About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 163
▸ Crush Injuries 108
▸ Amputation 10
▸ Severe Bleeding 206
▸ Severe Lacerations 148
▸ Concussion 235
▸ Whiplash 918
▸ Contusion/Bruise 2,134
▸ Abrasion 1,469
▸ Pain/Nausea 569
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Manhattan
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Infiniti Apur (5426399) – 192 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2022 Whbk Me/Be Suburban (LTJ3931) – 144 times • 11 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW6494) – 135 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Four people down in two weeks. One dead. Manhattan keeps moving.
Manhattan: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just after school hours on Sep 11, a 15-year-old on a bike was hit by the driver of a 2017 Toyota sedan on W 125 St; police recorded driver inattention and improper passing, and the boy was ejected with severe bleeding (NYC Open Data).
This Month
- Sep 6: at W 81 St and Central Park West, a truck driver making a left turn injured four people walking in the crosswalk (NYC Open Data).
- Sep 4: at E 66 St and Fifth Ave, a bus driver making a right turn injured a 61-year-old woman walking at the intersection (NYC Open Data).
- Aug 30: at York Ave and E 72 St, a taxi driver going straight hit a person in the roadway; police recorded “failure to yield.” He died (NYC Open Data).
The count doesn’t stop
Since Jan 1, 2022, Manhattan has logged 55,554 crashes, 27,560 injuries, and 168 deaths (NYC Open Data).
In the current year-to-date, crashes are down to 9,711 from 10,145, but injuries have edged up to 5,235 and deaths sit at 30, compared to 34 at this point last year (−4.3% crashes; −11.8% deaths; +1.7% injuries) (NYC Open Data). The bodies are real. The margin is small.
Who hits people here
Among people walking in Manhattan since 2022, drivers of SUVs have caused 42 deaths, truck drivers 14, and bus operators 6 (NYC Open Data). Steel, height, and speed meet a human body. The body loses.
One street, many names, same result
W 125 St. Central Park West. Fifth Ave. York Ave. The forms change: a left turn, a right turn, a straight shot. The end is familiar: a stretcher, tape, then traffic again (NYC Open Data).
Power to slow the car, and to stop the repeat offender
City leaders can lower speeds. Albany has given the city levers to set limits, and there is a bill to force the worst repeat speeders to use devices that keep them from driving over the limit. The proposal is the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C), which requires intelligent speed assistance for drivers who rack up violations. Those are the tools on the table (see our Take Action brief).
Manhattan’s representatives are in the room. Council District 3. Assembly District 65. Senate District 27. Will they back a default 20 MPH and the Stop Super Speeders Act—and push it until it passes? What gives.
What now
Lower the default speed. Stop the repeat offenders. The next person in the crosswalk should not pay for our delay. Start here: Take Action.
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▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan
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Motorcycle Runs Red, Burns Pedestrians at Allen and Rivington▸Sep 16 - A motorcycle blasts through a red light at Allen and Rivington. Two pedestrians cross with the signal. The bike hits. Fire erupts. Both walkers and the rider suffer severe burns. Blood stains the crosswalk. Night heat, chaos, pain.
A motorcycle, heading north on Allen Street, ignored a red light at Rivington. According to the police report, the rider ran the signal and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the walk signal. Both pedestrians, a 25-year-old man and woman, suffered severe burns and shock. The motorcycle rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and burned. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The rider was unlicensed. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left blood and fire at the intersection, marking another night of violence for those on foot.
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Scooter Runs Red, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Unlicensed Sedan Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - Steel met flesh at Saint Nicholas and 126th. A sedan, driver unlicensed, struck a man on an e-scooter. He flew, face-first, to the pavement. Crush injuries. Blood on the street. He stayed conscious. The law was ignored. The danger was real.
A man riding an e-scooter north on Saint Nicholas Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan at the corner of West 126th Street. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter rode north. A sedan came west. Steel struck flesh. He flew, face-first to pavement. Crush injuries. Conscious. Bleeding. The sedan’s driver had no license.' The e-scooter rider, age 37, suffered facial crush injuries and was ejected. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. Both the sedan and e-scooter operators disregarded traffic control, as listed in the data. The crash left the e-scooter rider injured and bleeding on the street. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Ford Rear-Ends Toyota on East 24th, Driver Suffers Spinal Injury▸Sep 12 - A Ford slammed into a Toyota’s rear on East 24th. The young driver’s spine broke. Blood pooled. His harness could not save him. Amputation followed. The crash cut deep. Distraction behind the wheel left pain and loss in its wake.
A Ford SUV struck the back of a Toyota SUV just after midnight at East 24th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Ford slammed into a Toyota’s back. The young driver stayed awake, his spine broken, his body held by a harness that couldn’t hold enough. Blood pooled. Something was taken. He knew it.' The 25-year-old Toyota driver suffered a broken spine and an amputation. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The harness worn by the injured driver is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the primary cause cited. No injuries were specified for other occupants. The crash left lasting harm.
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E-Bike Slams E-Scooter, Rider Bleeds on 2nd Avenue▸Sep 10 - An e-scooter rider, struck from behind by an e-bike, hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled on 2nd Avenue. His face torn, he lay conscious and bleeding. The street roared around him. Driver inattention left him alone in pain.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-scooter on 2nd Avenue near East 73rd Street was struck from behind by an e-bike. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man on an e-scooter struck from behind by an e-bike. No helmet. Thrown to the pavement. His face torn. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone in the noise.' The crash left the e-scooter rider ejected and severely bleeding from the face. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Thrown Face-First on Park Avenue▸Sep 9 - A man on a bike slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on Park Avenue. He flew forward, face-first, blood on the street. He was conscious, forty-three, his face broken by the asphalt. The SUV sat still. The city did not stop.
