Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 79?
Bronx Streets Bleed While Albany Stalls
AD 79: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025
The Death Count Grows
Six people are dead. Over 700 injured. In the last twelve months, Assembly District 79 has seen 1,059 crashes. The numbers do not bleed, but the streets do. Just weeks ago, a car slammed into a sidewalk shed in Melrose, injuring six. The news was blunt: “Six people were injured when a car crashed into a sidewalk shed Thursday morning in the Melrose section of the Bronx.” CBS New York
On May 10, a man crossing Webster Avenue was hit by a black Mercedes. The driver did not stop. The victim’s mother described the horror: “That car deliberately went straight speeding, didn’t stop, hit my son all the way up into the air and came down, dragged him half a block, they killed my son.”
Vulnerable Lives, Unforgiving Roads
Pedestrians and cyclists pay the highest price. In the last year, children under 18 suffered 94 injuries. Two young adults, ages 18–24, are dead. The old are not spared. A 65-year-old woman was killed at an intersection. The cause: a turning truck and a moment that cannot be undone.
Cars and SUVs did most of the harm—4 deaths, 385 injuries. Trucks and buses followed. Motorcycles and mopeds, too. The street does not care who you are. It only takes.
What Has Been Done—And What Has Not
Assembly Member Chantel Jackson has voted to extend and expand school speed cameras, a move that protects children near schools. She co-sponsored a bill to boost street safety for all users. But she also sponsored a bill that makes it harder to build bike lanes, slowing progress when speed is life and delay is death. She voted to weaken bus rules, risking more harm to those on foot and bike.
Every vote counts. Every delay costs lives.
The Call: Demand Action Now
This is not fate. It is policy. Contact Assembly Member Jackson. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand safer street designs, not more red tape. Join Families for Safe Streets and Transportation Alternatives. Do not wait for another name to be added to the count. Act now.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What is the New York State Assembly and how does it work?
▸ Where does AD 79 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in AD 79?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 79?
▸ Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Bronx Father Killed In Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-05-12
- Car Slams Into Bronx Sidewalk Shed, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-03
- Bronx Father Killed In Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-05-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
- Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-07-31
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian, ABC7, Published 2025-05-10
- Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-05
- File A 1060, Open States, Published 2025-01-08
- File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08
Fix the Problem
District 79
780 Concourse Village West Ground Floor Professional, Bronx, NY 10451
Room 547, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Other Representatives
District 17
1070 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
718-402-6130
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District 29
335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
Room 418, Capitol Building 172 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
AD 79 Assembly District 79 sits in Bronx, Precinct 42, District 17, SD 29.
It contains Melrose, Morrisania, Claremont Village-Claremont (East), Crotona Park East, Crotona Park, Tremont, Bronx CB3.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 79
Motorcyclist Killed After Traffic Light Ignored▸A young man on a motorcycle struck an SUV’s side on Saint Anns Avenue. The light was ignored. He flew from his bike, his head hitting pavement. He died where he landed. Systemic disregard for traffic control proved fatal.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on Saint Anns Avenue collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling east on East 156th Street. The report states that 'the light was ignored' and lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, underscoring a critical driver error. The motorcyclist, described as unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries upon impact with the pavement. The police report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The crash resulted in the death of the motorcycle rider at the scene. The data highlights the deadly consequences of ignoring traffic signals and failing to observe safe speeds, with systemic danger compounded by the lack of licensing and safety equipment.
E-Bike Rider Severely Injured in Bronx Lane Conflict▸A 20-year-old e-bike rider collided with a sedan and taxi near Fulton Avenue. He lay bleeding in the street, his face torn, eyes open but lost. The night echoed with the violence of improper lane use and metal on flesh.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike rider suffered severe facial injuries after colliding with two westbound vehicles—a sedan and a taxi—near 1225 Fulton Avenue in the Bronx at 11:50 p.m. The report states he was found incoherent and bleeding heavily in the street. The official contributing factor cited is 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' highlighting a failure in lane discipline that led to the crash. Both the sedan and taxi were westbound, with the taxi parked at the time of impact. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but the police report does not list these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the improper lane usage that resulted in a vulnerable road user suffering grave injuries under the Bronx night.
Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Bike Rider▸A sedan struck a left-turning e-bike on Webster Avenue near Clay. Metal crashed. The 21-year-old rider was hurled, hip shattered, blood on the street. The driver, distracted, walked away. Three in the car unhurt. System failed the vulnerable again.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue collided with an e-bike making a left turn near Clay Avenue. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The e-bike rider, a 21-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe hip injuries and lacerations, described as 'hip shattered' and 'blood pooled.' The sedan's three occupants were uninjured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No helmet was used by the e-bike rider, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and unsafe maneuvers, with the vulnerable road user bearing the brunt of the impact.
