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 283
▸ Crush Injuries 184
▸ Amputation 12
▸ Severe Bleeding 168
▸ Severe Lacerations 123
▸ Concussion 257
▸ Whiplash 1,597
▸ Contusion/Bruise 2,086
▸ Abrasion 1,313
▸ Pain/Nausea 553
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 Queens
- 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 299 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LFB3193) – 201 times • 5 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Infiniti Apur (5426399) – 192 times • 5 in last 90d here
- 2024 Ford Spor (3DNW82) – 177 times • 3 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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Queens Streets Keep Taking: Four Crashes, Two Deaths, One Week
Queens: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
A driver turned right at 84th Street and 35th Avenue and hit a 57-year-old man in the marked crosswalk. Police recorded turning improperly and driver inattention by the driver. Source
This Week
- On the Belt Parkway near 146th Street, two westbound drivers hit a man crossing the roadway. He died at the scene. Source
- At 74th Street and 31st Avenue, a right‑turning sedan hit a 45‑year‑old cyclist going straight. He suffered crush injuries. Source
- At 30th Street and 39th Avenue, a driver making a right turn hit a 38‑year‑old woman in a marked crosswalk. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She died. Source
The Pattern Doesn’t Blink
Since Jan 1, 2022, Queens has recorded 287 people killed and 51,967 injured in 89,784 crashes. NYC Open Data
This year to date, Queens has 16,522 crashes, 55 deaths, 10,502 injuries, and 147 serious injuries. In the same period last year: 16,847 crashes, 49 deaths, 10,439 injuries, 123 serious injuries. NYC Open Data
For people on foot, sedans and SUVs keep showing up in the harm. Sedans are tied to 3,129 pedestrian injuries and deaths; SUVs to 2,909. NYC Open Data
Corners Tell the Same Story
The man at 84th and 35th was crossing in a marked crosswalk. Police noted turning improperly and distraction by the driver. NYC Open Data
On the Belt Parkway, three drivers moved west. A man crossed. He did not leave. NYC Open Data
At 30th and 39th, a right turn, a crosswalk, a woman who did everything right. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. NYC Open Data
The Tools Are on the Table
“Police vehicle pursuits and high-speed car chases can be dangerous and even fatal, and it is time for a change.” Attorney General Letitia James
Queens has repeat speeders. The tickets pile up. The city and state can act. Lower speeds save lives. Require speed limiters for the worst repeat offenders. The City Council and Albany have the levers. Take Action
Your Council Member is Vickie Paladino. Your Assembly Member is Stacey Pheffer Amato. Your State Senator is James Sanders. The public record provided here does not show whether they have sponsored a speed‑limiter bill. Will they back it now? Take Action
What Happens Next
- Lower the default city speed limit under Sammy’s Law. Do it citywide. Take Action
- Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) to mandate intelligent speed assistance for the worst repeat offenders. Take Action
One corner. One turn. A man in a crosswalk. This is how the count grows. It does not have to.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
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▸ What happened at 84th Street and 35th Avenue?
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▸ Who represents this area, and what can they do?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons dataset, Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- Attorney general says police chases mostly banned under state law; seeks more restrictions, Times Union, Published 2025-01-19
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato
District 23
Council Member Vickie Paladino
District 19
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
▸ Other Geographies
Queens Queens sits in District 19, AD 23, SD 10.
