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.
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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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SUV U-Turn Blocks E-Bike, Rider Thrown▸Mar 4 - A Kia swung a U-turn on Avenue C. The e-bike hit hard. The rider flew off, head slamming pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. He lay conscious, alone. The SUV’s improper turn and lane use left the cyclist bleeding in the street.
An SUV made a U-turn on Avenue C near 13th Street. An e-bike, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s side. The e-bike rider, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s actions—improper lane use and an unsafe U-turn—created the conditions for the collision. The rider was unhelmeted, as noted in the report, but the primary causes listed are driver errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Erupts, Two Women Killed in Flames▸Mar 4 - A sedan tore down FDR Drive. It veered, struck, and burst into fire. Two women died, trapped inside. The driver crawled out, burned but alive. The crash left smoke, heat, and loss. Unsafe speed and reckless lane change fueled the disaster.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling on FDR Drive near East 74th Street veered and crashed at 4:36 a.m. The car caught fire. Two women, aged 35 and 29, were killed in the flames. The driver, a 33-year-old man, escaped with severe burns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed,' 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. No information is given about safety equipment. The crash left two dead and one injured, all inside the car.
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SUV Slams Honda, Woman Trapped and Crushed▸Mar 1 - A Land Rover hit a turning Honda on Park Avenue. Steel tore into the Honda’s right side. A 58-year-old woman sat pinned, her knee and foot crushed. Sirens wailed. The street fell silent. Metal and pain filled the air.
A Land Rover SUV struck a Honda sedan at Park Avenue and East 62nd Street in Manhattan. The Honda was turning left when the SUV, heading straight, crashed into its right side. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the listed contributing factor. The impact left the 58-year-old woman driving the Honda trapped, with severe crush injuries to her knee and foot. The driver of the SUV, a 59-year-old man, was not reported injured. No other injuries were specified. The report details the violence of the collision and the failure to yield, which led to the woman’s serious injuries.
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Speeding BMW Burns, Three Dead on Parkway▸Feb 28 - A BMW tore down Henry Hudson Parkway. Speed killed. The car crashed, burned, and crushed. Three people died: a driver, a 30-year-old man, and an infant. Smoke and fire ended their lives. Metal twisted. The road fell silent.
Three people died in a violent crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed man, was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed and caught fire. The driver was ejected and killed. A 30-year-old man and an infant, both passengers, died from severe burns. The report states: 'A speeding BMW slammed and burned. The unlicensed driver, ejected. A man, 30, scorched inside. An infant, trapped in fire. Three lives ended in smoke and steel.' The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s unlicensed status is also noted in the data. No other contributing factors are cited.
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Distracted SUV Hits Woman Crossing Broadway▸Feb 24 - A westbound SUV struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal at West 79th and Broadway. The left bumper hit her hip. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The city’s danger showed in steel and blood.
A 65-year-old woman was hit by a westbound SUV while crossing Broadway at West 79th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the SUV’s left bumper struck her hip, causing severe bleeding. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The report states: “The driver was distracted.” The official contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are not listed as a cause. The SUV’s impact left the woman injured and conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd▸Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Sedan Skids on Slick Henry Hudson Asphalt▸Feb 5 - A Chrysler sedan slid south on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled at the front. The lone driver, 27, suffered deep leg cuts. He stayed conscious. The road was dark and slick. No other injuries reported. Pavement conditions played a role.
A 2000 Chrysler sedan traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. According to the police report, 'A 2000 Chrysler sedan slid on slick pavement. Metal folded at the nose. The 27-year-old driver, alone, belted, bled from deep cuts in his leg. He stayed awake. The road stayed dark.' The driver, the only occupant, suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. No driver errors beyond the hazardous road surface were cited in the report.
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BMW Rear-Ends Box Truck on Slick Harlem River Drive▸Jan 28 - BMW hit a box truck from behind. Metal ripped. Blood spilled on the Harlem River Drive. A young man clutched his arm, leaking red. Another passenger groaned in pain. The road was slick. The crash left bodies hurt and shaken.
