Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Manhattan CB4?
Blood on the Asphalt: Manhattan’s Streets Still Kill
Manhattan CB4: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 28, 2025
The Deaths Keep Coming
Twelve dead. Thirty-five seriously hurt. Over 1,600 injured. That’s the toll in Manhattan CB4 since 2022. These are not just numbers. Each represents a body on the street, a family left waiting for a call that never comes.
Last year, a 39-year-old pedestrian was crushed by a box truck on West 40th Street. A 29-year-old woman was killed on 9th Avenue. An 86-year-old crossing with the signal was struck and killed by an SUV whose driver failed to yield. The old, the young, the careful, the unlucky. The street does not care.
The System Fails the Vulnerable
Cars and trucks did the most harm. Since 2022, they killed at least four people and left hundreds more with broken bodies. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes added to the toll. The pattern is clear. The most vulnerable—pedestrians and cyclists—pay the highest price.
The city’s response is slow. The carnage is not. In the words of the FDNY, after firefighter Matthew Goicochea was killed on the FDR Drive, the department said, “We lost a true hero this morning with the tragic passing of Firefighter Matthew Goicochea…His dedication to serving and protecting New Yorkers…exemplifies the selflessness and courage that define all of New York’s Bravest.”
A hit-and-run. A body left in the road. “He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene.”
Leadership: Votes, Silence, and the Next Fight
Local leaders have taken some steps. Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat speeders to install speed-limiting devices. Assembly Member Tony Simone co-sponsored bills to expand speed camera enforcement and hold vehicle owners liable. Council Member Erik Bottcher sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks. These are steps, not solutions. The blood on the street says it is not enough.
Every day of delay is another day of loss.
Call to Action: Demand More
Call your council member. Call your state senator. Demand a 20 mph citywide speed limit. Demand real enforcement against repeat offenders. Join the fight for safer streets.
The dead cannot speak. The living must.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Manhattan CB4 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Manhattan CB4?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Manhattan CB4?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Rear Bus Slams Into Another At Port, ABC7, Published 2025-07-24
- Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-25
- Firefighter Killed In FDR Drive Hit-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-07-24
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-28
- Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27
- Chinatown Hit-And-Run Kills Two, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 7997, Open States, Published 2025-04-16
- StreetsPAC Ranks Lander #1 for Mayor, Offers Other Picks for Comptroller, Beeps and Council, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-11
Other Representatives
District 75
214 W. 29th St. Suite 1401, New York, NY 10001
Room 326, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 3
224 West 30th St, Suite 1206, New York, NY 10001
212-564-7757
250 Broadway, Suite 1785, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6979
District 47
322 8th Ave. Suite 1700, New York, NY 10001
Room 310, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB4 Manhattan Community Board 4 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 10, District 3, AD 75, SD 47.
It contains Chelsea-Hudson Yards, Hell'S Kitchen.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
Box Truck Strikes Cyclist on Hudson Blvd W▸A box truck and bike collided on Hudson Blvd W. The cyclist suffered a back injury. Both vehicles moved west. Police cited confusion as a factor. The street stayed dangerous. The toll continues.
A box truck and a cyclist collided on Hudson Blvd W near W 37th Street in Manhattan. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a back injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. Both the truck and the bike were traveling west. No other injuries were reported. The data does not specify further details about helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She suffered a bruised hip and shock. Police cite failure to yield. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed longer.
A 53-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing 8th Avenue at West 18th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a hip contusion and shock. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the driver or passenger. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on 11th Avenue▸Two cars crashed on 11th Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. The street stayed hard.
A sedan and an SUV collided at 11th Avenue and West 34th Street in Manhattan. Three people were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger, all suffering head injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' These driver errors are listed as contributing factors for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash left metal bent and people bruised, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore the rules.
Box Truck Slams Taxi on West 27th Drive▸Box truck hit taxi from behind on West 27th. Taxi driver, 60, suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A box truck struck a taxi from behind on West 27th Drive near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the injured driver beyond the truck driver's errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants in city traffic.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorcyclist on West 24th▸A motorcyclist struck by sedans on West 24th suffered leg fractures. Improper lane use triggered the crash. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal met flesh. Sirens followed.
A crash on West 24th Street in Manhattan involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the main contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
- Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
Box Truck Strikes Cyclist on Hudson Blvd W▸A box truck and bike collided on Hudson Blvd W. The cyclist suffered a back injury. Both vehicles moved west. Police cited confusion as a factor. The street stayed dangerous. The toll continues.
A box truck and a cyclist collided on Hudson Blvd W near W 37th Street in Manhattan. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a back injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. Both the truck and the bike were traveling west. No other injuries were reported. The data does not specify further details about helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She suffered a bruised hip and shock. Police cite failure to yield. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed longer.
A 53-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing 8th Avenue at West 18th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a hip contusion and shock. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the driver or passenger. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on 11th Avenue▸Two cars crashed on 11th Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. The street stayed hard.
A sedan and an SUV collided at 11th Avenue and West 34th Street in Manhattan. Three people were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger, all suffering head injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' These driver errors are listed as contributing factors for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash left metal bent and people bruised, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore the rules.