Moped Ignores Signal, Passenger Crushed in Bronx▸A moped tore through East Tremont and Crotona. Metal shrieked. A woman, 43, took the force in her leg. Signals meant nothing. The morning heat pressed down as pain pooled on the street.
A crash at East Tremont Avenue and Crotona Avenue in the Bronx left a 43-year-old woman with severe crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest with two occupants 'slammed head-on.' The report states, 'Signals were ignored,' and lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The moped's center front end bore the brunt of the impact. The injured woman, riding as a rear passenger, remained conscious at the scene. Police data highlights that the driver failed to obey traffic controls, directly contributing to the collision. No information in the report attributes any contributing behavior to the passenger. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic signals.
2SUV Speed Slams Taxi, Passengers Crushed in Bronx▸A taxi turned left at East 163rd and Cauldwell. An SUV, moving too fast, smashed its front into the cab. Steel twisted. Two men, trapped and conscious, suffered crush injuries as sirens cut through the night.
At the intersection of East 163rd Street and Cauldwell Avenue in the Bronx, a violent collision left two men injured and trapped in the wreckage. According to the police report, a taxi was making a left turn when a station wagon/SUV, traveling west, struck the cab at the center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, underscoring the role of excessive speed in the crash. Both the right rear passenger and the driver, men aged 50 and 37, were conscious but suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies and required extrication. Airbags deployed, but the force of the impact left both men trapped in the twisted metal. The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds on city streets.
Moped Rider Ejected in Violent Bronx Collision▸A moped crashed into a sedan’s flank on Crotona Avenue. The young rider flew off, hip torn open, blood pooling on the asphalt. Under the Bronx night, he lay conscious, battered, and still. The crash left him grievously wounded.
According to the police report, a moped slammed into the left side doors of a sedan near 1720 Crotona Avenue in the Bronx at 10 p.m. The 18-year-old moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The moped’s center front end struck the sedan’s side, leaving the rider conscious but gravely injured on the street. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'His hip split open on the asphalt. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, under the Bronx night.' The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after highlighting the improper lane usage and unsafe speed as primary causes. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users amid driver error and hazardous street conditions.
Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman in Crosswalk▸Two SUVs converged on a Bronx crosswalk. A 31-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was crushed. Distracted drivers did not see her. The light changed. She died there, her body broken on Washington Avenue.
A 31-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Washington Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when two station wagons/SUVs struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The report states both drivers were distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the victim as being 'crushed by two SUVs' and confirms she 'died there, her body broken.' The police report explicitly notes that the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal,' placing her in the right of way. The deadly outcome was directly linked to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the victim's actions.
2Parked Sedan’s Front Crushed, Two Trapped Inside▸A Ford sedan sat parked on Southern Boulevard. Impact caved its right front bumper. Inside, a driver took a blow to the chest. His passenger’s shoulder pinned. Both conscious. Both belted. Metal pressed flesh. The street swallowed their calm.
At 1490 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, a parked Ford sedan suffered severe damage to its right front bumper, according to the police report. Two occupants were inside: a 57-year-old male driver and a 50-year-old female passenger. Both were wearing seat belts and remained conscious after the crash. The police report states the driver sustained chest injuries while the passenger was trapped by her shoulder, both suffering crush injuries. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident, with the impact focused on the right front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors or external causes. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The event underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even when parked, as metal and force converge without warning.
Slick Pavement Sends Teen Scooter Rider Crashing▸An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Police Chase SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured▸Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.
A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.
Two Jeeps Strike Woman in Bronx Crosswalk▸A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.
Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver▸A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A young man on a motorcycle struck an SUV’s side on Saint Anns Avenue. The light was ignored. He flew from his bike, his head hitting pavement. He died where he landed. Systemic disregard for traffic control proved fatal.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on Saint Anns Avenue collided with the right side doors of an SUV traveling east on East 156th Street. The report states that 'the light was ignored' and lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, underscoring a critical driver error. The motorcyclist, described as unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries upon impact with the pavement. The police report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The crash resulted in the death of the motorcycle rider at the scene. The data highlights the deadly consequences of ignoring traffic signals and failing to observe safe speeds, with systemic danger compounded by the lack of licensing and safety equipment.
E-Bike Rider Severely Injured in Bronx Lane Conflict▸A 20-year-old e-bike rider collided with a sedan and taxi near Fulton Avenue. He lay bleeding in the street, his face torn, eyes open but lost. The night echoed with the violence of improper lane use and metal on flesh.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike rider suffered severe facial injuries after colliding with two westbound vehicles—a sedan and a taxi—near 1225 Fulton Avenue in the Bronx at 11:50 p.m. The report states he was found incoherent and bleeding heavily in the street. The official contributing factor cited is 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' highlighting a failure in lane discipline that led to the crash. Both the sedan and taxi were westbound, with the taxi parked at the time of impact. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but the police report does not list these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the improper lane usage that resulted in a vulnerable road user suffering grave injuries under the Bronx night.
Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Bike Rider▸A sedan struck a left-turning e-bike on Webster Avenue near Clay. Metal crashed. The 21-year-old rider was hurled, hip shattered, blood on the street. The driver, distracted, walked away. Three in the car unhurt. System failed the vulnerable again.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue collided with an e-bike making a left turn near Clay Avenue. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The e-bike rider, a 21-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe hip injuries and lacerations, described as 'hip shattered' and 'blood pooled.' The sedan's three occupants were uninjured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No helmet was used by the e-bike rider, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and unsafe maneuvers, with the vulnerable road user bearing the brunt of the impact.
Moped Ignores Signal, Passenger Crushed in Bronx▸A moped tore through East Tremont and Crotona. Metal shrieked. A woman, 43, took the force in her leg. Signals meant nothing. The morning heat pressed down as pain pooled on the street.
A crash at East Tremont Avenue and Crotona Avenue in the Bronx left a 43-year-old woman with severe crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest with two occupants 'slammed head-on.' The report states, 'Signals were ignored,' and lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The moped's center front end bore the brunt of the impact. The injured woman, riding as a rear passenger, remained conscious at the scene. Police data highlights that the driver failed to obey traffic controls, directly contributing to the collision. No information in the report attributes any contributing behavior to the passenger. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic signals.
2SUV Speed Slams Taxi, Passengers Crushed in Bronx▸A taxi turned left at East 163rd and Cauldwell. An SUV, moving too fast, smashed its front into the cab. Steel twisted. Two men, trapped and conscious, suffered crush injuries as sirens cut through the night.
At the intersection of East 163rd Street and Cauldwell Avenue in the Bronx, a violent collision left two men injured and trapped in the wreckage. According to the police report, a taxi was making a left turn when a station wagon/SUV, traveling west, struck the cab at the center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, underscoring the role of excessive speed in the crash. Both the right rear passenger and the driver, men aged 50 and 37, were conscious but suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies and required extrication. Airbags deployed, but the force of the impact left both men trapped in the twisted metal. The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds on city streets.
Moped Rider Ejected in Violent Bronx Collision▸A moped crashed into a sedan’s flank on Crotona Avenue. The young rider flew off, hip torn open, blood pooling on the asphalt. Under the Bronx night, he lay conscious, battered, and still. The crash left him grievously wounded.
According to the police report, a moped slammed into the left side doors of a sedan near 1720 Crotona Avenue in the Bronx at 10 p.m. The 18-year-old moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The moped’s center front end struck the sedan’s side, leaving the rider conscious but gravely injured on the street. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'His hip split open on the asphalt. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, under the Bronx night.' The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after highlighting the improper lane usage and unsafe speed as primary causes. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users amid driver error and hazardous street conditions.
Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman in Crosswalk▸Two SUVs converged on a Bronx crosswalk. A 31-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was crushed. Distracted drivers did not see her. The light changed. She died there, her body broken on Washington Avenue.
A 31-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Washington Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when two station wagons/SUVs struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The report states both drivers were distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the victim as being 'crushed by two SUVs' and confirms she 'died there, her body broken.' The police report explicitly notes that the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal,' placing her in the right of way. The deadly outcome was directly linked to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the victim's actions.
2Parked Sedan’s Front Crushed, Two Trapped Inside▸A Ford sedan sat parked on Southern Boulevard. Impact caved its right front bumper. Inside, a driver took a blow to the chest. His passenger’s shoulder pinned. Both conscious. Both belted. Metal pressed flesh. The street swallowed their calm.
At 1490 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, a parked Ford sedan suffered severe damage to its right front bumper, according to the police report. Two occupants were inside: a 57-year-old male driver and a 50-year-old female passenger. Both were wearing seat belts and remained conscious after the crash. The police report states the driver sustained chest injuries while the passenger was trapped by her shoulder, both suffering crush injuries. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident, with the impact focused on the right front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors or external causes. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The event underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even when parked, as metal and force converge without warning.
Slick Pavement Sends Teen Scooter Rider Crashing▸An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Police Chase SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured▸Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.
A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.
Two Jeeps Strike Woman in Bronx Crosswalk▸A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.
Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver▸A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A 20-year-old e-bike rider collided with a sedan and taxi near Fulton Avenue. He lay bleeding in the street, his face torn, eyes open but lost. The night echoed with the violence of improper lane use and metal on flesh.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike rider suffered severe facial injuries after colliding with two westbound vehicles—a sedan and a taxi—near 1225 Fulton Avenue in the Bronx at 11:50 p.m. The report states he was found incoherent and bleeding heavily in the street. The official contributing factor cited is 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' highlighting a failure in lane discipline that led to the crash. Both the sedan and taxi were westbound, with the taxi parked at the time of impact. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but the police report does not list these as contributing factors. The focus remains on the improper lane usage that resulted in a vulnerable road user suffering grave injuries under the Bronx night.