A BMW sedan slammed into the rear of a box truck on Harlem River Drive. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into the rear of a box truck on slick pavement. Metal tore. A 28-year-old man bled from the arm, awake, strapped in by a lap belt. His hand would not stop leaking red.' The crash injured the 28-year-old BMW driver, who suffered severe bleeding from his arm, and a 32-year-old rear passenger, who complained of pain. The box truck driver and another BMW passenger were not reported injured. The police listed 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Arm▸Jan 26 - A Ford SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her arm was torn open. Blood stained the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car was unmarked.
A Ford SUV, traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at West 131st Street, struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left, southbound. A woman, 65, crossed with the light. Metal met flesh. Her arm torn open. Blood on the crosswalk. The driver kept going. The car was unmarked.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver did not remain at the scene. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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Turning SUV Crushes Woman at Amsterdam and 93rd▸Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.
A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Mar 4 - A Kia swung a U-turn on Avenue C. The e-bike hit hard. The rider flew off, head slamming pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. He lay conscious, alone. The SUV’s improper turn and lane use left the cyclist bleeding in the street.
An SUV made a U-turn on Avenue C near 13th Street. An e-bike, traveling straight, struck the SUV’s side. The e-bike rider, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s actions—improper lane use and an unsafe U-turn—created the conditions for the collision. The rider was unhelmeted, as noted in the report, but the primary causes listed are driver errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.
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Speeding Sedan Erupts, Two Women Killed in Flames▸Mar 4 - A sedan tore down FDR Drive. It veered, struck, and burst into fire. Two women died, trapped inside. The driver crawled out, burned but alive. The crash left smoke, heat, and loss. Unsafe speed and reckless lane change fueled the disaster.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling on FDR Drive near East 74th Street veered and crashed at 4:36 a.m. The car caught fire. Two women, aged 35 and 29, were killed in the flames. The driver, a 33-year-old man, escaped with severe burns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed,' 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. No information is given about safety equipment. The crash left two dead and one injured, all inside the car.
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SUV Slams Honda, Woman Trapped and Crushed▸Mar 1 - A Land Rover hit a turning Honda on Park Avenue. Steel tore into the Honda’s right side. A 58-year-old woman sat pinned, her knee and foot crushed. Sirens wailed. The street fell silent. Metal and pain filled the air.
A Land Rover SUV struck a Honda sedan at Park Avenue and East 62nd Street in Manhattan. The Honda was turning left when the SUV, heading straight, crashed into its right side. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the listed contributing factor. The impact left the 58-year-old woman driving the Honda trapped, with severe crush injuries to her knee and foot. The driver of the SUV, a 59-year-old man, was not reported injured. No other injuries were specified. The report details the violence of the collision and the failure to yield, which led to the woman’s serious injuries.
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Speeding BMW Burns, Three Dead on Parkway▸Feb 28 - A BMW tore down Henry Hudson Parkway. Speed killed. The car crashed, burned, and crushed. Three people died: a driver, a 30-year-old man, and an infant. Smoke and fire ended their lives. Metal twisted. The road fell silent.
Three people died in a violent crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed man, was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed and caught fire. The driver was ejected and killed. A 30-year-old man and an infant, both passengers, died from severe burns. The report states: 'A speeding BMW slammed and burned. The unlicensed driver, ejected. A man, 30, scorched inside. An infant, trapped in fire. Three lives ended in smoke and steel.' The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s unlicensed status is also noted in the data. No other contributing factors are cited.
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Distracted SUV Hits Woman Crossing Broadway▸Feb 24 - A westbound SUV struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal at West 79th and Broadway. The left bumper hit her hip. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The city’s danger showed in steel and blood.
A 65-year-old woman was hit by a westbound SUV while crossing Broadway at West 79th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the SUV’s left bumper struck her hip, causing severe bleeding. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The report states: “The driver was distracted.” The official contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are not listed as a cause. The SUV’s impact left the woman injured and conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd▸Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Sedan Skids on Slick Henry Hudson Asphalt▸Feb 5 - A Chrysler sedan slid south on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled at the front. The lone driver, 27, suffered deep leg cuts. He stayed conscious. The road was dark and slick. No other injuries reported. Pavement conditions played a role.
