuries. The Long Island Expressway shows one death and 569 injuries. NYC Open Data.
WHAT DRIVES THE BODY COUNT
“Other” factors lead the harm tally here: five deaths, 567 injuries, 17 serious injuries. Vulnerable road user error is a distant second. Failure to yield shows up too. These are the boxes the city checks after the sirens fade. NYC Open Data.
By mode, people in cars absorb the most injuries. But people outside the steel get hit hard. Pedestrians: three dead, 318 injured. Cyclists: one dead, 109 injured. Other motorized users: two dead, 53 injured. NYC Open Data.
SMALL FIXES THAT STOP BLOOD
Main Street and other wide corridors need hardened turns and daylighting so drivers can see and must slow. The Clearview and LIE ramps need tighter geometry and better yield control. At neighborhood corners, give people a head start with LPIs and protect the crosswalks with concrete, not paint. Repeat hotspots need repeat fixes, not warnings. NYC Open Data.
LAWMAKERS MOVE, SLOWLY
Albany kept school-zone cameras alive through 2030. Local reps voted yes. S 8344. Cameras catch speed. They do not bury the dead.
There is a bill to force the worst repeat offenders to install speed limiters. Assembly file A 2299 would require intelligent speed assistance after heavy points or camera tickets. It sits in committee. A 2299.
CITYWIDE STEPS THAT WOULD MATTER HERE
Lower the default speed. Slow every block where people live and walk. Use Sammy’s Law powers and set 20. Then make it stick with cameras and design. When a bus can jump a curb on Main, speed and fatigue have too much room. The tools exist. Use them. Take Action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707767 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
- The Money For Congestion Pricing ‘Carrots’ Is Finally Here, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-24
Fix the Problem
District 25
159-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366
Room 941, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
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District 20
136-21 Latimer Place, 1D, Flushing, NY 11354
718-888-8747
250 Broadway, Suite 1808, New York, NY 10007
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District 16
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
AD 25 Assembly District 25 sits in Queens, Precinct 111, District 20, SD 16.
It contains East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Kissena Park, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows-Utopia, Cunningham Park, Auburndale, Bayside, Queens CB8.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 25
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Cyclist Ejected After Striking Parked SUV in Queens▸Jul 8 - A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV on 189th Street. He flew off, hit the pavement, and lay still. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Sirens wailed. The street fell silent except for the sound of pain.
A 47-year-old man riding a bike crashed into the left side doors of a parked SUV on 189th Street near Underhill Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from his bike, struck the pavement, and suffered severe bleeding from his leg. He was found unconscious at the scene. The SUV was parked and unoccupied except for the driver. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the absence of any listed driver errors.
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E-Scooter Rider Dies Alone on Jasmine Avenue▸Jun 27 - A 61-year-old man fell from his e-scooter on Jasmine Avenue. No other vehicles. No crash. He struck his head. The scooter stood untouched. The street was silent. He died there, under the cold lights.
A 61-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Jasmine Avenue was killed after being ejected from his vehicle. According to the police report, 'Jasmine Avenue, under cold streetlights — a 61-year-old man thrown from his e-scooter, headfirst to pavement. No crash, no wreckage. Just silence, and a still body in the dark. The scooter stood untouched.' The man suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved. The e-scooter showed no damage. The man was the sole occupant and driver. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Mercedes SUV Overturns, Driver Ejected on Main Street▸May 31 - A Mercedes SUV flipped turning south on Main Street. The unbelted driver, 38, was thrown out, bleeding and broken but conscious. The SUV hit a parked Honda. Metal and bodies scattered. The street bore the scars of violence.
A 2022 Mercedes SUV overturned while making a right turn southbound on Main Street. According to the police report, the 38-year-old driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered severe bleeding across his body. The SUV struck a parked 2011 Honda, damaging its right rear quarter panel. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited in the data. The crash left the Mercedes demolished and the street marked by injury and wreckage.
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Left-Turning Sedan Crushes Pedestrian’s Arm▸May 11 - A Nissan sedan turned left at 58 Road and 142 Street. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Her arm was crushed and partly lost. She stayed awake through the pain. Police cite driver inexperience.
