Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 40?
No More Names Lost: Make Ron Kim End the Killing on Queens Streets
AD 40: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025
The Toll: Lives Lost, Bodies Broken
In Assembly District 40, the violence comes slow and steady. Eleven people have died on these streets since 2022. More than 1,300 have been injured. Thirty-five were left with wounds so deep they may never heal. The dead are not numbers. A 78-year-old woman, crossing Northern Boulevard near Parsons, was struck down by a driver who did not stop. Police reported that “a 78-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver as she crossed a Queens street.” Her name was not released. The driver kept going. No arrest. No justice.
Children are not spared. A three-year-old boy, walking with his family on College Point Boulevard, was killed by a driver pulling out of a parking lot. The driver fled. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks that block every day, admitted, “We’ve always recognized there was a problem on this block.” The problem remains.
The Pattern: Who Pays the Price
SUVs and sedans do the most harm. Since 2022, cars and trucks have killed seven, left 13 with serious injuries, and caused 84 moderate injuries. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes add to the toll, but the steel and speed of larger vehicles do most of the killing. The old and the young fall first. Two deaths were children. Four were over 75.
The violence is not random. It is built into the streets. It is in every wide road, every missing crosswalk, every curb cut that lets a car lurch into a family’s path. It is in the silence after the sirens fade.
The Response: What Ron Kim Has Done
Ron Kim has taken some steps. He co-sponsored bills to require safer street design for all users, not just drivers. He voted yes on a bill to bring speed cameras to school zones in Schenectady, a small move for a distant city, but a vote for safety all the same. After the death of the three-year-old, Kim spoke out about the dangers on College Point Boulevard. But the danger remains. The bills sit in committee. The streets do not change.
What Next: No More Waiting
The bodies pile up. The danger is known. The fixes are known. Lower the speed limits. Build real protection for people walking and biking. Flood the streets with cameras that never blink. Call Ron Kim. Call the council. Demand action. Do not wait for another child’s name to be lost in the noise.
Citations
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- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17
- Elderly Woman Killed In Queens Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-15
- Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-30
- BMW Thieves Speed Toward Queens Officers, New York Post, Published 2025-06-06
- Man And Child Struck In Queens Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-03-13
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- Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing, amny.com, Published 2023-09-24
Fix the Problem
District 40
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District 20
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▸ Other Geographies
AD 40 Assembly District 40 sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 20, SD 11.
It contains Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Flushing-Willets Point, Queens CB7.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 40
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Head-On on 41st Avenue▸A Mercedes SUV hit a 60-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue. The impact split his head. Blood pooled on the hot pavement. The SUV showed no mark. The man stayed conscious, motionless, as traffic moved around him.
A 60-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a westbound Mercedes SUV while crossing 41st Avenue, near Flushing, according to the police report. The report states the man was crossing without a signal when the SUV, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and remained conscious, lying still on the pavement. Blood pooled at the scene. The SUV bore no visible damage. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both driver and pedestrian. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the violent impact and the systemic danger posed by large vehicles on city streets.
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A northbound SUV struck a 13-year-old boy head-on as he crossed Parsons Boulevard. His body was crushed, yet he stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The street offered no protection. No driver errors were cited in the report.
A 13-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a northbound SUV while crossing Parsons Boulevard, according to the police report. The boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes the SUV sustained no damage. The collision occurred as the boy was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and not at an intersection. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian, and does not cite any explicit driver error such as 'Failure to Yield.' The narrative underscores that 'the street offered no protection.' The focus remains on the impact and the lack of systemic safeguards for vulnerable road users.
Ford Pickup Crushes Woman Crossing 43rd Avenue▸A Ford pickup rolled west on 43rd Avenue. A 53-year-old woman stepped into its path. Metal struck flesh. She was crushed from head to toe, left conscious but broken in the street.
According to the police report, a Ford pickup truck was traveling west on 43rd Avenue near 164th Street when it struck a 53-year-old woman. The narrative states, 'A Ford pickup rolled west. A 53-year-old woman stepped into the street, outside the crosswalk. Metal struck flesh. Her body broke beneath the weight. She lay conscious, crushed from head to toe.' The report lists the pedestrian's injuries as 'crush injuries' to her entire body, with the victim remaining conscious after impact. The police data records the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian, offering no details on specific driver errors or external conditions. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck, which continued straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal force of the vehicle and the systemic exposure of pedestrians to danger.
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked SUV on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 27-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked SUV on Roosevelt Avenue, face-first. He flew forward, blood pooling on the pavement. He was conscious, bleeding hard, his body sprawled on the street. Metal and flesh collided in Queens.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue near Parsons Boulevard when he collided with the back of a parked SUV. The report states the e-bike rider 'slammed into the back of a parked SUV,' resulting in the rider being ejected and landing face-first on the pavement. The report describes 'blood pooled on the pavement' and notes the rider was 'conscious' but suffering from 'severe bleeding.' The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the collision. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned after the driver errors. The crash underscores the lethal mix of speed, steel, and inattention on city streets.
SUV Driver Crushed After Failing to Yield▸A 2003 Honda SUV moved east on 33rd Avenue. The driver, seventy-two, belted in, was crushed across the body. Failure to yield shattered metal and bone. The street fell silent. The wound lingered, heavy and sharp.
