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 22
▸ Crush Injuries 17
▸ Severe Bleeding 11
▸ Severe Lacerations 6
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 121
▸ Contusion/Bruise 101
▸ Abrasion 79
▸ Pain/Nausea 25
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 27
- 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 299 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LFB3193) – 201 times • 4 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Infiniti Apur (5426399) – 192 times • 5 in last 90d here
- 2024 Ford Spor (3DNW82) – 177 times • 3 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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Afternoon death on United Nations Ave S
AD 27: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 10, 2025
Just after noon on Aug 23, a driver in a Ford sedan hit and killed a man on United Nations Ave S in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, police records say (NYC Open Data).
He was one of 17 people killed on these streets since 2022, including 7 people on foot (NYC Open Data). In the last 12 months alone, crashes in this district injured 938 people and killed 6 (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- Aug 23: pedestrian killed by a sedan in the district (NYC Open Data).
- Aug 22: a crash with no injuries was logged in the same area (NYC Open Data).
Drivers keep hitting people here. Police coded the Aug 23 death to driver inattention/distraction (NYC Open Data). Across this district, police records also show failure to yield and inattention among the named factors in injury crashes (NYC Open Data). Nights and late afternoons are deadly: multiple deaths cluster around midnight, 1–2 AM, 4 PM, and 8–10 PM in the district’s records (NYC Open Data).
On the map, danger piles up on the expressways that cut through this district: Whitestone Expressway, the Van Wyck, the Long Island Expressway, and the Grand Central Parkway account for some of the heaviest tolls in the data (NYC Open Data).
Street fixes can slow the hits. Daylighting corners. Hardened left turns. Leading pedestrian intervals. Tight curb radii. Night-focused enforcement at repeat hot spots. These are standard tools. Use them where people are getting hurt.
The bus map just changed. Riders were still adjusting as the redesign hit its first weekday in Queens (CBS New York). Streets serve people on foot and on buses first, or they fail.
Power sits nearby. Assembly Member Sam Berger represents this area. On Jun 17, he was marked “excused” when Albany advanced a bill to extend and fix school speed‑zone rules (Open States). Last fall, he also appeared with local officials who opposed the Queens e‑scooter share despite the city’s safety data at the time (Streetsblog NYC). What gives?
Two moves would cut repeat harm. First, drop speeds where people live and walk. Second, stop the worst repeat speeders. Our city already has the tools. The Council can use Sammy’s Law authority to lower limits, and Albany can pass the Stop Super Speeders Act to put speed limiters on the cars of habitual offenders. The case is laid out here.
The man on United Nations Ave S is gone. The data shows where the next ones will be. Act now, or count another.
Take one step today. Tell City Hall and Albany to slow our streets and rein in repeat speeders: Take action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened on Aug 23?
▸ How bad is traffic violence in this district?
▸ Where are the worst hot spots?
▸ What can fix this locally?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794907 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-10
- Queens bus network redesign faces 1st weekday commute, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-02
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-17
Fix the Problem
Assembly Member Sam Berger
District 27
Other Representatives
Council Member Sandra Ung
District 20
State Senator Toby Stavisky
District 11
▸ Other Geographies
AD 27 Assembly District 27 sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 20, SD 11.
It contains College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens CB81, Queens CB8, Queens CB7.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 27
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SUV on Drugs Slams Pedestrian Off Street in Queens▸Aug 5 - A Toyota SUV, fueled by illegal drugs and speed, veered off course near 147-52 72 Road and struck a 56-year-old man standing off the street. His body crumpled, unconscious. The night was split by impact and sirens.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling west near 147-52 72 Road in Queens struck a 56-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The crash occurred at 22:28. The report states the SUV was driven under the influence of illegal drugs and at an unsafe speed, leading to the collision. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting clear driver error and reckless behavior. A parked Honda SUV was present but remained untouched. No evidence in the report suggests any action by the pedestrian contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's dangerous choices and the systemic risks faced by people outside vehicles.
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Improper Lane Use Sends Motorcyclist Flying▸Jul 30 - A northbound Suzuki motorcycle struck a merging car on Van Wyck Expressway. The 28-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected and left bleeding on the pavement. The crash tore his body. Shock set in. The highway roared on. He lay still.
According to the police report, a Suzuki motorcycle traveling northbound on Van Wyck Expressway collided with a car that was merging. The crash occurred at 4 p.m. The 28-year-old rider, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. The report states the rider was left in shock and motionless on the pavement. Police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor in the crash. The data makes clear that improper lane usage played a direct role in the violent collision. The rider's helmet use is noted in the report, but only after the primary driver error is established. No contributing factors are attributed to the merging car or to the victim beyond the cited lane usage.
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Diesel Truck Slams Pickup, Crushes Three Necks▸Jul 11 - A diesel truck rammed a northbound pickup on Whitestone Expressway. Metal folded, glass burst, three young adults trapped inside. Neck bones cracked. The truck’s nose caved, the pickup’s rear torn open. All survived, but the scars will linger.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck struck the rear of a northbound Ford pickup truck on Whitestone Expressway at 8:37 a.m. The report states, 'A diesel truck slammed into a northbound Ford pickup. The truck’s nose folded. The pickup’s rear tore open.' Three young adults inside the pickup—ages 20, 27, and 29—suffered severe neck crush injuries. None were ejected; all remained strapped in as the vehicle crumpled around them. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the crash. The force of the impact left the pickup’s right rear bumper destroyed and the truck’s front end mangled. The data makes clear: driver error behind the wheel of the tractor truck led to devastating injuries for the pickup’s occupants.
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BMW Collides With Sedan at Unsafe Speed on 12th Avenue▸Jun 13 - A BMW sped west on 12th Avenue. A sedan turned south. Steel met steel. The BMW’s right side crumpled. A 47-year-old man inside, belted, conscious, broken. The crash left him with crush injuries. The street bore witness. The system failed.
According to the police report, a BMW convertible traveling west on 12th Avenue collided with a southbound sedan as it turned. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s right side was crushed in the impact. The 47-year-old male driver of the BMW, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained crush injuries to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred at 15:45. The report does not cite any victim actions as contributing factors. The documented driver errors—failure to yield and unsafe speed—stand at the center of this violent collision, underscoring the systemic dangers that persist on city streets.
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SUV Turns, Crushes Cyclist’s Leg on 160th Street▸Jun 11 - A Mazda SUV swung right on 160th Street. Metal met flesh. A 53-year-old woman on a bike went down, her leg shattered beneath the front left wheel. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious, silent, helmetless, pain radiating through the dusk.
A collision unfolded on 160th Street near Council District 19 at 7:40 p.m., involving a Mazda SUV and a woman riding a bicycle, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling east. The cyclist, a 53-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower leg after the SUV’s front left quarter panel hit her. She remained conscious but was bleeding on the pavement. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was cited as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed only after the driver’s failure to yield. The impact and resulting injury underscore the dangers faced by cyclists when drivers do not yield as required.
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SUV Strikes and Kills 5-Year-Old on 124th Street▸May 18 - A Honda SUV struck a 5-year-old boy mid-block on 124th Street. The child died on the pavement, crushed by the vehicle’s right front bumper. The SUV showed no damage. The street bears the mark of his absence.
A 5-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Honda SUV struck him mid-block on 124th Street, according to the police report. The child was crossing the road outside an intersection when the SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The report states the boy died at the scene, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV sustained no damage. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the victim, and does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The boy was described as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of the vehicle and the systemic danger present on city streets, especially for the youngest and most vulnerable.