A crash at 58 Road and 142 Street in Queens left a 56-year-old woman with a crushed and partially amputated arm. According to the police report, a Nissan sedan made a left turn and its left front bumper hit the woman as she crossed in a marked crosswalk. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old woman, was licensed and stayed at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger pedestrians face in crosswalks when drivers lose control.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A Lexus sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing 47th Avenue. The car struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She died. The driver was distracted. The street stayed silent. The system failed her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing 47th Avenue near 192nd Street. According to the police report, 'A 75-year-old woman crossed the road. A Lexus came straight, struck her head-on. She was conscious, broken, bleeding from the head. The driver was distracted. The car was fine. She died.' The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, operating a 2022 Lexus sedan, went straight and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. No other injuries were reported. The driver’s distraction led to the deadly impact. No other contributing factors were listed.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Man on 73rd Avenue▸Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Speeding Sedan Tears Open on Expressway▸Oct 16 - A Honda sedan veered north on Clearview Expressway. The car ripped open. The 20-year-old driver died, crushed behind the wheel. A 22-year-old passenger was knocked unconscious, head injured. The night was empty. Speed and lane changes left wreckage.
A 2007 Honda sedan crashed while heading north on Clearview Expressway at 2:05 a.m. The left side of the car tore open. According to the police report, the 20-year-old male driver was killed, suffering crush injuries to the head. A 22-year-old male passenger was rendered unconscious with head trauma and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact, striking on the left front bumper and damaging the left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report confirms the road was empty at the time of the crash.
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Blocked View SUV Hits Boy Cyclist▸Sep 27 - A boy on a bike turned left. An SUV turned right. The view was blocked. Steel struck skin. Blood poured from his leg. He stayed conscious. Pain did not leave him. The street stayed silent.
A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on 190 Street. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the SUV driver had their views obstructed. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg but did not lose consciousness. The SUV, a 2009 Hyundai, was making a right turn while the boy was making a left. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for both parties. No other driver errors were noted. The crash left the boy injured, his blood on the street, while the SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark of impact.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Aug 4 - Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jul 26 - A Ducati struck a Honda’s rear as the car changed lanes on Clearview Expressway. The rider, 43, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. Internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt. The crash left passengers shaken, but alive.
A deadly crash unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a Ducati motorcycle slammed into the back of a Honda sedan mid-lane change. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider, 43, was ejected and suffered fatal internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Honda, driven by a 31-year-old man with two passengers, was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The motorcyclist was helmeted, as noted in the report, but the force of the collision proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city highways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrians in Queens Crosswalk▸Jul 11 - A sedan turned left on Union Turnpike. Two pedestrians crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. Blood pooled on the pavement. One woman suffered a head wound. The driver failed to yield. The street showed no mercy.
Two pedestrians, a 60-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered severe bleeding from a head injury; the man sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling west in a 2017 Honda sedan. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.
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Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Jul 8 - A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV on 189th Street. He flew off, hit the pavement, and lay still. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Sirens wailed. The street fell silent except for the sound of pain.
A 47-year-old man riding a bike crashed into the left side doors of a parked SUV on 189th Street near Underhill Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from his bike, struck the pavement, and suffered severe bleeding from his leg. He was found unconscious at the scene. The SUV was parked and unoccupied except for the driver. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the absence of any listed driver errors.
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E-Scooter Rider Dies Alone on Jasmine Avenue▸Jun 27 - A 61-year-old man fell from his e-scooter on Jasmine Avenue. No other vehicles. No crash. He struck his head. The scooter stood untouched. The street was silent. He died there, under the cold lights.
A 61-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Jasmine Avenue was killed after being ejected from his vehicle. According to the police report, 'Jasmine Avenue, under cold streetlights — a 61-year-old man thrown from his e-scooter, headfirst to pavement. No crash, no wreckage. Just silence, and a still body in the dark. The scooter stood untouched.' The man suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved. The e-scooter showed no damage. The man was the sole occupant and driver. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Mercedes SUV Overturns, Driver Ejected on Main Street▸May 31 - A Mercedes SUV flipped turning south on Main Street. The unbelted driver, 38, was thrown out, bleeding and broken but conscious. The SUV hit a parked Honda. Metal and bodies scattered. The street bore the scars of violence.
A 2022 Mercedes SUV overturned while making a right turn southbound on Main Street. According to the police report, the 38-year-old driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered severe bleeding across his body. The SUV struck a parked 2011 Honda, damaging its right rear quarter panel. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited in the data. The crash left the Mercedes demolished and the street marked by injury and wreckage.
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Left-Turning Sedan Crushes Pedestrian’s Arm▸May 11 - A Nissan sedan turned left at 58 Road and 142 Street. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Her arm was crushed and partly lost. She stayed awake through the pain. Police cite driver inexperience.