Distracted Sedan Driver Slams E-Bike Rider▸A sedan struck a left-turning e-bike on Webster Avenue near Clay. Metal crashed. The 21-year-old rider was hurled, hip shattered, blood on the street. The driver, distracted, walked away. Three in the car unhurt. System failed the vulnerable again.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue collided with an e-bike making a left turn near Clay Avenue. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The e-bike rider, a 21-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe hip injuries and lacerations, described as 'hip shattered' and 'blood pooled.' The sedan's three occupants were uninjured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No helmet was used by the e-bike rider, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and unsafe maneuvers, with the vulnerable road user bearing the brunt of the impact.
Moped Ignores Signal, Passenger Crushed in Bronx▸A moped tore through East Tremont and Crotona. Metal shrieked. A woman, 43, took the force in her leg. Signals meant nothing. The morning heat pressed down as pain pooled on the street.
A crash at East Tremont Avenue and Crotona Avenue in the Bronx left a 43-year-old woman with severe crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest with two occupants 'slammed head-on.' The report states, 'Signals were ignored,' and lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The moped's center front end bore the brunt of the impact. The injured woman, riding as a rear passenger, remained conscious at the scene. Police data highlights that the driver failed to obey traffic controls, directly contributing to the collision. No information in the report attributes any contributing behavior to the passenger. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic signals.
2SUV Speed Slams Taxi, Passengers Crushed in Bronx▸A taxi turned left at East 163rd and Cauldwell. An SUV, moving too fast, smashed its front into the cab. Steel twisted. Two men, trapped and conscious, suffered crush injuries as sirens cut through the night.
At the intersection of East 163rd Street and Cauldwell Avenue in the Bronx, a violent collision left two men injured and trapped in the wreckage. According to the police report, a taxi was making a left turn when a station wagon/SUV, traveling west, struck the cab at the center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, underscoring the role of excessive speed in the crash. Both the right rear passenger and the driver, men aged 50 and 37, were conscious but suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies and required extrication. Airbags deployed, but the force of the impact left both men trapped in the twisted metal. The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds on city streets.
Moped Rider Ejected in Violent Bronx Collision▸A moped crashed into a sedan’s flank on Crotona Avenue. The young rider flew off, hip torn open, blood pooling on the asphalt. Under the Bronx night, he lay conscious, battered, and still. The crash left him grievously wounded.
According to the police report, a moped slammed into the left side doors of a sedan near 1720 Crotona Avenue in the Bronx at 10 p.m. The 18-year-old moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The moped’s center front end struck the sedan’s side, leaving the rider conscious but gravely injured on the street. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'His hip split open on the asphalt. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, under the Bronx night.' The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after highlighting the improper lane usage and unsafe speed as primary causes. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users amid driver error and hazardous street conditions.
Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman in Crosswalk▸Two SUVs converged on a Bronx crosswalk. A 31-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was crushed. Distracted drivers did not see her. The light changed. She died there, her body broken on Washington Avenue.
A 31-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Washington Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when two station wagons/SUVs struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The report states both drivers were distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the victim as being 'crushed by two SUVs' and confirms she 'died there, her body broken.' The police report explicitly notes that the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal,' placing her in the right of way. The deadly outcome was directly linked to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the victim's actions.
2Parked Sedan’s Front Crushed, Two Trapped Inside▸A Ford sedan sat parked on Southern Boulevard. Impact caved its right front bumper. Inside, a driver took a blow to the chest. His passenger’s shoulder pinned. Both conscious. Both belted. Metal pressed flesh. The street swallowed their calm.
At 1490 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, a parked Ford sedan suffered severe damage to its right front bumper, according to the police report. Two occupants were inside: a 57-year-old male driver and a 50-year-old female passenger. Both were wearing seat belts and remained conscious after the crash. The police report states the driver sustained chest injuries while the passenger was trapped by her shoulder, both suffering crush injuries. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident, with the impact focused on the right front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors or external causes. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The event underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even when parked, as metal and force converge without warning.
Slick Pavement Sends Teen Scooter Rider Crashing▸An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Police Chase SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured▸Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.
A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.
Two Jeeps Strike Woman in Bronx Crosswalk▸A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.
Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver▸A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A sedan struck a left-turning e-bike on Webster Avenue near Clay. Metal crashed. The 21-year-old rider was hurled, hip shattered, blood on the street. The driver, distracted, walked away. Three in the car unhurt. System failed the vulnerable again.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue collided with an e-bike making a left turn near Clay Avenue. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' The e-bike rider, a 21-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe hip injuries and lacerations, described as 'hip shattered' and 'blood pooled.' The sedan's three occupants were uninjured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No helmet was used by the e-bike rider, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and unsafe maneuvers, with the vulnerable road user bearing the brunt of the impact.