According to the police report, a 2003 Honda SUV was traveling east on 33rd Avenue when it was involved in a collision. The driver, a 72-year-old man, was the sole occupant and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, underscoring a critical driver error that led to the crash. The narrative states, 'The cause: failure to yield. The wound: the frame.' No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which resulted in severe injury and a shattered vehicle frame.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A Ford SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. Metal struck a 78-year-old man in the crosswalk. He fell, head bleeding onto the paint-striped street. The SUV stood unmarked. He stayed awake, blood pooling in daylight.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a left turn at Northern Boulevard and 157th Street struck a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, crossing without a signal but within the marked crosswalk. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield and improper turning, as documented in the official report.
Defective Brakes Send Parked SUV Rolling, Driver Crushed▸A parked SUV rolled down 158th Street in Queens. Brakes failed. The vehicle struck an obstacle, crumpling its front. Inside, a 78-year-old man was crushed but conscious. The car did not stop. Metal and flesh bore the cost of mechanical neglect.
According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV was parked on 158th Street in Queens when it began rolling west due to defective brakes. The report states, 'A parked 2022 Toyota SUV rolled west with failed brakes. It struck, crumpling its front.' Inside the vehicle, a 78-year-old man, belted in and alone, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle did not stop until after the collision, and the impact left the driver injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the report. The incident underscores the lethal risk posed by mechanical failure in vehicles on city streets.
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind on Sanford Avenue▸A Nissan SUV trailed a 63-year-old cyclist on Sanford Avenue, closing in too tight. Metal struck flesh. She flew from her bike, body crushed, left conscious on the cold pavement. The SUV rolled on, unscathed.
A 63-year-old woman riding her bike west on Sanford Avenue was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was 'following too closely' and the driver demonstrated 'driver inexperience.' The impact ejected the cyclist from her saddle, causing crush injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes the SUV sustained no damage. The cyclist was the only person injured. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and proper lane use. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The collision underscores the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to respect space and proper operation.
Pedestrian Crossing With Signal Struck on Northern Boulevard▸Steel struck a man crossing with the light on Northern Boulevard. His ribs broke under the force. He stayed awake, chest crushed, streetlights burning above. The driver’s name remains unknown. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard near 153rd Street, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' at the intersection when he was hit in the chest by an unspecified vehicle. The man suffered broken ribs and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, nor does it provide details about the vehicle or the driver’s identity. The report emphasizes the pedestrian’s lawful crossing—'crossing with the signal'—and notes the severity of his injuries. No driver errors are specified, but the impact left the pedestrian injured in the intersection, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by those on foot in New York City’s streets.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Flatbed Strikes Elderly E-Biker on Northern Boulevard▸Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.
An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.
A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A Mercedes SUV hit a 60-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue. The impact split his head. Blood pooled on the hot pavement. The SUV showed no mark. The man stayed conscious, motionless, as traffic moved around him.
A 60-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a westbound Mercedes SUV while crossing 41st Avenue, near Flushing, according to the police report. The report states the man was crossing without a signal when the SUV, traveling straight ahead, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and remained conscious, lying still on the pavement. Blood pooled at the scene. The SUV bore no visible damage. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both driver and pedestrian. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the violent impact and the systemic danger posed by large vehicles on city streets.
SUV Strikes 13-Year-Old Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A northbound SUV struck a 13-year-old boy head-on as he crossed Parsons Boulevard. His body was crushed, yet he stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The street offered no protection. No driver errors were cited in the report.
A 13-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a northbound SUV while crossing Parsons Boulevard, according to the police report. The boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes the SUV sustained no damage. The collision occurred as the boy was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and not at an intersection. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian, and does not cite any explicit driver error such as 'Failure to Yield.' The narrative underscores that 'the street offered no protection.' The focus remains on the impact and the lack of systemic safeguards for vulnerable road users.
Ford Pickup Crushes Woman Crossing 43rd Avenue▸A Ford pickup rolled west on 43rd Avenue. A 53-year-old woman stepped into its path. Metal struck flesh. She was crushed from head to toe, left conscious but broken in the street.
According to the police report, a Ford pickup truck was traveling west on 43rd Avenue near 164th Street when it struck a 53-year-old woman. The narrative states, 'A Ford pickup rolled west. A 53-year-old woman stepped into the street, outside the crosswalk. Metal struck flesh. Her body broke beneath the weight. She lay conscious, crushed from head to toe.' The report lists the pedestrian's injuries as 'crush injuries' to her entire body, with the victim remaining conscious after impact. The police data records the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian, offering no details on specific driver errors or external conditions. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck, which continued straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal force of the vehicle and the systemic exposure of pedestrians to danger.
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked SUV on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 27-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked SUV on Roosevelt Avenue, face-first. He flew forward, blood pooling on the pavement. He was conscious, bleeding hard, his body sprawled on the street. Metal and flesh collided in Queens.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue near Parsons Boulevard when he collided with the back of a parked SUV. The report states the e-bike rider 'slammed into the back of a parked SUV,' resulting in the rider being ejected and landing face-first on the pavement. The report describes 'blood pooled on the pavement' and notes the rider was 'conscious' but suffering from 'severe bleeding.' The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the collision. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned after the driver errors. The crash underscores the lethal mix of speed, steel, and inattention on city streets.