A 2000 Chrysler sedan traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. According to the police report, 'A 2000 Chrysler sedan slid on slick pavement. Metal folded at the nose. The 27-year-old driver, alone, belted, bled from deep cuts in his leg. He stayed awake. The road stayed dark.' The driver, the only occupant, suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. No driver errors beyond the hazardous road surface were cited in the report.
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BMW Rear-Ends Box Truck on Slick Harlem River Drive▸Jan 28 - BMW hit a box truck from behind. Metal ripped. Blood spilled on the Harlem River Drive. A young man clutched his arm, leaking red. Another passenger groaned in pain. The road was slick. The crash left bodies hurt and shaken.
A BMW sedan slammed into the rear of a box truck on Harlem River Drive. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into the rear of a box truck on slick pavement. Metal tore. A 28-year-old man bled from the arm, awake, strapped in by a lap belt. His hand would not stop leaking red.' The crash injured the 28-year-old BMW driver, who suffered severe bleeding from his arm, and a 32-year-old rear passenger, who complained of pain. The box truck driver and another BMW passenger were not reported injured. The police listed 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Arm▸Jan 26 - A Ford SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her arm was torn open. Blood stained the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car was unmarked.
A Ford SUV, traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at West 131st Street, struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left, southbound. A woman, 65, crossed with the light. Metal met flesh. Her arm torn open. Blood on the crosswalk. The driver kept going. The car was unmarked.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver did not remain at the scene. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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Turning SUV Crushes Woman at Amsterdam and 93rd▸Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.
A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Mar 4 - A sedan tore down FDR Drive. It veered, struck, and burst into fire. Two women died, trapped inside. The driver crawled out, burned but alive. The crash left smoke, heat, and loss. Unsafe speed and reckless lane change fueled the disaster.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling on FDR Drive near East 74th Street veered and crashed at 4:36 a.m. The car caught fire. Two women, aged 35 and 29, were killed in the flames. The driver, a 33-year-old man, escaped with severe burns. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed,' 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes before impact. The point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. No information is given about safety equipment. The crash left two dead and one injured, all inside the car.
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SUV Slams Honda, Woman Trapped and Crushed▸Mar 1 - A Land Rover hit a turning Honda on Park Avenue. Steel tore into the Honda’s right side. A 58-year-old woman sat pinned, her knee and foot crushed. Sirens wailed. The street fell silent. Metal and pain filled the air.
A Land Rover SUV struck a Honda sedan at Park Avenue and East 62nd Street in Manhattan. The Honda was turning left when the SUV, heading straight, crashed into its right side. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the listed contributing factor. The impact left the 58-year-old woman driving the Honda trapped, with severe crush injuries to her knee and foot. The driver of the SUV, a 59-year-old man, was not reported injured. No other injuries were specified. The report details the violence of the collision and the failure to yield, which led to the woman’s serious injuries.
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Speeding BMW Burns, Three Dead on Parkway▸Feb 28 - A BMW tore down Henry Hudson Parkway. Speed killed. The car crashed, burned, and crushed. Three people died: a driver, a 30-year-old man, and an infant. Smoke and fire ended their lives. Metal twisted. The road fell silent.
Three people died in a violent crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed man, was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed and caught fire. The driver was ejected and killed. A 30-year-old man and an infant, both passengers, died from severe burns. The report states: 'A speeding BMW slammed and burned. The unlicensed driver, ejected. A man, 30, scorched inside. An infant, trapped in fire. Three lives ended in smoke and steel.' The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s unlicensed status is also noted in the data. No other contributing factors are cited.
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Distracted SUV Hits Woman Crossing Broadway▸Feb 24 - A westbound SUV struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal at West 79th and Broadway. The left bumper hit her hip. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The city’s danger showed in steel and blood.