A 43-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a stationary SUV at East 73rd Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the back of the stopped vehicle, was partially ejected, and suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash left blood on the asphalt and the cyclist conscious but hurt.
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E-Scooter Driver Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Sep 8 - An e-scooter slammed into a woman crossing 11th Avenue at West 15th Street. She fell. Her face was crushed. The driver failed to yield. He did not see her. Both were hurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A man riding an e-scooter struck a 24-year-old woman as she crossed 11th Avenue in the marked crosswalk at West 15th Street. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The woman suffered severe crush injuries to her face but remained conscious. The e-scooter driver, age 29, was ejected and sustained a bruised upper arm. Both were listed as injured. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or pedestrian signal violation appears in the data. The crash underscores the persistent risk faced by people on foot at city intersections.
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SUV Strikes, Kills Man on Riverside Drive▸Sep 4 - A Jeep hit a man on Riverside Drive. The SUV kept going. The man’s head was crushed. He died alone under the streetlight. The driver did not stop. The street was quiet. The SUV showed no damage.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a 47-year-old man at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street in Manhattan. The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'His head crushed beneath the bumper. No damage to the SUV. The driver did not stop.' The crash report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver left the scene. The man was killed in the roadway, alone in the dark.
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Young Rider Ejected on West 178th▸Sep 3 - A 25-year-old man flew from his multi-wheeled machine at West 178th and Wadsworth. No helmet. No belt. Head struck hard. Blood pooled. Driver inexperience and rage fueled the crash. Only the rider was hurt. The street stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man was ejected from a multi-wheeled vehicle while traveling north on West 178th Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider wore no helmet or seat belt, as noted in the report, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged, but the rider was left injured and conscious at the scene.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Aug 31 - A Jeep turned right on West 12th. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the light. He fell. Bruised shoulder. The car stood untouched. Death’s shadow lingered until help arrived.
A 28-year-old man was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing West 12th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep turned right and its bumper hit the pedestrian’s shoulder as he crossed with the signal. The man fell and suffered a bruise. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Jeep sustained no damage. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. The police narrative notes, 'Death seemed to settle before help arrived.' The data does not list any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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MTA Bus With Faulty Accelerator Hits Elderly Woman▸Aug 27 - A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.
A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.
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Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Sep 16 - A motorcycle blasts through a red light at Allen and Rivington. Two pedestrians cross with the signal. The bike hits. Fire erupts. Both walkers and the rider suffer severe burns. Blood stains the crosswalk. Night heat, chaos, pain.
A motorcycle, heading north on Allen Street, ignored a red light at Rivington. According to the police report, the rider ran the signal and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the walk signal. Both pedestrians, a 25-year-old man and woman, suffered severe burns and shock. The motorcycle rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and burned. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The rider was unlicensed. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. The crash left blood and fire at the intersection, marking another night of violence for those on foot.
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Scooter Runs Red, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Unlicensed Sedan Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - Steel met flesh at Saint Nicholas and 126th. A sedan, driver unlicensed, struck a man on an e-scooter. He flew, face-first, to the pavement. Crush injuries. Blood on the street. He stayed conscious. The law was ignored. The danger was real.
A man riding an e-scooter north on Saint Nicholas Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan at the corner of West 126th Street. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter rode north. A sedan came west. Steel struck flesh. He flew, face-first to pavement. Crush injuries. Conscious. Bleeding. The sedan’s driver had no license.' The e-scooter rider, age 37, suffered facial crush injuries and was ejected. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. Both the sedan and e-scooter operators disregarded traffic control, as listed in the data. The crash left the e-scooter rider injured and bleeding on the street. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Ford Rear-Ends Toyota on East 24th, Driver Suffers Spinal Injury▸Sep 12 - A Ford slammed into a Toyota’s rear on East 24th. The young driver’s spine broke. Blood pooled. His harness could not save him. Amputation followed. The crash cut deep. Distraction behind the wheel left pain and loss in its wake.
A Ford SUV struck the back of a Toyota SUV just after midnight at East 24th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Ford slammed into a Toyota’s back. The young driver stayed awake, his spine broken, his body held by a harness that couldn’t hold enough. Blood pooled. Something was taken. He knew it.' The 25-year-old Toyota driver suffered a broken spine and an amputation. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The harness worn by the injured driver is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the primary cause cited. No injuries were specified for other occupants. The crash left lasting harm.
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E-Bike Slams E-Scooter, Rider Bleeds on 2nd Avenue▸Sep 10 - An e-scooter rider, struck from behind by an e-bike, hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled on 2nd Avenue. His face torn, he lay conscious and bleeding. The street roared around him. Driver inattention left him alone in pain.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-scooter on 2nd Avenue near East 73rd Street was struck from behind by an e-bike. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man on an e-scooter struck from behind by an e-bike. No helmet. Thrown to the pavement. His face torn. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone in the noise.' The crash left the e-scooter rider ejected and severely bleeding from the face. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Thrown Face-First on Park Avenue▸Sep 9 - A man on a bike slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on Park Avenue. He flew forward, face-first, blood on the street. He was conscious, forty-three, his face broken by the asphalt. The SUV sat still. The city did not stop.