SUV Driver Crushed After Failing to Yield▸A 2003 Honda SUV moved east on 33rd Avenue. The driver, seventy-two, belted in, was crushed across the body. Failure to yield shattered metal and bone. The street fell silent. The wound lingered, heavy and sharp.
According to the police report, a 2003 Honda SUV was traveling east on 33rd Avenue when it was involved in a collision. The driver, a 72-year-old man, was the sole occupant and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, underscoring a critical driver error that led to the crash. The narrative states, 'The cause: failure to yield. The wound: the frame.' No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which resulted in severe injury and a shattered vehicle frame.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A Ford SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. Metal struck a 78-year-old man in the crosswalk. He fell, head bleeding onto the paint-striped street. The SUV stood unmarked. He stayed awake, blood pooling in daylight.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a left turn at Northern Boulevard and 157th Street struck a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, crossing without a signal but within the marked crosswalk. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield and improper turning, as documented in the official report.
Defective Brakes Send Parked SUV Rolling, Driver Crushed▸A parked SUV rolled down 158th Street in Queens. Brakes failed. The vehicle struck an obstacle, crumpling its front. Inside, a 78-year-old man was crushed but conscious. The car did not stop. Metal and flesh bore the cost of mechanical neglect.
According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV was parked on 158th Street in Queens when it began rolling west due to defective brakes. The report states, 'A parked 2022 Toyota SUV rolled west with failed brakes. It struck, crumpling its front.' Inside the vehicle, a 78-year-old man, belted in and alone, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle did not stop until after the collision, and the impact left the driver injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the report. The incident underscores the lethal risk posed by mechanical failure in vehicles on city streets.
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind on Sanford Avenue▸A Nissan SUV trailed a 63-year-old cyclist on Sanford Avenue, closing in too tight. Metal struck flesh. She flew from her bike, body crushed, left conscious on the cold pavement. The SUV rolled on, unscathed.
A 63-year-old woman riding her bike west on Sanford Avenue was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was 'following too closely' and the driver demonstrated 'driver inexperience.' The impact ejected the cyclist from her saddle, causing crush injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes the SUV sustained no damage. The cyclist was the only person injured. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and proper lane use. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The collision underscores the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to respect space and proper operation.
Pedestrian Crossing With Signal Struck on Northern Boulevard▸Steel struck a man crossing with the light on Northern Boulevard. His ribs broke under the force. He stayed awake, chest crushed, streetlights burning above. The driver’s name remains unknown. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard near 153rd Street, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' at the intersection when he was hit in the chest by an unspecified vehicle. The man suffered broken ribs and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, nor does it provide details about the vehicle or the driver’s identity. The report emphasizes the pedestrian’s lawful crossing—'crossing with the signal'—and notes the severity of his injuries. No driver errors are specified, but the impact left the pedestrian injured in the intersection, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by those on foot in New York City’s streets.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Flatbed Strikes Elderly E-Biker on Northern Boulevard▸Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.
An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.
A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A northbound SUV struck a 13-year-old boy head-on as he crossed Parsons Boulevard. His body was crushed, yet he stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The street offered no protection. No driver errors were cited in the report.
A 13-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a northbound SUV while crossing Parsons Boulevard, according to the police report. The boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes the SUV sustained no damage. The collision occurred as the boy was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' and not at an intersection. The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian, and does not cite any explicit driver error such as 'Failure to Yield.' The narrative underscores that 'the street offered no protection.' The focus remains on the impact and the lack of systemic safeguards for vulnerable road users.
Ford Pickup Crushes Woman Crossing 43rd Avenue▸A Ford pickup rolled west on 43rd Avenue. A 53-year-old woman stepped into its path. Metal struck flesh. She was crushed from head to toe, left conscious but broken in the street.
According to the police report, a Ford pickup truck was traveling west on 43rd Avenue near 164th Street when it struck a 53-year-old woman. The narrative states, 'A Ford pickup rolled west. A 53-year-old woman stepped into the street, outside the crosswalk. Metal struck flesh. Her body broke beneath the weight. She lay conscious, crushed from head to toe.' The report lists the pedestrian's injuries as 'crush injuries' to her entire body, with the victim remaining conscious after impact. The police data records the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian, offering no details on specific driver errors or external conditions. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck, which continued straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal force of the vehicle and the systemic exposure of pedestrians to danger.
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked SUV on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 27-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked SUV on Roosevelt Avenue, face-first. He flew forward, blood pooling on the pavement. He was conscious, bleeding hard, his body sprawled on the street. Metal and flesh collided in Queens.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue near Parsons Boulevard when he collided with the back of a parked SUV. The report states the e-bike rider 'slammed into the back of a parked SUV,' resulting in the rider being ejected and landing face-first on the pavement. The report describes 'blood pooled on the pavement' and notes the rider was 'conscious' but suffering from 'severe bleeding.' The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the collision. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned after the driver errors. The crash underscores the lethal mix of speed, steel, and inattention on city streets.
SUV Driver Crushed After Failing to Yield▸A 2003 Honda SUV moved east on 33rd Avenue. The driver, seventy-two, belted in, was crushed across the body. Failure to yield shattered metal and bone. The street fell silent. The wound lingered, heavy and sharp.