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SUV Strikes Woman Head-On on Parkway▸May 12 - A 33-year-old woman died beneath the steel of an eastbound SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Her skull was crushed. She was walking outside the crosswalk, alone, in the darkness, when the vehicle hit her head-on. She died there.
A 33-year-old woman was killed on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 when she was struck head-on by an eastbound SUV, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'walking outside the crosswalk' and was hit by the 'center front end' of a 2018 Toyota SUV. Her injuries were fatal, with the report noting her skull was crushed and she died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the available data. The narrative describes the woman as being alone and in the dark at the time of the crash. The focus remains on the impact and the deadly consequences of the collision.
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Speeding Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Parked Cars▸Apr 20 - A speeding SUV crashed into two parked cars on 130th Street. The unlicensed driver, 29, wore no belt. Metal folded. He stayed awake, crushed and broken, pinned in the wreckage while the night pressed in, his body screaming beneath twisted steel.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old unlicensed driver traveling at an unsafe speed lost control of his SUV on 130th Street and collided with two parked vehicles. The report states the driver wore no seatbelt and suffered crush injuries to his entire body, remaining conscious and trapped in the wreck. The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s license status is marked 'Unlicensed.' The narrative describes the SUV 'tore into two parked cars,' with 'metal folded around him.' No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The report makes clear that driver error—specifically, unsafe speed and lack of a valid license—was central to the violent impact and resulting injuries.
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Taxi Driver Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped SUV▸Apr 14 - A taxi slammed into a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway before dawn. The 73-year-old driver died alone in his cab. Police cite illness and distraction. The airbag burst. The belt held. Headlights kept moving past.
A 73-year-old taxi driver was killed when his cab struck the rear of a stationary SUV on the Long Island Expressway, according to the police report. The crash occurred before dawn, with the taxi traveling westbound and the SUV stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. The taxi's airbag deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, but he died at the scene. The police report notes the driver lost consciousness, and the narrative describes the aftermath: 'He died alone in the cab, silence pressing in as headlights passed.' No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The report highlights driver inattention and medical issues as key factors, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by all on New York City highways.
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Pickup Truck Driver Strikes Man Off Road in Queens▸Mar 3 - A Ford pickup slammed into a 57-year-old man standing off 126th Street. His body was crushed. Alcohol lingered in the air. The man stayed conscious. The trucks moved on. He did not.
A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a Ford pickup truck near 23-41 126th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The man was standing off the roadway when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck him. His body crushed. He stayed conscious.' The crash involved two pickup trucks, one parked and one driven. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford pickup, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes and Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 15 - A Toyota sedan barreled north on Main Street. Its left front bumper slammed into a 68-year-old woman crossing near Reeves Avenue. She died on the pavement. The driver’s speed was too much. Darkness and steel erased a life in seconds.
A 68-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Toyota sedan struck her on Main Street near Reeves Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:14. The report states the woman was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She died at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, noting, 'His speed was too much.' The driver continued straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. The narrative and official data center the driver’s excessive speed as the primary cause of this fatal impact.
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Speeding SUV Fatally Strikes Pedestrian on Expressway▸Feb 10 - A 27-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a speeding SUV on Whitestone Expressway. The impact caused contusions over his entire body. The crash occurred away from intersections, with driver unsafe speed cited as a key factor.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old pedestrian was injured on Whitestone Expressway after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. The SUV's front end sustained center front end damage, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. No pedestrian behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to control speed on a high-speed expressway, highlighting the systemic danger posed by excessive vehicle speed in urban areas.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Aug 5 - A Toyota SUV, fueled by illegal drugs and speed, veered off course near 147-52 72 Road and struck a 56-year-old man standing off the street. His body crumpled, unconscious. The night was split by impact and sirens.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling west near 147-52 72 Road in Queens struck a 56-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The crash occurred at 22:28. The report states the SUV was driven under the influence of illegal drugs and at an unsafe speed, leading to the collision. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting clear driver error and reckless behavior. A parked Honda SUV was present but remained untouched. No evidence in the report suggests any action by the pedestrian contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's dangerous choices and the systemic risks faced by people outside vehicles.
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Improper Lane Use Sends Motorcyclist Flying▸Jul 30 - A northbound Suzuki motorcycle struck a merging car on Van Wyck Expressway. The 28-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected and left bleeding on the pavement. The crash tore his body. Shock set in. The highway roared on. He lay still.
According to the police report, a Suzuki motorcycle traveling northbound on Van Wyck Expressway collided with a car that was merging. The crash occurred at 4 p.m. The 28-year-old rider, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. The report states the rider was left in shock and motionless on the pavement. Police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor in the crash. The data makes clear that improper lane usage played a direct role in the violent collision. The rider's helmet use is noted in the report, but only after the primary driver error is established. No contributing factors are attributed to the merging car or to the victim beyond the cited lane usage.
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Diesel Truck Slams Pickup, Crushes Three Necks▸Jul 11 - A diesel truck rammed a northbound pickup on Whitestone Expressway. Metal folded, glass burst, three young adults trapped inside. Neck bones cracked. The truck’s nose caved, the pickup’s rear torn open. All survived, but the scars will linger.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck struck the rear of a northbound Ford pickup truck on Whitestone Expressway at 8:37 a.m. The report states, 'A diesel truck slammed into a northbound Ford pickup. The truck’s nose folded. The pickup’s rear tore open.' Three young adults inside the pickup—ages 20, 27, and 29—suffered severe neck crush injuries. None were ejected; all remained strapped in as the vehicle crumpled around them. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the crash. The force of the impact left the pickup’s right rear bumper destroyed and the truck’s front end mangled. The data makes clear: driver error behind the wheel of the tractor truck led to devastating injuries for the pickup’s occupants.
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BMW Collides With Sedan at Unsafe Speed on 12th Avenue▸Jun 13 - A BMW sped west on 12th Avenue. A sedan turned south. Steel met steel. The BMW’s right side crumpled. A 47-year-old man inside, belted, conscious, broken. The crash left him with crush injuries. The street bore witness. The system failed.
According to the police report, a BMW convertible traveling west on 12th Avenue collided with a southbound sedan as it turned. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s right side was crushed in the impact. The 47-year-old male driver of the BMW, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained crush injuries to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred at 15:45. The report does not cite any victim actions as contributing factors. The documented driver errors—failure to yield and unsafe speed—stand at the center of this violent collision, underscoring the systemic dangers that persist on city streets.
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SUV Turns, Crushes Cyclist’s Leg on 160th Street▸Jun 11 - A Mazda SUV swung right on 160th Street. Metal met flesh. A 53-year-old woman on a bike went down, her leg shattered beneath the front left wheel. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious, silent, helmetless, pain radiating through the dusk.
A collision unfolded on 160th Street near Council District 19 at 7:40 p.m., involving a Mazda SUV and a woman riding a bicycle, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling east. The cyclist, a 53-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower leg after the SUV’s front left quarter panel hit her. She remained conscious but was bleeding on the pavement. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was cited as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed only after the driver’s failure to yield. The impact and resulting injury underscore the dangers faced by cyclists when drivers do not yield as required.
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SUV Strikes and Kills 5-Year-Old on 124th Street▸May 18 - A Honda SUV struck a 5-year-old boy mid-block on 124th Street. The child died on the pavement, crushed by the vehicle’s right front bumper. The SUV showed no damage. The street bears the mark of his absence.
