Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 75?
No More Names on Asphalt
AD 75: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 28, 2025
The Bodies Keep Coming
Just last week, two buses collided on the Port Authority ramp. Thirty people were hurt. The FDNY called it “a lot of them with musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain, back pain” (ABC7 report). It was the second bus crash at the terminal this month. The ramp is a bottleneck. The city says it will be replaced by 2032. That is seven years and hundreds of injuries away.
In the past twelve months, four people died and over a thousand were injured in crashes in AD 75. Twenty-five were seriously hurt. The dead include an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal, a 34-year-old man struck at an intersection, and a 29-year-old woman crushed on 9th Avenue. The numbers do not stop. They only grow.
The Patterns Never Change
Cars and trucks do most of the killing. SUVs alone took six lives and left 180 people hurt. Trucks killed two more. Taxis, bikes, and mopeds all left their mark. No one is safe. Not the old, not the young. Not the people walking to work or waiting for the light. The FDNY reported that about 30 people were injured in a bus collision on the Port Authority Bus Terminal ramp on Thursday morning.
What Has Been Done, What Has Not
Assembly Member Tony Simone has voted to extend school speed zones and co-sponsored bills for automated bike lane enforcement, bus lane enforcement, and speed limiters for repeat offenders. He stood with advocates to demand more transit funding and supported car-free plazas. But he also backed bills that would weaken speed camera enforcement. The work is not finished. The bodies prove it.
The Call
This is not fate. It is policy. Call Assembly Member Simone. Call your council member. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people outside the car. Every day of delay is another broken body. Do not wait for the next name on the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What is the New York State Assembly and how does it work?
▸ Where does AD 75 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in AD 75?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 75?
▸ Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Thirty Hurt In Port Authority Bus Crash, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-24
- Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port, ABC7, Published 2025-07-24
- Thirty Hurt In Port Authority Bus Crash, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-24
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-28
- Van Crash Reveals Propane Stockpile Midtown, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-18
- Propane Tanks Discovered After Midtown Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-17
- Carriage Horse Collapses On Midtown Street, Patch, Published 2025-07-21
- File A 7997, Open States, Published 2025-04-16
- File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- Spate of violence in NYC subways prompts call for more train platform barriers, amny.com, Published 2025-01-06
- Penn Station Block Completes Years-Long Transformation into ‘Plaza33’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-27
- DECISION 2022: The StreetsPAC Guide to the Assembly Primary Season, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-17
- Hochul will defy Trump deadline to stop NYC congestion pricing — but insists president still backs her Penn Station revamp plan, nypost.com, Published 2025-03-18
- NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue, amny.com, Published 2025-02-02
Fix the Problem
District 75
214 W. 29th St. Suite 1401, New York, NY 10001
Room 326, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Other Representatives
District 3
224 West 30th St, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10001
212-564-7757
250 Broadway, Suite 1785, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6979
District 28
211 E. 43rd St. Suite 2000, New York, NY 10017
Room 416, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
AD 75 Assembly District 75 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 14, District 3, SD 28.
It contains Chelsea-Hudson Yards, Hell'S Kitchen, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Midtown-Times Square, Manhattan CB4, Manhattan CB5.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 75
Box Truck Rips Into Taxi on 8th Avenue▸A box truck crashed into a taxi near 34th Street. Metal shrieked. The taxi driver’s arm split open. Blood ran in the quiet dark. Police cited following too closely. One man hurt. The city’s night stayed cold and still.
A box truck struck a taxi on 8th Avenue near 34th Street in Manhattan. The 61-year-old taxi driver suffered severe arm lacerations. According to the police report, the box truck 'slammed the slowing taxi’s side.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The taxi was slowing or stopping when the box truck, traveling west, hit its left side doors with its right front bumper. The taxi driver was the only person injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the taxi driver wore a lap belt. The crash underscores the risk when drivers follow too closely.
Driver Fails to Yield, Pedestrian’s Hip Broken▸A woman crossed West 42nd Street with the signal. A driver did not yield. Metal struck flesh. Her hip broke. Blood streaked her leg. She stayed awake on the pavement. The light kept blinking. The city moved on.
A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42nd Street with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and made an improper lane usage or passing maneuver. The impact broke her hip and left her with severe lacerations. She remained conscious at the scene. The report states: 'She crossed with the signal. A driver did not yield. Her hip broke. Blood streaked her leg.' The listed contributing factors are 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' No information about the vehicle or driver was provided. The pedestrian was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when the crash occurred.
2Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian at West 19th Corner▸A cyclist hit a woman in the crosswalk at West 19th and Sixth. She fell, bleeding from the head. The street pulsed with heat. She stayed conscious. The city moved on. The crash left her hurt and the intersection marked.
A woman was struck by a cyclist at the corner of West 19th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman stepped into the crosswalk. The signal said wait. A bike came fast, struck her head. She bled on the pavement, conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver errors or helmet use are noted in the data. The impact occurred as the cyclist traveled north, hitting the pedestrian at the center front end of the bike. The crash highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians at busy intersections.