A 65-year-old woman was hit by a westbound SUV while crossing Broadway at West 79th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the SUV’s left bumper struck her hip, causing severe bleeding. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The report states: “The driver was distracted.” The official contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are not listed as a cause. The SUV’s impact left the woman injured and conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd▸Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Sedan Skids on Slick Henry Hudson Asphalt▸Feb 5 - A Chrysler sedan slid south on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled at the front. The lone driver, 27, suffered deep leg cuts. He stayed conscious. The road was dark and slick. No other injuries reported. Pavement conditions played a role.
A 2000 Chrysler sedan traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. According to the police report, 'A 2000 Chrysler sedan slid on slick pavement. Metal folded at the nose. The 27-year-old driver, alone, belted, bled from deep cuts in his leg. He stayed awake. The road stayed dark.' The driver, the only occupant, suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. No driver errors beyond the hazardous road surface were cited in the report.
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BMW Rear-Ends Box Truck on Slick Harlem River Drive▸Jan 28 - BMW hit a box truck from behind. Metal ripped. Blood spilled on the Harlem River Drive. A young man clutched his arm, leaking red. Another passenger groaned in pain. The road was slick. The crash left bodies hurt and shaken.
A BMW sedan slammed into the rear of a box truck on Harlem River Drive. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into the rear of a box truck on slick pavement. Metal tore. A 28-year-old man bled from the arm, awake, strapped in by a lap belt. His hand would not stop leaking red.' The crash injured the 28-year-old BMW driver, who suffered severe bleeding from his arm, and a 32-year-old rear passenger, who complained of pain. The box truck driver and another BMW passenger were not reported injured. The police listed 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Arm▸Jan 26 - A Ford SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her arm was torn open. Blood stained the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car was unmarked.
A Ford SUV, traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at West 131st Street, struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left, southbound. A woman, 65, crossed with the light. Metal met flesh. Her arm torn open. Blood on the crosswalk. The driver kept going. The car was unmarked.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver did not remain at the scene. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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Turning SUV Crushes Woman at Amsterdam and 93rd▸Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.
A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Mar 1 - A Land Rover hit a turning Honda on Park Avenue. Steel tore into the Honda’s right side. A 58-year-old woman sat pinned, her knee and foot crushed. Sirens wailed. The street fell silent. Metal and pain filled the air.
A Land Rover SUV struck a Honda sedan at Park Avenue and East 62nd Street in Manhattan. The Honda was turning left when the SUV, heading straight, crashed into its right side. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the listed contributing factor. The impact left the 58-year-old woman driving the Honda trapped, with severe crush injuries to her knee and foot. The driver of the SUV, a 59-year-old man, was not reported injured. No other injuries were specified. The report details the violence of the collision and the failure to yield, which led to the woman’s serious injuries.
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Speeding BMW Burns, Three Dead on Parkway▸Feb 28 - A BMW tore down Henry Hudson Parkway. Speed killed. The car crashed, burned, and crushed. Three people died: a driver, a 30-year-old man, and an infant. Smoke and fire ended their lives. Metal twisted. The road fell silent.
Three people died in a violent crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed man, was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed and caught fire. The driver was ejected and killed. A 30-year-old man and an infant, both passengers, died from severe burns. The report states: 'A speeding BMW slammed and burned. The unlicensed driver, ejected. A man, 30, scorched inside. An infant, trapped in fire. Three lives ended in smoke and steel.' The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s unlicensed status is also noted in the data. No other contributing factors are cited.
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Distracted SUV Hits Woman Crossing Broadway▸Feb 24 - A westbound SUV struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal at West 79th and Broadway. The left bumper hit her hip. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The city’s danger showed in steel and blood.
A 65-year-old woman was hit by a westbound SUV while crossing Broadway at West 79th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the SUV’s left bumper struck her hip, causing severe bleeding. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The report states: “The driver was distracted.” The official contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are not listed as a cause. The SUV’s impact left the woman injured and conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd▸Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Sedan Skids on Slick Henry Hudson Asphalt▸Feb 5 - A Chrysler sedan slid south on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled at the front. The lone driver, 27, suffered deep leg cuts. He stayed conscious. The road was dark and slick. No other injuries reported. Pavement conditions played a role.