A 5-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Honda SUV struck him mid-block on 124th Street, according to the police report. The child was crossing the road outside an intersection when the SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The report states the boy died at the scene, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV sustained no damage. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the victim, and does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The boy was described as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of the vehicle and the systemic danger present on city streets, especially for the youngest and most vulnerable.
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SUV Strikes Woman Head-On on Parkway▸May 12 - A 33-year-old woman died beneath the steel of an eastbound SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Her skull was crushed. She was walking outside the crosswalk, alone, in the darkness, when the vehicle hit her head-on. She died there.
A 33-year-old woman was killed on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 when she was struck head-on by an eastbound SUV, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'walking outside the crosswalk' and was hit by the 'center front end' of a 2018 Toyota SUV. Her injuries were fatal, with the report noting her skull was crushed and she died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the available data. The narrative describes the woman as being alone and in the dark at the time of the crash. The focus remains on the impact and the deadly consequences of the collision.
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Speeding Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Parked Cars▸Apr 20 - A speeding SUV crashed into two parked cars on 130th Street. The unlicensed driver, 29, wore no belt. Metal folded. He stayed awake, crushed and broken, pinned in the wreckage while the night pressed in, his body screaming beneath twisted steel.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old unlicensed driver traveling at an unsafe speed lost control of his SUV on 130th Street and collided with two parked vehicles. The report states the driver wore no seatbelt and suffered crush injuries to his entire body, remaining conscious and trapped in the wreck. The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s license status is marked 'Unlicensed.' The narrative describes the SUV 'tore into two parked cars,' with 'metal folded around him.' No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The report makes clear that driver error—specifically, unsafe speed and lack of a valid license—was central to the violent impact and resulting injuries.
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Taxi Driver Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped SUV▸Apr 14 - A taxi slammed into a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway before dawn. The 73-year-old driver died alone in his cab. Police cite illness and distraction. The airbag burst. The belt held. Headlights kept moving past.
A 73-year-old taxi driver was killed when his cab struck the rear of a stationary SUV on the Long Island Expressway, according to the police report. The crash occurred before dawn, with the taxi traveling westbound and the SUV stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. The taxi's airbag deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, but he died at the scene. The police report notes the driver lost consciousness, and the narrative describes the aftermath: 'He died alone in the cab, silence pressing in as headlights passed.' No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The report highlights driver inattention and medical issues as key factors, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by all on New York City highways.
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Pickup Truck Driver Strikes Man Off Road in Queens▸Mar 3 - A Ford pickup slammed into a 57-year-old man standing off 126th Street. His body was crushed. Alcohol lingered in the air. The man stayed conscious. The trucks moved on. He did not.
A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a Ford pickup truck near 23-41 126th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The man was standing off the roadway when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck him. His body crushed. He stayed conscious.' The crash involved two pickup trucks, one parked and one driven. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford pickup, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes and Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 15 - A Toyota sedan barreled north on Main Street. Its left front bumper slammed into a 68-year-old woman crossing near Reeves Avenue. She died on the pavement. The driver’s speed was too much. Darkness and steel erased a life in seconds.
A 68-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Toyota sedan struck her on Main Street near Reeves Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:14. The report states the woman was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She died at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, noting, 'His speed was too much.' The driver continued straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. The narrative and official data center the driver’s excessive speed as the primary cause of this fatal impact.
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Speeding SUV Fatally Strikes Pedestrian on Expressway▸Feb 10 - A 27-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a speeding SUV on Whitestone Expressway. The impact caused contusions over his entire body. The crash occurred away from intersections, with driver unsafe speed cited as a key factor.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old pedestrian was injured on Whitestone Expressway after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. The SUV's front end sustained center front end damage, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. No pedestrian behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to control speed on a high-speed expressway, highlighting the systemic danger posed by excessive vehicle speed in urban areas.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Jul 30 - A northbound Suzuki motorcycle struck a merging car on Van Wyck Expressway. The 28-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected and left bleeding on the pavement. The crash tore his body. Shock set in. The highway roared on. He lay still.
According to the police report, a Suzuki motorcycle traveling northbound on Van Wyck Expressway collided with a car that was merging. The crash occurred at 4 p.m. The 28-year-old rider, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. The report states the rider was left in shock and motionless on the pavement. Police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor in the crash. The data makes clear that improper lane usage played a direct role in the violent collision. The rider's helmet use is noted in the report, but only after the primary driver error is established. No contributing factors are attributed to the merging car or to the victim beyond the cited lane usage.
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Diesel Truck Slams Pickup, Crushes Three Necks▸Jul 11 - A diesel truck rammed a northbound pickup on Whitestone Expressway. Metal folded, glass burst, three young adults trapped inside. Neck bones cracked. The truck’s nose caved, the pickup’s rear torn open. All survived, but the scars will linger.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck struck the rear of a northbound Ford pickup truck on Whitestone Expressway at 8:37 a.m. The report states, 'A diesel truck slammed into a northbound Ford pickup. The truck’s nose folded. The pickup’s rear tore open.' Three young adults inside the pickup—ages 20, 27, and 29—suffered severe neck crush injuries. None were ejected; all remained strapped in as the vehicle crumpled around them. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the crash. The force of the impact left the pickup’s right rear bumper destroyed and the truck’s front end mangled. The data makes clear: driver error behind the wheel of the tractor truck led to devastating injuries for the pickup’s occupants.
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BMW Collides With Sedan at Unsafe Speed on 12th Avenue▸Jun 13 - A BMW sped west on 12th Avenue. A sedan turned south. Steel met steel. The BMW’s right side crumpled. A 47-year-old man inside, belted, conscious, broken. The crash left him with crush injuries. The street bore witness. The system failed.
According to the police report, a BMW convertible traveling west on 12th Avenue collided with a southbound sedan as it turned. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s right side was crushed in the impact. The 47-year-old male driver of the BMW, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained crush injuries to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred at 15:45. The report does not cite any victim actions as contributing factors. The documented driver errors—failure to yield and unsafe speed—stand at the center of this violent collision, underscoring the systemic dangers that persist on city streets.
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SUV Turns, Crushes Cyclist’s Leg on 160th Street▸Jun 11 - A Mazda SUV swung right on 160th Street. Metal met flesh. A 53-year-old woman on a bike went down, her leg shattered beneath the front left wheel. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious, silent, helmetless, pain radiating through the dusk.
A collision unfolded on 160th Street near Council District 19 at 7:40 p.m., involving a Mazda SUV and a woman riding a bicycle, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling east. The cyclist, a 53-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower leg after the SUV’s front left quarter panel hit her. She remained conscious but was bleeding on the pavement. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was cited as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed only after the driver’s failure to yield. The impact and resulting injury underscore the dangers faced by cyclists when drivers do not yield as required.
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SUV Strikes and Kills 5-Year-Old on 124th Street▸May 18 - A Honda SUV struck a 5-year-old boy mid-block on 124th Street. The child died on the pavement, crushed by the vehicle’s right front bumper. The SUV showed no damage. The street bears the mark of his absence.
A 5-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Honda SUV struck him mid-block on 124th Street, according to the police report. The child was crossing the road outside an intersection when the SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The report states the boy died at the scene, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV sustained no damage. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the victim, and does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The boy was described as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of the vehicle and the systemic danger present on city streets, especially for the youngest and most vulnerable.