A 43-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a stationary SUV at East 73rd Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the back of the stopped vehicle, was partially ejected, and suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash left blood on the asphalt and the cyclist conscious but hurt.
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E-Scooter Driver Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Sep 8 - An e-scooter slammed into a woman crossing 11th Avenue at West 15th Street. She fell. Her face was crushed. The driver failed to yield. He did not see her. Both were hurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A man riding an e-scooter struck a 24-year-old woman as she crossed 11th Avenue in the marked crosswalk at West 15th Street. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The woman suffered severe crush injuries to her face but remained conscious. The e-scooter driver, age 29, was ejected and sustained a bruised upper arm. Both were listed as injured. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or pedestrian signal violation appears in the data. The crash underscores the persistent risk faced by people on foot at city intersections.
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SUV Strikes, Kills Man on Riverside Drive▸Sep 4 - A Jeep hit a man on Riverside Drive. The SUV kept going. The man’s head was crushed. He died alone under the streetlight. The driver did not stop. The street was quiet. The SUV showed no damage.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a 47-year-old man at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street in Manhattan. The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'His head crushed beneath the bumper. No damage to the SUV. The driver did not stop.' The crash report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver left the scene. The man was killed in the roadway, alone in the dark.
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Young Rider Ejected on West 178th▸Sep 3 - A 25-year-old man flew from his multi-wheeled machine at West 178th and Wadsworth. No helmet. No belt. Head struck hard. Blood pooled. Driver inexperience and rage fueled the crash. Only the rider was hurt. The street stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man was ejected from a multi-wheeled vehicle while traveling north on West 178th Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider wore no helmet or seat belt, as noted in the report, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged, but the rider was left injured and conscious at the scene.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Aug 31 - A Jeep turned right on West 12th. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the light. He fell. Bruised shoulder. The car stood untouched. Death’s shadow lingered until help arrived.
A 28-year-old man was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing West 12th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep turned right and its bumper hit the pedestrian’s shoulder as he crossed with the signal. The man fell and suffered a bruise. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Jeep sustained no damage. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. The police narrative notes, 'Death seemed to settle before help arrived.' The data does not list any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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MTA Bus With Faulty Accelerator Hits Elderly Woman▸Aug 27 - A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.
A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.
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Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Sep 15 - A scooter blasted through the red at West 39th and 9th. The old man crossed with the light. Steel smashed his head. Blood pooled. He lay still, unconscious. The scooter kept going. The city swallowed another life.
A 71-year-old man was struck by a scooter at the corner of West 39th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the scooter 'ran the red.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the scooter hit him, causing a severe head injury and leaving him unconscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The scooter did not stop after the crash. The man suffered severe bleeding and lay motionless at the scene. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to those on foot.
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Unlicensed Sedan Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸Sep 13 - Steel met flesh at Saint Nicholas and 126th. A sedan, driver unlicensed, struck a man on an e-scooter. He flew, face-first, to the pavement. Crush injuries. Blood on the street. He stayed conscious. The law was ignored. The danger was real.
A man riding an e-scooter north on Saint Nicholas Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan at the corner of West 126th Street. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter rode north. A sedan came west. Steel struck flesh. He flew, face-first to pavement. Crush injuries. Conscious. Bleeding. The sedan’s driver had no license.' The e-scooter rider, age 37, suffered facial crush injuries and was ejected. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. Both the sedan and e-scooter operators disregarded traffic control, as listed in the data. The crash left the e-scooter rider injured and bleeding on the street. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Ford Rear-Ends Toyota on East 24th, Driver Suffers Spinal Injury▸Sep 12 - A Ford slammed into a Toyota’s rear on East 24th. The young driver’s spine broke. Blood pooled. His harness could not save him. Amputation followed. The crash cut deep. Distraction behind the wheel left pain and loss in its wake.
A Ford SUV struck the back of a Toyota SUV just after midnight at East 24th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Ford slammed into a Toyota’s back. The young driver stayed awake, his spine broken, his body held by a harness that couldn’t hold enough. Blood pooled. Something was taken. He knew it.' The 25-year-old Toyota driver suffered a broken spine and an amputation. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The harness worn by the injured driver is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the primary cause cited. No injuries were specified for other occupants. The crash left lasting harm.
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E-Bike Slams E-Scooter, Rider Bleeds on 2nd Avenue▸Sep 10 - An e-scooter rider, struck from behind by an e-bike, hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled on 2nd Avenue. His face torn, he lay conscious and bleeding. The street roared around him. Driver inattention left him alone in pain.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-scooter on 2nd Avenue near East 73rd Street was struck from behind by an e-bike. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man on an e-scooter struck from behind by an e-bike. No helmet. Thrown to the pavement. His face torn. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone in the noise.' The crash left the e-scooter rider ejected and severely bleeding from the face. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Thrown Face-First on Park Avenue▸Sep 9 - A man on a bike slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on Park Avenue. He flew forward, face-first, blood on the street. He was conscious, forty-three, his face broken by the asphalt. The SUV sat still. The city did not stop.
A 43-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a stationary SUV at East 73rd Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the back of the stopped vehicle, was partially ejected, and suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash left blood on the asphalt and the cyclist conscious but hurt.
