About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 15
▸ Crush Injuries 5
▸ Severe Bleeding 12
▸ Severe Lacerations 9
▸ Concussion 15
▸ Whiplash 99
▸ Contusion/Bruise 123
▸ Abrasion 87
▸ Pain/Nausea 46
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Uptown’s hard miles: bikes down, bodies burned, promises thin
AD 71: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
West 181st and Cabrini. Noon on a Sunday. A white Mercedes swings a U‑turn. A 29‑year‑old on a bike goes down. The driver runs, leaves the car, flees on foot. Neighbors watch and wince. “No one stops at these stop signs,” one said. “We see people go through these red lights all the time.” Another added, “I really want there to be speed humps because it’s just terrifying.” CBS New York.
On West 181st a year earlier, a 37‑year‑old e‑bike rider hit a parked tractor‑trailer before 4 a.m. He died in the street. NYC Open Data.
At Broadway and West 161st, an older man tried to cross. A sedan with tinted windows and unsafe speed struck him. He died. NYC Open Data.
Where the pain lands
The district’s worst toll sits on the Henry Hudson Parkway and on Broadway. Four people died and 357 were hurt on Henry Hudson. One died and 124 were hurt on Broadway. These are not guesses. They’re counts. Small‑area analysis.
Nights are bad. The bodies stack up after dark: four deaths in the 2 a.m. hour alone; two more at 10 p.m.; another at 3 a.m. Injuries spike at midnight and again through the evening rush. Small‑area analysis.
Bikes and feet take the hit. Since 2022: cyclists, 2 dead, 210 injured; pedestrians, 2 dead, 286 injured. Trucks, SUVs, and cars do most of the damage. Small‑area analysis.
Washington Heights: hit, run, repeat
“Cyclist hospitalized after hit‑and‑run,” read the Sunday bulletin from 181st and Cabrini. The driver was gone. The cyclist went to the hospital. CBS New York.
“That almost looks like he was doing it on purpose,” a witness said after seeing the U‑turn video the next day. “The crowding and the traffic signals are a problem,” said another. “No one stops… We see people go through these red lights all the time.” CBS New York.
On St. Nicholas and West 155th, an SUV hit an e‑bike rider just before 11 p.m. The rider died. The crash record lists distraction and unsafe speed. NYC Open Data.
High speed, high cost
A wrong‑way driver on the Henry Hudson hit head‑on. Two men died. A lawsuit says a 17‑year‑old drank at a club, drove the wrong way, then fled, leaving his passenger. “Kirk was taken from me just as we were starting our new life together,” his fiancée said. New York Post.
In April, an NYPD chase rolled into Inwood. An SUV crashed and burned near Dyckman. Video shows a patrol car arrive, then leave. Family watched the footage later. “No help was offered,” his sister said. “One minute’s too long. Imagine more than 15 minutes.” The officers were suspended. CBS New York and Patch.
What the numbers say
Contributing factors in these streets: “other” leads the harm count. Then unsafe speed, disregard for signals, distraction. Eleven people suffered serious injuries from “other,” two from speed, one from a blown signal. Two pedestrians killed. Two cyclists killed. Small‑area analysis.
This year’s pace is not mercy. Crashes up about 10% year‑to‑date versus last year to date. Injuries up too. PeriodStats.
Fix the blocks that bleed
Start where people are dying and where drivers fly at night:
- Henry Hudson Parkway: median barriers and speed control at the north uptown spans. Target the 2 a.m. hour.
- Broadway and West 161st: daylight the corners, harden turns, set a leading pedestrian interval.
- West 181st and Cabrini: speed humps, raised crosswalks, all‑way stop enforcement.
These are basic tools: daylighting, hardened turns, raised crossings, humps, and focused enforcement on the repeat hotspots. Small‑area analysis.
The levers in Albany and City Hall
Albany extended 24‑hour school‑zone cameras through 2030. Lawmakers say they kept protections in place. S 8344.
A bill in the Assembly would force speed‑limiters on repeat offenders who rack up points or camera tickets. Sponsors filed it in January. A 2299.
City leaders can set safer speeds citywide under Sammy’s Law. They have the power. Use it. Our own reporting explains why slower is safer and how to push your officials. Read and act: Take Action.
What residents already know
“No one stops… We see people go through these red lights all the time.” CBS New York.
“I really want there to be speed humps.” CBS New York.
“‘One minute’s too long. Imagine more than 15 minutes.’” CBS New York.
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One corner. One night. One missed call. It keeps happening here. Slow it down. Hold the line. Take Action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672150 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Cyclist Struck In Washington Heights Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
- Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-03
- Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27
- NYPD Officers Leave Fatal Crash Scene, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-05
- NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Fire, Patch, Published 2025-06-07
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Fix the Problem
District 71
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Room 602, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
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District 10
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▸ Other Geographies
AD 71 Assembly District 71 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 33, District 10, SD 30.
It contains Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, Harlem (North), Washington Heights (South), Washington Heights (North), Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan CB9, Manhattan CB12.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 71
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Cyclist’s Arm Gashed in Collision With Stopped Taxi▸May 31 - A cyclist’s arm split open against the side of a stopped taxi at Fort Washington and 161st. Blood marked the pavement. The helmeted rider stayed awake. The taxi sat untouched. The street fell silent, holding the aftermath in its grip.
A cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after striking the side of a stopped taxi at Fort Washington Avenue and 161st Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 10:12 a.m. The report states, 'A cyclist struck the side of a stopped taxi. His arm split open. Blood on pavement. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. The taxi sat untouched.' The taxi was stopped in traffic and sustained no damage, while the cyclist’s bike impacted the right side doors of the vehicle. The police report lists no specific contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. The only victim behavior noted is helmet use, which is mentioned after the description of the crash. The focus remains on the physical impact and aftermath, with the police narrative emphasizing the silence and gravity that followed.
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Sedan’s Wide Turn Hurls E-Scooter Rider Headfirst▸May 14 - A sedan swung wide on West 155th. An e-scooter rider, straight ahead, collided and flew. Blood pooled on the blacktop. The man, gasping, lay conscious, his skull split. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change carved the night.
According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on West 155th Street collided with a man riding an e-scooter who was traveling straight. The report states the sedan driver engaged in 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact ejected the 39-year-old e-scooter rider, sending him headfirst onto the pavement. The narrative describes him as lying conscious, gasping, with severe head lacerations and a split skull. The police report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving and improper lane changes, which left a vulnerable road user grievously injured.