A crash at 58 Road and 142 Street in Queens left a 56-year-old woman with a crushed and partially amputated arm. According to the police report, a Nissan sedan made a left turn and its left front bumper hit the woman as she crossed in a marked crosswalk. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old woman, was licensed and stayed at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger pedestrians face in crosswalks when drivers lose control.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A Lexus sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing 47th Avenue. The car struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She died. The driver was distracted. The street stayed silent. The system failed her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing 47th Avenue near 192nd Street. According to the police report, 'A 75-year-old woman crossed the road. A Lexus came straight, struck her head-on. She was conscious, broken, bleeding from the head. The driver was distracted. The car was fine. She died.' The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, operating a 2022 Lexus sedan, went straight and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. No other injuries were reported. The driver’s distraction led to the deadly impact. No other contributing factors were listed.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Man on 73rd Avenue▸Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Speeding Sedan Tears Open on Expressway▸Oct 16 - A Honda sedan veered north on Clearview Expressway. The car ripped open. The 20-year-old driver died, crushed behind the wheel. A 22-year-old passenger was knocked unconscious, head injured. The night was empty. Speed and lane changes left wreckage.
A 2007 Honda sedan crashed while heading north on Clearview Expressway at 2:05 a.m. The left side of the car tore open. According to the police report, the 20-year-old male driver was killed, suffering crush injuries to the head. A 22-year-old male passenger was rendered unconscious with head trauma and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact, striking on the left front bumper and damaging the left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report confirms the road was empty at the time of the crash.
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Blocked View SUV Hits Boy Cyclist▸Sep 27 - A boy on a bike turned left. An SUV turned right. The view was blocked. Steel struck skin. Blood poured from his leg. He stayed conscious. Pain did not leave him. The street stayed silent.
A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on 190 Street. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the SUV driver had their views obstructed. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg but did not lose consciousness. The SUV, a 2009 Hyundai, was making a right turn while the boy was making a left. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for both parties. No other driver errors were noted. The crash left the boy injured, his blood on the street, while the SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark of impact.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Aug 4 - Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jul 26 - A Ducati struck a Honda’s rear as the car changed lanes on Clearview Expressway. The rider, 43, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. Internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt. The crash left passengers shaken, but alive.
A deadly crash unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a Ducati motorcycle slammed into the back of a Honda sedan mid-lane change. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider, 43, was ejected and suffered fatal internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Honda, driven by a 31-year-old man with two passengers, was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The motorcyclist was helmeted, as noted in the report, but the force of the collision proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city highways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrians in Queens Crosswalk▸Jul 11 - A sedan turned left on Union Turnpike. Two pedestrians crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. Blood pooled on the pavement. One woman suffered a head wound. The driver failed to yield. The street showed no mercy.
Two pedestrians, a 60-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered severe bleeding from a head injury; the man sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling west in a 2017 Honda sedan. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.
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Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Jun 27 - A 61-year-old man fell from his e-scooter on Jasmine Avenue. No other vehicles. No crash. He struck his head. The scooter stood untouched. The street was silent. He died there, under the cold lights.
A 61-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Jasmine Avenue was killed after being ejected from his vehicle. According to the police report, 'Jasmine Avenue, under cold streetlights — a 61-year-old man thrown from his e-scooter, headfirst to pavement. No crash, no wreckage. Just silence, and a still body in the dark. The scooter stood untouched.' The man suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved. The e-scooter showed no damage. The man was the sole occupant and driver. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a contributing factor.
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Mercedes SUV Overturns, Driver Ejected on Main Street▸May 31 - A Mercedes SUV flipped turning south on Main Street. The unbelted driver, 38, was thrown out, bleeding and broken but conscious. The SUV hit a parked Honda. Metal and bodies scattered. The street bore the scars of violence.
A 2022 Mercedes SUV overturned while making a right turn southbound on Main Street. According to the police report, the 38-year-old driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered severe bleeding across his body. The SUV struck a parked 2011 Honda, damaging its right rear quarter panel. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited in the data. The crash left the Mercedes demolished and the street marked by injury and wreckage.
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Left-Turning Sedan Crushes Pedestrian’s Arm▸May 11 - A Nissan sedan turned left at 58 Road and 142 Street. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Her arm was crushed and partly lost. She stayed awake through the pain. Police cite driver inexperience.
A crash at 58 Road and 142 Street in Queens left a 56-year-old woman with a crushed and partially amputated arm. According to the police report, a Nissan sedan made a left turn and its left front bumper hit the woman as she crossed in a marked crosswalk. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old woman, was licensed and stayed at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger pedestrians face in crosswalks when drivers lose control.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A Lexus sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing 47th Avenue. The car struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She died. The driver was distracted. The street stayed silent. The system failed her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing 47th Avenue near 192nd Street. According to the police report, 'A 75-year-old woman crossed the road. A Lexus came straight, struck her head-on. She was conscious, broken, bleeding from the head. The driver was distracted. The car was fine. She died.' The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, operating a 2022 Lexus sedan, went straight and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. No other injuries were reported. The driver’s distraction led to the deadly impact. No other contributing factors were listed.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Man on 73rd Avenue▸Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Speeding Sedan Tears Open on Expressway▸Oct 16 - A Honda sedan veered north on Clearview Expressway. The car ripped open. The 20-year-old driver died, crushed behind the wheel. A 22-year-old passenger was knocked unconscious, head injured. The night was empty. Speed and lane changes left wreckage.
