About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 16
▸ Crush Injuries 13
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 30
▸ Severe Lacerations 25
▸ Concussion 29
▸ Whiplash 77
▸ Contusion/Bruise 341
▸ Abrasion 198
▸ Pain/Nausea 58
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Midtown’s kill zone: seven dead, hundreds hurt, and the lights stay green
Manhattan CB5: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
Sixth Avenue takes. Fifth Avenue takes. The numbers do not look away.
- Since 2022, Manhattan CB5 logged 14 deaths and 2,341 injuries in 4,459 crashes. Pedestrians and cyclists took most of the pain: 8 pedestrians killed, 4 cyclists killed. NYC Open Data
- This year alone: 7 dead, 541 injured. Deaths are up 250% over last year’s pace. Period stats
A car hits a person. The person falls. The city waits.
Sixth Avenue, West 51st: blood on the corner
On West 58th and the Avenue of the Americas, an SUV turned left. An 83‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal went down and died. The driver was licensed. The car was a Mazda. The date was Feb. 11, 10:22 p.m. Crash record
At West 51st and Fifth, a “top intersection” by injuries, the tally climbs: 101 injuries, 8 serious injuries, 1 death on the corridor list. The avenue hums; people cross; steel wins. Hotspots
At West 36th and Seventh, a Toyota SUV struck a 34‑year‑old in the crosswalk. The city wrote “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” He died. It was 11:31 p.m. Crash record
Who gets hurt, and when
The worst hours here hit late afternoon into night. At 3 p.m., the sheet shows 3 deaths and 131 injuries. At 10 p.m., 1 death and 106 injuries. At 11 p.m., 1 death and 86 injuries. The clock turns; so do the wheels. Hourly data
Pedestrians are struck most by SUVs and sedans in this district: SUVs are tied to 6 pedestrian deaths and 144 pedestrian injuries; sedans to 193 pedestrian injuries. Trucks and buses add 66 more pedestrian injuries and 1 death. Bikes also hit people: 131 pedestrian injuries by bikes. The street gives no one mercy. Mode rollup
Causes the city writes down
The blame boxes tell a story in blunt ink.
- “Other” sits on top: 13 deaths, 1,202 injuries.
- “Vulnerable road user error” is next: 2 deaths, 159 injuries.
- “Inattention/distraction” shows 87 injuries.
- “Failure to yield” shows 57 injuries.
- “Unsafe speed” is listed in this area with 3 injuries and 2 serious injuries — a small count that doesn’t quiet the body count. District factors
Names don’t come back. Numbers don’t heal.
City Hall moves slow; cars do not
On Canal Street, after two people were killed by a driver going over 100 mph, the city promised fixes. “We are taking immediate steps to fortify this intersection,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. Advocates warned most of the corridor stays deadly. Gothamist, NY1
Up the island, DOT says 14th Street will be redesigned next year “to improve the pedestrian experience.” The budget is $3 million, public and BID money mixed. Concrete will come. Lives already left. NY1
The law that could stop the worst repeaters
Albany advanced a bill to force speed limiters on repeat speeders. State Senator Liz Krueger voted yes in committee on S 4045, which targets drivers with a pattern of violations. Open States The Senate also voted to keep school‑zone speed cameras running. Timeline votes
One crash in this district lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Another: a left turn into a person with the light. The pattern is plain. The system lets it continue.
What fixes here, now
- Harden left turns and add leading walk signals at known pain points like the Avenue of the Americas and West 51st, and along Seventh Avenue and West 42nd Street, which together show over 150 injuries. Hotspots
- Daylight corners and protect crossings in the late‑day hours when deaths spike, especially 3–6 p.m. and 10–11 p.m. Hourly data
- Target left‑turn failure‑to‑yield enforcement and curb truck turns in Midtown’s grid during peak crash hours. District factors
Citywide moves that save lives
- Lower the speed limit using the city’s new authority and pair it with 24/7 cameras that Albany already extended. Slower traffic gives people a chance to live. Take Action
- Pass the speed‑limiter bill and make it stick against repeat offenders. Open States
The avenues will not stop themselves. People have to make them stop.
Take one step: demand it now. Act.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions — Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- Deadly Crash Spurs Chinatown Upgrades, NY1, Published 2025-08-07
- City Acts After Canal Street Deaths, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07
- 14th Street Redesign Begins Next Year, NY1, Published 2025-08-15
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, 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 4
211 East 43rd Street, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10017
212-818-0580
250 Broadway, Suite 1725, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7393
District 28
211 E. 43rd St. Suite 2000, New York, NY 10017
Room 416, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB5 Manhattan Community Board 5 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 14, District 4, AD 75, SD 28.