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Runaway BMW Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam Avenue▸Apr 14 - A runaway BMW fleeing police tore down Amsterdam Avenue. Its left bumper smashed into a 29-year-old man. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The car did not stop. The man stayed awake, wounded and alone.
According to the police report, a 2016 BMW sedan, described as a 'runaway vehicle' and 'fleeing police,' struck a 29-year-old pedestrian on Amsterdam Avenue near 152nd Street at 1:30 a.m. The report states the vehicle was traveling at an 'unsafe speed' and was involved in a police pursuit. The BMW's left front bumper hit the pedestrian low, causing severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The man remained conscious as blood pooled around him. The report notes the driver was unlicensed and did not stop after the collision. The primary contributing factors listed are 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway,' but the report attributes fault to the vehicle's dangerous movement and the driver's actions.
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Motorcyclist Killed in Harlem River Drive Collision▸Mar 24 - A motorcycle skids on slick Harlem River Drive pavement, slamming head-on into an SUV. The rider, helmeted, is thrown hard, suffering fatal head trauma. Blood stains the asphalt. The bike lies shattered. Morning breaks over a silent road.
A 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a violent crash on Harlem River Drive, according to the police report. The incident occurred early in the morning when the motorcycle, traveling south, lost control on slippery pavement and collided head-on with a southbound SUV. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The rider, who was helmeted, was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe head trauma, resulting in apparent death at the scene. The motorcycle was described as 'demolished,' and blood was visible on the road. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited in the report, but the hazardous road surface is explicitly noted. The victim's helmet use is mentioned in the police report after the primary contributing factor of the slick pavement.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 8th Avenue▸Dec 31 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit him. His leg was crushed. He lay silent on the cold street. The car showed no damage. The light turned green. No one moved.
A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing 8th Avenue at West 147th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he crossed with the signal when a vehicle hit him, crushing his leg and leaving him unconscious in the intersection. The report states, 'A man, 42, crossed with the signal. A vehicle struck him. He fell, leg crushed, silent on the cold street.' The car showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The pedestrian suffered serious crush injuries to his lower leg and foot.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Speeding Sedan on Broadway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old man crossed Broadway at West 161st. A Dodge sedan, windows dark, sped south. Steel struck flesh. The man fell. His head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. He died there, under the evening sky.
A 76-year-old pedestrian was killed at Broadway and West 161st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when a southbound Dodge sedan with tinted windows struck him. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The police narrative states, 'He hit the pavement, skull split, blood pooling. He died there, under the evening sky.' The data highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and illegal window tint. The man died at the scene.
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Unlicensed Vespa Rider Killed on Parkway▸Oct 8 - A 46-year-old man rode south on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was unlicensed. No helmet. He struck the right front of his Vespa. Thrown from the moped, his skull hit hard. He died alone in the dark. No other vehicles involved.
A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a Vespa southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 46-year-old man, unlicensed and bareheaded, was thrown from his southbound Vespa. The right front struck. His skull bore the blow. He died alone in the dark. Crush injuries. No one else involved.' The report lists the driver as unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The man was ejected from the moped and suffered fatal head injuries.
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Distracted Motorcyclist Slams Parked Sedan Uptown▸Sep 1 - A young rider crashed headlong into a parked sedan on West 168th. His face struck hard. Blood pooled. The bike lay twisted. Sirens broke the morning hush. Police found a cell phone. The rider was conscious, bleeding, hurt.
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider crashed into the rear of a parked sedan near 630 West 168th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'crushed into a parked sedan’s rear.' The rider hit face-first and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was demolished in the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupant. The data points to distraction and cell phone use as key driver errors leading to this violent collision.
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SUV Slams Sedan in Alcohol-Fueled Left Turn▸Aug 23 - Steel tore on Riverside Drive. A sedan turned left. An SUV smashed its side. Blood spilled from a driver’s arm. Alcohol lingered. Sirens cut the silence. One man hurt. The street held its breath.
A crash unfolded on Riverside Drive near Staff Street in Manhattan. A sedan, making a left turn, was struck on its right side by an SUV heading straight. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' played a role. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 32-year-old male sedan driver suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and shoulder. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The scene was marked by twisted metal and the heavy presence of alcohol. The crash left one person injured and exposed the dangers of impaired and reckless driving.
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Mazda Slams Parked Cars in Road Rage Crash▸Aug 16 - A Mazda tore down West 163rd. Metal shrieked. Parked cars took the hit. A 47-year-old man, belted in, caught the blow to his head. Blood ran. He stayed awake, crushed but conscious. Aggressive driving left wreckage and pain.
A violent crash erupted on West 163rd Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Mazda, driven south, slammed into parked cars in a burst of aggressive driving and road rage. The impact left a 47-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with head and crush injuries. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No errors or actions by the injured man are cited. The Mazda's front end bore the brunt, while parked sedans and an SUV suffered heavy damage. The toll: one man hurt, metal twisted, danger unchecked.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Collision▸Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.
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Limo Driver’s Rage Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Jun 28 - A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.
A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.
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Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy’s Law and Bike Lanes▸Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
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Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-20
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Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
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Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
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Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
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Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
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SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
May 31 - A cyclist’s arm split open against the side of a stopped taxi at Fort Washington and 161st. Blood marked the pavement. The helmeted rider stayed awake. The taxi sat untouched. The street fell silent, holding the aftermath in its grip.
A cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm after striking the side of a stopped taxi at Fort Washington Avenue and 161st Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 10:12 a.m. The report states, 'A cyclist struck the side of a stopped taxi. His arm split open. Blood on pavement. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. The taxi sat untouched.' The taxi was stopped in traffic and sustained no damage, while the cyclist’s bike impacted the right side doors of the vehicle. The police report lists no specific contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. The only victim behavior noted is helmet use, which is mentioned after the description of the crash. The focus remains on the physical impact and aftermath, with the police narrative emphasizing the silence and gravity that followed.
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Sedan’s Wide Turn Hurls E-Scooter Rider Headfirst▸May 14 - A sedan swung wide on West 155th. An e-scooter rider, straight ahead, collided and flew. Blood pooled on the blacktop. The man, gasping, lay conscious, his skull split. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change carved the night.