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E-Scooter Driver Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Sep 8 - An e-scooter slammed into a woman crossing 11th Avenue at West 15th Street. She fell. Her face was crushed. The driver failed to yield. He did not see her. Both were hurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A man riding an e-scooter struck a 24-year-old woman as she crossed 11th Avenue in the marked crosswalk at West 15th Street. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The woman suffered severe crush injuries to her face but remained conscious. The e-scooter driver, age 29, was ejected and sustained a bruised upper arm. Both were listed as injured. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or pedestrian signal violation appears in the data. The crash underscores the persistent risk faced by people on foot at city intersections.
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SUV Strikes, Kills Man on Riverside Drive▸Sep 4 - A Jeep hit a man on Riverside Drive. The SUV kept going. The man’s head was crushed. He died alone under the streetlight. The driver did not stop. The street was quiet. The SUV showed no damage.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a 47-year-old man at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street in Manhattan. The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'His head crushed beneath the bumper. No damage to the SUV. The driver did not stop.' The crash report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver left the scene. The man was killed in the roadway, alone in the dark.
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Young Rider Ejected on West 178th▸Sep 3 - A 25-year-old man flew from his multi-wheeled machine at West 178th and Wadsworth. No helmet. No belt. Head struck hard. Blood pooled. Driver inexperience and rage fueled the crash. Only the rider was hurt. The street stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man was ejected from a multi-wheeled vehicle while traveling north on West 178th Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider wore no helmet or seat belt, as noted in the report, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged, but the rider was left injured and conscious at the scene.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Aug 31 - A Jeep turned right on West 12th. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the light. He fell. Bruised shoulder. The car stood untouched. Death’s shadow lingered until help arrived.
A 28-year-old man was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing West 12th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep turned right and its bumper hit the pedestrian’s shoulder as he crossed with the signal. The man fell and suffered a bruise. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Jeep sustained no damage. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. The police narrative notes, 'Death seemed to settle before help arrived.' The data does not list any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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MTA Bus With Faulty Accelerator Hits Elderly Woman▸Aug 27 - A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.
A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.
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Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Sep 13 - Steel met flesh at Saint Nicholas and 126th. A sedan, driver unlicensed, struck a man on an e-scooter. He flew, face-first, to the pavement. Crush injuries. Blood on the street. He stayed conscious. The law was ignored. The danger was real.
A man riding an e-scooter north on Saint Nicholas Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan at the corner of West 126th Street. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter rode north. A sedan came west. Steel struck flesh. He flew, face-first to pavement. Crush injuries. Conscious. Bleeding. The sedan’s driver had no license.' The e-scooter rider, age 37, suffered facial crush injuries and was ejected. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. Both the sedan and e-scooter operators disregarded traffic control, as listed in the data. The crash left the e-scooter rider injured and bleeding on the street. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Ford Rear-Ends Toyota on East 24th, Driver Suffers Spinal Injury▸Sep 12 - A Ford slammed into a Toyota’s rear on East 24th. The young driver’s spine broke. Blood pooled. His harness could not save him. Amputation followed. The crash cut deep. Distraction behind the wheel left pain and loss in its wake.
A Ford SUV struck the back of a Toyota SUV just after midnight at East 24th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Ford slammed into a Toyota’s back. The young driver stayed awake, his spine broken, his body held by a harness that couldn’t hold enough. Blood pooled. Something was taken. He knew it.' The 25-year-old Toyota driver suffered a broken spine and an amputation. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The harness worn by the injured driver is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the primary cause cited. No injuries were specified for other occupants. The crash left lasting harm.
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E-Bike Slams E-Scooter, Rider Bleeds on 2nd Avenue▸Sep 10 - An e-scooter rider, struck from behind by an e-bike, hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled on 2nd Avenue. His face torn, he lay conscious and bleeding. The street roared around him. Driver inattention left him alone in pain.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-scooter on 2nd Avenue near East 73rd Street was struck from behind by an e-bike. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man on an e-scooter struck from behind by an e-bike. No helmet. Thrown to the pavement. His face torn. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone in the noise.' The crash left the e-scooter rider ejected and severely bleeding from the face. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Thrown Face-First on Park Avenue▸Sep 9 - A man on a bike slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on Park Avenue. He flew forward, face-first, blood on the street. He was conscious, forty-three, his face broken by the asphalt. The SUV sat still. The city did not stop.
A 43-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a stationary SUV at East 73rd Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the back of the stopped vehicle, was partially ejected, and suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash left blood on the asphalt and the cyclist conscious but hurt.
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E-Scooter Driver Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Sep 8 - An e-scooter slammed into a woman crossing 11th Avenue at West 15th Street. She fell. Her face was crushed. The driver failed to yield. He did not see her. Both were hurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A man riding an e-scooter struck a 24-year-old woman as she crossed 11th Avenue in the marked crosswalk at West 15th Street. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The woman suffered severe crush injuries to her face but remained conscious. The e-scooter driver, age 29, was ejected and sustained a bruised upper arm. Both were listed as injured. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or pedestrian signal violation appears in the data. The crash underscores the persistent risk faced by people on foot at city intersections.
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SUV Strikes, Kills Man on Riverside Drive▸Sep 4 - A Jeep hit a man on Riverside Drive. The SUV kept going. The man’s head was crushed. He died alone under the streetlight. The driver did not stop. The street was quiet. The SUV showed no damage.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a 47-year-old man at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street in Manhattan. The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'His head crushed beneath the bumper. No damage to the SUV. The driver did not stop.' The crash report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver left the scene. The man was killed in the roadway, alone in the dark.