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SUV Strikes Woman Head-On on Parkway▸May 12 - A 33-year-old woman died beneath the steel of an eastbound SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Her skull was crushed. She was walking outside the crosswalk, alone, in the darkness, when the vehicle hit her head-on. She died there.
A 33-year-old woman was killed on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 when she was struck head-on by an eastbound SUV, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'walking outside the crosswalk' and was hit by the 'center front end' of a 2018 Toyota SUV. Her injuries were fatal, with the report noting her skull was crushed and she died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the available data. The narrative describes the woman as being alone and in the dark at the time of the crash. The focus remains on the impact and the deadly consequences of the collision.
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Speeding Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Parked Cars▸Apr 20 - A speeding SUV crashed into two parked cars on 130th Street. The unlicensed driver, 29, wore no belt. Metal folded. He stayed awake, crushed and broken, pinned in the wreckage while the night pressed in, his body screaming beneath twisted steel.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old unlicensed driver traveling at an unsafe speed lost control of his SUV on 130th Street and collided with two parked vehicles. The report states the driver wore no seatbelt and suffered crush injuries to his entire body, remaining conscious and trapped in the wreck. The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s license status is marked 'Unlicensed.' The narrative describes the SUV 'tore into two parked cars,' with 'metal folded around him.' No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The report makes clear that driver error—specifically, unsafe speed and lack of a valid license—was central to the violent impact and resulting injuries.
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Taxi Driver Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped SUV▸Apr 14 - A taxi slammed into a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway before dawn. The 73-year-old driver died alone in his cab. Police cite illness and distraction. The airbag burst. The belt held. Headlights kept moving past.
A 73-year-old taxi driver was killed when his cab struck the rear of a stationary SUV on the Long Island Expressway, according to the police report. The crash occurred before dawn, with the taxi traveling westbound and the SUV stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. The taxi's airbag deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, but he died at the scene. The police report notes the driver lost consciousness, and the narrative describes the aftermath: 'He died alone in the cab, silence pressing in as headlights passed.' No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The report highlights driver inattention and medical issues as key factors, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by all on New York City highways.
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Pickup Truck Driver Strikes Man Off Road in Queens▸Mar 3 - A Ford pickup slammed into a 57-year-old man standing off 126th Street. His body was crushed. Alcohol lingered in the air. The man stayed conscious. The trucks moved on. He did not.
A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a Ford pickup truck near 23-41 126th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The man was standing off the roadway when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck him. His body crushed. He stayed conscious.' The crash involved two pickup trucks, one parked and one driven. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford pickup, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes and Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 15 - A Toyota sedan barreled north on Main Street. Its left front bumper slammed into a 68-year-old woman crossing near Reeves Avenue. She died on the pavement. The driver’s speed was too much. Darkness and steel erased a life in seconds.
A 68-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Toyota sedan struck her on Main Street near Reeves Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:14. The report states the woman was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She died at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, noting, 'His speed was too much.' The driver continued straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. The narrative and official data center the driver’s excessive speed as the primary cause of this fatal impact.
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Speeding SUV Fatally Strikes Pedestrian on Expressway▸Feb 10 - A 27-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a speeding SUV on Whitestone Expressway. The impact caused contusions over his entire body. The crash occurred away from intersections, with driver unsafe speed cited as a key factor.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old pedestrian was injured on Whitestone Expressway after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. The SUV's front end sustained center front end damage, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. No pedestrian behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to control speed on a high-speed expressway, highlighting the systemic danger posed by excessive vehicle speed in urban areas.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Jul 11 - A diesel truck rammed a northbound pickup on Whitestone Expressway. Metal folded, glass burst, three young adults trapped inside. Neck bones cracked. The truck’s nose caved, the pickup’s rear torn open. All survived, but the scars will linger.
According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck struck the rear of a northbound Ford pickup truck on Whitestone Expressway at 8:37 a.m. The report states, 'A diesel truck slammed into a northbound Ford pickup. The truck’s nose folded. The pickup’s rear tore open.' Three young adults inside the pickup—ages 20, 27, and 29—suffered severe neck crush injuries. None were ejected; all remained strapped in as the vehicle crumpled around them. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the crash. The force of the impact left the pickup’s right rear bumper destroyed and the truck’s front end mangled. The data makes clear: driver error behind the wheel of the tractor truck led to devastating injuries for the pickup’s occupants.
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BMW Collides With Sedan at Unsafe Speed on 12th Avenue▸Jun 13 - A BMW sped west on 12th Avenue. A sedan turned south. Steel met steel. The BMW’s right side crumpled. A 47-year-old man inside, belted, conscious, broken. The crash left him with crush injuries. The street bore witness. The system failed.
According to the police report, a BMW convertible traveling west on 12th Avenue collided with a southbound sedan as it turned. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s right side was crushed in the impact. The 47-year-old male driver of the BMW, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained crush injuries to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred at 15:45. The report does not cite any victim actions as contributing factors. The documented driver errors—failure to yield and unsafe speed—stand at the center of this violent collision, underscoring the systemic dangers that persist on city streets.
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SUV Turns, Crushes Cyclist’s Leg on 160th Street▸Jun 11 - A Mazda SUV swung right on 160th Street. Metal met flesh. A 53-year-old woman on a bike went down, her leg shattered beneath the front left wheel. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious, silent, helmetless, pain radiating through the dusk.
A collision unfolded on 160th Street near Council District 19 at 7:40 p.m., involving a Mazda SUV and a woman riding a bicycle, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling east. The cyclist, a 53-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower leg after the SUV’s front left quarter panel hit her. She remained conscious but was bleeding on the pavement. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was cited as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed only after the driver’s failure to yield. The impact and resulting injury underscore the dangers faced by cyclists when drivers do not yield as required.
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SUV Strikes and Kills 5-Year-Old on 124th Street▸May 18 - A Honda SUV struck a 5-year-old boy mid-block on 124th Street. The child died on the pavement, crushed by the vehicle’s right front bumper. The SUV showed no damage. The street bears the mark of his absence.
A 5-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Honda SUV struck him mid-block on 124th Street, according to the police report. The child was crossing the road outside an intersection when the SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The report states the boy died at the scene, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV sustained no damage. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the victim, and does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The boy was described as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of the vehicle and the systemic danger present on city streets, especially for the youngest and most vulnerable.
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SUV Strikes Woman Head-On on Parkway▸May 12 - A 33-year-old woman died beneath the steel of an eastbound SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Her skull was crushed. She was walking outside the crosswalk, alone, in the darkness, when the vehicle hit her head-on. She died there.
A 33-year-old woman was killed on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 when she was struck head-on by an eastbound SUV, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'walking outside the crosswalk' and was hit by the 'center front end' of a 2018 Toyota SUV. Her injuries were fatal, with the report noting her skull was crushed and she died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the available data. The narrative describes the woman as being alone and in the dark at the time of the crash. The focus remains on the impact and the deadly consequences of the collision.
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Speeding Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Parked Cars▸Apr 20 - A speeding SUV crashed into two parked cars on 130th Street. The unlicensed driver, 29, wore no belt. Metal folded. He stayed awake, crushed and broken, pinned in the wreckage while the night pressed in, his body screaming beneath twisted steel.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old unlicensed driver traveling at an unsafe speed lost control of his SUV on 130th Street and collided with two parked vehicles. The report states the driver wore no seatbelt and suffered crush injuries to his entire body, remaining conscious and trapped in the wreck. The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s license status is marked 'Unlicensed.' The narrative describes the SUV 'tore into two parked cars,' with 'metal folded around him.' No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The report makes clear that driver error—specifically, unsafe speed and lack of a valid license—was central to the violent impact and resulting injuries.