According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on West 155th Street collided with a man riding an e-scooter who was traveling straight. The report states the sedan driver engaged in 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact ejected the 39-year-old e-scooter rider, sending him headfirst onto the pavement. The narrative describes him as lying conscious, gasping, with severe head lacerations and a split skull. The police report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving and improper lane changes, which left a vulnerable road user grievously injured.
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Runaway BMW Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam Avenue▸Apr 14 - A runaway BMW fleeing police tore down Amsterdam Avenue. Its left bumper smashed into a 29-year-old man. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The car did not stop. The man stayed awake, wounded and alone.
According to the police report, a 2016 BMW sedan, described as a 'runaway vehicle' and 'fleeing police,' struck a 29-year-old pedestrian on Amsterdam Avenue near 152nd Street at 1:30 a.m. The report states the vehicle was traveling at an 'unsafe speed' and was involved in a police pursuit. The BMW's left front bumper hit the pedestrian low, causing severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The man remained conscious as blood pooled around him. The report notes the driver was unlicensed and did not stop after the collision. The primary contributing factors listed are 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway,' but the report attributes fault to the vehicle's dangerous movement and the driver's actions.
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Motorcyclist Killed in Harlem River Drive Collision▸Mar 24 - A motorcycle skids on slick Harlem River Drive pavement, slamming head-on into an SUV. The rider, helmeted, is thrown hard, suffering fatal head trauma. Blood stains the asphalt. The bike lies shattered. Morning breaks over a silent road.
A 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a violent crash on Harlem River Drive, according to the police report. The incident occurred early in the morning when the motorcycle, traveling south, lost control on slippery pavement and collided head-on with a southbound SUV. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The rider, who was helmeted, was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe head trauma, resulting in apparent death at the scene. The motorcycle was described as 'demolished,' and blood was visible on the road. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited in the report, but the hazardous road surface is explicitly noted. The victim's helmet use is mentioned in the police report after the primary contributing factor of the slick pavement.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 8th Avenue▸Dec 31 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit him. His leg was crushed. He lay silent on the cold street. The car showed no damage. The light turned green. No one moved.
A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing 8th Avenue at West 147th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he crossed with the signal when a vehicle hit him, crushing his leg and leaving him unconscious in the intersection. The report states, 'A man, 42, crossed with the signal. A vehicle struck him. He fell, leg crushed, silent on the cold street.' The car showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The pedestrian suffered serious crush injuries to his lower leg and foot.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Speeding Sedan on Broadway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old man crossed Broadway at West 161st. A Dodge sedan, windows dark, sped south. Steel struck flesh. The man fell. His head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. He died there, under the evening sky.
A 76-year-old pedestrian was killed at Broadway and West 161st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when a southbound Dodge sedan with tinted windows struck him. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The police narrative states, 'He hit the pavement, skull split, blood pooling. He died there, under the evening sky.' The data highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and illegal window tint. The man died at the scene.
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Unlicensed Vespa Rider Killed on Parkway▸Oct 8 - A 46-year-old man rode south on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was unlicensed. No helmet. He struck the right front of his Vespa. Thrown from the moped, his skull hit hard. He died alone in the dark. No other vehicles involved.
A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a Vespa southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 46-year-old man, unlicensed and bareheaded, was thrown from his southbound Vespa. The right front struck. His skull bore the blow. He died alone in the dark. Crush injuries. No one else involved.' The report lists the driver as unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The man was ejected from the moped and suffered fatal head injuries.
1
Distracted Motorcyclist Slams Parked Sedan Uptown▸Sep 1 - A young rider crashed headlong into a parked sedan on West 168th. His face struck hard. Blood pooled. The bike lay twisted. Sirens broke the morning hush. Police found a cell phone. The rider was conscious, bleeding, hurt.
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider crashed into the rear of a parked sedan near 630 West 168th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'crushed into a parked sedan’s rear.' The rider hit face-first and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was demolished in the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupant. The data points to distraction and cell phone use as key driver errors leading to this violent collision.
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SUV Slams Sedan in Alcohol-Fueled Left Turn▸Aug 23 - Steel tore on Riverside Drive. A sedan turned left. An SUV smashed its side. Blood spilled from a driver’s arm. Alcohol lingered. Sirens cut the silence. One man hurt. The street held its breath.
A crash unfolded on Riverside Drive near Staff Street in Manhattan. A sedan, making a left turn, was struck on its right side by an SUV heading straight. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' played a role. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 32-year-old male sedan driver suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and shoulder. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The scene was marked by twisted metal and the heavy presence of alcohol. The crash left one person injured and exposed the dangers of impaired and reckless driving.
16
Mazda Slams Parked Cars in Road Rage Crash▸Aug 16 - A Mazda tore down West 163rd. Metal shrieked. Parked cars took the hit. A 47-year-old man, belted in, caught the blow to his head. Blood ran. He stayed awake, crushed but conscious. Aggressive driving left wreckage and pain.
A violent crash erupted on West 163rd Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Mazda, driven south, slammed into parked cars in a burst of aggressive driving and road rage. The impact left a 47-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with head and crush injuries. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No errors or actions by the injured man are cited. The Mazda's front end bore the brunt, while parked sedans and an SUV suffered heavy damage. The toll: one man hurt, metal twisted, danger unchecked.
3
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Collision▸Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.
28
Limo Driver’s Rage Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Jun 28 - A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.
A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.
20
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy’s Law and Bike Lanes▸Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
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Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-20
15
Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
12
Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
7
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
-
Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
28
Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
3
Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
1
Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
28
SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
May 14 - A sedan swung wide on West 155th. An e-scooter rider, straight ahead, collided and flew. Blood pooled on the blacktop. The man, gasping, lay conscious, his skull split. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change carved the night.
According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on West 155th Street collided with a man riding an e-scooter who was traveling straight. The report states the sedan driver engaged in 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact ejected the 39-year-old e-scooter rider, sending him headfirst onto the pavement. The narrative describes him as lying conscious, gasping, with severe head lacerations and a split skull. The police report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving and improper lane changes, which left a vulnerable road user grievously injured.
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Runaway BMW Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam Avenue▸Apr 14 - A runaway BMW fleeing police tore down Amsterdam Avenue. Its left bumper smashed into a 29-year-old man. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The car did not stop. The man stayed awake, wounded and alone.