Speeding Driver Hits Woman on 42nd Street▸A car tore down West 42nd. A woman crossed. The driver did not slow. Metal struck flesh. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The driver vanished into the night. The city kept moving.
A 27-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and was inexperienced. The driver did not stop after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The woman was crossing without a signal, but the data highlights driver actions as the primary causes. No information is provided about the vehicle or the driver’s identity.
Cyclist Slams Parked SUV on West 58th▸A woman on a bike struck a parked SUV. Her hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors caved in. She stayed awake. The vehicle never moved. Metal and flesh met hard. The city kept moving.
A 38-year-old woman riding a bike collided with a parked SUV on West 58th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on a bike hit a parked SUV. Her hip tore open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors bent inward. She stayed conscious. The SUV never moved.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her hip and upper leg. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No other injuries were reported.
Pedicab Driver Killed in Head-On E-Bike Crash▸A young pedicab driver met an e-bike head-on on West 36th Street. Her abdomen crushed. She stayed conscious but did not survive. Inexperience and distraction shaped the crash. The city’s streets claimed another vulnerable life.
A 23-year-old pedicab driver was killed in a head-on collision with an e-bike near West 36th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The victim suffered fatal abdominal injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes she was not wearing a helmet, but only after listing driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in New York City’s dense traffic. No blame is placed on the victim. The police report documents the fatal toll of inexperience and inattention on city streets.
Cyclist Strikes Pickup Door on West 35th▸A cyclist rides west. A parked Ford pickup’s door swings open. The rider slams into steel. Helmet cracks. Arm torn. Blood pools on the street. Twenty-five years old. Still conscious. Flesh split deep. Manhattan pavement stains red.
A 25-year-old cyclist was riding west on West 35th Street near Eighth Avenue in Manhattan when a parked Ford pickup truck’s door opened into his path. The cyclist struck the door head-on. According to the police report, 'A cyclist rides west. A Ford pickup sits parked. Its door swings open. The rider hits hard. Helmet cracks. Arm torn open. Blood on concrete.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. No injuries were reported to the occupants of the pickup truck.
Taxi Crushes Woman’s Leg on West 41st▸A taxi rolled west on West 41st. A young woman stepped off a vehicle. The driver, distracted, did not see her. The cab crushed her leg. She stayed conscious. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh met in the dark.
A 26-year-old woman was injured on West 41st Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi moved west as the woman stepped off another vehicle. The driver did not see her. The taxi ran over her leg, causing crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The woman remained conscious after the crash. She was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on West 42nd Street▸A taxi hit a man crossing West 42nd. His head split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver was distracted. The man stayed conscious, bleeding under city lights. The crash left him with severe wounds and the street stained.
A 34-year-old man was struck by a taxi at the corner of West 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi was traveling east when it hit the man at the intersection. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash left the pedestrian injured and bleeding on the street, underscoring the danger posed by driver distraction.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸An unlicensed man turned left in a Ford SUV. He struck an 86-year-old woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She fell. Her head hit the street. She died where she landed. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.
An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 25th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, an unlicensed man driving a Ford SUV turned left and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact knocked her down. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signaling as contributing factors.
Woman Found Dead, Half-Ejected From Parked Sedan▸A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.
A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.
2Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside▸A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.
A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.
Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th▸A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A box truck crashed into a taxi near 34th Street. Metal shrieked. The taxi driver’s arm split open. Blood ran in the quiet dark. Police cited following too closely. One man hurt. The city’s night stayed cold and still.
A box truck struck a taxi on 8th Avenue near 34th Street in Manhattan. The 61-year-old taxi driver suffered severe arm lacerations. According to the police report, the box truck 'slammed the slowing taxi’s side.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The taxi was slowing or stopping when the box truck, traveling west, hit its left side doors with its right front bumper. The taxi driver was the only person injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the taxi driver wore a lap belt. The crash underscores the risk when drivers follow too closely.
Driver Fails to Yield, Pedestrian’s Hip Broken▸A woman crossed West 42nd Street with the signal. A driver did not yield. Metal struck flesh. Her hip broke. Blood streaked her leg. She stayed awake on the pavement. The light kept blinking. The city moved on.
A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42nd Street with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and made an improper lane usage or passing maneuver. The impact broke her hip and left her with severe lacerations. She remained conscious at the scene. The report states: 'She crossed with the signal. A driver did not yield. Her hip broke. Blood streaked her leg.' The listed contributing factors are 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' No information about the vehicle or driver was provided. The pedestrian was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when the crash occurred.
2Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian at West 19th Corner▸A cyclist hit a woman in the crosswalk at West 19th and Sixth. She fell, bleeding from the head. The street pulsed with heat. She stayed conscious. The city moved on. The crash left her hurt and the intersection marked.
A woman was struck by a cyclist at the corner of West 19th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman stepped into the crosswalk. The signal said wait. A bike came fast, struck her head. She bled on the pavement, conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver errors or helmet use are noted in the data. The impact occurred as the cyclist traveled north, hitting the pedestrian at the center front end of the bike. The crash highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians at busy intersections.