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Young Rider Ejected on West 178th▸Sep 3 - A 25-year-old man flew from his multi-wheeled machine at West 178th and Wadsworth. No helmet. No belt. Head struck hard. Blood pooled. Driver inexperience and rage fueled the crash. Only the rider was hurt. The street stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man was ejected from a multi-wheeled vehicle while traveling north on West 178th Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider wore no helmet or seat belt, as noted in the report, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged, but the rider was left injured and conscious at the scene.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Aug 31 - A Jeep turned right on West 12th. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the light. He fell. Bruised shoulder. The car stood untouched. Death’s shadow lingered until help arrived.
A 28-year-old man was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing West 12th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep turned right and its bumper hit the pedestrian’s shoulder as he crossed with the signal. The man fell and suffered a bruise. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Jeep sustained no damage. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. The police narrative notes, 'Death seemed to settle before help arrived.' The data does not list any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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MTA Bus With Faulty Accelerator Hits Elderly Woman▸Aug 27 - A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.
A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.
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Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Sep 12 - A Ford slammed into a Toyota’s rear on East 24th. The young driver’s spine broke. Blood pooled. His harness could not save him. Amputation followed. The crash cut deep. Distraction behind the wheel left pain and loss in its wake.
A Ford SUV struck the back of a Toyota SUV just after midnight at East 24th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Ford slammed into a Toyota’s back. The young driver stayed awake, his spine broken, his body held by a harness that couldn’t hold enough. Blood pooled. Something was taken. He knew it.' The 25-year-old Toyota driver suffered a broken spine and an amputation. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The harness worn by the injured driver is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the primary cause cited. No injuries were specified for other occupants. The crash left lasting harm.
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E-Bike Slams E-Scooter, Rider Bleeds on 2nd Avenue▸Sep 10 - An e-scooter rider, struck from behind by an e-bike, hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled on 2nd Avenue. His face torn, he lay conscious and bleeding. The street roared around him. Driver inattention left him alone in pain.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-scooter on 2nd Avenue near East 73rd Street was struck from behind by an e-bike. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man on an e-scooter struck from behind by an e-bike. No helmet. Thrown to the pavement. His face torn. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone in the noise.' The crash left the e-scooter rider ejected and severely bleeding from the face. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Thrown Face-First on Park Avenue▸Sep 9 - A man on a bike slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on Park Avenue. He flew forward, face-first, blood on the street. He was conscious, forty-three, his face broken by the asphalt. The SUV sat still. The city did not stop.
A 43-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a stationary SUV at East 73rd Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the back of the stopped vehicle, was partially ejected, and suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash left blood on the asphalt and the cyclist conscious but hurt.
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E-Scooter Driver Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Sep 8 - An e-scooter slammed into a woman crossing 11th Avenue at West 15th Street. She fell. Her face was crushed. The driver failed to yield. He did not see her. Both were hurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A man riding an e-scooter struck a 24-year-old woman as she crossed 11th Avenue in the marked crosswalk at West 15th Street. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The woman suffered severe crush injuries to her face but remained conscious. The e-scooter driver, age 29, was ejected and sustained a bruised upper arm. Both were listed as injured. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or pedestrian signal violation appears in the data. The crash underscores the persistent risk faced by people on foot at city intersections.
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SUV Strikes, Kills Man on Riverside Drive▸Sep 4 - A Jeep hit a man on Riverside Drive. The SUV kept going. The man’s head was crushed. He died alone under the streetlight. The driver did not stop. The street was quiet. The SUV showed no damage.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a 47-year-old man at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street in Manhattan. The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'His head crushed beneath the bumper. No damage to the SUV. The driver did not stop.' The crash report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver left the scene. The man was killed in the roadway, alone in the dark.
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Young Rider Ejected on West 178th▸Sep 3 - A 25-year-old man flew from his multi-wheeled machine at West 178th and Wadsworth. No helmet. No belt. Head struck hard. Blood pooled. Driver inexperience and rage fueled the crash. Only the rider was hurt. The street stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man was ejected from a multi-wheeled vehicle while traveling north on West 178th Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider wore no helmet or seat belt, as noted in the report, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged, but the rider was left injured and conscious at the scene.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Aug 31 - A Jeep turned right on West 12th. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the light. He fell. Bruised shoulder. The car stood untouched. Death’s shadow lingered until help arrived.
A 28-year-old man was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing West 12th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep turned right and its bumper hit the pedestrian’s shoulder as he crossed with the signal. The man fell and suffered a bruise. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Jeep sustained no damage. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. The police narrative notes, 'Death seemed to settle before help arrived.' The data does not list any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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MTA Bus With Faulty Accelerator Hits Elderly Woman▸Aug 27 - A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.
A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.
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Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Sep 10 - An e-scooter rider, struck from behind by an e-bike, hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled on 2nd Avenue. His face torn, he lay conscious and bleeding. The street roared around him. Driver inattention left him alone in pain.
A 51-year-old man riding an e-scooter on 2nd Avenue near East 73rd Street was struck from behind by an e-bike. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man on an e-scooter struck from behind by an e-bike. No helmet. Thrown to the pavement. His face torn. Blood pooled on the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, alone in the noise.' The crash left the e-scooter rider ejected and severely bleeding from the face. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Thrown Face-First on Park Avenue▸Sep 9 - A man on a bike slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on Park Avenue. He flew forward, face-first, blood on the street. He was conscious, forty-three, his face broken by the asphalt. The SUV sat still. The city did not stop.
A 43-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a stationary SUV at East 73rd Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the back of the stopped vehicle, was partially ejected, and suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash left blood on the asphalt and the cyclist conscious but hurt.