According to the police report, a 2003 Honda SUV was traveling east on 33rd Avenue when it was involved in a collision. The driver, a 72-year-old man, was the sole occupant and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, underscoring a critical driver error that led to the crash. The narrative states, 'The cause: failure to yield. The wound: the frame.' No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which resulted in severe injury and a shattered vehicle frame.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A Ford SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. Metal struck a 78-year-old man in the crosswalk. He fell, head bleeding onto the paint-striped street. The SUV stood unmarked. He stayed awake, blood pooling in daylight.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a left turn at Northern Boulevard and 157th Street struck a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, crossing without a signal but within the marked crosswalk. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield and improper turning, as documented in the official report.
Defective Brakes Send Parked SUV Rolling, Driver Crushed▸A parked SUV rolled down 158th Street in Queens. Brakes failed. The vehicle struck an obstacle, crumpling its front. Inside, a 78-year-old man was crushed but conscious. The car did not stop. Metal and flesh bore the cost of mechanical neglect.
According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV was parked on 158th Street in Queens when it began rolling west due to defective brakes. The report states, 'A parked 2022 Toyota SUV rolled west with failed brakes. It struck, crumpling its front.' Inside the vehicle, a 78-year-old man, belted in and alone, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle did not stop until after the collision, and the impact left the driver injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the report. The incident underscores the lethal risk posed by mechanical failure in vehicles on city streets.
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind on Sanford Avenue▸A Nissan SUV trailed a 63-year-old cyclist on Sanford Avenue, closing in too tight. Metal struck flesh. She flew from her bike, body crushed, left conscious on the cold pavement. The SUV rolled on, unscathed.
A 63-year-old woman riding her bike west on Sanford Avenue was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was 'following too closely' and the driver demonstrated 'driver inexperience.' The impact ejected the cyclist from her saddle, causing crush injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes the SUV sustained no damage. The cyclist was the only person injured. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and proper lane use. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The collision underscores the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to respect space and proper operation.
Pedestrian Crossing With Signal Struck on Northern Boulevard▸Steel struck a man crossing with the light on Northern Boulevard. His ribs broke under the force. He stayed awake, chest crushed, streetlights burning above. The driver’s name remains unknown. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard near 153rd Street, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' at the intersection when he was hit in the chest by an unspecified vehicle. The man suffered broken ribs and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, nor does it provide details about the vehicle or the driver’s identity. The report emphasizes the pedestrian’s lawful crossing—'crossing with the signal'—and notes the severity of his injuries. No driver errors are specified, but the impact left the pedestrian injured in the intersection, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by those on foot in New York City’s streets.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Flatbed Strikes Elderly E-Biker on Northern Boulevard▸Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.
An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.
A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A Ford pickup rolled west on 43rd Avenue. A 53-year-old woman stepped into its path. Metal struck flesh. She was crushed from head to toe, left conscious but broken in the street.
According to the police report, a Ford pickup truck was traveling west on 43rd Avenue near 164th Street when it struck a 53-year-old woman. The narrative states, 'A Ford pickup rolled west. A 53-year-old woman stepped into the street, outside the crosswalk. Metal struck flesh. Her body broke beneath the weight. She lay conscious, crushed from head to toe.' The report lists the pedestrian's injuries as 'crush injuries' to her entire body, with the victim remaining conscious after impact. The police data records the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian, offering no details on specific driver errors or external conditions. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck, which continued straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal force of the vehicle and the systemic exposure of pedestrians to danger.
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked SUV on Roosevelt Avenue▸A 27-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked SUV on Roosevelt Avenue, face-first. He flew forward, blood pooling on the pavement. He was conscious, bleeding hard, his body sprawled on the street. Metal and flesh collided in Queens.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue near Parsons Boulevard when he collided with the back of a parked SUV. The report states the e-bike rider 'slammed into the back of a parked SUV,' resulting in the rider being ejected and landing face-first on the pavement. The report describes 'blood pooled on the pavement' and notes the rider was 'conscious' but suffering from 'severe bleeding.' The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the collision. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned after the driver errors. The crash underscores the lethal mix of speed, steel, and inattention on city streets.
SUV Driver Crushed After Failing to Yield▸A 2003 Honda SUV moved east on 33rd Avenue. The driver, seventy-two, belted in, was crushed across the body. Failure to yield shattered metal and bone. The street fell silent. The wound lingered, heavy and sharp.
According to the police report, a 2003 Honda SUV was traveling east on 33rd Avenue when it was involved in a collision. The driver, a 72-year-old man, was the sole occupant and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, underscoring a critical driver error that led to the crash. The narrative states, 'The cause: failure to yield. The wound: the frame.' No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which resulted in severe injury and a shattered vehicle frame.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A Ford SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. Metal struck a 78-year-old man in the crosswalk. He fell, head bleeding onto the paint-striped street. The SUV stood unmarked. He stayed awake, blood pooling in daylight.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a left turn at Northern Boulevard and 157th Street struck a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, crossing without a signal but within the marked crosswalk. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield and improper turning, as documented in the official report.
Defective Brakes Send Parked SUV Rolling, Driver Crushed▸A parked SUV rolled down 158th Street in Queens. Brakes failed. The vehicle struck an obstacle, crumpling its front. Inside, a 78-year-old man was crushed but conscious. The car did not stop. Metal and flesh bore the cost of mechanical neglect.