According to the police report, a 2016 BMW sedan, described as a 'runaway vehicle' and 'fleeing police,' struck a 29-year-old pedestrian on Amsterdam Avenue near 152nd Street at 1:30 a.m. The report states the vehicle was traveling at an 'unsafe speed' and was involved in a police pursuit. The BMW's left front bumper hit the pedestrian low, causing severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The man remained conscious as blood pooled around him. The report notes the driver was unlicensed and did not stop after the collision. The primary contributing factors listed are 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway,' but the report attributes fault to the vehicle's dangerous movement and the driver's actions.
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Motorcyclist Killed in Harlem River Drive Collision▸Mar 24 - A motorcycle skids on slick Harlem River Drive pavement, slamming head-on into an SUV. The rider, helmeted, is thrown hard, suffering fatal head trauma. Blood stains the asphalt. The bike lies shattered. Morning breaks over a silent road.
A 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a violent crash on Harlem River Drive, according to the police report. The incident occurred early in the morning when the motorcycle, traveling south, lost control on slippery pavement and collided head-on with a southbound SUV. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The rider, who was helmeted, was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe head trauma, resulting in apparent death at the scene. The motorcycle was described as 'demolished,' and blood was visible on the road. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited in the report, but the hazardous road surface is explicitly noted. The victim's helmet use is mentioned in the police report after the primary contributing factor of the slick pavement.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 8th Avenue▸Dec 31 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit him. His leg was crushed. He lay silent on the cold street. The car showed no damage. The light turned green. No one moved.
A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing 8th Avenue at West 147th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he crossed with the signal when a vehicle hit him, crushing his leg and leaving him unconscious in the intersection. The report states, 'A man, 42, crossed with the signal. A vehicle struck him. He fell, leg crushed, silent on the cold street.' The car showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The pedestrian suffered serious crush injuries to his lower leg and foot.
19
Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Speeding Sedan on Broadway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old man crossed Broadway at West 161st. A Dodge sedan, windows dark, sped south. Steel struck flesh. The man fell. His head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. He died there, under the evening sky.
A 76-year-old pedestrian was killed at Broadway and West 161st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when a southbound Dodge sedan with tinted windows struck him. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The police narrative states, 'He hit the pavement, skull split, blood pooling. He died there, under the evening sky.' The data highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and illegal window tint. The man died at the scene.
8
Unlicensed Vespa Rider Killed on Parkway▸Oct 8 - A 46-year-old man rode south on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was unlicensed. No helmet. He struck the right front of his Vespa. Thrown from the moped, his skull hit hard. He died alone in the dark. No other vehicles involved.
A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a Vespa southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 46-year-old man, unlicensed and bareheaded, was thrown from his southbound Vespa. The right front struck. His skull bore the blow. He died alone in the dark. Crush injuries. No one else involved.' The report lists the driver as unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The man was ejected from the moped and suffered fatal head injuries.
1
Distracted Motorcyclist Slams Parked Sedan Uptown▸Sep 1 - A young rider crashed headlong into a parked sedan on West 168th. His face struck hard. Blood pooled. The bike lay twisted. Sirens broke the morning hush. Police found a cell phone. The rider was conscious, bleeding, hurt.
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider crashed into the rear of a parked sedan near 630 West 168th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'crushed into a parked sedan’s rear.' The rider hit face-first and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was demolished in the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupant. The data points to distraction and cell phone use as key driver errors leading to this violent collision.
23
SUV Slams Sedan in Alcohol-Fueled Left Turn▸Aug 23 - Steel tore on Riverside Drive. A sedan turned left. An SUV smashed its side. Blood spilled from a driver’s arm. Alcohol lingered. Sirens cut the silence. One man hurt. The street held its breath.
A crash unfolded on Riverside Drive near Staff Street in Manhattan. A sedan, making a left turn, was struck on its right side by an SUV heading straight. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' played a role. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 32-year-old male sedan driver suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and shoulder. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The scene was marked by twisted metal and the heavy presence of alcohol. The crash left one person injured and exposed the dangers of impaired and reckless driving.
16
Mazda Slams Parked Cars in Road Rage Crash▸Aug 16 - A Mazda tore down West 163rd. Metal shrieked. Parked cars took the hit. A 47-year-old man, belted in, caught the blow to his head. Blood ran. He stayed awake, crushed but conscious. Aggressive driving left wreckage and pain.
A violent crash erupted on West 163rd Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Mazda, driven south, slammed into parked cars in a burst of aggressive driving and road rage. The impact left a 47-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with head and crush injuries. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No errors or actions by the injured man are cited. The Mazda's front end bore the brunt, while parked sedans and an SUV suffered heavy damage. The toll: one man hurt, metal twisted, danger unchecked.
3
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Collision▸Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.
28
Limo Driver’s Rage Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Jun 28 - A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.
A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.
20
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy’s Law and Bike Lanes▸Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-20
15
Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
12
Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
7
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
-
Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
28
Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
3
Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
1
Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
28
SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Apr 14 - A runaway BMW fleeing police tore down Amsterdam Avenue. Its left bumper smashed into a 29-year-old man. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The car did not stop. The man stayed awake, wounded and alone.
According to the police report, a 2016 BMW sedan, described as a 'runaway vehicle' and 'fleeing police,' struck a 29-year-old pedestrian on Amsterdam Avenue near 152nd Street at 1:30 a.m. The report states the vehicle was traveling at an 'unsafe speed' and was involved in a police pursuit. The BMW's left front bumper hit the pedestrian low, causing severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The man remained conscious as blood pooled around him. The report notes the driver was unlicensed and did not stop after the collision. The primary contributing factors listed are 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway,' but the report attributes fault to the vehicle's dangerous movement and the driver's actions.
24
Motorcyclist Killed in Harlem River Drive Collision▸Mar 24 - A motorcycle skids on slick Harlem River Drive pavement, slamming head-on into an SUV. The rider, helmeted, is thrown hard, suffering fatal head trauma. Blood stains the asphalt. The bike lies shattered. Morning breaks over a silent road.
A 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a violent crash on Harlem River Drive, according to the police report. The incident occurred early in the morning when the motorcycle, traveling south, lost control on slippery pavement and collided head-on with a southbound SUV. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The rider, who was helmeted, was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe head trauma, resulting in apparent death at the scene. The motorcycle was described as 'demolished,' and blood was visible on the road. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited in the report, but the hazardous road surface is explicitly noted. The victim's helmet use is mentioned in the police report after the primary contributing factor of the slick pavement.