It contains Precinct 100, Precinct 101, Precinct 102, Precinct 103, Precinct 104, Precinct 105, Precinct 106, Precinct 107, Precinct 108, Precinct 109, Precinct 110, Precinct 111, Precinct 112, Precinct 113, Precinct 114, Precinct 115, Precinct 116, Queens CB10, Queens CB80, Queens CB81, Queens CB9, Queens CB13, Queens CB83, Queens CB1, Queens CB2, Queens CB6, Queens CB82, Queens CB5, Queens CB14, Queens CB84, Queens CB8, Queens CB12, Queens CB3, Queens CB4, Queens CB7, Queens CB11, Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, Old Astoria-Hallets Point, Astoria (Central), Astoria (East)-Woodside (North), Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Sunnyside Yards (North), St. Michael's Cemetery, Astoria Park, Long Island City-Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Woodside, Sunnyside Yards (South), Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries, Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, North Corona, Elmhurst, Corona, Maspeth, Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries, Middle Village Cemetery, St. John Cemetery, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North), Rego Park, Forest Hills, College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park, Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows-Utopia, Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries, Cunningham Park, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, South Richmond Hill, Ozone Park (North), Woodhaven, South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, Howard Beach-Lindenwood, Spring Creek Park, Auburndale, Bayside, Douglaston-Little Neck, Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills, Alley Pond Park, Jamaica, South Jamaica, Baisley Park, Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, St. Albans, Hollis, Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park, Bellerose, Queens Village, Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, Montefiore Cemetery, Far Rockaway-Bayswater, Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere, Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel, Rockaway Community Park, LaGuardia Airport, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Forest Park, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica Bay (East), Jacob Riis Park-Fort Tilden-Breezy Point Tip, District 25, District 20, District 21, District 22, District 19, District 32, District 26, District 30, District 24, District 29, District 28, District 31, District 23, District 27.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens
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Sedan U-Turn Crushes Motorcycle Rider▸Aug 7 - The driver of a sedan made a U-turn on Woodside Ave and hit a 62-year-old motorcyclist. He suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Woodside Avenue in Queens a sedan and a motorcycle collided when the driver of the sedan made a U-turn and the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the sedan’s front. The motorcycle rider, a 62-year-old man, was recorded injured with crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. Vehicle records show center front-end damage to both the motorcycle and the sedan. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
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Distracted SUV Driver Ejects Rider on Franklin▸Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
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Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Speeding Sedan Kills Pedestrian on 101st▸Jul 31 - A sedan struck and killed a 23-year-old man walking in the roadway on 101st Street in Queens. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and noted slippery pavement. The driver was not seriously hurt. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 101st Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed. According to the police report, "the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body." Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor and also noted "Pavement Slippery." The sedan's center front end struck the victim. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The report records center front end damage and one fatality.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
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Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway▸Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Aug 7 - The driver of a sedan made a U-turn on Woodside Ave and hit a 62-year-old motorcyclist. He suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
On Woodside Avenue in Queens a sedan and a motorcycle collided when the driver of the sedan made a U-turn and the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the sedan’s front. The motorcycle rider, a 62-year-old man, was recorded injured with crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. Vehicle records show center front-end damage to both the motorcycle and the sedan. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Rider on BQE▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
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Distracted SUV Driver Ejects Rider on Franklin▸Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
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Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Speeding Sedan Kills Pedestrian on 101st▸Jul 31 - A sedan struck and killed a 23-year-old man walking in the roadway on 101st Street in Queens. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and noted slippery pavement. The driver was not seriously hurt. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 101st Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed. According to the police report, "the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body." Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor and also noted "Pavement Slippery." The sedan's center front end struck the victim. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The report records center front end damage and one fatality.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
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Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway▸Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.
A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.
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Distracted SUV Driver Ejects Rider on Franklin▸Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
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Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Speeding Sedan Kills Pedestrian on 101st▸Jul 31 - A sedan struck and killed a 23-year-old man walking in the roadway on 101st Street in Queens. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and noted slippery pavement. The driver was not seriously hurt. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 101st Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed. According to the police report, "the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body." Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor and also noted "Pavement Slippery." The sedan's center front end struck the victim. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The report records center front end damage and one fatality.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
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Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway▸Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
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Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Speeding Sedan Kills Pedestrian on 101st▸Jul 31 - A sedan struck and killed a 23-year-old man walking in the roadway on 101st Street in Queens. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and noted slippery pavement. The driver was not seriously hurt. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 101st Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed. According to the police report, "the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body." Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor and also noted "Pavement Slippery." The sedan's center front end struck the victim. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The report records center front end damage and one fatality.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
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Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway▸Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Driver Reverses Sedan Into Moped on 82nd Street▸Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
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Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Speeding Sedan Kills Pedestrian on 101st▸Jul 31 - A sedan struck and killed a 23-year-old man walking in the roadway on 101st Street in Queens. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and noted slippery pavement. The driver was not seriously hurt. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 101st Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed. According to the police report, "the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body." Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor and also noted "Pavement Slippery." The sedan's center front end struck the victim. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The report records center front end damage and one fatality.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
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Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway▸Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Aug 2 - On 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue, a driver reversing a sedan hit a man on a moped. The 53-year-old bled from deep leg cuts. Night in Queens. The report listed no driver errors.