Moped Ignores Signal, Passenger Crushed in Bronx▸A moped tore through East Tremont and Crotona. Metal shrieked. A woman, 43, took the force in her leg. Signals meant nothing. The morning heat pressed down as pain pooled on the street.
A crash at East Tremont Avenue and Crotona Avenue in the Bronx left a 43-year-old woman with severe crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest with two occupants 'slammed head-on.' The report states, 'Signals were ignored,' and lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The moped's center front end bore the brunt of the impact. The injured woman, riding as a rear passenger, remained conscious at the scene. Police data highlights that the driver failed to obey traffic controls, directly contributing to the collision. No information in the report attributes any contributing behavior to the passenger. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic signals.
2SUV Speed Slams Taxi, Passengers Crushed in Bronx▸A taxi turned left at East 163rd and Cauldwell. An SUV, moving too fast, smashed its front into the cab. Steel twisted. Two men, trapped and conscious, suffered crush injuries as sirens cut through the night.
At the intersection of East 163rd Street and Cauldwell Avenue in the Bronx, a violent collision left two men injured and trapped in the wreckage. According to the police report, a taxi was making a left turn when a station wagon/SUV, traveling west, struck the cab at the center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, underscoring the role of excessive speed in the crash. Both the right rear passenger and the driver, men aged 50 and 37, were conscious but suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies and required extrication. Airbags deployed, but the force of the impact left both men trapped in the twisted metal. The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds on city streets.
Moped Rider Ejected in Violent Bronx Collision▸A moped crashed into a sedan’s flank on Crotona Avenue. The young rider flew off, hip torn open, blood pooling on the asphalt. Under the Bronx night, he lay conscious, battered, and still. The crash left him grievously wounded.
According to the police report, a moped slammed into the left side doors of a sedan near 1720 Crotona Avenue in the Bronx at 10 p.m. The 18-year-old moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The moped’s center front end struck the sedan’s side, leaving the rider conscious but gravely injured on the street. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'His hip split open on the asphalt. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, under the Bronx night.' The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after highlighting the improper lane usage and unsafe speed as primary causes. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users amid driver error and hazardous street conditions.
Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman in Crosswalk▸Two SUVs converged on a Bronx crosswalk. A 31-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was crushed. Distracted drivers did not see her. The light changed. She died there, her body broken on Washington Avenue.
A 31-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Washington Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when two station wagons/SUVs struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The report states both drivers were distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the victim as being 'crushed by two SUVs' and confirms she 'died there, her body broken.' The police report explicitly notes that the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal,' placing her in the right of way. The deadly outcome was directly linked to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the victim's actions.
2Parked Sedan’s Front Crushed, Two Trapped Inside▸A Ford sedan sat parked on Southern Boulevard. Impact caved its right front bumper. Inside, a driver took a blow to the chest. His passenger’s shoulder pinned. Both conscious. Both belted. Metal pressed flesh. The street swallowed their calm.
At 1490 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, a parked Ford sedan suffered severe damage to its right front bumper, according to the police report. Two occupants were inside: a 57-year-old male driver and a 50-year-old female passenger. Both were wearing seat belts and remained conscious after the crash. The police report states the driver sustained chest injuries while the passenger was trapped by her shoulder, both suffering crush injuries. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident, with the impact focused on the right front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors or external causes. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The event underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even when parked, as metal and force converge without warning.
Slick Pavement Sends Teen Scooter Rider Crashing▸An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Police Chase SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured▸Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.
A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.
Two Jeeps Strike Woman in Bronx Crosswalk▸A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.
Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver▸A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A moped tore through East Tremont and Crotona. Metal shrieked. A woman, 43, took the force in her leg. Signals meant nothing. The morning heat pressed down as pain pooled on the street.
A crash at East Tremont Avenue and Crotona Avenue in the Bronx left a 43-year-old woman with severe crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest with two occupants 'slammed head-on.' The report states, 'Signals were ignored,' and lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The moped's center front end bore the brunt of the impact. The injured woman, riding as a rear passenger, remained conscious at the scene. Police data highlights that the driver failed to obey traffic controls, directly contributing to the collision. No information in the report attributes any contributing behavior to the passenger. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic signals.
2SUV Speed Slams Taxi, Passengers Crushed in Bronx▸A taxi turned left at East 163rd and Cauldwell. An SUV, moving too fast, smashed its front into the cab. Steel twisted. Two men, trapped and conscious, suffered crush injuries as sirens cut through the night.