31
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 8th Avenue▸Dec 31 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit him. His leg was crushed. He lay silent on the cold street. The car showed no damage. The light turned green. No one moved.
A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing 8th Avenue at West 147th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he crossed with the signal when a vehicle hit him, crushing his leg and leaving him unconscious in the intersection. The report states, 'A man, 42, crossed with the signal. A vehicle struck him. He fell, leg crushed, silent on the cold street.' The car showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The pedestrian suffered serious crush injuries to his lower leg and foot.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Speeding Sedan on Broadway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old man crossed Broadway at West 161st. A Dodge sedan, windows dark, sped south. Steel struck flesh. The man fell. His head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. He died there, under the evening sky.
A 76-year-old pedestrian was killed at Broadway and West 161st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when a southbound Dodge sedan with tinted windows struck him. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The police narrative states, 'He hit the pavement, skull split, blood pooling. He died there, under the evening sky.' The data highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and illegal window tint. The man died at the scene.
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Unlicensed Vespa Rider Killed on Parkway▸Oct 8 - A 46-year-old man rode south on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was unlicensed. No helmet. He struck the right front of his Vespa. Thrown from the moped, his skull hit hard. He died alone in the dark. No other vehicles involved.
A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a Vespa southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 46-year-old man, unlicensed and bareheaded, was thrown from his southbound Vespa. The right front struck. His skull bore the blow. He died alone in the dark. Crush injuries. No one else involved.' The report lists the driver as unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The man was ejected from the moped and suffered fatal head injuries.
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Distracted Motorcyclist Slams Parked Sedan Uptown▸Sep 1 - A young rider crashed headlong into a parked sedan on West 168th. His face struck hard. Blood pooled. The bike lay twisted. Sirens broke the morning hush. Police found a cell phone. The rider was conscious, bleeding, hurt.
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider crashed into the rear of a parked sedan near 630 West 168th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'crushed into a parked sedan’s rear.' The rider hit face-first and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was demolished in the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupant. The data points to distraction and cell phone use as key driver errors leading to this violent collision.
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SUV Slams Sedan in Alcohol-Fueled Left Turn▸Aug 23 - Steel tore on Riverside Drive. A sedan turned left. An SUV smashed its side. Blood spilled from a driver’s arm. Alcohol lingered. Sirens cut the silence. One man hurt. The street held its breath.
A crash unfolded on Riverside Drive near Staff Street in Manhattan. A sedan, making a left turn, was struck on its right side by an SUV heading straight. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' played a role. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 32-year-old male sedan driver suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and shoulder. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The scene was marked by twisted metal and the heavy presence of alcohol. The crash left one person injured and exposed the dangers of impaired and reckless driving.
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Mazda Slams Parked Cars in Road Rage Crash▸Aug 16 - A Mazda tore down West 163rd. Metal shrieked. Parked cars took the hit. A 47-year-old man, belted in, caught the blow to his head. Blood ran. He stayed awake, crushed but conscious. Aggressive driving left wreckage and pain.
A violent crash erupted on West 163rd Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Mazda, driven south, slammed into parked cars in a burst of aggressive driving and road rage. The impact left a 47-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with head and crush injuries. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No errors or actions by the injured man are cited. The Mazda's front end bore the brunt, while parked sedans and an SUV suffered heavy damage. The toll: one man hurt, metal twisted, danger unchecked.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Collision▸Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.
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Limo Driver’s Rage Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Jun 28 - A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.
A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.
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Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy’s Law and Bike Lanes▸Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
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Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-20
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Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
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Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
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Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
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Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
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SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Mar 24 - A motorcycle skids on slick Harlem River Drive pavement, slamming head-on into an SUV. The rider, helmeted, is thrown hard, suffering fatal head trauma. Blood stains the asphalt. The bike lies shattered. Morning breaks over a silent road.
A 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a violent crash on Harlem River Drive, according to the police report. The incident occurred early in the morning when the motorcycle, traveling south, lost control on slippery pavement and collided head-on with a southbound SUV. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The rider, who was helmeted, was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe head trauma, resulting in apparent death at the scene. The motorcycle was described as 'demolished,' and blood was visible on the road. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited in the report, but the hazardous road surface is explicitly noted. The victim's helmet use is mentioned in the police report after the primary contributing factor of the slick pavement.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 8th Avenue▸Dec 31 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit him. His leg was crushed. He lay silent on the cold street. The car showed no damage. The light turned green. No one moved.
A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing 8th Avenue at West 147th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he crossed with the signal when a vehicle hit him, crushing his leg and leaving him unconscious in the intersection. The report states, 'A man, 42, crossed with the signal. A vehicle struck him. He fell, leg crushed, silent on the cold street.' The car showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The pedestrian suffered serious crush injuries to his lower leg and foot.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Speeding Sedan on Broadway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old man crossed Broadway at West 161st. A Dodge sedan, windows dark, sped south. Steel struck flesh. The man fell. His head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. He died there, under the evening sky.
A 76-year-old pedestrian was killed at Broadway and West 161st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when a southbound Dodge sedan with tinted windows struck him. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The police narrative states, 'He hit the pavement, skull split, blood pooling. He died there, under the evening sky.' The data highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and illegal window tint. The man died at the scene.
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Unlicensed Vespa Rider Killed on Parkway▸Oct 8 - A 46-year-old man rode south on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was unlicensed. No helmet. He struck the right front of his Vespa. Thrown from the moped, his skull hit hard. He died alone in the dark. No other vehicles involved.
A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a Vespa southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 46-year-old man, unlicensed and bareheaded, was thrown from his southbound Vespa. The right front struck. His skull bore the blow. He died alone in the dark. Crush injuries. No one else involved.' The report lists the driver as unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The man was ejected from the moped and suffered fatal head injuries.
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Distracted Motorcyclist Slams Parked Sedan Uptown▸Sep 1 - A young rider crashed headlong into a parked sedan on West 168th. His face struck hard. Blood pooled. The bike lay twisted. Sirens broke the morning hush. Police found a cell phone. The rider was conscious, bleeding, hurt.