Speeding Driver Hits Woman on 42nd Street▸A car tore down West 42nd. A woman crossed. The driver did not slow. Metal struck flesh. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The driver vanished into the night. The city kept moving.
A 27-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and was inexperienced. The driver did not stop after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The woman was crossing without a signal, but the data highlights driver actions as the primary causes. No information is provided about the vehicle or the driver’s identity.
Cyclist Slams Parked SUV on West 58th▸A woman on a bike struck a parked SUV. Her hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors caved in. She stayed awake. The vehicle never moved. Metal and flesh met hard. The city kept moving.
A 38-year-old woman riding a bike collided with a parked SUV on West 58th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on a bike hit a parked SUV. Her hip tore open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors bent inward. She stayed conscious. The SUV never moved.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her hip and upper leg. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No other injuries were reported.
Pedicab Driver Killed in Head-On E-Bike Crash▸A young pedicab driver met an e-bike head-on on West 36th Street. Her abdomen crushed. She stayed conscious but did not survive. Inexperience and distraction shaped the crash. The city’s streets claimed another vulnerable life.
A 23-year-old pedicab driver was killed in a head-on collision with an e-bike near West 36th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The victim suffered fatal abdominal injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes she was not wearing a helmet, but only after listing driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in New York City’s dense traffic. No blame is placed on the victim. The police report documents the fatal toll of inexperience and inattention on city streets.
Cyclist Strikes Pickup Door on West 35th▸A cyclist rides west. A parked Ford pickup’s door swings open. The rider slams into steel. Helmet cracks. Arm torn. Blood pools on the street. Twenty-five years old. Still conscious. Flesh split deep. Manhattan pavement stains red.
A 25-year-old cyclist was riding west on West 35th Street near Eighth Avenue in Manhattan when a parked Ford pickup truck’s door opened into his path. The cyclist struck the door head-on. According to the police report, 'A cyclist rides west. A Ford pickup sits parked. Its door swings open. The rider hits hard. Helmet cracks. Arm torn open. Blood on concrete.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. No injuries were reported to the occupants of the pickup truck.
Taxi Crushes Woman’s Leg on West 41st▸A taxi rolled west on West 41st. A young woman stepped off a vehicle. The driver, distracted, did not see her. The cab crushed her leg. She stayed conscious. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh met in the dark.
A 26-year-old woman was injured on West 41st Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi moved west as the woman stepped off another vehicle. The driver did not see her. The taxi ran over her leg, causing crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The woman remained conscious after the crash. She was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on West 42nd Street▸A taxi hit a man crossing West 42nd. His head split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver was distracted. The man stayed conscious, bleeding under city lights. The crash left him with severe wounds and the street stained.
A 34-year-old man was struck by a taxi at the corner of West 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi was traveling east when it hit the man at the intersection. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash left the pedestrian injured and bleeding on the street, underscoring the danger posed by driver distraction.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸An unlicensed man turned left in a Ford SUV. He struck an 86-year-old woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She fell. Her head hit the street. She died where she landed. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.
An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 25th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, an unlicensed man driving a Ford SUV turned left and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact knocked her down. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signaling as contributing factors.
Woman Found Dead, Half-Ejected From Parked Sedan▸A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.
A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.
2Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside▸A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.
A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.
Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th▸A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A woman crossed West 42nd Street with the signal. A driver did not yield. Metal struck flesh. Her hip broke. Blood streaked her leg. She stayed awake on the pavement. The light kept blinking. The city moved on.
A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42nd Street with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and made an improper lane usage or passing maneuver. The impact broke her hip and left her with severe lacerations. She remained conscious at the scene. The report states: 'She crossed with the signal. A driver did not yield. Her hip broke. Blood streaked her leg.' The listed contributing factors are 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' No information about the vehicle or driver was provided. The pedestrian was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when the crash occurred.
2Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian at West 19th Corner▸A cyclist hit a woman in the crosswalk at West 19th and Sixth. She fell, bleeding from the head. The street pulsed with heat. She stayed conscious. The city moved on. The crash left her hurt and the intersection marked.
A woman was struck by a cyclist at the corner of West 19th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman stepped into the crosswalk. The signal said wait. A bike came fast, struck her head. She bled on the pavement, conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver errors or helmet use are noted in the data. The impact occurred as the cyclist traveled north, hitting the pedestrian at the center front end of the bike. The crash highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians at busy intersections.
Speeding Driver Hits Woman on 42nd Street▸A car tore down West 42nd. A woman crossed. The driver did not slow. Metal struck flesh. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The driver vanished into the night. The city kept moving.
A 27-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and was inexperienced. The driver did not stop after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The woman was crossing without a signal, but the data highlights driver actions as the primary causes. No information is provided about the vehicle or the driver’s identity.
Cyclist Slams Parked SUV on West 58th▸A woman on a bike struck a parked SUV. Her hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors caved in. She stayed awake. The vehicle never moved. Metal and flesh met hard. The city kept moving.
