Recent severe crashes

1. Sedan driver botches lane pass, hits cyclist 2026-03-10T17:57:00+00:00
   11 AVE
   A sedan driver passing improperly hit a 43-year-old bicyclist on 11th Avenue at W 49th Street. The cyclist reported a back injury.
   According to the police report, a driver in a sedan going straight on 11th Avenue at W 49th Street hit a 43-year-old bicyclist who was slowing or stopping. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The bicyclist was injured and reported a back injury.
2. Driver’s view blocked, rider ejected 2026-02-19T16:00:00+00:00
   11 AVE
   On 11th Avenue, a driver turning right hit a 61-year-old man riding on the outside of another motorized vehicle. Police recorded the driver’s view was obstructed or limited; the man suffered a chest injury with fracture or dislocation.
   According to the police report, a sedan driver on 11th Avenue was making a right turn when he collided with a 61-year-old man listed as “Other Motorized,” who was riding or hanging on the outside. Police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The 61-year-old was ejected and injured, with a chest injury and a fracture, distorted, or dislocation complaint.
3. Two taxi drivers hit each other 2026-02-16T00:48:00+00:00
   CENTRAL PARK W
   After midnight on Central Park W, two taxi drivers going straight crashed near W 81 St. A 33-year-old passenger suffered a face injury with severe bleeding.
   According to the police report, two taxi drivers going straight ahead crashed on Central Park W near W 81 St around 12:48 a.m. Police recorded traffic control device improper/non-working and view obstructed/limited. A 33-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger had a face injury with severe bleeding. The two drivers, ages 68 and 55, were also reported injured, including elbow/arm/hand injuries and a complaint of pain or nausea.
4. SUV driver hits man crossing 57th 2026-01-09T06:18:00+00:00
   454 W 57 ST
   A 51-year-old SUV driver pulled from a parked spot and hit a 59-year-old man crossing West 57th Street, leaving him with facial injuries and severe bleeding. The driver also reported chest pain in the morning crash.
   According to the police report, a 51-year-old man driving an SUV from a parked position hit a 59-year-old man who was crossing near 454 West 57th Street around 6:18 a.m. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries with severe bleeding. The driver reported chest pain. Another person was listed in the report; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Driver blows light on W 69th, injures three 2026-01-08T00:12:00+00:00
   W 69 ST
   A driver who ignored a traffic signal on W 69th and Columbus hit another car, injuring both drivers and a front-seat passenger just after midnight. Head and arm injuries and internal complaints turned a quiet block into a crash scene.
   According to the police report, around 12:12 a.m. on W 69th Street at Columbus Avenue, two drivers crashed, injuring both drivers and a 38-year-old front-seat passenger. Police recorded traffic control disregarded as a contributing factor. The passenger reported internal head injury, and one driver reported arm pain and nausea. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.