A driver reversing a sedan on 82nd Street at Atlantic Avenue in Queens hit a man riding a moped. The rider, 53, suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed. The sedan was backing and the moped was traveling straight east. Impact was to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the moped’s front end. It was night. No other injuries were reported. The report notes the moped rider was unlicensed.
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Speeding sedan driver injures man on Rockaway Boulevard▸Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Speeding Sedan Kills Pedestrian on 101st▸Jul 31 - A sedan struck and killed a 23-year-old man walking in the roadway on 101st Street in Queens. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and noted slippery pavement. The driver was not seriously hurt. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 101st Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed. According to the police report, "the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body." Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor and also noted "Pavement Slippery." The sedan's center front end struck the victim. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The report records center front end damage and one fatality.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
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Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway▸Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Aug 2 - A driver in a sedan going east hit a man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Head wound. Severe bleeding. He was incoherent. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in a sedan traveling east hit a 38-year-old man at 86-15 Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the pedestrian with a head wound and severe bleeding. He was incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The data places the pedestrian at the intersection when he was struck. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report. The crash occurred in the 102nd Precinct area.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Speeding Sedan Kills Pedestrian on 101st▸Jul 31 - A sedan struck and killed a 23-year-old man walking in the roadway on 101st Street in Queens. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and noted slippery pavement. The driver was not seriously hurt. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 101st Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed. According to the police report, "the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body." Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor and also noted "Pavement Slippery." The sedan's center front end struck the victim. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The report records center front end damage and one fatality.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
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Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway▸Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
- Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01
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Speeding Sedan Kills Pedestrian on 101st▸Jul 31 - A sedan struck and killed a 23-year-old man walking in the roadway on 101st Street in Queens. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and noted slippery pavement. The driver was not seriously hurt. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 101st Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed. According to the police report, "the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body." Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor and also noted "Pavement Slippery." The sedan's center front end struck the victim. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The report records center front end damage and one fatality.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
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Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway▸Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Jul 31 - A sedan struck and killed a 23-year-old man walking in the roadway on 101st Street in Queens. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and noted slippery pavement. The driver was not seriously hurt. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries.
The driver of a sedan traveling south on 101st Street in Queens struck a 23-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed. According to the police report, "the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body." Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor and also noted "Pavement Slippery." The sedan's center front end struck the victim. The driver, a 31-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The report records center front end damage and one fatality.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Taxi Driver▸Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
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Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway▸Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Jul 31 - A sedan and a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, 31, suffered back and crush injuries. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
The driver of a sedan and the driver of a taxi collided on 101 Ave at Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back and crush injuries and remained conscious. "According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'" Police recorded passing or lane usage improper by the driver. The report lists damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the taxi’s left front quarter panel. The record notes no pedestrians or cyclists were involved and documents the taxi driver’s injuries without attributing fault to the injured person.
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Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway▸Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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130th and 135th Failure to Yield Hurts Two▸Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway▸Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.
At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Sedan Left-Turn Crash▸Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway▸Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.
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Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway▸Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision▸Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.
A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.
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Pedestrian Struck on Rockaway Boulevard by Sedan▸Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Jul 20 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.
A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.
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SUV Driver Changes Lanes, Hits Motorcycle▸Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Jul 18 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle rider. The 33-year-old rider suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway and struck a motorcycle traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' contributed to the collision. Police recorded the SUV's pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the motorcycle's as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The SUV's right rear bumper impacted the motorcycle's center front end. No pedestrians were involved; the report lists the rider's injury as crush injuries to the entire body.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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Pickup Truck Failed to Yield on Maspeth Ave▸Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Teen Cyclist in Queens▸Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.
Jul 12 - A 13-year-old on an e-bike struck by SUV on 163 Ave. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Teen suffered crush injuries. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A 13-year-old bicyclist was injured when an SUV and an e-bike collided on 163 Ave near Cross Bay Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The teen cyclist suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The police report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders on city streets when drivers are inattentive or inexperienced.