At the intersection of East 163rd Street and Cauldwell Avenue in the Bronx, a violent collision left two men injured and trapped in the wreckage. According to the police report, a taxi was making a left turn when a station wagon/SUV, traveling west, struck the cab at the center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, underscoring the role of excessive speed in the crash. Both the right rear passenger and the driver, men aged 50 and 37, were conscious but suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies and required extrication. Airbags deployed, but the force of the impact left both men trapped in the twisted metal. The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds on city streets.
Moped Rider Ejected in Violent Bronx Collision▸A moped crashed into a sedan’s flank on Crotona Avenue. The young rider flew off, hip torn open, blood pooling on the asphalt. Under the Bronx night, he lay conscious, battered, and still. The crash left him grievously wounded.
According to the police report, a moped slammed into the left side doors of a sedan near 1720 Crotona Avenue in the Bronx at 10 p.m. The 18-year-old moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The moped’s center front end struck the sedan’s side, leaving the rider conscious but gravely injured on the street. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'His hip split open on the asphalt. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, under the Bronx night.' The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after highlighting the improper lane usage and unsafe speed as primary causes. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users amid driver error and hazardous street conditions.
Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman in Crosswalk▸Two SUVs converged on a Bronx crosswalk. A 31-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was crushed. Distracted drivers did not see her. The light changed. She died there, her body broken on Washington Avenue.
A 31-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Washington Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when two station wagons/SUVs struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The report states both drivers were distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the victim as being 'crushed by two SUVs' and confirms she 'died there, her body broken.' The police report explicitly notes that the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal,' placing her in the right of way. The deadly outcome was directly linked to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the victim's actions.
2Parked Sedan’s Front Crushed, Two Trapped Inside▸A Ford sedan sat parked on Southern Boulevard. Impact caved its right front bumper. Inside, a driver took a blow to the chest. His passenger’s shoulder pinned. Both conscious. Both belted. Metal pressed flesh. The street swallowed their calm.
At 1490 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, a parked Ford sedan suffered severe damage to its right front bumper, according to the police report. Two occupants were inside: a 57-year-old male driver and a 50-year-old female passenger. Both were wearing seat belts and remained conscious after the crash. The police report states the driver sustained chest injuries while the passenger was trapped by her shoulder, both suffering crush injuries. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident, with the impact focused on the right front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors or external causes. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The event underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even when parked, as metal and force converge without warning.
Slick Pavement Sends Teen Scooter Rider Crashing▸An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Police Chase SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured▸Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.
A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.
Two Jeeps Strike Woman in Bronx Crosswalk▸A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.
Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver▸A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A taxi turned left at East 163rd and Cauldwell. An SUV, moving too fast, smashed its front into the cab. Steel twisted. Two men, trapped and conscious, suffered crush injuries as sirens cut through the night.
At the intersection of East 163rd Street and Cauldwell Avenue in the Bronx, a violent collision left two men injured and trapped in the wreckage. According to the police report, a taxi was making a left turn when a station wagon/SUV, traveling west, struck the cab at the center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, underscoring the role of excessive speed in the crash. Both the right rear passenger and the driver, men aged 50 and 37, were conscious but suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies and required extrication. Airbags deployed, but the force of the impact left both men trapped in the twisted metal. The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles traveling at unsafe speeds on city streets.
Moped Rider Ejected in Violent Bronx Collision▸A moped crashed into a sedan’s flank on Crotona Avenue. The young rider flew off, hip torn open, blood pooling on the asphalt. Under the Bronx night, he lay conscious, battered, and still. The crash left him grievously wounded.
According to the police report, a moped slammed into the left side doors of a sedan near 1720 Crotona Avenue in the Bronx at 10 p.m. The 18-year-old moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The moped’s center front end struck the sedan’s side, leaving the rider conscious but gravely injured on the street. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'His hip split open on the asphalt. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, under the Bronx night.' The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after highlighting the improper lane usage and unsafe speed as primary causes. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users amid driver error and hazardous street conditions.
Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman in Crosswalk▸Two SUVs converged on a Bronx crosswalk. A 31-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was crushed. Distracted drivers did not see her. The light changed. She died there, her body broken on Washington Avenue.
A 31-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Washington Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when two station wagons/SUVs struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The report states both drivers were distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the victim as being 'crushed by two SUVs' and confirms she 'died there, her body broken.' The police report explicitly notes that the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal,' placing her in the right of way. The deadly outcome was directly linked to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the victim's actions.
2Parked Sedan’s Front Crushed, Two Trapped Inside▸A Ford sedan sat parked on Southern Boulevard. Impact caved its right front bumper. Inside, a driver took a blow to the chest. His passenger’s shoulder pinned. Both conscious. Both belted. Metal pressed flesh. The street swallowed their calm.
At 1490 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, a parked Ford sedan suffered severe damage to its right front bumper, according to the police report. Two occupants were inside: a 57-year-old male driver and a 50-year-old female passenger. Both were wearing seat belts and remained conscious after the crash. The police report states the driver sustained chest injuries while the passenger was trapped by her shoulder, both suffering crush injuries. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident, with the impact focused on the right front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors or external causes. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The event underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even when parked, as metal and force converge without warning.