It contains Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Midtown-Times Square.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 5
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Left-Turning Sedan Driver Hits Standing Scooter▸Aug 6 - A sedan driver turned left on West 38th near Seventh and hit a man on a standing scooter. He suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. No vehicle damage reported.
A sedan driver turned left from West 38th Street at Seventh Avenue and hit a standing scooter driver. The rider, a 55-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The data lists the scooter going straight and the sedan turning left. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. The records show one person injured: the scooter driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10018. The driver held a New York license. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Bottcher Backs Midtown South Rezoning Safety-Boosting Streets Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
"This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan. It builds the housing we need, protects the jobs we depend on, and reclaims the public space for people." -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
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Driver of SUV Hits Pedicab on W 44th▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.
A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.
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Driver Ignores Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist at 7th▸Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Moped Rider Ejected on Broadway at 25th▸Aug 4 - A moped rider hit a parked car on Broadway at West 25th. The 62-year-old rider flew off the seat and hit his head. He stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 62-year-old moped driver hit a parked vehicle on Broadway near West 25th Street in Manhattan and was ejected. He suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved impact to the moped’s front, while the parked vehicle’s right rear bumper showed no damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor; the report also lists "Unspecified." No other injuries were reported. The driver was traveling west and held a license status of "Permit."
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - 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
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Cyclist Fractures Leg After Slippery Broadway Crash▸Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Aug 6 - A sedan driver turned left on West 38th near Seventh and hit a man on a standing scooter. He suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. No vehicle damage reported.
A sedan driver turned left from West 38th Street at Seventh Avenue and hit a standing scooter driver. The rider, a 55-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The data lists the scooter going straight and the sedan turning left. Police recorded no damage to either vehicle. The records show one person injured: the scooter driver. The crash occurred in Manhattan, zip code 10018. The driver held a New York license. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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Bottcher Backs Midtown South Rezoning Safety-Boosting Streets Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
"This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan. It builds the housing we need, protects the jobs we depend on, and reclaims the public space for people." -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
-
It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
-
42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Driver of SUV Hits Pedicab on W 44th▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.
A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.
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Driver Ignores Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist at 7th▸Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Moped Rider Ejected on Broadway at 25th▸Aug 4 - A moped rider hit a parked car on Broadway at West 25th. The 62-year-old rider flew off the seat and hit his head. He stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 62-year-old moped driver hit a parked vehicle on Broadway near West 25th Street in Manhattan and was ejected. He suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved impact to the moped’s front, while the parked vehicle’s right rear bumper showed no damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor; the report also lists "Unspecified." No other injuries were reported. The driver was traveling west and held a license status of "Permit."
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - 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
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Cyclist Fractures Leg After Slippery Broadway Crash▸Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
"This is a bold, balanced and long overdue plan. It builds the housing we need, protects the jobs we depend on, and reclaims the public space for people." -- Erik D. Bottcher
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
- 42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units, Crain's New York Business, Published 2025-08-06
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Bottcher Backs Safety-Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
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Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
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Driver of SUV Hits Pedicab on W 44th▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.
A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.
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Driver Ignores Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist at 7th▸Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Moped Rider Ejected on Broadway at 25th▸Aug 4 - A moped rider hit a parked car on Broadway at West 25th. The 62-year-old rider flew off the seat and hit his head. He stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 62-year-old moped driver hit a parked vehicle on Broadway near West 25th Street in Manhattan and was ejected. He suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved impact to the moped’s front, while the parked vehicle’s right rear bumper showed no damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor; the report also lists "Unspecified." No other injuries were reported. The driver was traveling west and held a license status of "Permit."
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - 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
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Cyclist Fractures Leg After Slippery Broadway Crash▸Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
- It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06
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Keith Powers Backs Safety‑Boosting 34th Street Busway Plan▸Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
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It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Driver of SUV Hits Pedicab on W 44th▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.
A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.
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Driver Ignores Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist at 7th▸Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
4
Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
4
Moped Rider Ejected on Broadway at 25th▸Aug 4 - A moped rider hit a parked car on Broadway at West 25th. The 62-year-old rider flew off the seat and hit his head. He stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 62-year-old moped driver hit a parked vehicle on Broadway near West 25th Street in Manhattan and was ejected. He suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved impact to the moped’s front, while the parked vehicle’s right rear bumper showed no damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor; the report also lists "Unspecified." No other injuries were reported. The driver was traveling west and held a license status of "Permit."