According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV was parked on 158th Street in Queens when it began rolling west due to defective brakes. The report states, 'A parked 2022 Toyota SUV rolled west with failed brakes. It struck, crumpling its front.' Inside the vehicle, a 78-year-old man, belted in and alone, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle did not stop until after the collision, and the impact left the driver injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the report. The incident underscores the lethal risk posed by mechanical failure in vehicles on city streets.
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind on Sanford Avenue▸A Nissan SUV trailed a 63-year-old cyclist on Sanford Avenue, closing in too tight. Metal struck flesh. She flew from her bike, body crushed, left conscious on the cold pavement. The SUV rolled on, unscathed.
A 63-year-old woman riding her bike west on Sanford Avenue was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was 'following too closely' and the driver demonstrated 'driver inexperience.' The impact ejected the cyclist from her saddle, causing crush injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes the SUV sustained no damage. The cyclist was the only person injured. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and proper lane use. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The collision underscores the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to respect space and proper operation.
Pedestrian Crossing With Signal Struck on Northern Boulevard▸Steel struck a man crossing with the light on Northern Boulevard. His ribs broke under the force. He stayed awake, chest crushed, streetlights burning above. The driver’s name remains unknown. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard near 153rd Street, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' at the intersection when he was hit in the chest by an unspecified vehicle. The man suffered broken ribs and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, nor does it provide details about the vehicle or the driver’s identity. The report emphasizes the pedestrian’s lawful crossing—'crossing with the signal'—and notes the severity of his injuries. No driver errors are specified, but the impact left the pedestrian injured in the intersection, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by those on foot in New York City’s streets.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Flatbed Strikes Elderly E-Biker on Northern Boulevard▸Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.
An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.
A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A 27-year-old e-bike rider crashed into a parked SUV on Roosevelt Avenue, face-first. He flew forward, blood pooling on the pavement. He was conscious, bleeding hard, his body sprawled on the street. Metal and flesh collided in Queens.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding an e-bike was traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue near Parsons Boulevard when he collided with the back of a parked SUV. The report states the e-bike rider 'slammed into the back of a parked SUV,' resulting in the rider being ejected and landing face-first on the pavement. The report describes 'blood pooled on the pavement' and notes the rider was 'conscious' but suffering from 'severe bleeding.' The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of the collision. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned after the driver errors. The crash underscores the lethal mix of speed, steel, and inattention on city streets.
SUV Driver Crushed After Failing to Yield▸A 2003 Honda SUV moved east on 33rd Avenue. The driver, seventy-two, belted in, was crushed across the body. Failure to yield shattered metal and bone. The street fell silent. The wound lingered, heavy and sharp.
According to the police report, a 2003 Honda SUV was traveling east on 33rd Avenue when it was involved in a collision. The driver, a 72-year-old man, was the sole occupant and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, underscoring a critical driver error that led to the crash. The narrative states, 'The cause: failure to yield. The wound: the frame.' No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which resulted in severe injury and a shattered vehicle frame.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A Ford SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. Metal struck a 78-year-old man in the crosswalk. He fell, head bleeding onto the paint-striped street. The SUV stood unmarked. He stayed awake, blood pooling in daylight.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a left turn at Northern Boulevard and 157th Street struck a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, crossing without a signal but within the marked crosswalk. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield and improper turning, as documented in the official report.
Defective Brakes Send Parked SUV Rolling, Driver Crushed▸A parked SUV rolled down 158th Street in Queens. Brakes failed. The vehicle struck an obstacle, crumpling its front. Inside, a 78-year-old man was crushed but conscious. The car did not stop. Metal and flesh bore the cost of mechanical neglect.
According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV was parked on 158th Street in Queens when it began rolling west due to defective brakes. The report states, 'A parked 2022 Toyota SUV rolled west with failed brakes. It struck, crumpling its front.' Inside the vehicle, a 78-year-old man, belted in and alone, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle did not stop until after the collision, and the impact left the driver injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the report. The incident underscores the lethal risk posed by mechanical failure in vehicles on city streets.
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind on Sanford Avenue▸A Nissan SUV trailed a 63-year-old cyclist on Sanford Avenue, closing in too tight. Metal struck flesh. She flew from her bike, body crushed, left conscious on the cold pavement. The SUV rolled on, unscathed.
A 63-year-old woman riding her bike west on Sanford Avenue was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was 'following too closely' and the driver demonstrated 'driver inexperience.' The impact ejected the cyclist from her saddle, causing crush injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes the SUV sustained no damage. The cyclist was the only person injured. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and proper lane use. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The collision underscores the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to respect space and proper operation.
Pedestrian Crossing With Signal Struck on Northern Boulevard▸Steel struck a man crossing with the light on Northern Boulevard. His ribs broke under the force. He stayed awake, chest crushed, streetlights burning above. The driver’s name remains unknown. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard near 153rd Street, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' at the intersection when he was hit in the chest by an unspecified vehicle. The man suffered broken ribs and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, nor does it provide details about the vehicle or the driver’s identity. The report emphasizes the pedestrian’s lawful crossing—'crossing with the signal'—and notes the severity of his injuries. No driver errors are specified, but the impact left the pedestrian injured in the intersection, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by those on foot in New York City’s streets.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Flatbed Strikes Elderly E-Biker on Northern Boulevard▸Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.