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E-Scooter Driver Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Sep 8 - An e-scooter slammed into a woman crossing 11th Avenue at West 15th Street. She fell. Her face was crushed. The driver failed to yield. He did not see her. Both were hurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A man riding an e-scooter struck a 24-year-old woman as she crossed 11th Avenue in the marked crosswalk at West 15th Street. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The woman suffered severe crush injuries to her face but remained conscious. The e-scooter driver, age 29, was ejected and sustained a bruised upper arm. Both were listed as injured. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or pedestrian signal violation appears in the data. The crash underscores the persistent risk faced by people on foot at city intersections.
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SUV Strikes, Kills Man on Riverside Drive▸Sep 4 - A Jeep hit a man on Riverside Drive. The SUV kept going. The man’s head was crushed. He died alone under the streetlight. The driver did not stop. The street was quiet. The SUV showed no damage.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a 47-year-old man at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street in Manhattan. The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'His head crushed beneath the bumper. No damage to the SUV. The driver did not stop.' The crash report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver left the scene. The man was killed in the roadway, alone in the dark.
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Young Rider Ejected on West 178th▸Sep 3 - A 25-year-old man flew from his multi-wheeled machine at West 178th and Wadsworth. No helmet. No belt. Head struck hard. Blood pooled. Driver inexperience and rage fueled the crash. Only the rider was hurt. The street stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man was ejected from a multi-wheeled vehicle while traveling north on West 178th Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider wore no helmet or seat belt, as noted in the report, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged, but the rider was left injured and conscious at the scene.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Aug 31 - A Jeep turned right on West 12th. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the light. He fell. Bruised shoulder. The car stood untouched. Death’s shadow lingered until help arrived.
A 28-year-old man was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing West 12th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep turned right and its bumper hit the pedestrian’s shoulder as he crossed with the signal. The man fell and suffered a bruise. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Jeep sustained no damage. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. The police narrative notes, 'Death seemed to settle before help arrived.' The data does not list any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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MTA Bus With Faulty Accelerator Hits Elderly Woman▸Aug 27 - A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.
A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.
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Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Sep 9 - A man on a bike slammed into the back of a stopped SUV on Park Avenue. He flew forward, face-first, blood on the street. He was conscious, forty-three, his face broken by the asphalt. The SUV sat still. The city did not stop.
A 43-year-old man riding a bike struck the rear of a stationary SUV at East 73rd Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the back of the stopped vehicle, was partially ejected, and suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash left blood on the asphalt and the cyclist conscious but hurt.
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E-Scooter Driver Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Sep 8 - An e-scooter slammed into a woman crossing 11th Avenue at West 15th Street. She fell. Her face was crushed. The driver failed to yield. He did not see her. Both were hurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A man riding an e-scooter struck a 24-year-old woman as she crossed 11th Avenue in the marked crosswalk at West 15th Street. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The woman suffered severe crush injuries to her face but remained conscious. The e-scooter driver, age 29, was ejected and sustained a bruised upper arm. Both were listed as injured. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or pedestrian signal violation appears in the data. The crash underscores the persistent risk faced by people on foot at city intersections.
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SUV Strikes, Kills Man on Riverside Drive▸Sep 4 - A Jeep hit a man on Riverside Drive. The SUV kept going. The man’s head was crushed. He died alone under the streetlight. The driver did not stop. The street was quiet. The SUV showed no damage.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a 47-year-old man at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street in Manhattan. The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'His head crushed beneath the bumper. No damage to the SUV. The driver did not stop.' The crash report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver left the scene. The man was killed in the roadway, alone in the dark.
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Young Rider Ejected on West 178th▸Sep 3 - A 25-year-old man flew from his multi-wheeled machine at West 178th and Wadsworth. No helmet. No belt. Head struck hard. Blood pooled. Driver inexperience and rage fueled the crash. Only the rider was hurt. The street stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man was ejected from a multi-wheeled vehicle while traveling north on West 178th Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider wore no helmet or seat belt, as noted in the report, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged, but the rider was left injured and conscious at the scene.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Aug 31 - A Jeep turned right on West 12th. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the light. He fell. Bruised shoulder. The car stood untouched. Death’s shadow lingered until help arrived.
A 28-year-old man was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing West 12th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep turned right and its bumper hit the pedestrian’s shoulder as he crossed with the signal. The man fell and suffered a bruise. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Jeep sustained no damage. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. The police narrative notes, 'Death seemed to settle before help arrived.' The data does not list any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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MTA Bus With Faulty Accelerator Hits Elderly Woman▸Aug 27 - A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.
A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.
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Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Sep 8 - An e-scooter slammed into a woman crossing 11th Avenue at West 15th Street. She fell. Her face was crushed. The driver failed to yield. He did not see her. Both were hurt. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A man riding an e-scooter struck a 24-year-old woman as she crossed 11th Avenue in the marked crosswalk at West 15th Street. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The woman suffered severe crush injuries to her face but remained conscious. The e-scooter driver, age 29, was ejected and sustained a bruised upper arm. Both were listed as injured. The report highlights 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or pedestrian signal violation appears in the data. The crash underscores the persistent risk faced by people on foot at city intersections.
