Recent severe crashes

1. 71-Year-Old Driver Dies After Slamming Parked Car 2026-01-12T15:00:00+00:00
   WOODHAVEN BLVD
   A 71-year-old driver going north on Woodhaven Blvd hit a parked sedan by 97th Avenue and died from chest injuries.
   According to the police report, a 71-year-old man driving north on Woodhaven Boulevard by 97th Avenue hit a parked sedan and sustained fatal chest injuries. Police recorded illness as a contributing factor. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries. The crash occurred on a Monday afternoon in Queens.
2. Speeding driver hits man crossing Seneca 2026-01-07T23:50:00+00:00
   SENECA AVE
   A speeding driver on Seneca Ave hit a 36-year-old man crossing near Palmetto late at night. The man took a head blow and a bruise while the car also smashed into a parked SUV.
   According to the police report, a driver in a sedan going straight on Seneca Avenue near Palmetto Street hit a 36-year-old man who was crossing outside an intersection, causing a head contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed for the driver. The sedan then continued on and hit a parked SUV. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Turning driver hits cyclist on Cypress 2026-01-06T05:45:00+00:00
   CYPRESS AVE
   A turning driver hit a 45-year-old man riding his bike on Cypress Ave at Decatur before dawn, throwing him off and leaving him with a fractured back.
   According to the police report, a rider on a bike was heading north on Cypress Avenue near Decatur Street when a second person making a right turn hit him. The 45-year-old cyclist was ejected and sustained a back injury described as a fracture or dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor.