Recent severe crashes

1. Driver followed too close, hurt passengers 2026-01-23T12:52:00+00:00
   G.C.P. / C.I.P. (CDR)
   On the GCP/CIP connector, police say a driver followed too closely and a chain crash left two passengers injured — one with head injuries, another with knee and leg trauma.
   According to the police report, three SUV drivers were traveling west on the G.C.P. / C.I.P. (CDR) around 12:52 p.m. when one driver merged and a collision followed. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage and following too closely. A 51-year-old woman in a rear seat reported internal head injuries, and a 51-year-old front-seat passenger reported internal injuries to the knee and lower leg. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Road-rage driver hits man on Cross Island 2026-01-07T19:54:00+00:00
   CROSS ISLAND PKWY
   A driver in an SUV drove aggressively on Cross Island Parkway and hit a 42-year-old man near Northern Boulevard, leaving him with a fractured arm. A 43-year-old occupant and an infant were also listed in the crash record.
   According to the police report, a driver in an SUV went straight westbound on Cross Island Parkway near Northern Boulevard and hit a 42-year-old man in the roadway, causing a fracture to his arm. Police recorded aggressive driving or road rage as a contributing factor. A 43-year-old occupant and an infant were also listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Driver lost control on Cross Island Pkwy 2026-01-26T14:00:00+00:00
   CROSS ISLAND PARKWAY
   A driver on the Cross Island Parkway crashed, and a 28-year-old front-seat passenger was injured with facial bleeding. Police recorded slippery pavement.
   According to the police report, a 33-year-old driver was going straight on the Cross Island Parkway when the crash occurred. Police recorded slippery pavement as a contributing factor. A 28-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured, with a facial injury and minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Distracted driver hits man crossing legally 2026-01-23T19:00:00+00:00
   LITTLE NECK PKWY
   A sedan driver making a left turn hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal on Little Neck Pkwy at Northern Blvd. Police recorded driver inattention; the pedestrian had a bruised lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 26-year-old driver in a sedan was making a left turn on Little Neck Pkwy at Northern Blvd in Queens on Jan. 23 around 7 p.m. and hit a 30-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian reported a contusion/bruise to the knee-lower leg-foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Distracted driver hits woman in Queens crosswalk 2026-01-17T19:21:00+00:00
   193 ST
   A 39-year-old driver making a left turn hit a 56-year-old woman in a marked Queens crosswalk on a cold Saturday night. Police pinned the crash on driver inattention.
   According to the police report, a 39-year-old licensed driver turning left from Crocheron Ave onto 193rd St hit a 56-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Police recorded driver inattention as a factor. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported injured. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.