A 2000 Chrysler sedan traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. According to the police report, 'A 2000 Chrysler sedan slid on slick pavement. Metal folded at the nose. The 27-year-old driver, alone, belted, bled from deep cuts in his leg. He stayed awake. The road stayed dark.' The driver, the only occupant, suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. No driver errors beyond the hazardous road surface were cited in the report.
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BMW Rear-Ends Box Truck on Slick Harlem River Drive▸Jan 28 - BMW hit a box truck from behind. Metal ripped. Blood spilled on the Harlem River Drive. A young man clutched his arm, leaking red. Another passenger groaned in pain. The road was slick. The crash left bodies hurt and shaken.
A BMW sedan slammed into the rear of a box truck on Harlem River Drive. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into the rear of a box truck on slick pavement. Metal tore. A 28-year-old man bled from the arm, awake, strapped in by a lap belt. His hand would not stop leaking red.' The crash injured the 28-year-old BMW driver, who suffered severe bleeding from his arm, and a 32-year-old rear passenger, who complained of pain. The box truck driver and another BMW passenger were not reported injured. The police listed 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Arm▸Jan 26 - A Ford SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her arm was torn open. Blood stained the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car was unmarked.
A Ford SUV, traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at West 131st Street, struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left, southbound. A woman, 65, crossed with the light. Metal met flesh. Her arm torn open. Blood on the crosswalk. The driver kept going. The car was unmarked.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver did not remain at the scene. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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Turning SUV Crushes Woman at Amsterdam and 93rd▸Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.
A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Feb 28 - A BMW tore down Henry Hudson Parkway. Speed killed. The car crashed, burned, and crushed. Three people died: a driver, a 30-year-old man, and an infant. Smoke and fire ended their lives. Metal twisted. The road fell silent.
Three people died in a violent crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, a BMW sedan, driven by an unlicensed man, was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed and caught fire. The driver was ejected and killed. A 30-year-old man and an infant, both passengers, died from severe burns. The report states: 'A speeding BMW slammed and burned. The unlicensed driver, ejected. A man, 30, scorched inside. An infant, trapped in fire. Three lives ended in smoke and steel.' The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver’s unlicensed status is also noted in the data. No other contributing factors are cited.
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Distracted SUV Hits Woman Crossing Broadway▸Feb 24 - A westbound SUV struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal at West 79th and Broadway. The left bumper hit her hip. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The city’s danger showed in steel and blood.
A 65-year-old woman was hit by a westbound SUV while crossing Broadway at West 79th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the SUV’s left bumper struck her hip, causing severe bleeding. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The report states: “The driver was distracted.” The official contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are not listed as a cause. The SUV’s impact left the woman injured and conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd▸Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Sedan Skids on Slick Henry Hudson Asphalt▸Feb 5 - A Chrysler sedan slid south on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled at the front. The lone driver, 27, suffered deep leg cuts. He stayed conscious. The road was dark and slick. No other injuries reported. Pavement conditions played a role.
A 2000 Chrysler sedan traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. According to the police report, 'A 2000 Chrysler sedan slid on slick pavement. Metal folded at the nose. The 27-year-old driver, alone, belted, bled from deep cuts in his leg. He stayed awake. The road stayed dark.' The driver, the only occupant, suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. No driver errors beyond the hazardous road surface were cited in the report.
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BMW Rear-Ends Box Truck on Slick Harlem River Drive▸Jan 28 - BMW hit a box truck from behind. Metal ripped. Blood spilled on the Harlem River Drive. A young man clutched his arm, leaking red. Another passenger groaned in pain. The road was slick. The crash left bodies hurt and shaken.
A BMW sedan slammed into the rear of a box truck on Harlem River Drive. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into the rear of a box truck on slick pavement. Metal tore. A 28-year-old man bled from the arm, awake, strapped in by a lap belt. His hand would not stop leaking red.' The crash injured the 28-year-old BMW driver, who suffered severe bleeding from his arm, and a 32-year-old rear passenger, who complained of pain. The box truck driver and another BMW passenger were not reported injured. The police listed 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Arm▸Jan 26 - A Ford SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her arm was torn open. Blood stained the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car was unmarked.