An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.
A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A 2003 Honda SUV moved east on 33rd Avenue. The driver, seventy-two, belted in, was crushed across the body. Failure to yield shattered metal and bone. The street fell silent. The wound lingered, heavy and sharp.
According to the police report, a 2003 Honda SUV was traveling east on 33rd Avenue when it was involved in a collision. The driver, a 72-year-old man, was the sole occupant and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, underscoring a critical driver error that led to the crash. The narrative states, 'The cause: failure to yield. The wound: the frame.' No evidence in the report suggests any victim behavior contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield, which resulted in severe injury and a shattered vehicle frame.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸A Ford SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. Metal struck a 78-year-old man in the crosswalk. He fell, head bleeding onto the paint-striped street. The SUV stood unmarked. He stayed awake, blood pooling in daylight.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a left turn at Northern Boulevard and 157th Street struck a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, crossing without a signal but within the marked crosswalk. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield and improper turning, as documented in the official report.
Defective Brakes Send Parked SUV Rolling, Driver Crushed▸A parked SUV rolled down 158th Street in Queens. Brakes failed. The vehicle struck an obstacle, crumpling its front. Inside, a 78-year-old man was crushed but conscious. The car did not stop. Metal and flesh bore the cost of mechanical neglect.
According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV was parked on 158th Street in Queens when it began rolling west due to defective brakes. The report states, 'A parked 2022 Toyota SUV rolled west with failed brakes. It struck, crumpling its front.' Inside the vehicle, a 78-year-old man, belted in and alone, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle did not stop until after the collision, and the impact left the driver injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the report. The incident underscores the lethal risk posed by mechanical failure in vehicles on city streets.
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind on Sanford Avenue▸A Nissan SUV trailed a 63-year-old cyclist on Sanford Avenue, closing in too tight. Metal struck flesh. She flew from her bike, body crushed, left conscious on the cold pavement. The SUV rolled on, unscathed.
A 63-year-old woman riding her bike west on Sanford Avenue was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was 'following too closely' and the driver demonstrated 'driver inexperience.' The impact ejected the cyclist from her saddle, causing crush injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes the SUV sustained no damage. The cyclist was the only person injured. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and proper lane use. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The collision underscores the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to respect space and proper operation.
Pedestrian Crossing With Signal Struck on Northern Boulevard▸Steel struck a man crossing with the light on Northern Boulevard. His ribs broke under the force. He stayed awake, chest crushed, streetlights burning above. The driver’s name remains unknown. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard near 153rd Street, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' at the intersection when he was hit in the chest by an unspecified vehicle. The man suffered broken ribs and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, nor does it provide details about the vehicle or the driver’s identity. The report emphasizes the pedestrian’s lawful crossing—'crossing with the signal'—and notes the severity of his injuries. No driver errors are specified, but the impact left the pedestrian injured in the intersection, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by those on foot in New York City’s streets.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Flatbed Strikes Elderly E-Biker on Northern Boulevard▸Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.
An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.
A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A Ford SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. Metal struck a 78-year-old man in the crosswalk. He fell, head bleeding onto the paint-striped street. The SUV stood unmarked. He stayed awake, blood pooling in daylight.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a left turn at Northern Boulevard and 157th Street struck a 78-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, crossing without a signal but within the marked crosswalk. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield and improper turning, as documented in the official report.
Defective Brakes Send Parked SUV Rolling, Driver Crushed▸A parked SUV rolled down 158th Street in Queens. Brakes failed. The vehicle struck an obstacle, crumpling its front. Inside, a 78-year-old man was crushed but conscious. The car did not stop. Metal and flesh bore the cost of mechanical neglect.
According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV was parked on 158th Street in Queens when it began rolling west due to defective brakes. The report states, 'A parked 2022 Toyota SUV rolled west with failed brakes. It struck, crumpling its front.' Inside the vehicle, a 78-year-old man, belted in and alone, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle did not stop until after the collision, and the impact left the driver injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the report. The incident underscores the lethal risk posed by mechanical failure in vehicles on city streets.
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind on Sanford Avenue▸A Nissan SUV trailed a 63-year-old cyclist on Sanford Avenue, closing in too tight. Metal struck flesh. She flew from her bike, body crushed, left conscious on the cold pavement. The SUV rolled on, unscathed.
A 63-year-old woman riding her bike west on Sanford Avenue was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was 'following too closely' and the driver demonstrated 'driver inexperience.' The impact ejected the cyclist from her saddle, causing crush injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes the SUV sustained no damage. The cyclist was the only person injured. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and proper lane use. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The collision underscores the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to respect space and proper operation.
Pedestrian Crossing With Signal Struck on Northern Boulevard▸Steel struck a man crossing with the light on Northern Boulevard. His ribs broke under the force. He stayed awake, chest crushed, streetlights burning above. The driver’s name remains unknown. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard near 153rd Street, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' at the intersection when he was hit in the chest by an unspecified vehicle. The man suffered broken ribs and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, nor does it provide details about the vehicle or the driver’s identity. The report emphasizes the pedestrian’s lawful crossing—'crossing with the signal'—and notes the severity of his injuries. No driver errors are specified, but the impact left the pedestrian injured in the intersection, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by those on foot in New York City’s streets.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Flatbed Strikes Elderly E-Biker on Northern Boulevard▸Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.