A 38-year-old woman riding a bike collided with a parked SUV on West 58th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on a bike hit a parked SUV. Her hip tore open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors bent inward. She stayed conscious. The SUV never moved.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her hip and upper leg. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No other injuries were reported.
Pedicab Driver Killed in Head-On E-Bike Crash▸A young pedicab driver met an e-bike head-on on West 36th Street. Her abdomen crushed. She stayed conscious but did not survive. Inexperience and distraction shaped the crash. The city’s streets claimed another vulnerable life.
A 23-year-old pedicab driver was killed in a head-on collision with an e-bike near West 36th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The victim suffered fatal abdominal injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes she was not wearing a helmet, but only after listing driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in New York City’s dense traffic. No blame is placed on the victim. The police report documents the fatal toll of inexperience and inattention on city streets.
Cyclist Strikes Pickup Door on West 35th▸A cyclist rides west. A parked Ford pickup’s door swings open. The rider slams into steel. Helmet cracks. Arm torn. Blood pools on the street. Twenty-five years old. Still conscious. Flesh split deep. Manhattan pavement stains red.
A 25-year-old cyclist was riding west on West 35th Street near Eighth Avenue in Manhattan when a parked Ford pickup truck’s door opened into his path. The cyclist struck the door head-on. According to the police report, 'A cyclist rides west. A Ford pickup sits parked. Its door swings open. The rider hits hard. Helmet cracks. Arm torn open. Blood on concrete.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. No injuries were reported to the occupants of the pickup truck.
Taxi Crushes Woman’s Leg on West 41st▸A taxi rolled west on West 41st. A young woman stepped off a vehicle. The driver, distracted, did not see her. The cab crushed her leg. She stayed conscious. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh met in the dark.
A 26-year-old woman was injured on West 41st Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi moved west as the woman stepped off another vehicle. The driver did not see her. The taxi ran over her leg, causing crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The woman remained conscious after the crash. She was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on West 42nd Street▸A taxi hit a man crossing West 42nd. His head split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver was distracted. The man stayed conscious, bleeding under city lights. The crash left him with severe wounds and the street stained.
A 34-year-old man was struck by a taxi at the corner of West 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi was traveling east when it hit the man at the intersection. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash left the pedestrian injured and bleeding on the street, underscoring the danger posed by driver distraction.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸An unlicensed man turned left in a Ford SUV. He struck an 86-year-old woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She fell. Her head hit the street. She died where she landed. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.
An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 25th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, an unlicensed man driving a Ford SUV turned left and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact knocked her down. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signaling as contributing factors.
Woman Found Dead, Half-Ejected From Parked Sedan▸A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.
A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.
2Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside▸A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.
A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.
Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th▸A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A cyclist hit a woman in the crosswalk at West 19th and Sixth. She fell, bleeding from the head. The street pulsed with heat. She stayed conscious. The city moved on. The crash left her hurt and the intersection marked.
A woman was struck by a cyclist at the corner of West 19th Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman stepped into the crosswalk. The signal said wait. A bike came fast, struck her head. She bled on the pavement, conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver errors or helmet use are noted in the data. The impact occurred as the cyclist traveled north, hitting the pedestrian at the center front end of the bike. The crash highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians at busy intersections.
Speeding Driver Hits Woman on 42nd Street▸A car tore down West 42nd. A woman crossed. The driver did not slow. Metal struck flesh. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The driver vanished into the night. The city kept moving.
A 27-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and was inexperienced. The driver did not stop after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The woman was crossing without a signal, but the data highlights driver actions as the primary causes. No information is provided about the vehicle or the driver’s identity.
Cyclist Slams Parked SUV on West 58th▸A woman on a bike struck a parked SUV. Her hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors caved in. She stayed awake. The vehicle never moved. Metal and flesh met hard. The city kept moving.
A 38-year-old woman riding a bike collided with a parked SUV on West 58th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on a bike hit a parked SUV. Her hip tore open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors bent inward. She stayed conscious. The SUV never moved.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her hip and upper leg. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No other injuries were reported.
Pedicab Driver Killed in Head-On E-Bike Crash▸A young pedicab driver met an e-bike head-on on West 36th Street. Her abdomen crushed. She stayed conscious but did not survive. Inexperience and distraction shaped the crash. The city’s streets claimed another vulnerable life.
A 23-year-old pedicab driver was killed in a head-on collision with an e-bike near West 36th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The victim suffered fatal abdominal injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes she was not wearing a helmet, but only after listing driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in New York City’s dense traffic. No blame is placed on the victim. The police report documents the fatal toll of inexperience and inattention on city streets.
Cyclist Strikes Pickup Door on West 35th▸A cyclist rides west. A parked Ford pickup’s door swings open. The rider slams into steel. Helmet cracks. Arm torn. Blood pools on the street. Twenty-five years old. Still conscious. Flesh split deep. Manhattan pavement stains red.