A Ford SUV, traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at West 131st Street, struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left, southbound. A woman, 65, crossed with the light. Metal met flesh. Her arm torn open. Blood on the crosswalk. The driver kept going. The car was unmarked.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver did not remain at the scene. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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Turning SUV Crushes Woman at Amsterdam and 93rd▸Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.
A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Feb 24 - A westbound SUV struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal at West 79th and Broadway. The left bumper hit her hip. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The city’s danger showed in steel and blood.
A 65-year-old woman was hit by a westbound SUV while crossing Broadway at West 79th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the SUV’s left bumper struck her hip, causing severe bleeding. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The report states: “The driver was distracted.” The official contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian’s actions—crossing with the signal—are not listed as a cause. The SUV’s impact left the woman injured and conscious at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd▸Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Sedan Skids on Slick Henry Hudson Asphalt▸Feb 5 - A Chrysler sedan slid south on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled at the front. The lone driver, 27, suffered deep leg cuts. He stayed conscious. The road was dark and slick. No other injuries reported. Pavement conditions played a role.
A 2000 Chrysler sedan traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. According to the police report, 'A 2000 Chrysler sedan slid on slick pavement. Metal folded at the nose. The 27-year-old driver, alone, belted, bled from deep cuts in his leg. He stayed awake. The road stayed dark.' The driver, the only occupant, suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. No driver errors beyond the hazardous road surface were cited in the report.
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BMW Rear-Ends Box Truck on Slick Harlem River Drive▸Jan 28 - BMW hit a box truck from behind. Metal ripped. Blood spilled on the Harlem River Drive. A young man clutched his arm, leaking red. Another passenger groaned in pain. The road was slick. The crash left bodies hurt and shaken.
A BMW sedan slammed into the rear of a box truck on Harlem River Drive. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into the rear of a box truck on slick pavement. Metal tore. A 28-year-old man bled from the arm, awake, strapped in by a lap belt. His hand would not stop leaking red.' The crash injured the 28-year-old BMW driver, who suffered severe bleeding from his arm, and a 32-year-old rear passenger, who complained of pain. The box truck driver and another BMW passenger were not reported injured. The police listed 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Arm▸Jan 26 - A Ford SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her arm was torn open. Blood stained the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car was unmarked.
A Ford SUV, traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at West 131st Street, struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left, southbound. A woman, 65, crossed with the light. Metal met flesh. Her arm torn open. Blood on the crosswalk. The driver kept going. The car was unmarked.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver did not remain at the scene. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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Turning SUV Crushes Woman at Amsterdam and 93rd▸Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.
A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Sedan Skids on Slick Henry Hudson Asphalt▸Feb 5 - A Chrysler sedan slid south on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled at the front. The lone driver, 27, suffered deep leg cuts. He stayed conscious. The road was dark and slick. No other injuries reported. Pavement conditions played a role.
A 2000 Chrysler sedan traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. According to the police report, 'A 2000 Chrysler sedan slid on slick pavement. Metal folded at the nose. The 27-year-old driver, alone, belted, bled from deep cuts in his leg. He stayed awake. The road stayed dark.' The driver, the only occupant, suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. No driver errors beyond the hazardous road surface were cited in the report.
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BMW Rear-Ends Box Truck on Slick Harlem River Drive▸Jan 28 - BMW hit a box truck from behind. Metal ripped. Blood spilled on the Harlem River Drive. A young man clutched his arm, leaking red. Another passenger groaned in pain. The road was slick. The crash left bodies hurt and shaken.
A BMW sedan slammed into the rear of a box truck on Harlem River Drive. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into the rear of a box truck on slick pavement. Metal tore. A 28-year-old man bled from the arm, awake, strapped in by a lap belt. His hand would not stop leaking red.' The crash injured the 28-year-old BMW driver, who suffered severe bleeding from his arm, and a 32-year-old rear passenger, who complained of pain. The box truck driver and another BMW passenger were not reported injured. The police listed 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Arm▸Jan 26 - A Ford SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her arm was torn open. Blood stained the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car was unmarked.