An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.
A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A parked SUV rolled down 158th Street in Queens. Brakes failed. The vehicle struck an obstacle, crumpling its front. Inside, a 78-year-old man was crushed but conscious. The car did not stop. Metal and flesh bore the cost of mechanical neglect.
According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota SUV was parked on 158th Street in Queens when it began rolling west due to defective brakes. The report states, 'A parked 2022 Toyota SUV rolled west with failed brakes. It struck, crumpling its front.' Inside the vehicle, a 78-year-old man, belted in and alone, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The police report explicitly cites 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle did not stop until after the collision, and the impact left the driver injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the report. The incident underscores the lethal risk posed by mechanical failure in vehicles on city streets.
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind on Sanford Avenue▸A Nissan SUV trailed a 63-year-old cyclist on Sanford Avenue, closing in too tight. Metal struck flesh. She flew from her bike, body crushed, left conscious on the cold pavement. The SUV rolled on, unscathed.
A 63-year-old woman riding her bike west on Sanford Avenue was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was 'following too closely' and the driver demonstrated 'driver inexperience.' The impact ejected the cyclist from her saddle, causing crush injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes the SUV sustained no damage. The cyclist was the only person injured. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and proper lane use. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The collision underscores the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to respect space and proper operation.
Pedestrian Crossing With Signal Struck on Northern Boulevard▸Steel struck a man crossing with the light on Northern Boulevard. His ribs broke under the force. He stayed awake, chest crushed, streetlights burning above. The driver’s name remains unknown. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard near 153rd Street, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' at the intersection when he was hit in the chest by an unspecified vehicle. The man suffered broken ribs and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, nor does it provide details about the vehicle or the driver’s identity. The report emphasizes the pedestrian’s lawful crossing—'crossing with the signal'—and notes the severity of his injuries. No driver errors are specified, but the impact left the pedestrian injured in the intersection, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by those on foot in New York City’s streets.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Flatbed Strikes Elderly E-Biker on Northern Boulevard▸Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.
An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.
A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A Nissan SUV trailed a 63-year-old cyclist on Sanford Avenue, closing in too tight. Metal struck flesh. She flew from her bike, body crushed, left conscious on the cold pavement. The SUV rolled on, unscathed.
A 63-year-old woman riding her bike west on Sanford Avenue was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was 'following too closely' and the driver demonstrated 'driver inexperience.' The impact ejected the cyclist from her saddle, causing crush injuries to her entire body. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes the SUV sustained no damage. The cyclist was the only person injured. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance and proper lane use. No contributing factors are attributed to the cyclist. The collision underscores the danger faced by cyclists when drivers fail to respect space and proper operation.
Pedestrian Crossing With Signal Struck on Northern Boulevard▸Steel struck a man crossing with the light on Northern Boulevard. His ribs broke under the force. He stayed awake, chest crushed, streetlights burning above. The driver’s name remains unknown. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard near 153rd Street, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' at the intersection when he was hit in the chest by an unspecified vehicle. The man suffered broken ribs and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, nor does it provide details about the vehicle or the driver’s identity. The report emphasizes the pedestrian’s lawful crossing—'crossing with the signal'—and notes the severity of his injuries. No driver errors are specified, but the impact left the pedestrian injured in the intersection, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by those on foot in New York City’s streets.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Flatbed Strikes Elderly E-Biker on Northern Boulevard▸Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.
An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.
A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
Steel struck a man crossing with the light on Northern Boulevard. His ribs broke under the force. He stayed awake, chest crushed, streetlights burning above. The driver’s name remains unknown. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.
A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Northern Boulevard near 153rd Street, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' at the intersection when he was hit in the chest by an unspecified vehicle. The man suffered broken ribs and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the driver, nor does it provide details about the vehicle or the driver’s identity. The report emphasizes the pedestrian’s lawful crossing—'crossing with the signal'—and notes the severity of his injuries. No driver errors are specified, but the impact left the pedestrian injured in the intersection, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by those on foot in New York City’s streets.
Reversing Sedan Crushes Worker’s Leg on Murray Street▸A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Flatbed Strikes Elderly E-Biker on Northern Boulevard▸Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.
An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.
A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A man worked in the road at dusk. An Infiniti reversed, colliding with a parked SUV. The bumper pinned his leg. He stayed upright, conscious, as the cold night pressed in. Metal and flesh met in the street’s shadow.
A 48-year-old man was injured on Murray Street when a reversing Infiniti sedan struck a parked SUV, crushing the pedestrian’s leg. According to the police report, the incident occurred near dusk as the man was 'working in the roadway' and 'stood upright.' The Infiniti, operated by a licensed male driver, moved in reverse and collided with the stationary SUV. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, directly implicating the driver’s maneuver. The impact forced the SUV’s bumper against the man’s knee and lower leg, causing crush injuries. The police narrative notes the victim did not fall and remained conscious at the scene. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver errors, especially unsafe reversing, to people working or standing in the street.
Flatbed Strikes Elderly E-Biker on Northern Boulevard▸Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.
An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.