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SUV Strikes, Kills Man on Riverside Drive▸Sep 4 - A Jeep hit a man on Riverside Drive. The SUV kept going. The man’s head was crushed. He died alone under the streetlight. The driver did not stop. The street was quiet. The SUV showed no damage.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a 47-year-old man at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street in Manhattan. The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'His head crushed beneath the bumper. No damage to the SUV. The driver did not stop.' The crash report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver left the scene. The man was killed in the roadway, alone in the dark.
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Young Rider Ejected on West 178th▸Sep 3 - A 25-year-old man flew from his multi-wheeled machine at West 178th and Wadsworth. No helmet. No belt. Head struck hard. Blood pooled. Driver inexperience and rage fueled the crash. Only the rider was hurt. The street stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man was ejected from a multi-wheeled vehicle while traveling north on West 178th Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider wore no helmet or seat belt, as noted in the report, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged, but the rider was left injured and conscious at the scene.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Aug 31 - A Jeep turned right on West 12th. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the light. He fell. Bruised shoulder. The car stood untouched. Death’s shadow lingered until help arrived.
A 28-year-old man was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing West 12th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep turned right and its bumper hit the pedestrian’s shoulder as he crossed with the signal. The man fell and suffered a bruise. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Jeep sustained no damage. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. The police narrative notes, 'Death seemed to settle before help arrived.' The data does not list any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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MTA Bus With Faulty Accelerator Hits Elderly Woman▸Aug 27 - A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.
A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.
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Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Sep 4 - A Jeep hit a man on Riverside Drive. The SUV kept going. The man’s head was crushed. He died alone under the streetlight. The driver did not stop. The street was quiet. The SUV showed no damage.
A northbound Jeep SUV struck a 47-year-old man at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street in Manhattan. The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'His head crushed beneath the bumper. No damage to the SUV. The driver did not stop.' The crash report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver left the scene. The man was killed in the roadway, alone in the dark.
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Young Rider Ejected on West 178th▸Sep 3 - A 25-year-old man flew from his multi-wheeled machine at West 178th and Wadsworth. No helmet. No belt. Head struck hard. Blood pooled. Driver inexperience and rage fueled the crash. Only the rider was hurt. The street stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man was ejected from a multi-wheeled vehicle while traveling north on West 178th Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider wore no helmet or seat belt, as noted in the report, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged, but the rider was left injured and conscious at the scene.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Aug 31 - A Jeep turned right on West 12th. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the light. He fell. Bruised shoulder. The car stood untouched. Death’s shadow lingered until help arrived.
A 28-year-old man was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing West 12th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep turned right and its bumper hit the pedestrian’s shoulder as he crossed with the signal. The man fell and suffered a bruise. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Jeep sustained no damage. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. The police narrative notes, 'Death seemed to settle before help arrived.' The data does not list any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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MTA Bus With Faulty Accelerator Hits Elderly Woman▸Aug 27 - A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.
A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.
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Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Sep 3 - A 25-year-old man flew from his multi-wheeled machine at West 178th and Wadsworth. No helmet. No belt. Head struck hard. Blood pooled. Driver inexperience and rage fueled the crash. Only the rider was hurt. The street stayed silent.
A 25-year-old man was ejected from a multi-wheeled vehicle while traveling north on West 178th Street at Wadsworth Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider was thrown from the vehicle, suffering a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The rider wore no helmet or seat belt, as noted in the report, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the vehicle undamaged, but the rider was left injured and conscious at the scene.
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Sedan Backs Into Elderly Woman on East 102nd▸Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Aug 31 - A Jeep turned right on West 12th. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the light. He fell. Bruised shoulder. The car stood untouched. Death’s shadow lingered until help arrived.
A 28-year-old man was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing West 12th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep turned right and its bumper hit the pedestrian’s shoulder as he crossed with the signal. The man fell and suffered a bruise. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Jeep sustained no damage. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. The police narrative notes, 'Death seemed to settle before help arrived.' The data does not list any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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MTA Bus With Faulty Accelerator Hits Elderly Woman▸Aug 27 - A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.
A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.
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Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Sep 1 - A sedan backed up on East 102nd. The car struck a 72-year-old woman crossing. She fell. Her shoulder broke. Her arm burned. The street stayed quiet. The driver’s unsafe backing left her hurt and bleeding on the pavement.
A 2004 Honda sedan backed up on East 102nd Street in Manhattan. The car struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street. According to the police report, she suffered a broken shoulder and a severe burn to her arm. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The data shows the crash was caused by the driver’s unsafe backing. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Aug 31 - A Jeep turned right on West 12th. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the light. He fell. Bruised shoulder. The car stood untouched. Death’s shadow lingered until help arrived.
A 28-year-old man was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing West 12th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep turned right and its bumper hit the pedestrian’s shoulder as he crossed with the signal. The man fell and suffered a bruise. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Jeep sustained no damage. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. The police narrative notes, 'Death seemed to settle before help arrived.' The data does not list any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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MTA Bus With Faulty Accelerator Hits Elderly Woman▸Aug 27 - A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.
A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.
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Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Aug 31 - A Jeep turned right on West 12th. Its bumper hit a man crossing with the light. He fell. Bruised shoulder. The car stood untouched. Death’s shadow lingered until help arrived.
A 28-year-old man was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing West 12th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the Jeep turned right and its bumper hit the pedestrian’s shoulder as he crossed with the signal. The man fell and suffered a bruise. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The Jeep sustained no damage. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. The police narrative notes, 'Death seemed to settle before help arrived.' The data does not list any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.
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MTA Bus With Faulty Accelerator Hits Elderly Woman▸Aug 27 - A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.
A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.