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider crashed into the rear of a parked sedan near 630 West 168th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'crushed into a parked sedan’s rear.' The rider hit face-first and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was demolished in the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupant. The data points to distraction and cell phone use as key driver errors leading to this violent collision.
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SUV Slams Sedan in Alcohol-Fueled Left Turn▸Aug 23 - Steel tore on Riverside Drive. A sedan turned left. An SUV smashed its side. Blood spilled from a driver’s arm. Alcohol lingered. Sirens cut the silence. One man hurt. The street held its breath.
A crash unfolded on Riverside Drive near Staff Street in Manhattan. A sedan, making a left turn, was struck on its right side by an SUV heading straight. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' played a role. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 32-year-old male sedan driver suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and shoulder. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The scene was marked by twisted metal and the heavy presence of alcohol. The crash left one person injured and exposed the dangers of impaired and reckless driving.
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Mazda Slams Parked Cars in Road Rage Crash▸Aug 16 - A Mazda tore down West 163rd. Metal shrieked. Parked cars took the hit. A 47-year-old man, belted in, caught the blow to his head. Blood ran. He stayed awake, crushed but conscious. Aggressive driving left wreckage and pain.
A violent crash erupted on West 163rd Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Mazda, driven south, slammed into parked cars in a burst of aggressive driving and road rage. The impact left a 47-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with head and crush injuries. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No errors or actions by the injured man are cited. The Mazda's front end bore the brunt, while parked sedans and an SUV suffered heavy damage. The toll: one man hurt, metal twisted, danger unchecked.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Collision▸Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.
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Limo Driver’s Rage Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Jun 28 - A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.
A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.
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Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy’s Law and Bike Lanes▸Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
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Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-20
15
Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
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Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
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Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
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Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
28
Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
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SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Dec 31 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the signal. A vehicle hit him. His leg was crushed. He lay silent on the cold street. The car showed no damage. The light turned green. No one moved.
A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing 8th Avenue at West 147th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, he crossed with the signal when a vehicle hit him, crushing his leg and leaving him unconscious in the intersection. The report states, 'A man, 42, crossed with the signal. A vehicle struck him. He fell, leg crushed, silent on the cold street.' The car showed no visible damage. The police listed the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The pedestrian suffered serious crush injuries to his lower leg and foot.
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed by Speeding Sedan on Broadway▸Oct 19 - A 76-year-old man crossed Broadway at West 161st. A Dodge sedan, windows dark, sped south. Steel struck flesh. The man fell. His head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. He died there, under the evening sky.
A 76-year-old pedestrian was killed at Broadway and West 161st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when a southbound Dodge sedan with tinted windows struck him. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The police narrative states, 'He hit the pavement, skull split, blood pooling. He died there, under the evening sky.' The data highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and illegal window tint. The man died at the scene.
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Unlicensed Vespa Rider Killed on Parkway▸Oct 8 - A 46-year-old man rode south on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was unlicensed. No helmet. He struck the right front of his Vespa. Thrown from the moped, his skull hit hard. He died alone in the dark. No other vehicles involved.
A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a Vespa southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 46-year-old man, unlicensed and bareheaded, was thrown from his southbound Vespa. The right front struck. His skull bore the blow. He died alone in the dark. Crush injuries. No one else involved.' The report lists the driver as unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The man was ejected from the moped and suffered fatal head injuries.
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Distracted Motorcyclist Slams Parked Sedan Uptown▸Sep 1 - A young rider crashed headlong into a parked sedan on West 168th. His face struck hard. Blood pooled. The bike lay twisted. Sirens broke the morning hush. Police found a cell phone. The rider was conscious, bleeding, hurt.
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider crashed into the rear of a parked sedan near 630 West 168th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'crushed into a parked sedan’s rear.' The rider hit face-first and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was demolished in the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupant. The data points to distraction and cell phone use as key driver errors leading to this violent collision.
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SUV Slams Sedan in Alcohol-Fueled Left Turn▸Aug 23 - Steel tore on Riverside Drive. A sedan turned left. An SUV smashed its side. Blood spilled from a driver’s arm. Alcohol lingered. Sirens cut the silence. One man hurt. The street held its breath.
A crash unfolded on Riverside Drive near Staff Street in Manhattan. A sedan, making a left turn, was struck on its right side by an SUV heading straight. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' played a role. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 32-year-old male sedan driver suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and shoulder. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The scene was marked by twisted metal and the heavy presence of alcohol. The crash left one person injured and exposed the dangers of impaired and reckless driving.
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Mazda Slams Parked Cars in Road Rage Crash▸Aug 16 - A Mazda tore down West 163rd. Metal shrieked. Parked cars took the hit. A 47-year-old man, belted in, caught the blow to his head. Blood ran. He stayed awake, crushed but conscious. Aggressive driving left wreckage and pain.
A violent crash erupted on West 163rd Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Mazda, driven south, slammed into parked cars in a burst of aggressive driving and road rage. The impact left a 47-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with head and crush injuries. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No errors or actions by the injured man are cited. The Mazda's front end bore the brunt, while parked sedans and an SUV suffered heavy damage. The toll: one man hurt, metal twisted, danger unchecked.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Collision▸Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.
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Limo Driver’s Rage Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Jun 28 - A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.
A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.
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Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy’s Law and Bike Lanes▸Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
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Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-20
15
Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
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Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
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Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
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Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
3
Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
1
Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
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SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Oct 19 - A 76-year-old man crossed Broadway at West 161st. A Dodge sedan, windows dark, sped south. Steel struck flesh. The man fell. His head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. He died there, under the evening sky.
A 76-year-old pedestrian was killed at Broadway and West 161st Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when a southbound Dodge sedan with tinted windows struck him. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The police narrative states, 'He hit the pavement, skull split, blood pooling. He died there, under the evening sky.' The data highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and illegal window tint. The man died at the scene.
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Unlicensed Vespa Rider Killed on Parkway▸Oct 8 - A 46-year-old man rode south on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was unlicensed. No helmet. He struck the right front of his Vespa. Thrown from the moped, his skull hit hard. He died alone in the dark. No other vehicles involved.
A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a Vespa southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 46-year-old man, unlicensed and bareheaded, was thrown from his southbound Vespa. The right front struck. His skull bore the blow. He died alone in the dark. Crush injuries. No one else involved.' The report lists the driver as unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The man was ejected from the moped and suffered fatal head injuries.
