Staten Island Streets Run Red While Leaders Look Away

A sedan hit two 14-year-old boys riding an e-bike on Amboy Road. Both teens suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash left the boys bleeding and shaken. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

Two 14-year-old boys riding an e-bike were struck by a sedan on Amboy Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, both teens were injured, suffering severe lacerations and pain to their legs. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited.' No safety equipment was used by the teens, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash underscores the risks faced by young cyclists on city streets when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a young woman crossing Richmond Valley Road. She walked with the signal. The car’s front end struck her face. Blood pooled on the street. Police cite failure to yield. The driver and a child were unhurt.

A 19-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Richmond Valley Road at Page Avenue. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle’s center front end hit her, causing severe bleeding to her face. The driver, a 19-year-old man, and a child passenger were not injured. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted, but the report attributes the cause to the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors are listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Staten Island cop drove drunk from a precinct party. Her car hit another, airbags burst, blood spilled. Three fellow officers rode with her. All face discipline. Two more NYPD drunk-driving arrests followed. System failed. Streets paid.

NY Daily News (2024-12-16) reports that NYPD Officer Diana Todaro was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing her car with three colleagues as passengers. The crash happened at Huguenot Ave. and Drumgoole Ave. West, Staten Island, after a precinct holiday party. Todaro admitted, "I had three or four drinks. My life is over." The impact triggered airbags and left her with a forehead gash. All three passengers, also officers, were placed on desk duty and may face charges for allowing Todaro to drive or being unfit for duty. The article notes this was one of three NYPD DWI arrests in four days, highlighting a pattern during holiday party season. The incident raises questions about internal discipline and the risks posed by impaired driving, even among law enforcement.

• NYPD Officers Crash After Holiday Party, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-16

An 84-year-old man was struck and killed by a southbound Buick on Amboy Road. The car hit him head-on. He died under Florida plates, the sky darkening, his body broken. Police cite driver inattention. The street claimed another life.

An 84-year-old pedestrian was killed on Amboy Road near Fisher Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the man stepped into the street outside the crosswalk and was struck head-on by a southbound Buick sedan with Florida plates. The report states he died at the scene, his body broken as darkness fell. Police explicitly list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash, placing responsibility on the driver’s failure to notice the pedestrian. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, confirming a direct collision. The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' but only after citing driver inattention. No additional victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors. The fatal crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778585, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan cut left on Arden Avenue. An e-bike rider kept straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled. The young man’s face split wide. Streetlights flickered. No one yielded. Driver inattention and failure to yield carved pain into the night.

A violent collision unfolded on Arden Avenue near Stafford Avenue in Staten Island when a sedan, according to the police report, 'turned left' while an e-bike 'kept straight.' The crash left a 20-year-old male e-bike rider with severe lacerations to his face. The police report states the driver of the sedan failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The report notes, 'No one yielded.' The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use is not listed as a contributing factor. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776144, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A red Ferrari tore down Drumgoole Road West. It hit hard, metal folding. The unlicensed driver, just twenty-nine, was ejected and died on the street. The car’s front shattered. The road, suddenly, was silent.

According to the police report, a red Ferrari convertible traveling on Drumgoole Road West near Watkins Avenue crashed violently. The sole occupant, a 29-year-old male driver, was ejected from the vehicle and killed. The report states the vehicle’s front quarter panel crumpled on impact, leaving the scene silent and grim. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and note the driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The data highlights the danger posed by excessive speed and unlicensed operation, both explicitly documented as driver errors in the official report. No mention is made of victim behavior contributing to the crash. The facts remain: speed and lack of a valid license led to deadly consequences.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752930, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Steel met skull on Dogwood Drive. An SUV turned left, driver failing to yield. A 69-year-old woman crossing was struck, blood pooling on the pavement. Head trauma left her conscious but bleeding, the danger of inattention and right-of-way violations made plain.

A 69-year-old woman was seriously injured when an SUV making a left turn on Dogwood Drive near Yucca Drive struck her as she crossed the intersection. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. The report states, 'Steel struck skull. She dropped, blood pooling on the pavement. The driver did not yield.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The contributing factors listed in the police report are 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal,' but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV, underscoring the lethal consequences when drivers disregard right-of-way and fail to watch for people crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725579, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Dodge pickup tore down Joline Avenue. Speed ruled. The truck struck hard. Airbags exploded. A 69-year-old man, alone behind the wheel, died with deep lacerations. The road fell silent. The truck, battered, sat still in the morning light.

According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck was traveling south on Joline Avenue near Joline Lane when it crashed. The report states the vehicle was moving at an unsafe speed. The impact was severe: the airbag deployed, and the 69-year-old male driver, who was alone in the vehicle, suffered fatal lacerations across his body. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in this crash. The narrative describes the truck striking hard and coming to a stop, with the road falling silent in the aftermath. No other vehicles or individuals were involved. The focus remains on the danger of excessive speed, as cited in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707191, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A man rode north on the West Shore Expressway. He lost consciousness. The Harley surged forward. He flew from the bike, helmeted. His body struck the ground. Head trauma. Internal bleeding. He died alone beneath the Staten Island sky.

A 53-year-old man was killed while riding a Harley northbound on the West Shore Expressway. According to the police report, he lost consciousness and was ejected from the motorcycle. The report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left one dead, a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those on two wheels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans slammed head-on on Richmond Avenue near midnight. Steel twisted. A 63-year-old man, strapped in, took the blow to his chest. Lights flashed. The street fell silent. Emergency crews rushed in. The driver was left with crush injuries.