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Taxi Driver Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped SUV▸Apr 14 - A taxi slammed into a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway before dawn. The 73-year-old driver died alone in his cab. Police cite illness and distraction. The airbag burst. The belt held. Headlights kept moving past.
A 73-year-old taxi driver was killed when his cab struck the rear of a stationary SUV on the Long Island Expressway, according to the police report. The crash occurred before dawn, with the taxi traveling westbound and the SUV stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. The taxi's airbag deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, but he died at the scene. The police report notes the driver lost consciousness, and the narrative describes the aftermath: 'He died alone in the cab, silence pressing in as headlights passed.' No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The report highlights driver inattention and medical issues as key factors, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by all on New York City highways.
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Pickup Truck Driver Strikes Man Off Road in Queens▸Mar 3 - A Ford pickup slammed into a 57-year-old man standing off 126th Street. His body was crushed. Alcohol lingered in the air. The man stayed conscious. The trucks moved on. He did not.
A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a Ford pickup truck near 23-41 126th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The man was standing off the roadway when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck him. His body crushed. He stayed conscious.' The crash involved two pickup trucks, one parked and one driven. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford pickup, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes and Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 15 - A Toyota sedan barreled north on Main Street. Its left front bumper slammed into a 68-year-old woman crossing near Reeves Avenue. She died on the pavement. The driver’s speed was too much. Darkness and steel erased a life in seconds.
A 68-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Toyota sedan struck her on Main Street near Reeves Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:14. The report states the woman was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She died at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, noting, 'His speed was too much.' The driver continued straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. The narrative and official data center the driver’s excessive speed as the primary cause of this fatal impact.
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Speeding SUV Fatally Strikes Pedestrian on Expressway▸Feb 10 - A 27-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a speeding SUV on Whitestone Expressway. The impact caused contusions over his entire body. The crash occurred away from intersections, with driver unsafe speed cited as a key factor.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old pedestrian was injured on Whitestone Expressway after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. The SUV's front end sustained center front end damage, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. No pedestrian behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to control speed on a high-speed expressway, highlighting the systemic danger posed by excessive vehicle speed in urban areas.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Jun 13 - A BMW sped west on 12th Avenue. A sedan turned south. Steel met steel. The BMW’s right side crumpled. A 47-year-old man inside, belted, conscious, broken. The crash left him with crush injuries. The street bore witness. The system failed.
According to the police report, a BMW convertible traveling west on 12th Avenue collided with a southbound sedan as it turned. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s right side was crushed in the impact. The 47-year-old male driver of the BMW, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained crush injuries to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred at 15:45. The report does not cite any victim actions as contributing factors. The documented driver errors—failure to yield and unsafe speed—stand at the center of this violent collision, underscoring the systemic dangers that persist on city streets.
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SUV Turns, Crushes Cyclist’s Leg on 160th Street▸Jun 11 - A Mazda SUV swung right on 160th Street. Metal met flesh. A 53-year-old woman on a bike went down, her leg shattered beneath the front left wheel. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious, silent, helmetless, pain radiating through the dusk.
A collision unfolded on 160th Street near Council District 19 at 7:40 p.m., involving a Mazda SUV and a woman riding a bicycle, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling east. The cyclist, a 53-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower leg after the SUV’s front left quarter panel hit her. She remained conscious but was bleeding on the pavement. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was cited as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed only after the driver’s failure to yield. The impact and resulting injury underscore the dangers faced by cyclists when drivers do not yield as required.
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SUV Strikes and Kills 5-Year-Old on 124th Street▸May 18 - A Honda SUV struck a 5-year-old boy mid-block on 124th Street. The child died on the pavement, crushed by the vehicle’s right front bumper. The SUV showed no damage. The street bears the mark of his absence.
A 5-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Honda SUV struck him mid-block on 124th Street, according to the police report. The child was crossing the road outside an intersection when the SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The report states the boy died at the scene, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV sustained no damage. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the victim, and does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The boy was described as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of the vehicle and the systemic danger present on city streets, especially for the youngest and most vulnerable.
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SUV Strikes Woman Head-On on Parkway▸May 12 - A 33-year-old woman died beneath the steel of an eastbound SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Her skull was crushed. She was walking outside the crosswalk, alone, in the darkness, when the vehicle hit her head-on. She died there.
A 33-year-old woman was killed on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 when she was struck head-on by an eastbound SUV, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'walking outside the crosswalk' and was hit by the 'center front end' of a 2018 Toyota SUV. Her injuries were fatal, with the report noting her skull was crushed and she died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the available data. The narrative describes the woman as being alone and in the dark at the time of the crash. The focus remains on the impact and the deadly consequences of the collision.
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Speeding Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Parked Cars▸Apr 20 - A speeding SUV crashed into two parked cars on 130th Street. The unlicensed driver, 29, wore no belt. Metal folded. He stayed awake, crushed and broken, pinned in the wreckage while the night pressed in, his body screaming beneath twisted steel.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old unlicensed driver traveling at an unsafe speed lost control of his SUV on 130th Street and collided with two parked vehicles. The report states the driver wore no seatbelt and suffered crush injuries to his entire body, remaining conscious and trapped in the wreck. The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s license status is marked 'Unlicensed.' The narrative describes the SUV 'tore into two parked cars,' with 'metal folded around him.' No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The report makes clear that driver error—specifically, unsafe speed and lack of a valid license—was central to the violent impact and resulting injuries.
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Taxi Driver Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped SUV▸Apr 14 - A taxi slammed into a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway before dawn. The 73-year-old driver died alone in his cab. Police cite illness and distraction. The airbag burst. The belt held. Headlights kept moving past.
A 73-year-old taxi driver was killed when his cab struck the rear of a stationary SUV on the Long Island Expressway, according to the police report. The crash occurred before dawn, with the taxi traveling westbound and the SUV stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. The taxi's airbag deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, but he died at the scene. The police report notes the driver lost consciousness, and the narrative describes the aftermath: 'He died alone in the cab, silence pressing in as headlights passed.' No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The report highlights driver inattention and medical issues as key factors, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by all on New York City highways.
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Pickup Truck Driver Strikes Man Off Road in Queens▸Mar 3 - A Ford pickup slammed into a 57-year-old man standing off 126th Street. His body was crushed. Alcohol lingered in the air. The man stayed conscious. The trucks moved on. He did not.
A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a Ford pickup truck near 23-41 126th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The man was standing off the roadway when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck him. His body crushed. He stayed conscious.' The crash involved two pickup trucks, one parked and one driven. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford pickup, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes and Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 15 - A Toyota sedan barreled north on Main Street. Its left front bumper slammed into a 68-year-old woman crossing near Reeves Avenue. She died on the pavement. The driver’s speed was too much. Darkness and steel erased a life in seconds.
A 68-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Toyota sedan struck her on Main Street near Reeves Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:14. The report states the woman was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She died at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, noting, 'His speed was too much.' The driver continued straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. The narrative and official data center the driver’s excessive speed as the primary cause of this fatal impact.