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Distracted Motorcyclist Slams Parked Sedan Uptown▸Sep 1 - A young rider crashed headlong into a parked sedan on West 168th. His face struck hard. Blood pooled. The bike lay twisted. Sirens broke the morning hush. Police found a cell phone. The rider was conscious, bleeding, hurt.
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider crashed into the rear of a parked sedan near 630 West 168th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'crushed into a parked sedan’s rear.' The rider hit face-first and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was demolished in the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupant. The data points to distraction and cell phone use as key driver errors leading to this violent collision.
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SUV Slams Sedan in Alcohol-Fueled Left Turn▸Aug 23 - Steel tore on Riverside Drive. A sedan turned left. An SUV smashed its side. Blood spilled from a driver’s arm. Alcohol lingered. Sirens cut the silence. One man hurt. The street held its breath.
A crash unfolded on Riverside Drive near Staff Street in Manhattan. A sedan, making a left turn, was struck on its right side by an SUV heading straight. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' played a role. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 32-year-old male sedan driver suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and shoulder. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The scene was marked by twisted metal and the heavy presence of alcohol. The crash left one person injured and exposed the dangers of impaired and reckless driving.
16
Mazda Slams Parked Cars in Road Rage Crash▸Aug 16 - A Mazda tore down West 163rd. Metal shrieked. Parked cars took the hit. A 47-year-old man, belted in, caught the blow to his head. Blood ran. He stayed awake, crushed but conscious. Aggressive driving left wreckage and pain.
A violent crash erupted on West 163rd Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Mazda, driven south, slammed into parked cars in a burst of aggressive driving and road rage. The impact left a 47-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with head and crush injuries. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No errors or actions by the injured man are cited. The Mazda's front end bore the brunt, while parked sedans and an SUV suffered heavy damage. The toll: one man hurt, metal twisted, danger unchecked.
3
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Collision▸Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.
28
Limo Driver’s Rage Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Jun 28 - A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.
A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.
20
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy’s Law and Bike Lanes▸Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
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Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-20
15
Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
12
Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
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Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
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Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
28
Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
3
Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
1
Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
28
SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Oct 8 - A 46-year-old man rode south on Henry Hudson Parkway. He was unlicensed. No helmet. He struck the right front of his Vespa. Thrown from the moped, his skull hit hard. He died alone in the dark. No other vehicles involved.
A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a Vespa southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 46-year-old man, unlicensed and bareheaded, was thrown from his southbound Vespa. The right front struck. His skull bore the blow. He died alone in the dark. Crush injuries. No one else involved.' The report lists the driver as unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The man was ejected from the moped and suffered fatal head injuries.
1
Distracted Motorcyclist Slams Parked Sedan Uptown▸Sep 1 - A young rider crashed headlong into a parked sedan on West 168th. His face struck hard. Blood pooled. The bike lay twisted. Sirens broke the morning hush. Police found a cell phone. The rider was conscious, bleeding, hurt.
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider crashed into the rear of a parked sedan near 630 West 168th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'crushed into a parked sedan’s rear.' The rider hit face-first and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was demolished in the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupant. The data points to distraction and cell phone use as key driver errors leading to this violent collision.
23
SUV Slams Sedan in Alcohol-Fueled Left Turn▸Aug 23 - Steel tore on Riverside Drive. A sedan turned left. An SUV smashed its side. Blood spilled from a driver’s arm. Alcohol lingered. Sirens cut the silence. One man hurt. The street held its breath.
A crash unfolded on Riverside Drive near Staff Street in Manhattan. A sedan, making a left turn, was struck on its right side by an SUV heading straight. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' played a role. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 32-year-old male sedan driver suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and shoulder. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The scene was marked by twisted metal and the heavy presence of alcohol. The crash left one person injured and exposed the dangers of impaired and reckless driving.
16
Mazda Slams Parked Cars in Road Rage Crash▸Aug 16 - A Mazda tore down West 163rd. Metal shrieked. Parked cars took the hit. A 47-year-old man, belted in, caught the blow to his head. Blood ran. He stayed awake, crushed but conscious. Aggressive driving left wreckage and pain.
A violent crash erupted on West 163rd Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Mazda, driven south, slammed into parked cars in a burst of aggressive driving and road rage. The impact left a 47-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with head and crush injuries. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No errors or actions by the injured man are cited. The Mazda's front end bore the brunt, while parked sedans and an SUV suffered heavy damage. The toll: one man hurt, metal twisted, danger unchecked.
3
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Collision▸Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.
28
Limo Driver’s Rage Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Jun 28 - A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.
A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.
20
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy’s Law and Bike Lanes▸Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
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Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-20
15
Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
12
Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
7
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
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Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
28
Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
3
Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
1
Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
28
SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Sep 1 - A young rider crashed headlong into a parked sedan on West 168th. His face struck hard. Blood pooled. The bike lay twisted. Sirens broke the morning hush. Police found a cell phone. The rider was conscious, bleeding, hurt.
An 18-year-old motorcycle rider crashed into the rear of a parked sedan near 630 West 168th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'crushed into a parked sedan’s rear.' The rider hit face-first and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle was demolished in the impact. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupant. The data points to distraction and cell phone use as key driver errors leading to this violent collision.
23
SUV Slams Sedan in Alcohol-Fueled Left Turn▸Aug 23 - Steel tore on Riverside Drive. A sedan turned left. An SUV smashed its side. Blood spilled from a driver’s arm. Alcohol lingered. Sirens cut the silence. One man hurt. The street held its breath.
A crash unfolded on Riverside Drive near Staff Street in Manhattan. A sedan, making a left turn, was struck on its right side by an SUV heading straight. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' played a role. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 32-year-old male sedan driver suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and shoulder. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The scene was marked by twisted metal and the heavy presence of alcohol. The crash left one person injured and exposed the dangers of impaired and reckless driving.
16
Mazda Slams Parked Cars in Road Rage Crash▸Aug 16 - A Mazda tore down West 163rd. Metal shrieked. Parked cars took the hit. A 47-year-old man, belted in, caught the blow to his head. Blood ran. He stayed awake, crushed but conscious. Aggressive driving left wreckage and pain.
A violent crash erupted on West 163rd Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Mazda, driven south, slammed into parked cars in a burst of aggressive driving and road rage. The impact left a 47-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with head and crush injuries. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No errors or actions by the injured man are cited. The Mazda's front end bore the brunt, while parked sedans and an SUV suffered heavy damage. The toll: one man hurt, metal twisted, danger unchecked.