A 2007 Honda sedan crashed while heading north on Clearview Expressway at 2:05 a.m. The left side of the car tore open. According to the police report, the 20-year-old male driver was killed, suffering crush injuries to the head. A 22-year-old male passenger was rendered unconscious with head trauma and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact, striking on the left front bumper and damaging the left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report confirms the road was empty at the time of the crash.
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Blocked View SUV Hits Boy Cyclist▸Sep 27 - A boy on a bike turned left. An SUV turned right. The view was blocked. Steel struck skin. Blood poured from his leg. He stayed conscious. Pain did not leave him. The street stayed silent.
A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on 190 Street. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the SUV driver had their views obstructed. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg but did not lose consciousness. The SUV, a 2009 Hyundai, was making a right turn while the boy was making a left. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for both parties. No other driver errors were noted. The crash left the boy injured, his blood on the street, while the SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark of impact.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Aug 4 - Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jul 26 - A Ducati struck a Honda’s rear as the car changed lanes on Clearview Expressway. The rider, 43, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. Internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt. The crash left passengers shaken, but alive.
A deadly crash unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a Ducati motorcycle slammed into the back of a Honda sedan mid-lane change. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider, 43, was ejected and suffered fatal internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Honda, driven by a 31-year-old man with two passengers, was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The motorcyclist was helmeted, as noted in the report, but the force of the collision proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city highways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrians in Queens Crosswalk▸Jul 11 - A sedan turned left on Union Turnpike. Two pedestrians crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. Blood pooled on the pavement. One woman suffered a head wound. The driver failed to yield. The street showed no mercy.
Two pedestrians, a 60-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered severe bleeding from a head injury; the man sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling west in a 2017 Honda sedan. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.
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Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
May 31 - A Mercedes SUV flipped turning south on Main Street. The unbelted driver, 38, was thrown out, bleeding and broken but conscious. The SUV hit a parked Honda. Metal and bodies scattered. The street bore the scars of violence.
A 2022 Mercedes SUV overturned while making a right turn southbound on Main Street. According to the police report, the 38-year-old driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered severe bleeding across his body. The SUV struck a parked 2011 Honda, damaging its right rear quarter panel. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited in the data. The crash left the Mercedes demolished and the street marked by injury and wreckage.
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Left-Turning Sedan Crushes Pedestrian’s Arm▸May 11 - A Nissan sedan turned left at 58 Road and 142 Street. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Her arm was crushed and partly lost. She stayed awake through the pain. Police cite driver inexperience.
A crash at 58 Road and 142 Street in Queens left a 56-year-old woman with a crushed and partially amputated arm. According to the police report, a Nissan sedan made a left turn and its left front bumper hit the woman as she crossed in a marked crosswalk. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old woman, was licensed and stayed at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger pedestrians face in crosswalks when drivers lose control.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A Lexus sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing 47th Avenue. The car struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She died. The driver was distracted. The street stayed silent. The system failed her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing 47th Avenue near 192nd Street. According to the police report, 'A 75-year-old woman crossed the road. A Lexus came straight, struck her head-on. She was conscious, broken, bleeding from the head. The driver was distracted. The car was fine. She died.' The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, operating a 2022 Lexus sedan, went straight and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. No other injuries were reported. The driver’s distraction led to the deadly impact. No other contributing factors were listed.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Man on 73rd Avenue▸Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Speeding Sedan Tears Open on Expressway▸Oct 16 - A Honda sedan veered north on Clearview Expressway. The car ripped open. The 20-year-old driver died, crushed behind the wheel. A 22-year-old passenger was knocked unconscious, head injured. The night was empty. Speed and lane changes left wreckage.
A 2007 Honda sedan crashed while heading north on Clearview Expressway at 2:05 a.m. The left side of the car tore open. According to the police report, the 20-year-old male driver was killed, suffering crush injuries to the head. A 22-year-old male passenger was rendered unconscious with head trauma and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact, striking on the left front bumper and damaging the left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report confirms the road was empty at the time of the crash.
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Blocked View SUV Hits Boy Cyclist▸Sep 27 - A boy on a bike turned left. An SUV turned right. The view was blocked. Steel struck skin. Blood poured from his leg. He stayed conscious. Pain did not leave him. The street stayed silent.