4
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - 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
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Cyclist Fractures Leg After Slippery Broadway Crash▸Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Aug 6 - City lifts the pause. 34th Street busway returns. Cars lose ground. Buses and trucks get priority. Streets calm. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safer passage. Change comes to Midtown’s core.
""I'm glad that we were able to secure a commitment on the 34th Street busway move ahead to invest in one of our busiest corridors,"" -- Keith Powers
On August 6, 2025, the Adams administration agreed to revive the 34th Street busway as part of a Midtown South rezoning deal. The matter states: "The Administration commits to establishing a car-free 34th Street Busway." Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher secured the commitment, with Powers saying, "We are recreating the success of 14th Street in Midtown." Public engagement is set for 2025. Safety analysts note busways cut private traffic, calm streets, and open space for safer walking and cycling, shifting travel away from cars and reducing risk for vulnerable road users.
- It’s Back! 34th Street Busway Revived In Midtown Rezoning Deal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-06
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station▸Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
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Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-06
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
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Driver of SUV Hits Pedicab on W 44th▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.
A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.
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Driver Ignores Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist at 7th▸Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Moped Rider Ejected on Broadway at 25th▸Aug 4 - A moped rider hit a parked car on Broadway at West 25th. The 62-year-old rider flew off the seat and hit his head. He stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 62-year-old moped driver hit a parked vehicle on Broadway near West 25th Street in Manhattan and was ejected. He suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved impact to the moped’s front, while the parked vehicle’s right rear bumper showed no damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor; the report also lists "Unspecified." No other injuries were reported. The driver was traveling west and held a license status of "Permit."
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - 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
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Cyclist Fractures Leg After Slippery Broadway Crash▸Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Aug 6 - A man lay on Harlem tracks. The northbound 5 train struck him. He died at the scene. Police found no crime. His name remains unknown. Subway lines stalled. The system moved on.
NY Daily News (2025-08-06) reports a 47-year-old man was killed by a northbound 5 train at 125th St. station in Harlem. Police said, "The man was unconscious and unresponsive on the tracks." No arrests were made. The cause of his presence on the tracks is unclear. Police stated, "There was no criminality." The incident halted 4 and 5 trains. The case highlights ongoing dangers for people in subway spaces and the lack of platform barriers.
- Man Killed By Train At Harlem Station, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-06
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Powers Backs Safety-Boosting Midtown South Rezoning Plan▸Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
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42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
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Driver of SUV Hits Pedicab on W 44th▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.
A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.
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Driver Ignores Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist at 7th▸Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Moped Rider Ejected on Broadway at 25th▸Aug 4 - A moped rider hit a parked car on Broadway at West 25th. The 62-year-old rider flew off the seat and hit his head. He stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 62-year-old moped driver hit a parked vehicle on Broadway near West 25th Street in Manhattan and was ejected. He suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved impact to the moped’s front, while the parked vehicle’s right rear bumper showed no damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor; the report also lists "Unspecified." No other injuries were reported. The driver was traveling west and held a license status of "Permit."
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - 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
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Cyclist Fractures Leg After Slippery Broadway Crash▸Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Aug 6 - Council clears Midtown South rezoning. 9,535 new homes. 34th Street busway goes car-free. Streets shift. Cars lose ground. Public space returns to people. Pedestrians and cyclists gain safety.
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan. Status: Approved August 6, 2025, by City Council land use committee and zoning subcommittee. Covers 42 blocks, 9,535 new homes over 10 years. Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher led negotiations. Bottcher called it 'bold, balanced and long overdue.' The plan includes a car-free busway on 34th Street and a $325 million pedestrian-focused Broadway rebuild. Safety analysts note: higher-density housing and car-free streets shift space from cars to people, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through street equity and safety in numbers.
- 42-block Midtown South housing plan clears hurdle as Council trims some units, Crain's New York Business, Published 2025-08-06
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Driver of SUV Hits Pedicab on W 44th▸Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.
A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.
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Driver Ignores Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist at 7th▸Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Moped Rider Ejected on Broadway at 25th▸Aug 4 - A moped rider hit a parked car on Broadway at West 25th. The 62-year-old rider flew off the seat and hit his head. He stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 62-year-old moped driver hit a parked vehicle on Broadway near West 25th Street in Manhattan and was ejected. He suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved impact to the moped’s front, while the parked vehicle’s right rear bumper showed no damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor; the report also lists "Unspecified." No other injuries were reported. The driver was traveling west and held a license status of "Permit."