A 25-year-old cyclist was riding west on West 35th Street near Eighth Avenue in Manhattan when a parked Ford pickup truck’s door opened into his path. The cyclist struck the door head-on. According to the police report, 'A cyclist rides west. A Ford pickup sits parked. Its door swings open. The rider hits hard. Helmet cracks. Arm torn open. Blood on concrete.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. No injuries were reported to the occupants of the pickup truck.
Taxi Crushes Woman’s Leg on West 41st▸A taxi rolled west on West 41st. A young woman stepped off a vehicle. The driver, distracted, did not see her. The cab crushed her leg. She stayed conscious. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh met in the dark.
A 26-year-old woman was injured on West 41st Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi moved west as the woman stepped off another vehicle. The driver did not see her. The taxi ran over her leg, causing crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The woman remained conscious after the crash. She was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on West 42nd Street▸A taxi hit a man crossing West 42nd. His head split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver was distracted. The man stayed conscious, bleeding under city lights. The crash left him with severe wounds and the street stained.
A 34-year-old man was struck by a taxi at the corner of West 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi was traveling east when it hit the man at the intersection. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash left the pedestrian injured and bleeding on the street, underscoring the danger posed by driver distraction.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸An unlicensed man turned left in a Ford SUV. He struck an 86-year-old woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She fell. Her head hit the street. She died where she landed. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.
An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 25th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, an unlicensed man driving a Ford SUV turned left and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact knocked her down. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signaling as contributing factors.
Woman Found Dead, Half-Ejected From Parked Sedan▸A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.
A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.
2Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside▸A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.
A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.
Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th▸A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A car tore down West 42nd. A woman crossed. The driver did not slow. Metal struck flesh. Her leg split open. Blood stained the street. The driver vanished into the night. The city kept moving.
A 27-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 42nd Street near Times Square. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and was inexperienced. The driver did not stop after the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The woman was crossing without a signal, but the data highlights driver actions as the primary causes. No information is provided about the vehicle or the driver’s identity.
Cyclist Slams Parked SUV on West 58th▸A woman on a bike struck a parked SUV. Her hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors caved in. She stayed awake. The vehicle never moved. Metal and flesh met hard. The city kept moving.
A 38-year-old woman riding a bike collided with a parked SUV on West 58th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on a bike hit a parked SUV. Her hip tore open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors bent inward. She stayed conscious. The SUV never moved.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her hip and upper leg. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No other injuries were reported.
Pedicab Driver Killed in Head-On E-Bike Crash▸A young pedicab driver met an e-bike head-on on West 36th Street. Her abdomen crushed. She stayed conscious but did not survive. Inexperience and distraction shaped the crash. The city’s streets claimed another vulnerable life.
A 23-year-old pedicab driver was killed in a head-on collision with an e-bike near West 36th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The victim suffered fatal abdominal injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes she was not wearing a helmet, but only after listing driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in New York City’s dense traffic. No blame is placed on the victim. The police report documents the fatal toll of inexperience and inattention on city streets.
Cyclist Strikes Pickup Door on West 35th▸A cyclist rides west. A parked Ford pickup’s door swings open. The rider slams into steel. Helmet cracks. Arm torn. Blood pools on the street. Twenty-five years old. Still conscious. Flesh split deep. Manhattan pavement stains red.
A 25-year-old cyclist was riding west on West 35th Street near Eighth Avenue in Manhattan when a parked Ford pickup truck’s door opened into his path. The cyclist struck the door head-on. According to the police report, 'A cyclist rides west. A Ford pickup sits parked. Its door swings open. The rider hits hard. Helmet cracks. Arm torn open. Blood on concrete.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. No injuries were reported to the occupants of the pickup truck.
Taxi Crushes Woman’s Leg on West 41st▸A taxi rolled west on West 41st. A young woman stepped off a vehicle. The driver, distracted, did not see her. The cab crushed her leg. She stayed conscious. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh met in the dark.
A 26-year-old woman was injured on West 41st Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi moved west as the woman stepped off another vehicle. The driver did not see her. The taxi ran over her leg, causing crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The woman remained conscious after the crash. She was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on West 42nd Street▸A taxi hit a man crossing West 42nd. His head split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver was distracted. The man stayed conscious, bleeding under city lights. The crash left him with severe wounds and the street stained.
A 34-year-old man was struck by a taxi at the corner of West 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi was traveling east when it hit the man at the intersection. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash left the pedestrian injured and bleeding on the street, underscoring the danger posed by driver distraction.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸An unlicensed man turned left in a Ford SUV. He struck an 86-year-old woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She fell. Her head hit the street. She died where she landed. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.
An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 25th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, an unlicensed man driving a Ford SUV turned left and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact knocked her down. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signaling as contributing factors.
Woman Found Dead, Half-Ejected From Parked Sedan▸A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.
A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.
2Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside▸A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.
A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.
Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th▸A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A woman on a bike struck a parked SUV. Her hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors caved in. She stayed awake. The vehicle never moved. Metal and flesh met hard. The city kept moving.
A 38-year-old woman riding a bike collided with a parked SUV on West 58th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman on a bike hit a parked SUV. Her hip tore open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV’s doors bent inward. She stayed conscious. The SUV never moved.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to her hip and upper leg. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No other injuries were reported.