A violent head-on crash between two sedans struck Richmond Avenue just before midnight. One driver, a 63-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, 'two sedans hit head-on just before midnight. Steel screamed. A 63-year-old man, strapped in his seat, took the blow to his chest.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The injured man was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. No other injuries are detailed in the report. The impact left the street in shock, with emergency lights cutting through the dark. The cause remains under investigation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup turned left on Arthur Kill Road. A cyclist rode straight. The truck’s bumper caught him. He flew, hit the pavement, torn and bleeding. He stayed conscious, hurt all over. The truck kept turning. The road stayed silent.

A pickup truck making a left turn struck a cyclist riding straight on Arthur Kill Road near 5266 in Staten Island. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A pickup turned left. A cyclist rode straight. The truck’s bumper caught him. He flew, hit pavement, torn and bleeding. Conscious. Hurt all over.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was conscious after the impact. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The truck continued its turn as the injured cyclist lay on the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned right on Tynan Street. Aggression behind the wheel. A 20-year-old woman, outside the crosswalk, hit hard. Blood on the doors. Her body torn, pain raw. She stayed conscious. The street paid for the driver’s rage.

A sedan making a right turn on Tynan Street near Woodrow Road struck a 20-year-old woman who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was a contributing factor. The young woman suffered severe lacerations to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The impact left blood on the vehicle’s right side doors. The police report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649956, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup and motorcycle collided on West Shore Expressway. The rider was thrown, limbs severed, helmet on. The truck kept moving. The pavement burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. Improper lane usage led to deadly impact.

A 33-year-old motorcyclist died after a violent crash with a pickup truck on West Shore Expressway. According to the police report, both vehicles were changing lanes when the motorcycle struck the pickup mid-maneuver. The rider was ejected, suffering fatal injuries and limb amputation, with his helmet still on. The pavement burned as the truck continued moving. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The data does not specify which driver committed the improper lane usage, but the systemic danger of lane changes at speed is clear. The helmet is mentioned only as a detail; driver error remains the focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Dodge pickup turned left on Seguin Avenue. The driver failed to yield. A 62-year-old man crossed in the crosswalk. The truck hit him. Bones broke. Blood spilled. The man died on the street. The driver fled.

A 62-year-old man was killed while crossing Seguin Avenue near Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 2006 Dodge pickup truck made a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The truck struck the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The man suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The driver did not remain at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers ignore traffic laws at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup rolled south on Seguine Avenue. The driver did not yield. He struck a 62-year-old man crossing with the light. Blood pooled from the man’s head. He lay conscious, bleeding on the street.

A 62-year-old man was crossing Seguine Avenue at Hylan Boulevard with the signal when a southbound pickup truck struck him head-on. According to the police report, the driver did not yield and admitted he fell asleep at the wheel. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was conscious but bleeding heavily at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield and lose alertness behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624447, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 17-year-old, unlicensed, sped down Nippon Avenue. His sedan smashed into parked cars. Steel twisted. Glass flew. His legs crushed. A 15-year-old passenger hurt. Another driver suffered neck pain. The street bore the scars of reckless speed.

On Nippon Avenue near Edgegrove Avenue in Staten Island, a 17-year-old unlicensed driver lost control of his sedan and crashed into several parked vehicles. According to the police report, 'A 17-year-old, unlicensed, drove fast. His sedan slammed parked cars. Steel folded. Airbags burst. His legs crushed.' The crash left the teen driver with severe leg injuries and a 15-year-old passenger with back pain. A 19-year-old driver in another sedan suffered neck injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the teen driver and excessive speed led to a violent collision, leaving lasting harm for those inside the vehicles. Airbags deployed, but the force of the crash brought pain and silence to the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617297, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Jeep flipped on Ellsworth Avenue. Metal twisted. Glass flew. The driver, alone and belted, died at the scene. No one else was hurt. The SUV lay demolished. Silence followed the crash.

A 2007 Jeep SUV rolled over and broke apart on Ellsworth Avenue. The sole occupant, a 75-year-old man, was belted in and died where the vehicle landed. According to the police report, 'A 2007 Jeep rolled and broke apart. The driver, 75, belted in and alone, died where it landed. Metal twisted. Glass scattered. No one else came out.' The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The vehicle was demolished in the crash. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598676, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Suzuki motorcycle turned left. The steering failed. The rider flew from the seat. He landed hard. Blood pooled from his pelvis. He stayed conscious. The road went still. Metal and flesh met the pavement. Silence followed.

A 31-year-old man riding a 2015 Suzuki motorcycle was injured on Arthur Kill Road near Giffords Lane in Staten Island. According to the police report, the motorcycle was making a left turn when the steering failed. The rider was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the pelvis but remained conscious. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the mechanical failure left him vulnerable. The crash underscores the risks when vehicle systems fail, leaving riders exposed to grave harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford sedan on a permit tore into a turning GMC on Hylan Boulevard. Metal ripped. Three teens died—two thrown, one trapped. Others bled and groaned. Speed and failure to yield left no escape. The wreckage sprawled across Staten Island asphalt.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan driven by a permit holder slammed into a GMC SUV turning left on Hylan Boulevard near Richard Avenue. Three teenage passengers were killed: two were ejected from the vehicle, one was trapped and crushed inside. Several others, including children and adults, suffered head, arm, and leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The Ford was demolished. The GMC driver was unlicensed. The violence of the crash left the scene scattered with debris and pain. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Buick SUV rolled on Page Avenue. The crash crushed a 74-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. A parked Ford pickup took the hit. Police say the driver was distracted. Metal twisted. Lives changed. Streets stayed silent.

A violent crash unfolded on Page Avenue near Adelphi Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, a southbound Buick SUV flipped and struck a parked Ford pickup. The impact crushed a 74-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. She suffered injuries to her entire body. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The woman wore a lap belt and harness, but the crash force overwhelmed her protection. No injuries were specified for the other occupants. The parked pickup was struck on its left rear quarter panel. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and its toll on passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532689, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14