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Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Aug 27 - A southbound MTA bus struck a 97-year-old woman near Lexington Avenue. The right front bumper hit her head. She was not in the street. Blood pooled. She lay silent, in shock. The bus’s defective accelerator was the cause.
A 97-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a southbound MTA bus on East 58th Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A southbound MTA bus with a faulty accelerator struck a 97-year-old woman. She was not in the street. The right front bumper hit her head. She lay bleeding, silent, in shock.' The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was in shock. The bus driver, a 45-year-old woman, also reported pain in her arm. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by vehicle defects to people outside the vehicle.
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Sedan Turn Kills E-Scooter Rider on Church Street▸Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Aug 24 - A sedan turned left on Church Street. An e-scooter slammed into its rear. The rider flew off, struck the pavement headfirst. He wore a helmet. He died in the street, late morning sun on his body. Distraction and inattention ruled the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded at Church and Thomas Streets in Manhattan. According to the police report, a sedan made a left turn as an e-scooter traveled straight. The e-scooter struck the sedan's rear quarter panel. The 40-year-old scooter rider was ejected and hit the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of distraction and poor attention behind the wheel.
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Sedan Runs Light, Slams Motorcycle on 1st Avenue▸Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Aug 20 - A sedan blew through the light at East 25th and 1st. It struck a motorcycle head-on. The rider flew from the seat, hit the ground hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious, head split open. The street fell silent. Steel and flesh, broken.
A sedan traveling west on East 25th Street collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at the corner of 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan ran the light. Head-on with a motorcycle. The rider, 34, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head bleeding. Semiconscious on the asphalt.' The crash left the motorcycle rider ejected and severely injured, suffering head trauma and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey the signal. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the sedan driver's disregard for traffic control.
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Pickup Turns, Motorcycle Strikes, Blood on Park Avenue▸Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Aug 18 - A pickup turned right. A motorcycle shot straight. Metal tore flesh. The rider’s arm split open. Blood pooled fast. A passenger bled. The truck’s door crumpled. Two men sat stunned. One bled. Both silent in the street’s roar.
A pickup truck turned right on Park Avenue near 196th Street in Manhattan. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his arm. His passenger, a 30-year-old woman, had minor bleeding and wore a helmet. The pickup driver, a 23-year-old man, was not reported injured. The crash left metal twisted and bodies hurt. The report details shock and silence at the scene. Systemic failure to yield and improper lane use led to blood on the asphalt.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Aug 13 - A young man on an e-bike hit a parked Cadillac on 7th Avenue. He flew off, his head struck hard. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious, not moving. The car did not budge. The crash left him badly hurt.
A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike crashed into a parked Cadillac sedan on 7th Avenue, near 151st Street. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, with bleeding and semiconsciousness at the scene. The sedan was stationary and did not move during the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was the only person injured. Safety equipment use was listed as 'Unknown.' The crash highlights the danger when attention lapses and following distance is not maintained.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Teen Cyclist in Harlem▸Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Aug 12 - A 16-year-old boy on a bike struck head-on by an SUV in Harlem. The teen was ejected, chest crushed, burned, left semiconscious on the street. The SUV driver was alone, unlicensed, and distracted. The crash left the boy gravely injured.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck head-on by a station wagon/SUV at 52 West 132nd Street in Harlem. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffered a crushed chest, severe burns, and was found semiconscious on the asphalt. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old man, was alone and unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver’s lack of a license and distraction are clear failures. The boy was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The impact was severe, leaving the vulnerable cyclist with life-altering injuries.
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter, Elderly Rider Killed▸Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Aug 12 - A sedan hit an e-scooter turning on West 125th. The 73-year-old rider flew from his seat, struck the pavement headfirst, and bled out. He wore no helmet. He died at the scene. The sedan driver was unhurt.
A sedan traveling north on West 125th Street struck a southbound e-scooter as it turned left at Morningside Avenue. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a turning e-scooter. The 73-year-old rider flew from the seat, hit the pavement headfirst, and lay bleeding, helmetless and still. He never woke.' The e-scooter rider, a 73-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No contributing driver errors were specified in the report. The sedan's right front bumper made contact with the scooter's center front end. The sedan driver and passenger were not injured. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet.
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Cyclist Strikes Pedestrian in Chelsea Crosswalk▸Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Aug 11 - A man crossed 8th Avenue with the light. A bike hit him head-on. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the evening sky. The cyclist failed to yield. The crosswalk became a crime scene.
A 44-year-old man was killed at the corner of 8th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal when a northbound cyclist struck him head-on. The impact threw him to the pavement, causing fatal head injuries and internal bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The crash left the victim unconscious and dying in the intersection. No other injuries were reported.
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Motorscooter Rider Killed in Parkway Head-On Crash▸Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.
Aug 6 - A motorscooter and motorcycle slammed head-on on Henry Hudson Parkway. The woman on the scooter died at the scene. She wore a helmet. The man on the motorcycle survived with leg injuries. Unsafe speed drove the crash. Metal and flesh scattered on the road.
A deadly crash unfolded on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a 48-year-old unlicensed woman riding a motorscooter was struck head-on by a southbound motorcycle. She wore a helmet, but it did not save her. She was ejected and died from severe head wounds. The 26-year-old man on the motorcycle survived, suffering injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the collision. The motorscooter driver was unlicensed, but the report centers on speed as the primary cause. No pedestrians or bystanders were involved. The force of the impact left one dead and one injured, marking another violent night on New York City streets.