A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on 190 Street. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the SUV driver had their views obstructed. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg but did not lose consciousness. The SUV, a 2009 Hyundai, was making a right turn while the boy was making a left. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for both parties. No other driver errors were noted. The crash left the boy injured, his blood on the street, while the SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark of impact.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Aug 4 - Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jul 26 - A Ducati struck a Honda’s rear as the car changed lanes on Clearview Expressway. The rider, 43, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. Internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt. The crash left passengers shaken, but alive.
A deadly crash unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a Ducati motorcycle slammed into the back of a Honda sedan mid-lane change. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider, 43, was ejected and suffered fatal internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Honda, driven by a 31-year-old man with two passengers, was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The motorcyclist was helmeted, as noted in the report, but the force of the collision proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city highways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrians in Queens Crosswalk▸Jul 11 - A sedan turned left on Union Turnpike. Two pedestrians crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. Blood pooled on the pavement. One woman suffered a head wound. The driver failed to yield. The street showed no mercy.
Two pedestrians, a 60-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered severe bleeding from a head injury; the man sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling west in a 2017 Honda sedan. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.
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Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
May 11 - A Nissan sedan turned left at 58 Road and 142 Street. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Her arm was crushed and partly lost. She stayed awake through the pain. Police cite driver inexperience.
A crash at 58 Road and 142 Street in Queens left a 56-year-old woman with a crushed and partially amputated arm. According to the police report, a Nissan sedan made a left turn and its left front bumper hit the woman as she crossed in a marked crosswalk. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The driver, a 62-year-old woman, was licensed and stayed at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger pedestrians face in crosswalks when drivers lose control.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 21 - A Lexus sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing 47th Avenue. The car struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She died. The driver was distracted. The street stayed silent. The system failed her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing 47th Avenue near 192nd Street. According to the police report, 'A 75-year-old woman crossed the road. A Lexus came straight, struck her head-on. She was conscious, broken, bleeding from the head. The driver was distracted. The car was fine. She died.' The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, operating a 2022 Lexus sedan, went straight and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. No other injuries were reported. The driver’s distraction led to the deadly impact. No other contributing factors were listed.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Man on 73rd Avenue▸Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Speeding Sedan Tears Open on Expressway▸Oct 16 - A Honda sedan veered north on Clearview Expressway. The car ripped open. The 20-year-old driver died, crushed behind the wheel. A 22-year-old passenger was knocked unconscious, head injured. The night was empty. Speed and lane changes left wreckage.
A 2007 Honda sedan crashed while heading north on Clearview Expressway at 2:05 a.m. The left side of the car tore open. According to the police report, the 20-year-old male driver was killed, suffering crush injuries to the head. A 22-year-old male passenger was rendered unconscious with head trauma and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact, striking on the left front bumper and damaging the left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report confirms the road was empty at the time of the crash.
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Blocked View SUV Hits Boy Cyclist▸Sep 27 - A boy on a bike turned left. An SUV turned right. The view was blocked. Steel struck skin. Blood poured from his leg. He stayed conscious. Pain did not leave him. The street stayed silent.
A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on 190 Street. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the SUV driver had their views obstructed. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg but did not lose consciousness. The SUV, a 2009 Hyundai, was making a right turn while the boy was making a left. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for both parties. No other driver errors were noted. The crash left the boy injured, his blood on the street, while the SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark of impact.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Aug 4 - Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jul 26 - A Ducati struck a Honda’s rear as the car changed lanes on Clearview Expressway. The rider, 43, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. Internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt. The crash left passengers shaken, but alive.
A deadly crash unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a Ducati motorcycle slammed into the back of a Honda sedan mid-lane change. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider, 43, was ejected and suffered fatal internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Honda, driven by a 31-year-old man with two passengers, was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The motorcyclist was helmeted, as noted in the report, but the force of the collision proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city highways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrians in Queens Crosswalk▸Jul 11 - A sedan turned left on Union Turnpike. Two pedestrians crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. Blood pooled on the pavement. One woman suffered a head wound. The driver failed to yield. The street showed no mercy.
Two pedestrians, a 60-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered severe bleeding from a head injury; the man sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling west in a 2017 Honda sedan. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.
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Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Feb 21 - A Lexus sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing 47th Avenue. The car struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She died. The driver was distracted. The street stayed silent. The system failed her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing 47th Avenue near 192nd Street. According to the police report, 'A 75-year-old woman crossed the road. A Lexus came straight, struck her head-on. She was conscious, broken, bleeding from the head. The driver was distracted. The car was fine. She died.' The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, operating a 2022 Lexus sedan, went straight and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. No other injuries were reported. The driver’s distraction led to the deadly impact. No other contributing factors were listed.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Man on 73rd Avenue▸Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Speeding Sedan Tears Open on Expressway▸Oct 16 - A Honda sedan veered north on Clearview Expressway. The car ripped open. The 20-year-old driver died, crushed behind the wheel. A 22-year-old passenger was knocked unconscious, head injured. The night was empty. Speed and lane changes left wreckage.