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Speeding SUV Fatally Strikes Pedestrian on Expressway▸Feb 10 - A 27-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a speeding SUV on Whitestone Expressway. The impact caused contusions over his entire body. The crash occurred away from intersections, with driver unsafe speed cited as a key factor.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old pedestrian was injured on Whitestone Expressway after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. The SUV's front end sustained center front end damage, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. No pedestrian behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to control speed on a high-speed expressway, highlighting the systemic danger posed by excessive vehicle speed in urban areas.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Jun 11 - A Mazda SUV swung right on 160th Street. Metal met flesh. A 53-year-old woman on a bike went down, her leg shattered beneath the front left wheel. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious, silent, helmetless, pain radiating through the dusk.
A collision unfolded on 160th Street near Council District 19 at 7:40 p.m., involving a Mazda SUV and a woman riding a bicycle, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was making a right turn when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling east. The cyclist, a 53-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her lower leg after the SUV’s front left quarter panel hit her. She remained conscious but was bleeding on the pavement. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was cited as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed only after the driver’s failure to yield. The impact and resulting injury underscore the dangers faced by cyclists when drivers do not yield as required.
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SUV Strikes and Kills 5-Year-Old on 124th Street▸May 18 - A Honda SUV struck a 5-year-old boy mid-block on 124th Street. The child died on the pavement, crushed by the vehicle’s right front bumper. The SUV showed no damage. The street bears the mark of his absence.
A 5-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Honda SUV struck him mid-block on 124th Street, according to the police report. The child was crossing the road outside an intersection when the SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The report states the boy died at the scene, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV sustained no damage. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the victim, and does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The boy was described as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of the vehicle and the systemic danger present on city streets, especially for the youngest and most vulnerable.
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SUV Strikes Woman Head-On on Parkway▸May 12 - A 33-year-old woman died beneath the steel of an eastbound SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Her skull was crushed. She was walking outside the crosswalk, alone, in the darkness, when the vehicle hit her head-on. She died there.
A 33-year-old woman was killed on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 when she was struck head-on by an eastbound SUV, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'walking outside the crosswalk' and was hit by the 'center front end' of a 2018 Toyota SUV. Her injuries were fatal, with the report noting her skull was crushed and she died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the available data. The narrative describes the woman as being alone and in the dark at the time of the crash. The focus remains on the impact and the deadly consequences of the collision.
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Speeding Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Parked Cars▸Apr 20 - A speeding SUV crashed into two parked cars on 130th Street. The unlicensed driver, 29, wore no belt. Metal folded. He stayed awake, crushed and broken, pinned in the wreckage while the night pressed in, his body screaming beneath twisted steel.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old unlicensed driver traveling at an unsafe speed lost control of his SUV on 130th Street and collided with two parked vehicles. The report states the driver wore no seatbelt and suffered crush injuries to his entire body, remaining conscious and trapped in the wreck. The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s license status is marked 'Unlicensed.' The narrative describes the SUV 'tore into two parked cars,' with 'metal folded around him.' No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The report makes clear that driver error—specifically, unsafe speed and lack of a valid license—was central to the violent impact and resulting injuries.
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Taxi Driver Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped SUV▸Apr 14 - A taxi slammed into a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway before dawn. The 73-year-old driver died alone in his cab. Police cite illness and distraction. The airbag burst. The belt held. Headlights kept moving past.
A 73-year-old taxi driver was killed when his cab struck the rear of a stationary SUV on the Long Island Expressway, according to the police report. The crash occurred before dawn, with the taxi traveling westbound and the SUV stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. The taxi's airbag deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, but he died at the scene. The police report notes the driver lost consciousness, and the narrative describes the aftermath: 'He died alone in the cab, silence pressing in as headlights passed.' No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The report highlights driver inattention and medical issues as key factors, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by all on New York City highways.
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Pickup Truck Driver Strikes Man Off Road in Queens▸Mar 3 - A Ford pickup slammed into a 57-year-old man standing off 126th Street. His body was crushed. Alcohol lingered in the air. The man stayed conscious. The trucks moved on. He did not.
A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a Ford pickup truck near 23-41 126th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The man was standing off the roadway when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck him. His body crushed. He stayed conscious.' The crash involved two pickup trucks, one parked and one driven. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford pickup, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes and Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 15 - A Toyota sedan barreled north on Main Street. Its left front bumper slammed into a 68-year-old woman crossing near Reeves Avenue. She died on the pavement. The driver’s speed was too much. Darkness and steel erased a life in seconds.
A 68-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Toyota sedan struck her on Main Street near Reeves Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:14. The report states the woman was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She died at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, noting, 'His speed was too much.' The driver continued straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. The narrative and official data center the driver’s excessive speed as the primary cause of this fatal impact.
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Speeding SUV Fatally Strikes Pedestrian on Expressway▸Feb 10 - A 27-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a speeding SUV on Whitestone Expressway. The impact caused contusions over his entire body. The crash occurred away from intersections, with driver unsafe speed cited as a key factor.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old pedestrian was injured on Whitestone Expressway after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. The SUV's front end sustained center front end damage, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. No pedestrian behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to control speed on a high-speed expressway, highlighting the systemic danger posed by excessive vehicle speed in urban areas.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
May 18 - A Honda SUV struck a 5-year-old boy mid-block on 124th Street. The child died on the pavement, crushed by the vehicle’s right front bumper. The SUV showed no damage. The street bears the mark of his absence.
A 5-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Honda SUV struck him mid-block on 124th Street, according to the police report. The child was crossing the road outside an intersection when the SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The report states the boy died at the scene, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The SUV sustained no damage. Police data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the victim, and does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The boy was described as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of the vehicle and the systemic danger present on city streets, especially for the youngest and most vulnerable.
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SUV Strikes Woman Head-On on Parkway▸May 12 - A 33-year-old woman died beneath the steel of an eastbound SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Her skull was crushed. She was walking outside the crosswalk, alone, in the darkness, when the vehicle hit her head-on. She died there.
A 33-year-old woman was killed on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 when she was struck head-on by an eastbound SUV, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'walking outside the crosswalk' and was hit by the 'center front end' of a 2018 Toyota SUV. Her injuries were fatal, with the report noting her skull was crushed and she died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the available data. The narrative describes the woman as being alone and in the dark at the time of the crash. The focus remains on the impact and the deadly consequences of the collision.
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Speeding Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Parked Cars▸Apr 20 - A speeding SUV crashed into two parked cars on 130th Street. The unlicensed driver, 29, wore no belt. Metal folded. He stayed awake, crushed and broken, pinned in the wreckage while the night pressed in, his body screaming beneath twisted steel.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old unlicensed driver traveling at an unsafe speed lost control of his SUV on 130th Street and collided with two parked vehicles. The report states the driver wore no seatbelt and suffered crush injuries to his entire body, remaining conscious and trapped in the wreck. The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s license status is marked 'Unlicensed.' The narrative describes the SUV 'tore into two parked cars,' with 'metal folded around him.' No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The report makes clear that driver error—specifically, unsafe speed and lack of a valid license—was central to the violent impact and resulting injuries.
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Taxi Driver Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped SUV▸Apr 14 - A taxi slammed into a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway before dawn. The 73-year-old driver died alone in his cab. Police cite illness and distraction. The airbag burst. The belt held. Headlights kept moving past.
A 73-year-old taxi driver was killed when his cab struck the rear of a stationary SUV on the Long Island Expressway, according to the police report. The crash occurred before dawn, with the taxi traveling westbound and the SUV stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. The taxi's airbag deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, but he died at the scene. The police report notes the driver lost consciousness, and the narrative describes the aftermath: 'He died alone in the cab, silence pressing in as headlights passed.' No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The report highlights driver inattention and medical issues as key factors, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by all on New York City highways.