A Ford SUV, traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at West 131st Street, struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left, southbound. A woman, 65, crossed with the light. Metal met flesh. Her arm torn open. Blood on the crosswalk. The driver kept going. The car was unmarked.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver did not remain at the scene. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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Turning SUV Crushes Woman at Amsterdam and 93rd▸Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.
A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Feb 5 - A Chrysler sedan slid south on Henry Hudson Parkway. Metal crumpled at the front. The lone driver, 27, suffered deep leg cuts. He stayed conscious. The road was dark and slick. No other injuries reported. Pavement conditions played a role.
A 2000 Chrysler sedan traveling southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway lost control on slippery pavement. According to the police report, 'A 2000 Chrysler sedan slid on slick pavement. Metal folded at the nose. The 27-year-old driver, alone, belted, bled from deep cuts in his leg. He stayed awake. The road stayed dark.' The driver, the only occupant, suffered severe lacerations to his leg but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. No driver errors beyond the hazardous road surface were cited in the report.
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BMW Rear-Ends Box Truck on Slick Harlem River Drive▸Jan 28 - BMW hit a box truck from behind. Metal ripped. Blood spilled on the Harlem River Drive. A young man clutched his arm, leaking red. Another passenger groaned in pain. The road was slick. The crash left bodies hurt and shaken.
A BMW sedan slammed into the rear of a box truck on Harlem River Drive. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into the rear of a box truck on slick pavement. Metal tore. A 28-year-old man bled from the arm, awake, strapped in by a lap belt. His hand would not stop leaking red.' The crash injured the 28-year-old BMW driver, who suffered severe bleeding from his arm, and a 32-year-old rear passenger, who complained of pain. The box truck driver and another BMW passenger were not reported injured. The police listed 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Arm▸Jan 26 - A Ford SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her arm was torn open. Blood stained the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car was unmarked.
A Ford SUV, traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at West 131st Street, struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left, southbound. A woman, 65, crossed with the light. Metal met flesh. Her arm torn open. Blood on the crosswalk. The driver kept going. The car was unmarked.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver did not remain at the scene. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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Turning SUV Crushes Woman at Amsterdam and 93rd▸Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.
A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Jan 28 - BMW hit a box truck from behind. Metal ripped. Blood spilled on the Harlem River Drive. A young man clutched his arm, leaking red. Another passenger groaned in pain. The road was slick. The crash left bodies hurt and shaken.
A BMW sedan slammed into the rear of a box truck on Harlem River Drive. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into the rear of a box truck on slick pavement. Metal tore. A 28-year-old man bled from the arm, awake, strapped in by a lap belt. His hand would not stop leaking red.' The crash injured the 28-year-old BMW driver, who suffered severe bleeding from his arm, and a 32-year-old rear passenger, who complained of pain. The box truck driver and another BMW passenger were not reported injured. The police listed 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were cited in the report.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Arm▸Jan 26 - A Ford SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her arm was torn open. Blood stained the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car was unmarked.
A Ford SUV, traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at West 131st Street, struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left, southbound. A woman, 65, crossed with the light. Metal met flesh. Her arm torn open. Blood on the crosswalk. The driver kept going. The car was unmarked.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver did not remain at the scene. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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Turning SUV Crushes Woman at Amsterdam and 93rd▸Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.
A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Jan 26 - A Ford SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue. The driver hit a 65-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her arm was torn open. Blood stained the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car was unmarked.
A Ford SUV, traveling southbound on Amsterdam Avenue at West 131st Street, struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left, southbound. A woman, 65, crossed with the light. Metal met flesh. Her arm torn open. Blood on the crosswalk. The driver kept going. The car was unmarked.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver did not remain at the scene. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection.
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E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure on 1st Avenue▸Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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Turning SUV Crushes Woman at Amsterdam and 93rd▸Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.
A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Jan 26 - A stopped sedan. An e-bike slammed from behind. Brakes failed. The rider flew forward. His head split open. Blood on the asphalt. He lay conscious, gasping, skull torn. The sedan driver hurt his back. The street stayed silent.