A 2007 Honda sedan crashed while heading north on Clearview Expressway at 2:05 a.m. The left side of the car tore open. According to the police report, the 20-year-old male driver was killed, suffering crush injuries to the head. A 22-year-old male passenger was rendered unconscious with head trauma and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact, striking on the left front bumper and damaging the left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report confirms the road was empty at the time of the crash.
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Blocked View SUV Hits Boy Cyclist▸Sep 27 - A boy on a bike turned left. An SUV turned right. The view was blocked. Steel struck skin. Blood poured from his leg. He stayed conscious. Pain did not leave him. The street stayed silent.
A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on 190 Street. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the SUV driver had their views obstructed. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg but did not lose consciousness. The SUV, a 2009 Hyundai, was making a right turn while the boy was making a left. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for both parties. No other driver errors were noted. The crash left the boy injured, his blood on the street, while the SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark of impact.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Aug 4 - Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jul 26 - A Ducati struck a Honda’s rear as the car changed lanes on Clearview Expressway. The rider, 43, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. Internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt. The crash left passengers shaken, but alive.
A deadly crash unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a Ducati motorcycle slammed into the back of a Honda sedan mid-lane change. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider, 43, was ejected and suffered fatal internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Honda, driven by a 31-year-old man with two passengers, was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The motorcyclist was helmeted, as noted in the report, but the force of the collision proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city highways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrians in Queens Crosswalk▸Jul 11 - A sedan turned left on Union Turnpike. Two pedestrians crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. Blood pooled on the pavement. One woman suffered a head wound. The driver failed to yield. The street showed no mercy.
Two pedestrians, a 60-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered severe bleeding from a head injury; the man sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling west in a 2017 Honda sedan. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.
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Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Dec 9 - An 82-year-old man crossed mid-block on 73rd Avenue. A BMW SUV hit him with its right front bumper. He fell, head bleeding, and never woke. The street stayed cold. The man died where he lay. The SUV kept going straight.
An 82-year-old pedestrian was killed on 73rd Avenue when a BMW SUV struck him mid-block. According to the police report, 'an 82-year-old man stepped into the street. A BMW SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He lay unconscious, head bleeding on cold asphalt. He never woke.' The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk, and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact proved fatal for the pedestrian.
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Speeding Sedan Tears Open on Expressway▸Oct 16 - A Honda sedan veered north on Clearview Expressway. The car ripped open. The 20-year-old driver died, crushed behind the wheel. A 22-year-old passenger was knocked unconscious, head injured. The night was empty. Speed and lane changes left wreckage.
A 2007 Honda sedan crashed while heading north on Clearview Expressway at 2:05 a.m. The left side of the car tore open. According to the police report, the 20-year-old male driver was killed, suffering crush injuries to the head. A 22-year-old male passenger was rendered unconscious with head trauma and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact, striking on the left front bumper and damaging the left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report confirms the road was empty at the time of the crash.
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Blocked View SUV Hits Boy Cyclist▸Sep 27 - A boy on a bike turned left. An SUV turned right. The view was blocked. Steel struck skin. Blood poured from his leg. He stayed conscious. Pain did not leave him. The street stayed silent.
A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on 190 Street. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the SUV driver had their views obstructed. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg but did not lose consciousness. The SUV, a 2009 Hyundai, was making a right turn while the boy was making a left. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for both parties. No other driver errors were noted. The crash left the boy injured, his blood on the street, while the SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark of impact.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Aug 4 - Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jul 26 - A Ducati struck a Honda’s rear as the car changed lanes on Clearview Expressway. The rider, 43, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. Internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt. The crash left passengers shaken, but alive.
A deadly crash unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a Ducati motorcycle slammed into the back of a Honda sedan mid-lane change. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider, 43, was ejected and suffered fatal internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Honda, driven by a 31-year-old man with two passengers, was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The motorcyclist was helmeted, as noted in the report, but the force of the collision proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city highways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrians in Queens Crosswalk▸Jul 11 - A sedan turned left on Union Turnpike. Two pedestrians crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. Blood pooled on the pavement. One woman suffered a head wound. The driver failed to yield. The street showed no mercy.
Two pedestrians, a 60-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered severe bleeding from a head injury; the man sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling west in a 2017 Honda sedan. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.
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Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Oct 16 - A Honda sedan veered north on Clearview Expressway. The car ripped open. The 20-year-old driver died, crushed behind the wheel. A 22-year-old passenger was knocked unconscious, head injured. The night was empty. Speed and lane changes left wreckage.