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Pickup Truck Driver Strikes Man Off Road in Queens▸Mar 3 - A Ford pickup slammed into a 57-year-old man standing off 126th Street. His body was crushed. Alcohol lingered in the air. The man stayed conscious. The trucks moved on. He did not.
A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a Ford pickup truck near 23-41 126th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The man was standing off the roadway when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck him. His body crushed. He stayed conscious.' The crash involved two pickup trucks, one parked and one driven. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford pickup, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes and Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 15 - A Toyota sedan barreled north on Main Street. Its left front bumper slammed into a 68-year-old woman crossing near Reeves Avenue. She died on the pavement. The driver’s speed was too much. Darkness and steel erased a life in seconds.
A 68-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Toyota sedan struck her on Main Street near Reeves Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:14. The report states the woman was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She died at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, noting, 'His speed was too much.' The driver continued straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. The narrative and official data center the driver’s excessive speed as the primary cause of this fatal impact.
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Speeding SUV Fatally Strikes Pedestrian on Expressway▸Feb 10 - A 27-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a speeding SUV on Whitestone Expressway. The impact caused contusions over his entire body. The crash occurred away from intersections, with driver unsafe speed cited as a key factor.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old pedestrian was injured on Whitestone Expressway after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. The SUV's front end sustained center front end damage, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. No pedestrian behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to control speed on a high-speed expressway, highlighting the systemic danger posed by excessive vehicle speed in urban areas.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
May 12 - A 33-year-old woman died beneath the steel of an eastbound SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Her skull was crushed. She was walking outside the crosswalk, alone, in the darkness, when the vehicle hit her head-on. She died there.
A 33-year-old woman was killed on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 when she was struck head-on by an eastbound SUV, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'walking outside the crosswalk' and was hit by the 'center front end' of a 2018 Toyota SUV. Her injuries were fatal, with the report noting her skull was crushed and she died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the available data. The narrative describes the woman as being alone and in the dark at the time of the crash. The focus remains on the impact and the deadly consequences of the collision.
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Speeding Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Parked Cars▸Apr 20 - A speeding SUV crashed into two parked cars on 130th Street. The unlicensed driver, 29, wore no belt. Metal folded. He stayed awake, crushed and broken, pinned in the wreckage while the night pressed in, his body screaming beneath twisted steel.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old unlicensed driver traveling at an unsafe speed lost control of his SUV on 130th Street and collided with two parked vehicles. The report states the driver wore no seatbelt and suffered crush injuries to his entire body, remaining conscious and trapped in the wreck. The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s license status is marked 'Unlicensed.' The narrative describes the SUV 'tore into two parked cars,' with 'metal folded around him.' No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The report makes clear that driver error—specifically, unsafe speed and lack of a valid license—was central to the violent impact and resulting injuries.
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Taxi Driver Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped SUV▸Apr 14 - A taxi slammed into a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway before dawn. The 73-year-old driver died alone in his cab. Police cite illness and distraction. The airbag burst. The belt held. Headlights kept moving past.
A 73-year-old taxi driver was killed when his cab struck the rear of a stationary SUV on the Long Island Expressway, according to the police report. The crash occurred before dawn, with the taxi traveling westbound and the SUV stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. The taxi's airbag deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, but he died at the scene. The police report notes the driver lost consciousness, and the narrative describes the aftermath: 'He died alone in the cab, silence pressing in as headlights passed.' No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The report highlights driver inattention and medical issues as key factors, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by all on New York City highways.
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Pickup Truck Driver Strikes Man Off Road in Queens▸Mar 3 - A Ford pickup slammed into a 57-year-old man standing off 126th Street. His body was crushed. Alcohol lingered in the air. The man stayed conscious. The trucks moved on. He did not.
A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a Ford pickup truck near 23-41 126th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The man was standing off the roadway when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck him. His body crushed. He stayed conscious.' The crash involved two pickup trucks, one parked and one driven. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford pickup, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes and Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 15 - A Toyota sedan barreled north on Main Street. Its left front bumper slammed into a 68-year-old woman crossing near Reeves Avenue. She died on the pavement. The driver’s speed was too much. Darkness and steel erased a life in seconds.
A 68-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Toyota sedan struck her on Main Street near Reeves Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:14. The report states the woman was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She died at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, noting, 'His speed was too much.' The driver continued straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. The narrative and official data center the driver’s excessive speed as the primary cause of this fatal impact.
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Speeding SUV Fatally Strikes Pedestrian on Expressway▸Feb 10 - A 27-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a speeding SUV on Whitestone Expressway. The impact caused contusions over his entire body. The crash occurred away from intersections, with driver unsafe speed cited as a key factor.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old pedestrian was injured on Whitestone Expressway after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. The SUV's front end sustained center front end damage, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. No pedestrian behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to control speed on a high-speed expressway, highlighting the systemic danger posed by excessive vehicle speed in urban areas.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Apr 20 - A speeding SUV crashed into two parked cars on 130th Street. The unlicensed driver, 29, wore no belt. Metal folded. He stayed awake, crushed and broken, pinned in the wreckage while the night pressed in, his body screaming beneath twisted steel.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old unlicensed driver traveling at an unsafe speed lost control of his SUV on 130th Street and collided with two parked vehicles. The report states the driver wore no seatbelt and suffered crush injuries to his entire body, remaining conscious and trapped in the wreck. The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s license status is marked 'Unlicensed.' The narrative describes the SUV 'tore into two parked cars,' with 'metal folded around him.' No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The report makes clear that driver error—specifically, unsafe speed and lack of a valid license—was central to the violent impact and resulting injuries.
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Taxi Driver Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped SUV▸Apr 14 - A taxi slammed into a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway before dawn. The 73-year-old driver died alone in his cab. Police cite illness and distraction. The airbag burst. The belt held. Headlights kept moving past.
A 73-year-old taxi driver was killed when his cab struck the rear of a stationary SUV on the Long Island Expressway, according to the police report. The crash occurred before dawn, with the taxi traveling westbound and the SUV stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. The taxi's airbag deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, but he died at the scene. The police report notes the driver lost consciousness, and the narrative describes the aftermath: 'He died alone in the cab, silence pressing in as headlights passed.' No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The report highlights driver inattention and medical issues as key factors, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by all on New York City highways.
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Pickup Truck Driver Strikes Man Off Road in Queens▸Mar 3 - A Ford pickup slammed into a 57-year-old man standing off 126th Street. His body was crushed. Alcohol lingered in the air. The man stayed conscious. The trucks moved on. He did not.
A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a Ford pickup truck near 23-41 126th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The man was standing off the roadway when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck him. His body crushed. He stayed conscious.' The crash involved two pickup trucks, one parked and one driven. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford pickup, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes and Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 15 - A Toyota sedan barreled north on Main Street. Its left front bumper slammed into a 68-year-old woman crossing near Reeves Avenue. She died on the pavement. The driver’s speed was too much. Darkness and steel erased a life in seconds.
A 68-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Toyota sedan struck her on Main Street near Reeves Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:14. The report states the woman was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She died at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, noting, 'His speed was too much.' The driver continued straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. The narrative and official data center the driver’s excessive speed as the primary cause of this fatal impact.
