Recent severe crashes

1. Unlicensed driver distracted, hits pedestrian 2026-03-17T00:53:00+00:00
   E 34 ST
   An unlicensed SUV driver hit a 28-year-old woman on E 34th Street at Lexington Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention as she suffered a head injury and minor bleeding.
   According to the police report, a 29-year-old unlicensed driver in a 2024 Mercedes SUV was making a left turn at E 34th Street and Lexington Avenue just before 1 a.m. when the driver hit a 28-year-old woman walking. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Bus driver botches lane, breaks leg 2026-03-11T15:27:00+00:00
   E 42 ST
   On E 42nd Street at 5th Avenue, a bus driver made an improper lane move and hit a 55-year-old driver, leaving her with a lower-leg fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, a crash was reported at E 42nd Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan on March 11, 2026 at 3:27 p.m. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage. A 55-year-old woman driving another motorized vehicle was injured with a lower-leg fracture and dislocation. A bus was involved; other occupants were listed, and the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted driver hits 20-year-old pedestrian 2026-02-28T01:30:00+00:00
   7 E 36 ST
   A driver hit a 20-year-old woman on E 36th Street after police recorded driver inattention. She suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, at about 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 28, 2026, a driver in a sedan hit a 20-year-old pedestrian on E 36th Street in Manhattan. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was listed as conscious and injured, with crush injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Distracted 82-year-old driver hits pedestrian 2026-02-09T10:30:00+00:00
   E 34 ST
   A distracted 82-year-old driver hit a 27-year-old man crossing at E 34 St and 5 Ave. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and head injury.
   According to the police report, an 82-year-old driver in a sedan hit a 27-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of E 34 St and 5 Ave around 10:30 a.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was injured, with a head injury and a concussion listed. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Unlicensed driver’s distraction ends in blood 2026-02-03T19:20:00+00:00
   E 59 ST
   An unlicensed driver lost focus on E 59 St at 2 Ave and crashed, leaving a 33-year-old man with severe facial lacerations.
   According to the police report, a 33-year-old man driving a vehicle described as “Standing S” was injured in a crash at E 59 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan on Feb. 3, 2026, at 7:20 p.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The driver was listed as unlicensed. Injuries were described as severe lacerations to the face.