Slick Pavement Sends Teen Scooter Rider Crashing▸An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Police Chase SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured▸Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.
A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.
Two Jeeps Strike Woman in Bronx Crosswalk▸A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.
Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver▸A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A moped crashed into a sedan’s flank on Crotona Avenue. The young rider flew off, hip torn open, blood pooling on the asphalt. Under the Bronx night, he lay conscious, battered, and still. The crash left him grievously wounded.
According to the police report, a moped slammed into the left side doors of a sedan near 1720 Crotona Avenue in the Bronx at 10 p.m. The 18-year-old moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The moped’s center front end struck the sedan’s side, leaving the rider conscious but gravely injured on the street. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'His hip split open on the asphalt. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, under the Bronx night.' The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after highlighting the improper lane usage and unsafe speed as primary causes. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users amid driver error and hazardous street conditions.
Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman in Crosswalk▸Two SUVs converged on a Bronx crosswalk. A 31-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was crushed. Distracted drivers did not see her. The light changed. She died there, her body broken on Washington Avenue.
A 31-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Washington Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when two station wagons/SUVs struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The report states both drivers were distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the victim as being 'crushed by two SUVs' and confirms she 'died there, her body broken.' The police report explicitly notes that the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal,' placing her in the right of way. The deadly outcome was directly linked to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the victim's actions.
2Parked Sedan’s Front Crushed, Two Trapped Inside▸A Ford sedan sat parked on Southern Boulevard. Impact caved its right front bumper. Inside, a driver took a blow to the chest. His passenger’s shoulder pinned. Both conscious. Both belted. Metal pressed flesh. The street swallowed their calm.
At 1490 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, a parked Ford sedan suffered severe damage to its right front bumper, according to the police report. Two occupants were inside: a 57-year-old male driver and a 50-year-old female passenger. Both were wearing seat belts and remained conscious after the crash. The police report states the driver sustained chest injuries while the passenger was trapped by her shoulder, both suffering crush injuries. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident, with the impact focused on the right front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors or external causes. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The event underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even when parked, as metal and force converge without warning.
Slick Pavement Sends Teen Scooter Rider Crashing▸An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Police Chase SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured▸Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.
A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.
Two Jeeps Strike Woman in Bronx Crosswalk▸A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.
Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver▸A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
Two SUVs converged on a Bronx crosswalk. A 31-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was crushed. Distracted drivers did not see her. The light changed. She died there, her body broken on Washington Avenue.
A 31-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Washington Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when two station wagons/SUVs struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The report states both drivers were distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the victim as being 'crushed by two SUVs' and confirms she 'died there, her body broken.' The police report explicitly notes that the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal,' placing her in the right of way. The deadly outcome was directly linked to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the victim's actions.
2Parked Sedan’s Front Crushed, Two Trapped Inside▸A Ford sedan sat parked on Southern Boulevard. Impact caved its right front bumper. Inside, a driver took a blow to the chest. His passenger’s shoulder pinned. Both conscious. Both belted. Metal pressed flesh. The street swallowed their calm.
At 1490 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, a parked Ford sedan suffered severe damage to its right front bumper, according to the police report. Two occupants were inside: a 57-year-old male driver and a 50-year-old female passenger. Both were wearing seat belts and remained conscious after the crash. The police report states the driver sustained chest injuries while the passenger was trapped by her shoulder, both suffering crush injuries. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident, with the impact focused on the right front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors or external causes. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The event underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even when parked, as metal and force converge without warning.
Slick Pavement Sends Teen Scooter Rider Crashing▸An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Police Chase SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured▸Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.
A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.
Two Jeeps Strike Woman in Bronx Crosswalk▸A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.
Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver▸A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A Ford sedan sat parked on Southern Boulevard. Impact caved its right front bumper. Inside, a driver took a blow to the chest. His passenger’s shoulder pinned. Both conscious. Both belted. Metal pressed flesh. The street swallowed their calm.
At 1490 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, a parked Ford sedan suffered severe damage to its right front bumper, according to the police report. Two occupants were inside: a 57-year-old male driver and a 50-year-old female passenger. Both were wearing seat belts and remained conscious after the crash. The police report states the driver sustained chest injuries while the passenger was trapped by her shoulder, both suffering crush injuries. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident, with the impact focused on the right front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors or external causes. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The event underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even when parked, as metal and force converge without warning.
Slick Pavement Sends Teen Scooter Rider Crashing▸An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Police Chase SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured▸Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.
A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.
Two Jeeps Strike Woman in Bronx Crosswalk▸A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.
Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver▸A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
An 18-year-old on a ZNEN scooter slid on slick Bronx pavement. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The scooter’s front end crumpled. He wore no helmet. The street stayed silent as pain lingered and sirens approached.