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Speeding SUV Fatally Strikes Pedestrian on Expressway▸Feb 10 - A 27-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a speeding SUV on Whitestone Expressway. The impact caused contusions over his entire body. The crash occurred away from intersections, with driver unsafe speed cited as a key factor.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old pedestrian was injured on Whitestone Expressway after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. The SUV's front end sustained center front end damage, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. No pedestrian behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to control speed on a high-speed expressway, highlighting the systemic danger posed by excessive vehicle speed in urban areas.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Apr 14 - A taxi slammed into a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway before dawn. The 73-year-old driver died alone in his cab. Police cite illness and distraction. The airbag burst. The belt held. Headlights kept moving past.
A 73-year-old taxi driver was killed when his cab struck the rear of a stationary SUV on the Long Island Expressway, according to the police report. The crash occurred before dawn, with the taxi traveling westbound and the SUV stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. The taxi's airbag deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, but he died at the scene. The police report notes the driver lost consciousness, and the narrative describes the aftermath: 'He died alone in the cab, silence pressing in as headlights passed.' No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The report highlights driver inattention and medical issues as key factors, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by all on New York City highways.
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Pickup Truck Driver Strikes Man Off Road in Queens▸Mar 3 - A Ford pickup slammed into a 57-year-old man standing off 126th Street. His body was crushed. Alcohol lingered in the air. The man stayed conscious. The trucks moved on. He did not.
A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a Ford pickup truck near 23-41 126th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The man was standing off the roadway when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck him. His body crushed. He stayed conscious.' The crash involved two pickup trucks, one parked and one driven. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford pickup, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes and Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 15 - A Toyota sedan barreled north on Main Street. Its left front bumper slammed into a 68-year-old woman crossing near Reeves Avenue. She died on the pavement. The driver’s speed was too much. Darkness and steel erased a life in seconds.
A 68-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Toyota sedan struck her on Main Street near Reeves Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:14. The report states the woman was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She died at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, noting, 'His speed was too much.' The driver continued straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. The narrative and official data center the driver’s excessive speed as the primary cause of this fatal impact.
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Speeding SUV Fatally Strikes Pedestrian on Expressway▸Feb 10 - A 27-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a speeding SUV on Whitestone Expressway. The impact caused contusions over his entire body. The crash occurred away from intersections, with driver unsafe speed cited as a key factor.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old pedestrian was injured on Whitestone Expressway after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. The SUV's front end sustained center front end damage, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. No pedestrian behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to control speed on a high-speed expressway, highlighting the systemic danger posed by excessive vehicle speed in urban areas.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Mar 3 - A Ford pickup slammed into a 57-year-old man standing off 126th Street. His body was crushed. Alcohol lingered in the air. The man stayed conscious. The trucks moved on. He did not.
A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a Ford pickup truck near 23-41 126th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The man was standing off the roadway when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck him. His body crushed. He stayed conscious.' The crash involved two pickup trucks, one parked and one driven. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford pickup, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.
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Speeding Sedan Strikes and Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸Feb 15 - A Toyota sedan barreled north on Main Street. Its left front bumper slammed into a 68-year-old woman crossing near Reeves Avenue. She died on the pavement. The driver’s speed was too much. Darkness and steel erased a life in seconds.
A 68-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Toyota sedan struck her on Main Street near Reeves Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:14. The report states the woman was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She died at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, noting, 'His speed was too much.' The driver continued straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. The narrative and official data center the driver’s excessive speed as the primary cause of this fatal impact.
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Speeding SUV Fatally Strikes Pedestrian on Expressway▸Feb 10 - A 27-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a speeding SUV on Whitestone Expressway. The impact caused contusions over his entire body. The crash occurred away from intersections, with driver unsafe speed cited as a key factor.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old pedestrian was injured on Whitestone Expressway after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. The SUV's front end sustained center front end damage, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. No pedestrian behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to control speed on a high-speed expressway, highlighting the systemic danger posed by excessive vehicle speed in urban areas.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Feb 15 - A Toyota sedan barreled north on Main Street. Its left front bumper slammed into a 68-year-old woman crossing near Reeves Avenue. She died on the pavement. The driver’s speed was too much. Darkness and steel erased a life in seconds.
A 68-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Toyota sedan struck her on Main Street near Reeves Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 20:14. The report states the woman was crossing the street, not at an intersection or signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She died at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, noting, 'His speed was too much.' The driver continued straight ahead. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s actions. The narrative and official data center the driver’s excessive speed as the primary cause of this fatal impact.
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Speeding SUV Fatally Strikes Pedestrian on Expressway▸Feb 10 - A 27-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a speeding SUV on Whitestone Expressway. The impact caused contusions over his entire body. The crash occurred away from intersections, with driver unsafe speed cited as a key factor.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old pedestrian was injured on Whitestone Expressway after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. The SUV's front end sustained center front end damage, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. No pedestrian behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to control speed on a high-speed expressway, highlighting the systemic danger posed by excessive vehicle speed in urban areas.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Feb 10 - A 27-year-old man was struck and severely injured by a speeding SUV on Whitestone Expressway. The impact caused contusions over his entire body. The crash occurred away from intersections, with driver unsafe speed cited as a key factor.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old pedestrian was injured on Whitestone Expressway after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling northbound at an unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time. The SUV's front end sustained center front end damage, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions over his entire body but remained conscious. No pedestrian behavior was cited as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to control speed on a high-speed expressway, highlighting the systemic danger posed by excessive vehicle speed in urban areas.
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Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard▸Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Jan 13 - A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.
According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.
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Improper Lane Change Leads to Elderly Driver Injury▸Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Jan 12 - On Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans collided in the night. Metal tore, glass scattered. An 82-year-old man bled from the face, seatbelt digging in. The Mercedes struck hard, the Hyundai’s rear crushed. The cold road bore witness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Wyck Expressway near Council District 24 at 12:15 a.m. The incident involved a Mercedes and a Hyundai, both traveling north. The Mercedes, registered in New Jersey and driven by a Florida-licensed male, was 'changing lanes' before impact, while the Hyundai was 'going straight ahead.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Hyundai’s left rear bumper was struck by the Mercedes’ right front bumper. An 82-year-old male driver, belted in, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane changes and unsafe speeds, as detailed in the official account.
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Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk▸Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Dec 29 - A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.
A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.
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Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place▸Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Nov 14 - A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.
A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway▸Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Oct 24 - A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.
A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Oct 14 - An SUV turned left on Main Street. The driver failed to yield. Metal hit a man’s head as he crossed with the signal. Blood spread on the crosswalk. The man lay unconscious. The city’s danger showed in the stillness.
A 68-year-old man was crossing Main Street at 68 Drive in Queens with the signal when an SUV turned left and struck him. According to the police report, 'The man crossed with the light. The SUV turned left. Metal struck his head. Blood pooled on the crosswalk. He lay still.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. The driver was licensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The data shows no other contributing factors from the pedestrian. Systemic danger persists at city intersections.
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Sedan Merge on Expressway Injures Motorcyclist▸Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.
Oct 13 - Dawn broke over Whitestone Expressway. A sedan merged left. A motorcycle slammed its rear. The rider, 53, hit the pavement. Blood spilled from his leg. He stayed conscious. The helmet held. The road did not forgive.
A crash on Whitestone Expressway involved a sedan merging left and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s rear. According to the police report, the crash resulted in severe bleeding to the 53-year-old rider’s leg. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider was conscious and wore a helmet, which is noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The impact left the motorcycle driver injured and the vehicles damaged along their sides.