Recent severe crashes

1. Driver turning left hits 18-year-old 2026-01-18T16:39:00+00:00
   PORT RICHMOND AVE
   A sedan driver making a left turn hit an 18-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Port Richmond Ave at Harrison Ave. Police recorded an eye injury and minor bleeding.
   According to the police report, a sedan driver making a left turn on Port Richmond Ave at Harrison Ave hit an 18-year-old pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk at the intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and reported an eye injury with minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Driver’s bad turn leaves her bleeding 2026-01-27T13:30:00+00:00
   WHITEHALL ST
   A driver turning improperly on Whitehall Street hit a bus near Stone Street. Police recorded steering failure; the SUV driver suffered minor bleeding to the face.
   According to the police report, a 60-year-old SUV driver was making a left turn on Whitehall Street near Stone Street when she hit a bus that was parked. Police recorded steering failure and turning improperly as contributing factors. The SUV driver was reported injured, with minor bleeding and a facial injury. A large vehicle was involved.
3. Distracted driver hits passenger on MLK 2026-01-21T14:45:00+00:00
   MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
   Police recorded driver inattention after a crash on Martin Luther King Jr. A 29-year-old front-seat passenger ended up hurt, with a bruise to her abdomen and pelvis.
   According to the police report, a 31-year-old driver and a 29-year-old front-seat passenger were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Martin Luther King Jr in Staten Island on Jan. 21, 2026, around 2:45 p.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The passenger reported shock and an abdomen/pelvis contusion; the driver reported shock and minor bleeding to a leg.
4. Driver backed up, hit 40-year-old 2026-01-19T01:30:00+00:00
   1815 FOREST AVE
   Overnight on Forest Ave, a driver backed a sedan into a 40-year-old man in the roadway. Police recorded backing unsafely and driver inattention.
   According to the police report, at about 1:30 a.m. near 1815 Forest Ave on Staten Island, a driver backing up hit a 40-year-old pedestrian who was in the roadway. The pedestrian was reported injured, with pain or nausea and an injury noted to the elbow, lower arm, or hand. Police recorded backing unsafely and driver inattention or distraction.
5. Turning SUV driver slams car on Curtis 2026-01-16T13:14:00+00:00
   CURTIS PL
   A driver in an SUV turned right off Hamilton Ave and hit a sedan on Curtis Pl, injuring a woman riding in the back. Afternoon, broad daylight, and still the passenger takes the hit.
   According to the police report, a driver in an SUV making a right turn from Hamilton Avenue hit a northbound sedan on Curtis Place on Friday afternoon in Staten Island. A 33-year-old woman riding in the rear of the SUV reported whiplash and abdomen-pelvis injuries. The SUV driver was listed as a licensed New York driver. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.