Box Truck Slams Taxi on West 27th Drive▸Box truck hit taxi from behind on West 27th. Taxi driver, 60, suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A box truck struck a taxi from behind on West 27th Drive near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the injured driver beyond the truck driver's errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants in city traffic.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorcyclist on West 24th▸A motorcyclist struck by sedans on West 24th suffered leg fractures. Improper lane use triggered the crash. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal met flesh. Sirens followed.
A crash on West 24th Street in Manhattan involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the main contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A box truck and bike collided on Hudson Blvd W. The cyclist suffered a back injury. Both vehicles moved west. Police cited confusion as a factor. The street stayed dangerous. The toll continues.
A box truck and a cyclist collided on Hudson Blvd W near W 37th Street in Manhattan. The 32-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a back injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. Both the truck and the bike were traveling west. No other injuries were reported. The data does not specify further details about helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She suffered a bruised hip and shock. Police cite failure to yield. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed longer.
A 53-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing 8th Avenue at West 18th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a hip contusion and shock. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the driver or passenger. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on 11th Avenue▸Two cars crashed on 11th Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. The street stayed hard.
A sedan and an SUV collided at 11th Avenue and West 34th Street in Manhattan. Three people were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger, all suffering head injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' These driver errors are listed as contributing factors for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash left metal bent and people bruised, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore the rules.
Box Truck Slams Taxi on West 27th Drive▸Box truck hit taxi from behind on West 27th. Taxi driver, 60, suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A box truck struck a taxi from behind on West 27th Drive near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the injured driver beyond the truck driver's errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants in city traffic.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorcyclist on West 24th▸A motorcyclist struck by sedans on West 24th suffered leg fractures. Improper lane use triggered the crash. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal met flesh. Sirens followed.
A crash on West 24th Street in Manhattan involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the main contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
- Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She suffered a bruised hip and shock. Police cite failure to yield. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed longer.
A 53-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing 8th Avenue at West 18th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a hip contusion and shock. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the driver or passenger. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on 11th Avenue▸Two cars crashed on 11th Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. The street stayed hard.
A sedan and an SUV collided at 11th Avenue and West 34th Street in Manhattan. Three people were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger, all suffering head injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' These driver errors are listed as contributing factors for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash left metal bent and people bruised, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore the rules.
Box Truck Slams Taxi on West 27th Drive▸Box truck hit taxi from behind on West 27th. Taxi driver, 60, suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A box truck struck a taxi from behind on West 27th Drive near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the injured driver beyond the truck driver's errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants in city traffic.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorcyclist on West 24th▸A motorcyclist struck by sedans on West 24th suffered leg fractures. Improper lane use triggered the crash. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal met flesh. Sirens followed.
A crash on West 24th Street in Manhattan involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the main contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She suffered a bruised hip and shock. Police cite failure to yield. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed longer.
A 53-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing 8th Avenue at West 18th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a hip contusion and shock. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the driver or passenger. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on 11th Avenue▸Two cars crashed on 11th Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. The street stayed hard.
A sedan and an SUV collided at 11th Avenue and West 34th Street in Manhattan. Three people were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger, all suffering head injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' These driver errors are listed as contributing factors for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash left metal bent and people bruised, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore the rules.
Box Truck Slams Taxi on West 27th Drive▸Box truck hit taxi from behind on West 27th. Taxi driver, 60, suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A box truck struck a taxi from behind on West 27th Drive near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the injured driver beyond the truck driver's errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants in city traffic.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorcyclist on West 24th▸A motorcyclist struck by sedans on West 24th suffered leg fractures. Improper lane use triggered the crash. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal met flesh. Sirens followed.
A crash on West 24th Street in Manhattan involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the main contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
- Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan hit a woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She suffered a bruised hip and shock. Police cite failure to yield. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed longer.
A 53-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing 8th Avenue at West 18th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a hip contusion and shock. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the driver or passenger. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on 11th Avenue▸Two cars crashed on 11th Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. The street stayed hard.
A sedan and an SUV collided at 11th Avenue and West 34th Street in Manhattan. Three people were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger, all suffering head injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' These driver errors are listed as contributing factors for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash left metal bent and people bruised, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore the rules.
Box Truck Slams Taxi on West 27th Drive▸Box truck hit taxi from behind on West 27th. Taxi driver, 60, suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A box truck struck a taxi from behind on West 27th Drive near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the injured driver beyond the truck driver's errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants in city traffic.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorcyclist on West 24th▸A motorcyclist struck by sedans on West 24th suffered leg fractures. Improper lane use triggered the crash. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal met flesh. Sirens followed.
A crash on West 24th Street in Manhattan involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the main contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A sedan hit a woman crossing 8th Avenue with the signal. She suffered a bruised hip and shock. Police cite failure to yield. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed longer.
A 53-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing 8th Avenue at West 18th Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a hip contusion and shock. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the driver or passenger. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following traffic signals.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on 11th Avenue▸Two cars crashed on 11th Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. The street stayed hard.