An 18-year-old male riding a 2023 ZNEN motorscooter was severely injured on Southern Boulevard near 1789, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 10:40 in the morning in the Bronx. The report states the rider 'hit slick pavement,' listing 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. The narrative details that his 'head struck hard' and 'blood pooled,' with the scooter’s 'center front crushed.' The police report notes the rider wore 'no helmet.' No other vehicles or persons are listed as involved. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by hazardous street conditions, as documented in the police report.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Striking Parked SUV▸A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Police Chase SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured▸Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.
A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.
Two Jeeps Strike Woman in Bronx Crosswalk▸A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.
Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver▸A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.
A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.
Police Chase SUV Slams Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured▸Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.
A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.
Two Jeeps Strike Woman in Bronx Crosswalk▸A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.
Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver▸A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
Steel screamed down Webster Avenue. A Ford SUV, chased by police, crashed into a parked sedan. A woman in the front seat took the blow. The airbag burst. Blood ran. Her head split open, deep and raw, but she stayed conscious.
A violent collision erupted on Webster Avenue when, according to the police report, a Ford SUV under police pursuit slammed into a parked sedan. The report states that a 37-year-old woman, seated in the front passenger seat of the sedan, suffered severe head lacerations as the airbag deployed. She remained conscious despite the deep wound. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error at the heart of the crash. The SUV, described as being in 'Police Pursuit' at the time, struck the sedan with force, causing significant damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The sequence of events underscores the danger posed by reckless driver actions and high-speed pursuits.
Two Jeeps Strike Woman in Bronx Crosswalk▸A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.
Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver▸A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A 53-year-old woman entered the Melrose Avenue crosswalk. Two Jeeps, steel and speed, converged from opposite sides. She was struck and killed at the intersection. The street claimed her life in the cold Bronx night.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old woman was killed while crossing Melrose Avenue at East 157th Street in the Bronx. The incident occurred at 19:11, when two Jeeps—one traveling south, the other north—approached the intersection. Both vehicles struck the woman as she was in the crosswalk. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, providing no evidence of evasive action or yielding. The narrative states, 'Steel met flesh. She died where she fell.' The victim's action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but this is mentioned only after the absence of any driver error cited in the data. The report underscores the lethal danger at this intersection, with two vehicles converging and a pedestrian left dead in the street.
Head-On Crash Kills Young Bronx Driver▸A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.
A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.
Pickup Strikes Helmetless Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A pickup hit a motorbike from behind on Southern Boulevard. The rider, helmetless, flew from his seat. His head struck the street. He died under the truck’s lights. Police cite driver inattention. The Bronx street claimed another life.
A 37-year-old man riding a motorbike was killed on Southern Boulevard near East 180th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck the motorbike from behind. The impact ejected the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, and his head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The collision involved a moped and a pickup truck, both traveling south. The report notes the rider was helmetless, but only after citing driver inattention as the primary cause. No other injuries were reported.
Motorscooter Slams Pedestrian on Claremont Parkway▸A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
-
Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A motorscooter tore through the Bronx night. It ran the light. It hit a man crossing with the signal. Steel crushed his leg. He screamed but stayed awake. The driver had no license. The street stayed loud.
A man crossing Claremont Parkway at Crotona Avenue was struck by a motorscooter. According to the police report, the pedestrian crossed with the signal when the motorscooter came fast, front first, and hit him. The impact crushed the man’s lower leg. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorscooter’s center front end struck the pedestrian. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the victim conscious but in pain, with severe crush injuries.
Motorscooter Rider Loses Arm Striking Parked Taxi▸A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A motorscooter slammed into a parked taxi on Webster Avenue. Steel tore flesh. The 27-year-old rider lost part of his arm. The street stayed busy. He did not. Driver inexperience and following too closely marked the crash.
A motorscooter rider, age 27, struck a parked taxi on Webster Avenue near East 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider lost part of his arm in the crash. No one was inside the taxi at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorscooter hit the center back end of the taxi while traveling south. The impact was severe, resulting in an amputation injury to the rider's arm. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this crash.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
Jackson Opposes Assembly Inaction on Safety Boosting Speed Limits▸Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.
On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-05
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
7Unlicensed Driver Cuts Across Lanes, Three Sedans Collide▸Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.
Metal screams on the Cross Bronx. Three sedans tangle. An unlicensed driver veers, chaos follows. Passengers bleed and groan. A young man slumps, head pouring blood. Shock grips survivors. Unsafe lane changes leave bodies broken, lives upended.
Three sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver changed lanes unsafely, triggering a violent collision. Seven people were injured, including a 27-year-old man found incoherent and bleeding from the head behind the wheel. Passengers suffered back and head injuries, many in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles involved in the initial impact. One driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, all from a single reckless move.