Pedicab Driver Killed in Head-On E-Bike Crash▸A young pedicab driver met an e-bike head-on on West 36th Street. Her abdomen crushed. She stayed conscious but did not survive. Inexperience and distraction shaped the crash. The city’s streets claimed another vulnerable life.
A 23-year-old pedicab driver was killed in a head-on collision with an e-bike near West 36th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The victim suffered fatal abdominal injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes she was not wearing a helmet, but only after listing driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in New York City’s dense traffic. No blame is placed on the victim. The police report documents the fatal toll of inexperience and inattention on city streets.
Cyclist Strikes Pickup Door on West 35th▸A cyclist rides west. A parked Ford pickup’s door swings open. The rider slams into steel. Helmet cracks. Arm torn. Blood pools on the street. Twenty-five years old. Still conscious. Flesh split deep. Manhattan pavement stains red.
A 25-year-old cyclist was riding west on West 35th Street near Eighth Avenue in Manhattan when a parked Ford pickup truck’s door opened into his path. The cyclist struck the door head-on. According to the police report, 'A cyclist rides west. A Ford pickup sits parked. Its door swings open. The rider hits hard. Helmet cracks. Arm torn open. Blood on concrete.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. No injuries were reported to the occupants of the pickup truck.
Taxi Crushes Woman’s Leg on West 41st▸A taxi rolled west on West 41st. A young woman stepped off a vehicle. The driver, distracted, did not see her. The cab crushed her leg. She stayed conscious. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh met in the dark.
A 26-year-old woman was injured on West 41st Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi moved west as the woman stepped off another vehicle. The driver did not see her. The taxi ran over her leg, causing crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The woman remained conscious after the crash. She was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on West 42nd Street▸A taxi hit a man crossing West 42nd. His head split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver was distracted. The man stayed conscious, bleeding under city lights. The crash left him with severe wounds and the street stained.
A 34-year-old man was struck by a taxi at the corner of West 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi was traveling east when it hit the man at the intersection. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash left the pedestrian injured and bleeding on the street, underscoring the danger posed by driver distraction.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸An unlicensed man turned left in a Ford SUV. He struck an 86-year-old woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She fell. Her head hit the street. She died where she landed. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.
An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 25th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, an unlicensed man driving a Ford SUV turned left and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact knocked her down. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signaling as contributing factors.
Woman Found Dead, Half-Ejected From Parked Sedan▸A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.
A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.
2Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside▸A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.
A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.
Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th▸A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A young pedicab driver met an e-bike head-on on West 36th Street. Her abdomen crushed. She stayed conscious but did not survive. Inexperience and distraction shaped the crash. The city’s streets claimed another vulnerable life.
A 23-year-old pedicab driver was killed in a head-on collision with an e-bike near West 36th Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The victim suffered fatal abdominal injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes she was not wearing a helmet, but only after listing driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in New York City’s dense traffic. No blame is placed on the victim. The police report documents the fatal toll of inexperience and inattention on city streets.
Cyclist Strikes Pickup Door on West 35th▸A cyclist rides west. A parked Ford pickup’s door swings open. The rider slams into steel. Helmet cracks. Arm torn. Blood pools on the street. Twenty-five years old. Still conscious. Flesh split deep. Manhattan pavement stains red.
A 25-year-old cyclist was riding west on West 35th Street near Eighth Avenue in Manhattan when a parked Ford pickup truck’s door opened into his path. The cyclist struck the door head-on. According to the police report, 'A cyclist rides west. A Ford pickup sits parked. Its door swings open. The rider hits hard. Helmet cracks. Arm torn open. Blood on concrete.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. No injuries were reported to the occupants of the pickup truck.
Taxi Crushes Woman’s Leg on West 41st▸A taxi rolled west on West 41st. A young woman stepped off a vehicle. The driver, distracted, did not see her. The cab crushed her leg. She stayed conscious. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh met in the dark.
A 26-year-old woman was injured on West 41st Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi moved west as the woman stepped off another vehicle. The driver did not see her. The taxi ran over her leg, causing crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The woman remained conscious after the crash. She was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on West 42nd Street▸A taxi hit a man crossing West 42nd. His head split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver was distracted. The man stayed conscious, bleeding under city lights. The crash left him with severe wounds and the street stained.
A 34-year-old man was struck by a taxi at the corner of West 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi was traveling east when it hit the man at the intersection. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash left the pedestrian injured and bleeding on the street, underscoring the danger posed by driver distraction.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸An unlicensed man turned left in a Ford SUV. He struck an 86-year-old woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She fell. Her head hit the street. She died where she landed. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.
An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 25th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, an unlicensed man driving a Ford SUV turned left and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact knocked her down. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signaling as contributing factors.
Woman Found Dead, Half-Ejected From Parked Sedan▸A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.
A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.
2Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside▸A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.
A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.
Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th▸A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A cyclist rides west. A parked Ford pickup’s door swings open. The rider slams into steel. Helmet cracks. Arm torn. Blood pools on the street. Twenty-five years old. Still conscious. Flesh split deep. Manhattan pavement stains red.
A 25-year-old cyclist was riding west on West 35th Street near Eighth Avenue in Manhattan when a parked Ford pickup truck’s door opened into his path. The cyclist struck the door head-on. According to the police report, 'A cyclist rides west. A Ford pickup sits parked. Its door swings open. The rider hits hard. Helmet cracks. Arm torn open. Blood on concrete.' The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. No injuries were reported to the occupants of the pickup truck.
Taxi Crushes Woman’s Leg on West 41st▸A taxi rolled west on West 41st. A young woman stepped off a vehicle. The driver, distracted, did not see her. The cab crushed her leg. She stayed conscious. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh met in the dark.
A 26-year-old woman was injured on West 41st Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi moved west as the woman stepped off another vehicle. The driver did not see her. The taxi ran over her leg, causing crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The woman remained conscious after the crash. She was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on West 42nd Street▸A taxi hit a man crossing West 42nd. His head split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver was distracted. The man stayed conscious, bleeding under city lights. The crash left him with severe wounds and the street stained.
A 34-year-old man was struck by a taxi at the corner of West 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi was traveling east when it hit the man at the intersection. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash left the pedestrian injured and bleeding on the street, underscoring the danger posed by driver distraction.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸An unlicensed man turned left in a Ford SUV. He struck an 86-year-old woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She fell. Her head hit the street. She died where she landed. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.
An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 25th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, an unlicensed man driving a Ford SUV turned left and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact knocked her down. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signaling as contributing factors.
Woman Found Dead, Half-Ejected From Parked Sedan▸A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.
A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.
2Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside▸A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.
A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.
Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th▸A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A taxi rolled west on West 41st. A young woman stepped off a vehicle. The driver, distracted, did not see her. The cab crushed her leg. She stayed conscious. The street fell silent. Metal and flesh met in the dark.
A 26-year-old woman was injured on West 41st Street near Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a taxi moved west as the woman stepped off another vehicle. The driver did not see her. The taxi ran over her leg, causing crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The woman remained conscious after the crash. She was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on West 42nd Street▸A taxi hit a man crossing West 42nd. His head split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver was distracted. The man stayed conscious, bleeding under city lights. The crash left him with severe wounds and the street stained.
A 34-year-old man was struck by a taxi at the corner of West 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi was traveling east when it hit the man at the intersection. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash left the pedestrian injured and bleeding on the street, underscoring the danger posed by driver distraction.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸An unlicensed man turned left in a Ford SUV. He struck an 86-year-old woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She fell. Her head hit the street. She died where she landed. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.
An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 25th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, an unlicensed man driving a Ford SUV turned left and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact knocked her down. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signaling as contributing factors.
Woman Found Dead, Half-Ejected From Parked Sedan▸A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.
A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.
2Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside▸A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.
A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.
Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th▸A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A taxi hit a man crossing West 42nd. His head split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver was distracted. The man stayed conscious, bleeding under city lights. The crash left him with severe wounds and the street stained.
A 34-year-old man was struck by a taxi at the corner of West 42nd Street and Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi was traveling east when it hit the man at the intersection. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash left the pedestrian injured and bleeding on the street, underscoring the danger posed by driver distraction.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian▸An unlicensed man turned left in a Ford SUV. He struck an 86-year-old woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She fell. Her head hit the street. She died where she landed. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.
An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 25th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, an unlicensed man driving a Ford SUV turned left and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact knocked her down. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signaling as contributing factors.
Woman Found Dead, Half-Ejected From Parked Sedan▸A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.
A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.
2Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside▸A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.
A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.
Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th▸A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
An unlicensed man turned left in a Ford SUV. He struck an 86-year-old woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She fell. Her head hit the street. She died where she landed. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.
An 86-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 25th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, an unlicensed man driving a Ford SUV turned left and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact knocked her down. Her head hit the pavement. She died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signaling as contributing factors.
Woman Found Dead, Half-Ejected From Parked Sedan▸A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.
A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.
2Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside▸A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.
A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.
Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th▸A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A woman lay dead, half out of a parked Toyota on West 24th. No crash. No damage. A bike rolled by. Alcohol hung in the air. A cyclist nursed pain in his arm. The street stood silent.
A 42-year-old woman was found dead, partially ejected from a parked Toyota sedan on West 24th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A woman, 42, found dead, half out of a parked Toyota. Lap belt on. No crash, no damage. A bike passed east. The street held its breath. Alcohol was in the air.' A male cyclist riding east reported shoulder pain. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor. No crash damage was reported to either the sedan or the bike. The report does not list any other contributing factors beyond alcohol involvement.
2Cyclist Hits Taxi Door, Driver Dies Inside▸A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.
A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.
Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th▸A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A cyclist rode south on 11th Avenue. He struck the doors of a parked taxi. Metal flashed. The cyclist was bruised. The taxi driver, sixty, was found dead inside. The street moved on. The loss stayed behind.