A 2007 Honda sedan crashed while heading north on Clearview Expressway at 2:05 a.m. The left side of the car tore open. According to the police report, the 20-year-old male driver was killed, suffering crush injuries to the head. A 22-year-old male passenger was rendered unconscious with head trauma and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact, striking on the left front bumper and damaging the left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report confirms the road was empty at the time of the crash.
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Blocked View SUV Hits Boy Cyclist▸Sep 27 - A boy on a bike turned left. An SUV turned right. The view was blocked. Steel struck skin. Blood poured from his leg. He stayed conscious. Pain did not leave him. The street stayed silent.
A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on 190 Street. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the SUV driver had their views obstructed. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg but did not lose consciousness. The SUV, a 2009 Hyundai, was making a right turn while the boy was making a left. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for both parties. No other driver errors were noted. The crash left the boy injured, his blood on the street, while the SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark of impact.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Aug 4 - Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jul 26 - A Ducati struck a Honda’s rear as the car changed lanes on Clearview Expressway. The rider, 43, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. Internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt. The crash left passengers shaken, but alive.
A deadly crash unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a Ducati motorcycle slammed into the back of a Honda sedan mid-lane change. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider, 43, was ejected and suffered fatal internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Honda, driven by a 31-year-old man with two passengers, was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The motorcyclist was helmeted, as noted in the report, but the force of the collision proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city highways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrians in Queens Crosswalk▸Jul 11 - A sedan turned left on Union Turnpike. Two pedestrians crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. Blood pooled on the pavement. One woman suffered a head wound. The driver failed to yield. The street showed no mercy.
Two pedestrians, a 60-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered severe bleeding from a head injury; the man sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling west in a 2017 Honda sedan. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.
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Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Sep 27 - A boy on a bike turned left. An SUV turned right. The view was blocked. Steel struck skin. Blood poured from his leg. He stayed conscious. Pain did not leave him. The street stayed silent.
A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on 190 Street. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the SUV driver had their views obstructed. The boy suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg but did not lose consciousness. The SUV, a 2009 Hyundai, was making a right turn while the boy was making a left. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor for both parties. No other driver errors were noted. The crash left the boy injured, his blood on the street, while the SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark of impact.
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Head-On Sedan Crash Injures Pedestrian, Drivers▸Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Aug 4 - Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jul 26 - A Ducati struck a Honda’s rear as the car changed lanes on Clearview Expressway. The rider, 43, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. Internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt. The crash left passengers shaken, but alive.
A deadly crash unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a Ducati motorcycle slammed into the back of a Honda sedan mid-lane change. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider, 43, was ejected and suffered fatal internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Honda, driven by a 31-year-old man with two passengers, was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The motorcyclist was helmeted, as noted in the report, but the force of the collision proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city highways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrians in Queens Crosswalk▸Jul 11 - A sedan turned left on Union Turnpike. Two pedestrians crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. Blood pooled on the pavement. One woman suffered a head wound. The driver failed to yield. The street showed no mercy.
Two pedestrians, a 60-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered severe bleeding from a head injury; the man sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling west in a 2017 Honda sedan. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.
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Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.
A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'
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Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Aug 4 - Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jul 26 - A Ducati struck a Honda’s rear as the car changed lanes on Clearview Expressway. The rider, 43, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. Internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt. The crash left passengers shaken, but alive.
A deadly crash unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a Ducati motorcycle slammed into the back of a Honda sedan mid-lane change. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider, 43, was ejected and suffered fatal internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Honda, driven by a 31-year-old man with two passengers, was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The motorcyclist was helmeted, as noted in the report, but the force of the collision proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city highways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrians in Queens Crosswalk▸Jul 11 - A sedan turned left on Union Turnpike. Two pedestrians crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. Blood pooled on the pavement. One woman suffered a head wound. The driver failed to yield. The street showed no mercy.
Two pedestrians, a 60-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered severe bleeding from a head injury; the man sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling west in a 2017 Honda sedan. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.
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Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Aug 4 - Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Expressway Crash▸Jul 26 - A Ducati struck a Honda’s rear as the car changed lanes on Clearview Expressway. The rider, 43, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. Internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt. The crash left passengers shaken, but alive.
A deadly crash unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a Ducati motorcycle slammed into the back of a Honda sedan mid-lane change. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider, 43, was ejected and suffered fatal internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Honda, driven by a 31-year-old man with two passengers, was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The motorcyclist was helmeted, as noted in the report, but the force of the collision proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city highways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrians in Queens Crosswalk▸Jul 11 - A sedan turned left on Union Turnpike. Two pedestrians crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. Blood pooled on the pavement. One woman suffered a head wound. The driver failed to yield. The street showed no mercy.