An e-bike rider, 29, crashed into the rear of a stopped sedan on 1st Avenue. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as the contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered severe head lacerations and was partially ejected, lying conscious with his skull torn open. The sedan driver, 51, sustained a back injury but remained conscious. The report notes the e-bike rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the mechanical failure. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and vulnerable road users pay the price.
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Turning SUV Crushes Woman at Amsterdam and 93rd▸Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.
A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Jan 24 - A 43-year-old woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An SUV turned. The frame crushed her head. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The car showed no damage. The city moved on.
A 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 93rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing the street when a turning SUV struck her. Her head was crushed beneath the vehicle's frame. She died at the scene. The driver, a licensed man, remained at the location. The SUV bore no visible damage. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left one pedestrian dead. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Alcohol-Fueled Jeep Slams Taxi at Lafayette and Bleecker▸Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Jan 22 - Dawn. Metal twisted. Jeep hit taxi, taxi crushed sedan. Two drivers pinned, bleeding and dazed. Gasoline and alcohol filled the air. Passengers hurt. The street stayed silent. Steel and flesh bore the cost.
A Jeep crashed into a taxi at the corner of Lafayette Street and Bleecker Street in Manhattan. The impact forced the taxi into a sedan. According to the police report, 'Jeep into taxi, taxi into sedan. Two men pinned, belts locked. One bled from the chest. The other drifted, half-awake. The air stank of gasoline and alcohol.' Two drivers suffered crush injuries—one to the chest, one to the entire body. A passenger in the taxi reported back pain. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The crash left metal mangled and lives changed.
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Jan 21 - A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th Street with the light. An SUV turned left. The bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The driver sat behind the wheel, unlicensed. Failure to yield ended her life in Manhattan.
A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The impact caused fatal head trauma. The driver was unlicensed. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The woman died at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Cyclist Killed After Striking Broken Pavement▸Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Jan 16 - A 66-year-old man rode south on West 37th. His bike hit broken pavement. He flew off, struck his head, and died on the street. Blood marked the spot. The nearby taxi never touched him. The city’s streets claimed another life.
A 66-year-old cyclist was killed on West 37th Street near 11th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man hit broken pavement, was ejected from his bike, and suffered a fatal head injury. The report states, 'The nearby taxi never touched him. He died where he fell.' The only contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Defective.' No driver errors or vehicle contact were reported. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted after the primary cause. This crash highlights the lethal danger of neglected street conditions for vulnerable road users.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Aggressive Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Amsterdam▸Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Jan 9 - A sedan sped north on Amsterdam Avenue. Its bumper hit a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The driver raged. The street stayed cold.
A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue near 174th Street. According to the police report, 'A sedan charged north. Its bumper struck a 29-year-old man at the intersection. He fell, bleeding from the head. Conscious. In pain. The driver raged.' The contributing factor listed is 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The man was left with severe bleeding but remained conscious. No other contributing factors were cited for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.
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E-Bike Rider Ejected After Hitting Sedans▸Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Jan 9 - A 29-year-old e-bike rider struck two sedans on Amsterdam Avenue. He flew from his seat. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled. Unsafe speed and failure to yield shaped the crash. The rider suffered severe head bleeding.
A violent crash unfolded at Amsterdam Avenue and West 172nd Street. A 29-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with two sedans. According to the police report, 'Speed, confusion, and failure to yield carved the moment.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan occupants, both men aged 60 and 30, were not reported as injured. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Blood marked the asphalt. The crash exposed the danger of speed and improper lane use on city streets.
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E-Scooter Slams Pedestrian on East 103rd▸Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.
Jan 3 - An e-scooter surged on East 103rd. It struck a woman standing off the road. Her head split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. She lay half-conscious. Sirens cut through the silence. The street stood still.
A 33-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by an e-scooter on East 103rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-scooter 'lunged forward' and hit the pedestrian, who was not in the roadway at the time. The woman suffered a serious head injury and was found semiconscious with severe lacerations. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter's center front end struck the victim. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included in the report. The crash underscores the danger posed by aggressive operation of motorized vehicles near sidewalks and pedestrian spaces.