A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
Steel met flesh on Northern Boulevard. An 81-year-old man, turning left on his e-bike, collided with a flatbed truck. He was thrown, crushed, his head struck the pavement. The truck stopped. The man did not rise. Death came fast.
An 81-year-old man was killed while turning left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard near 147th Street. According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling straight struck the cyclist, ejecting him and causing fatal head and crush injuries. The report states: 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The truck stopped after the crash. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable road users meet and traffic controls are ignored.
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Parsons Boulevard▸A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.
A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A Toyota SUV hit a 69-year-old woman as she crossed Parsons Boulevard with the light. The impact shattered her hip. She stayed conscious, lying in the street. The SUV showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash.
A 69-year-old woman was crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her on the right side. According to the police report, 'A 69-year-old woman crossed with the light. A southbound Toyota SUV struck her right side. Her hip shattered. She lay conscious in the street. The SUV bore no mark. The driver kept going straight.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The woman was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Ron Kim Highlights Longstanding Danger on Queens Block▸A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
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Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in Flushing, Queens, then fled. The street is notorious for crashes. Advocates blame curb cuts and poor design. Officials call Chen’s death preventable. The city promises fixes, but families keep mourning children.
On November 30, 2023, a hit-and-run driver killed 3-year-old Quintas Chen in downtown Flushing, Queens. The driver pulled out of a parking lot, struck Chen, and fled. Police later arrested a 20-year-old suspect for leaving the scene and driving without a license. Assembly Member Ron Kim, who walks the block daily, called out the area’s longstanding dangers: 'We've always recognized there was a problem on this block.' The street, College Point Boulevard, has seen 276 crashes since 2019. Advocates, including Danny Harris of Transportation Alternatives, called Chen’s death preventable and demanded citywide safe street improvements. Harris said, 'We know how to make our streets safe, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable New Yorkers.' Mayor Adams pledged to daylight and redesign 1,000 intersections each year, but advocates argue this is not enough. The tragedy highlights the deadly risk curb cuts and poor street design pose to children and families.
- Cops Search for Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed 3-Year-Old in Queens, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-30
Infiniti Sedan Kills Toddler on College Point▸A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.
A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.
2Range Rover Crushes Two Men on Union Street▸A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst on Union Street. Metal folded. Two young men pinned in front. Necks broken. Crush injuries. Sirens cut the silence. The street held its breath. Both survived, belts locked, eyes open.
Two young men were seriously injured when a 2019 Range Rover crashed headfirst on Union Street near District 20. According to the police report, 'A 2019 Range Rover slammed headfirst. Two young men pinned in the front. Belts locked. Necks broken. Eyes open. The metal folded inward. The street held its breath. No sound but the sirens.' The driver, 23, and the front passenger, 21, both suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact crushed the left front quarter panel, pinning the men inside the SUV.
Sedan Veers, Crushes E-Bike Rider on College Point▸A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A sedan veered on College Point Boulevard. Its bumper slammed into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider flew from the frame. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled in the dark. He was awake, broken, and bleeding.
A sedan struck an e-bike on College Point Boulevard. The sedan changed lanes and hit the e-bike’s center front end. The 42-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries across his body. According to the police report, 'A sedan veered while changing lanes, its bumper crushing into an e-bike. The unlicensed rider, 42, flew from the frame. No helmet. He landed hard, broken across the pavement, awake and bleeding in the dark.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were unlicensed. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The primary cause was the sedan driver’s failure to yield.
SUV Slams Honda on College Point Boulevard▸Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
Midnight. College Point Boulevard. A Ford SUV hit a turning Honda. Steel bent. Blood spilled. A 39-year-old man gripped his head, bleeding but awake. The belt held him. Speed did not. The street stayed silent, except for pain.
A Ford SUV struck a Honda sedan on College Point Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV was heading straight. The Honda was turning left. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV slammed into a turning Honda. Steel twisted. A 39-year-old man in the front seat clutched his head. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The belt held him. Speed did not.' The 39-year-old front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were cited. The injured man was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Farrington▸A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A sedan turned right on Farrington Street. An e-scooter kept straight. The rider flew, leg crushed, blood on the pavement. Twenty-five years old, conscious, hurt bad. The car was untouched. The man was not.
A sedan collided with an e-scooter on Farrington Street. The sedan turned right as the e-scooter traveled straight. According to the police report, 'A sedan turned right. An e-scooter kept straight. No helmet. No chance. The rider flew, hit hard, leg crushed. Twenty-five, conscious, bleeding on the pavement. The car was fine. The man was not.' The e-scooter rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his leg and was ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmet was noted, but driver errors came first. The sedan sustained no damage. The e-scooter rider was left injured and bleeding.
SUV Kills Elderly Pedestrian on 41st Avenue▸A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A Toyota SUV struck a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died at the scene. The street was dark. The city claimed another life.
A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV hit him on 41st Avenue near 147th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the SUV, traveling east, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, with no specific driver error cited. No mention of helmet or signal use appears as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
Left-Turning Sedan Breaks Elderly Man’s Shoulder▸A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.
A sedan turns left on Bayside Avenue. A 74-year-old man crosses with the signal. Metal strikes flesh. His shoulder breaks. He falls. The driver stays. The street falls silent.
A 1999 Toyota sedan struck a 74-year-old man crossing Bayside Avenue at 154th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a broken shoulder. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians, even when signals are clear.