Two pedestrians, a 60-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered severe bleeding from a head injury; the man sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling west in a 2017 Honda sedan. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.
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Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Jul 26 - A Ducati struck a Honda’s rear as the car changed lanes on Clearview Expressway. The rider, 43, flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. Internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt. The crash left passengers shaken, but alive.
A deadly crash unfolded on Clearview Expressway when a Ducati motorcycle slammed into the back of a Honda sedan mid-lane change. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider, 43, was ejected and suffered fatal internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The Honda, driven by a 31-year-old man with two passengers, was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The motorcyclist was helmeted, as noted in the report, but the force of the collision proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported among the sedan’s occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed on city highways.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrians in Queens Crosswalk▸Jul 11 - A sedan turned left on Union Turnpike. Two pedestrians crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. Blood pooled on the pavement. One woman suffered a head wound. The driver failed to yield. The street showed no mercy.
Two pedestrians, a 60-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered severe bleeding from a head injury; the man sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling west in a 2017 Honda sedan. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.
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Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Jul 11 - A sedan turned left on Union Turnpike. Two pedestrians crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. Blood pooled on the pavement. One woman suffered a head wound. The driver failed to yield. The street showed no mercy.
Two pedestrians, a 60-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Union Turnpike and Parsons Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered severe bleeding from a head injury; the man sustained a contusion to his lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling west in a 2017 Honda sedan. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.
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Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Jul 11 - A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Slams Clearview Expressway, Passenger Killed▸Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Jun 22 - A Dodge sedan tore down Clearview Expressway before dawn. It hit head-on. The front passenger, thirty, died in the wreck. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and driver distraction left bodies broken and the road silent.
A deadly crash struck Clearview Expressway in the early morning. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan traveling south at unsafe speed crashed head-on. The front passenger, age 30, died at the scene. Two other occupants, including the driver and a rear passenger, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by those injured or killed. The crash left one dead and two injured, all due to reckless driving behaviors documented in the official report.
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High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Kills Rider in Queens▸Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Jun 1 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.
A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.
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Aggressive Driving on Grand Central Parkway Injures Three▸May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
May 20 - Two sedans clashed on Grand Central Parkway. Metal tore. Glass flew. A young man and a woman bled from the head. A child suffered a head wound. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The night echoed with pain and sirens.
On Grand Central Parkway, two sedans collided in a violent crash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the main contributing factor. Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger both suffered severe head lacerations, while a 6-year-old girl in the rear seat sustained a head abrasion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The police report details, 'Two sedans met in rage and speed. Metal screamed. Glass scattered.' Aggressive driving stands out as the cause in this crash.
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Motorcyclist Shatters Leg Dodging Phantom Car▸May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
May 6 - A man on a Suzuki swerved on the Long Island Expressway. He tried to dodge a ghost car. The bike crashed. His left leg broke. Blood pooled in the dark. He waited, helmeted, awake, pain sharp and real.
A 54-year-old man riding a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle suffered severe leg injuries on the Long Island Expressway at 2:15 a.m. According to the police report, the rider 'swerved to dodge a phantom car.' The motorcycle crashed, shattering his left leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The man was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported. The data does not indicate any driver error beyond the reaction to another vehicle. The crash left the rider conscious and bleeding, waiting for help in the night.
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Lexus Ignores Light, Crushes E-Bike Rider▸Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Apr 7 - A Lexus ran the light on Hoover Avenue. Steel hit flesh. The e-bike rider’s head split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, thrown partway. The driver did not yield. The city stood still.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by a Lexus sedan at Hoover Avenue and 134th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Lexus disregarded traffic control and hit the rider, causing severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary fault lies with the driver’s failure to obey the light and pay attention. No other injuries were reported.
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Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On▸Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Mar 22 - A Nissan swung left on Union Turnpike. Its bumper hit a young man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Blood pooled by his ear. The driver failed to yield. The man stayed conscious, pain and blood on the cold pavement.
A 23-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while crossing Union Turnpike at 175th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian, who was crossing with the signal. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal when hit. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.
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SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed▸Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.
Mar 21 - A westbound SUV struck a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The impact was fatal. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died at the scene. Inattention behind the wheel. Metal twisted. The car never moved again.
A westbound SUV crashed into a parked Honda on Horace Harding Expressway near 174th Street. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into a parked Honda. The driver, a 40-year-old woman without a seatbelt, died behind the wheel. Morning light on metal. Cause: inattention. The car never moved again.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The data shows the driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the primary cause: inattention. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the car still and silent, a stark mark of systemic danger on city streets.