A crash unfolded on 11th Avenue near West 36th Street in Manhattan. A cyclist, heading south, struck the left doors of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The taxi driver, a 60-year-old man, was found dead inside the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the cyclist and the taxi driver. No other contributing factors were cited. The impact left one man injured and another dead. The city kept moving, but the loss remained.
Chevy Sedan Crashes, Driver Killed on West 30th▸A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A Chevy sedan slammed into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue. The driver, 27, died at the scene. Alcohol was involved. The car’s front end crumpled. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent after the crash.
A 27-year-old man died when his Chevy sedan crashed on West 30th Street near 12th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the car's front end was crushed and the driver was found alone, with alcohol involvement noted. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other people were injured. The airbag deployed, but the force of the crash caused fatal injuries to the driver. The data does not indicate any helmet or signal issues.
Infiniti Hits Parked Lexus, Woman Dies Inside▸A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A speeding Infiniti crashed into a parked Lexus on West 47th. Metal screamed. A 60-year-old woman sat inside. No belt. No airbag. She died in the cold Manhattan dark. The street kept her last breath.
A fatal crash took place on West 47th Street near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, an Infiniti sedan struck a parked Lexus sedan. A 60-year-old woman was inside the Lexus. She died at the scene. The report states, 'A parked Lexus. An Infiniti moving fast. Metal struck metal. A 60-year-old woman inside. No belt. No airbag. No time.' The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not using safety equipment at the time of the crash, as noted in the report. The impact was deadly. The street was left silent.
A 551Simone co-sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing street safety.▸Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
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File A 551,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
Assembly bill A 551 drops the speed for owner liability to seven miles over the limit. Carroll and Simone sponsor. The move targets reckless drivers. No safety analyst note. Vulnerable users wait for action.
Assembly bill A 551 was introduced on January 9, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to reducing the speed for owner liability for failure of operator to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits,' proposes to lower the threshold for owner liability to more than seven miles per hour over the posted speed limit. Assembly Members Robert C. Carroll (District 44, primary sponsor) and Tony Simone (District 75, co-sponsor) back the measure. No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill aims to hold more drivers accountable for speeding, but its impact on vulnerable road users remains unassessed.
- File A 551, Open States, Published 2023-01-09
E-Scooter Rider Collapses, Strikes Head Hard▸A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A man rode north on West 31st. Illness hit. He crashed his e-scooter. His head slammed the pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone. No helmet. The street stayed silent.
A 37-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on West 31st Street crashed after illness struck. According to the police report, 'Illness struck. He crashed, unhelmeted. Head split on pavement. Blood pooled. He lay ejected, incoherent, alone.' The report lists 'Illnes' as the contributing factor. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other vehicles or people were involved. The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause, which was illness.
Taxi Turns, Cyclist Bleeds on Seventh Avenue▸A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A taxi turned right. A young cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. Blood spilled on the corner of Seventh and 36th. The cyclist hit the ground, shoulder torn, shirt soaked. The city kept moving. The danger stayed.
A taxi and a bicycle collided at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 22-year-old male cyclist with severe bleeding and a serious shoulder injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the cyclist continued straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the driver's failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the taxi driver or passenger. The crash underscores the peril faced by cyclists in city traffic.
Van Rear-Ends E-Bike, Rider Thrown and Bloodied▸A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A van slammed into an e-bike on West 28th. The rider flew forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the street. The van kept moving. The man stayed conscious, wounded and alone on the pavement.
A van struck an e-bike from behind on West 28th Street near Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. The 49-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, 'A van struck an e-bike from behind. The rider, 49, was thrown forward. His face split open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed conscious. The van kept going. The wound gaped.' The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The van’s center front end hit the e-bike’s rear, showing clear fault in driver behavior. No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash left the cyclist injured and the driver unaccounted for.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Young Cyclist▸An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
An SUV turned on Central Park South. It hit an 18-year-old cyclist. The young man flew into parked cars. His arm ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious, bleeding, as traffic kept moving. The city did not stop.
A crash on Central Park South in Manhattan left an 18-year-old male bicyclist injured. According to the police report, a sport utility vehicle making a U-turn struck the cyclist, who was then ejected and collided with parked cars. The report describes the cyclist as 'bare-headed' and suffering severe bleeding from his arm. The SUV's action is listed as 'Making U Turn,' but no specific driver errors are noted in the data. The police report states, 'A young man on a bike, bare-headed, struck by a turning SUV. He flew into parked cars. His arm torn. Blood on the pavement.' No helmet was worn, as noted after the driver action. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
Box Truck Strikes Pedestrian on 8th Avenue▸A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.
A box truck surged forward on 8th Avenue. Its left bumper hit a 62-year-old man crossing near West 44th Street. He suffered crush injuries. He died on the pavement. The truck stopped. The street fell silent.
A 62-year-old man was killed when a northbound box truck struck him on 8th Avenue near West 44th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street without a signal when the truck's left front bumper hit him. He suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck stopped after the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The loss highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.