3
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Collision▸Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.
28
Limo Driver’s Rage Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Jun 28 - A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.
A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.
20
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy’s Law and Bike Lanes▸Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
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Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-20
15
Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
12
Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
7
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
-
Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
28
Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
3
Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
1
Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
28
SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Aug 23 - Steel tore on Riverside Drive. A sedan turned left. An SUV smashed its side. Blood spilled from a driver’s arm. Alcohol lingered. Sirens cut the silence. One man hurt. The street held its breath.
A crash unfolded on Riverside Drive near Staff Street in Manhattan. A sedan, making a left turn, was struck on its right side by an SUV heading straight. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' played a role. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 32-year-old male sedan driver suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and shoulder. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The scene was marked by twisted metal and the heavy presence of alcohol. The crash left one person injured and exposed the dangers of impaired and reckless driving.
16
Mazda Slams Parked Cars in Road Rage Crash▸Aug 16 - A Mazda tore down West 163rd. Metal shrieked. Parked cars took the hit. A 47-year-old man, belted in, caught the blow to his head. Blood ran. He stayed awake, crushed but conscious. Aggressive driving left wreckage and pain.
A violent crash erupted on West 163rd Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Mazda, driven south, slammed into parked cars in a burst of aggressive driving and road rage. The impact left a 47-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with head and crush injuries. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No errors or actions by the injured man are cited. The Mazda's front end bore the brunt, while parked sedans and an SUV suffered heavy damage. The toll: one man hurt, metal twisted, danger unchecked.
3
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Collision▸Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.
28
Limo Driver’s Rage Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Jun 28 - A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.
A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.
20
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy’s Law and Bike Lanes▸Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
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Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-20
15
Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
12
Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
7
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
-
Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
28
Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
3
Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
1
Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
28
SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Aug 16 - A Mazda tore down West 163rd. Metal shrieked. Parked cars took the hit. A 47-year-old man, belted in, caught the blow to his head. Blood ran. He stayed awake, crushed but conscious. Aggressive driving left wreckage and pain.
A violent crash erupted on West 163rd Street near Riverside Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Mazda, driven south, slammed into parked cars in a burst of aggressive driving and road rage. The impact left a 47-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, with head and crush injuries. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No errors or actions by the injured man are cited. The Mazda's front end bore the brunt, while parked sedans and an SUV suffered heavy damage. The toll: one man hurt, metal twisted, danger unchecked.
3
Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Collision▸Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.
28
Limo Driver’s Rage Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Jun 28 - A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.
A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.
20
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy’s Law and Bike Lanes▸Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-20
15
Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
12
Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
7
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
-
Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
28
Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
3
Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
1
Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
28
SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Aug 3 - A motorcycle slammed southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rider flew. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, forty-two, died from head wounds. Helmet on. It did not matter. The road fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling southbound struck hard, ejecting its forty-two-year-old rider. Two sedans then hit. One sedan driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the motorcycle and sedans. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative states, 'Southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway, a motorcycle hit hard and the rider flew. He wore a helmet. It didn’t matter. Two sedans struck. One driver had no license. The man, 42, died from head wounds. The road stayed quiet.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of unsafe speed and unlicensed driving.
28
Limo Driver’s Rage Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg▸Jun 28 - A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.
A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.
20
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy’s Law and Bike Lanes▸Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-20
15
Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
12
Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
7
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
-
Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
28
Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
3
Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
1
Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
28
SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Jun 28 - A limo jumped from the curb in Harlem. It struck a woman crossing 8th Avenue. Her leg was crushed. She stayed conscious. The driver showed no sign of care. The street was quiet. The city’s danger was clear.
A 28-year-old woman was crossing the intersection near 2850 8th Avenue in Manhattan when a limo lurched from the curb and struck her. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 a.m. and left the pedestrian with crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious after the impact. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s aggressive actions stand out as the primary cause. The street remained silent as another New Yorker suffered under the weight of reckless driving.
20
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy’s Law and Bike Lanes▸Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-20
15
Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
12
Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
7
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
-
Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
28
Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
3
Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
1
Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
28
SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.
Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.
- Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-20
15
Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
12
Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
7
Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
-
Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
28
Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
3
Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
1
Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
28
SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
12
Honda SUV Strikes Elderly Woman on Broadway▸Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
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Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
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Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
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SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Jun 12 - A Honda SUV turned left on Broadway. It struck a 72-year-old woman crossing the street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding, on the asphalt. The SUV stood idle under the streetlamps. The city kept moving.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a Honda SUV while crossing Broadway near 4259. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV sustained no damage. No driver errors were documented in the report. The impact left the pedestrian injured and vulnerable in the intersection, while the vehicle remained untouched.
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Al Taylor Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC▸Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
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Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-07
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
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SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.
Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.
- Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-07
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
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SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Woman’s Leg Torn Open by Hit-and-Run▸May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
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SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
May 3 - A car struck a 34-year-old woman at West 145th and Bradhurst. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The car sped south, untouched. She stayed awake. The pain held her. The city did not stop.
A 34-year-old woman was hit by a car at the corner of West 145th Street and Bradhurst Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, her leg was split open and she suffered severe bleeding. The car continued south with no visible damage. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are recorded in the data. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report. The case underscores the danger pedestrians face at city intersections, even when no clear cause is listed.
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Chain-Reaction Crash Tears Through Parkway▸May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
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SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
May 1 - Five cars slammed together on Henry Hudson Parkway. Steel twisted. Glass scattered. A 59-year-old man bled from the face, strapped in his seat. Unsafe speed and tailgating shattered the morning calm. Pain and chaos marked the road.
Five vehicles collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, 'Five cars crushed together, steel folding like paper. A man, 59, sat belted and bleeding, face torn, eyes open.' The crash left a 59-year-old male driver injured, suffering severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Each vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows a chain-reaction pileup, with tailgating and speed as the primary causes. No other contributing factors were cited in the police report.
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SUV Kills Pedestrian on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.
Jan 28 - A Dodge SUV struck a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway. He died alone, far from any crosswalk. The impact came from the right front bumper. The road stayed empty. No other injuries. Darkness covered the scene.
A 27-year-old man died after a Dodge SUV hit him in the head with its right front bumper on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the man was alone and not at an intersection when the crash happened. The pedestrian was killed at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed male driver from New York in a 2017 vehicle registered in New Jersey. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash resulted in one fatality and no other injuries.