A sedan and an SUV collided at 11th Avenue and West 34th Street in Manhattan. Three people were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger, all suffering head injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' These driver errors are listed as contributing factors for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash left metal bent and people bruised, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore the rules.
Box Truck Slams Taxi on West 27th Drive▸Box truck hit taxi from behind on West 27th. Taxi driver, 60, suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A box truck struck a taxi from behind on West 27th Drive near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the injured driver beyond the truck driver's errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants in city traffic.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorcyclist on West 24th▸A motorcyclist struck by sedans on West 24th suffered leg fractures. Improper lane use triggered the crash. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal met flesh. Sirens followed.
A crash on West 24th Street in Manhattan involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the main contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on 11th Avenue▸Two cars crashed on 11th Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. The street stayed hard.
A sedan and an SUV collided at 11th Avenue and West 34th Street in Manhattan. Three people were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger, all suffering head injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' These driver errors are listed as contributing factors for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash left metal bent and people bruised, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore the rules.
Box Truck Slams Taxi on West 27th Drive▸Box truck hit taxi from behind on West 27th. Taxi driver, 60, suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A box truck struck a taxi from behind on West 27th Drive near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the injured driver beyond the truck driver's errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants in city traffic.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorcyclist on West 24th▸A motorcyclist struck by sedans on West 24th suffered leg fractures. Improper lane use triggered the crash. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal met flesh. Sirens followed.
A crash on West 24th Street in Manhattan involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the main contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
2SUV and Sedan Collide on 11th Avenue▸Two cars crashed on 11th Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. The street stayed hard.
A sedan and an SUV collided at 11th Avenue and West 34th Street in Manhattan. Three people were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger, all suffering head injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' These driver errors are listed as contributing factors for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash left metal bent and people bruised, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore the rules.
Box Truck Slams Taxi on West 27th Drive▸Box truck hit taxi from behind on West 27th. Taxi driver, 60, suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A box truck struck a taxi from behind on West 27th Drive near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the injured driver beyond the truck driver's errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants in city traffic.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorcyclist on West 24th▸A motorcyclist struck by sedans on West 24th suffered leg fractures. Improper lane use triggered the crash. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal met flesh. Sirens followed.
A crash on West 24th Street in Manhattan involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the main contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
-
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Two cars crashed on 11th Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. The street stayed hard.
A sedan and an SUV collided at 11th Avenue and West 34th Street in Manhattan. Three people were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger, all suffering head injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' These driver errors are listed as contributing factors for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash left metal bent and people bruised, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore the rules.
Box Truck Slams Taxi on West 27th Drive▸Box truck hit taxi from behind on West 27th. Taxi driver, 60, suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A box truck struck a taxi from behind on West 27th Drive near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the injured driver beyond the truck driver's errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants in city traffic.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorcyclist on West 24th▸A motorcyclist struck by sedans on West 24th suffered leg fractures. Improper lane use triggered the crash. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal met flesh. Sirens followed.
A crash on West 24th Street in Manhattan involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the main contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
-
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
-
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
-
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Box truck hit taxi from behind on West 27th. Taxi driver, 60, suffered neck injury. Police cite driver inexperience and tailgating. Streets stay dangerous for those inside and out.
A box truck struck a taxi from behind on West 27th Drive near 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The 60-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists no contributing factors for the injured driver beyond the truck driver's errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants in city traffic.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorcyclist on West 24th▸A motorcyclist struck by sedans on West 24th suffered leg fractures. Improper lane use triggered the crash. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal met flesh. Sirens followed.
A crash on West 24th Street in Manhattan involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the main contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
-
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
-
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
-
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
- Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-22
Improper Lane Use Injures Motorcyclist on West 24th▸A motorcyclist struck by sedans on West 24th suffered leg fractures. Improper lane use triggered the crash. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal met flesh. Sirens followed.
A crash on West 24th Street in Manhattan involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the main contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
-
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
-
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
-
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A motorcyclist struck by sedans on West 24th suffered leg fractures. Improper lane use triggered the crash. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal met flesh. Sirens followed.
A crash on West 24th Street in Manhattan involved two sedans and a motorcycle. One motorcyclist, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the main contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to use lanes properly.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
-
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
-
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
-
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
- Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
-
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
-
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
-
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
-
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
- Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
- Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
- Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-17
E-Bike Rider Injured by Close Pass on W 23rd▸E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
E-bike rider struck on West 23rd. Passing too close left him unconscious, chest scraped. No helmet info. Manhattan street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
An e-bike rider was injured on West 23rd Street at 10th Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The 39-year-old male cyclist suffered a chest abrasion and was found unconscious. The report lists no helmet use or other safety equipment. No other vehicle details were specified. The incident highlights the danger of close passes to cyclists on city streets.
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
- Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-14
SUVs Collide on West 57th Street in Manhattan▸Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Two SUVs crashed on West 57th. Both drivers hurt. One in shock. Police cite driver distraction. Metal bent. Lives jarred. Streets unforgiving.
Two sport utility vehicles collided at 332 West 57th Street in Manhattan. Both drivers, a 35-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries. One driver experienced shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the left rear and right front panels of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.