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - 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
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Cyclist Fractures Leg After Slippery Broadway Crash▸Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Aug 5 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a pedicab on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men from the pedicab and a man working in the roadway were injured. Blood, shock and bruises were reported at the scene.
A driver of an SUV made a left turn and the SUV's center front end struck the pedicab's left rear bumper on West 44th Street near 7th Avenue. Two men in the pedicab — the driver and a passenger — suffered elbow and lower‑arm injuries and shock; one pedicab rider was ejected. A man working in the roadway suffered knee and lower‑leg contusions. "According to the police report ..." authorities list "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors to the crash. The report notes the point of impact and the vehicle movements involved.
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Driver Ignores Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist at 7th▸Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Moped Rider Ejected on Broadway at 25th▸Aug 4 - A moped rider hit a parked car on Broadway at West 25th. The 62-year-old rider flew off the seat and hit his head. He stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 62-year-old moped driver hit a parked vehicle on Broadway near West 25th Street in Manhattan and was ejected. He suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved impact to the moped’s front, while the parked vehicle’s right rear bumper showed no damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor; the report also lists "Unspecified." No other injuries were reported. The driver was traveling west and held a license status of "Permit."
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - 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
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Cyclist Fractures Leg After Slippery Broadway Crash▸Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Aug 4 - A westbound sedan driver hit a southbound cyclist at W 37th and Seventh. The rider, 20, suffered arm injuries and a minor burn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
The driver of a sedan traveled west on West 37th Street and hit a southbound cyclist at Seventh Avenue in Manhattan around 9:35 p.m. The sedan’s center front end made contact. The cyclist, a 20-year-old woman, suffered lower-arm injuries and a minor burn and was reported in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted to the sedan’s front; the bike showed no recorded damage. The data lists both parties going straight before impact.
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Distracted Taxi Drivers Crash on West 31st▸Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Moped Rider Ejected on Broadway at 25th▸Aug 4 - A moped rider hit a parked car on Broadway at West 25th. The 62-year-old rider flew off the seat and hit his head. He stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 62-year-old moped driver hit a parked vehicle on Broadway near West 25th Street in Manhattan and was ejected. He suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved impact to the moped’s front, while the parked vehicle’s right rear bumper showed no damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor; the report also lists "Unspecified." No other injuries were reported. The driver was traveling west and held a license status of "Permit."
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - 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
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Cyclist Fractures Leg After Slippery Broadway Crash▸Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Aug 4 - Two taxi drivers collided on West 31st at 7 Ave. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 41-year-old driver reported neck pain. The other driver, 31, was unhurt. Damage: right rear quarter, left front bumper.
Two taxi drivers collided on W 31 St at 7 Ave in Manhattan. One driver, 41, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. The other driver, 31, was not hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for each driver as the contributing factor. Impact marked the right rear quarter panel of one cab and the left front bumper of the other. Both vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.
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Moped Rider Ejected on Broadway at 25th▸Aug 4 - A moped rider hit a parked car on Broadway at West 25th. The 62-year-old rider flew off the seat and hit his head. He stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 62-year-old moped driver hit a parked vehicle on Broadway near West 25th Street in Manhattan and was ejected. He suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved impact to the moped’s front, while the parked vehicle’s right rear bumper showed no damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor; the report also lists "Unspecified." No other injuries were reported. The driver was traveling west and held a license status of "Permit."
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - 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
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Cyclist Fractures Leg After Slippery Broadway Crash▸Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Aug 4 - A moped rider hit a parked car on Broadway at West 25th. The 62-year-old rider flew off the seat and hit his head. He stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
A 62-year-old moped driver hit a parked vehicle on Broadway near West 25th Street in Manhattan and was ejected. He suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved impact to the moped’s front, while the parked vehicle’s right rear bumper showed no damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor; the report also lists "Unspecified." No other injuries were reported. The driver was traveling west and held a license status of "Permit."
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸Aug 4 - 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
3
SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Cyclist Fractures Leg After Slippery Broadway Crash▸Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Aug 4 - 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
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SUV driver hits cyclist on West 39th Street▸Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Cyclist Fractures Leg After Slippery Broadway Crash▸Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Aug 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist on West 39th near Fifth. The rider was ejected. Head wound. Semiconscious. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver.
A station wagon/SUV driver heading west on West 39th Street hit a northbound cyclist near Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he was semiconscious. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the driver. The driver, a 49-year-old man, and an occupant were also listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the collision. The crash occurred around 1 p.m., police said.
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Cyclist Fractures Leg After Slippery Broadway Crash▸Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
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SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
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Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Jul 31 - A 42-year-old bicyclist crashed on Broadway when pavement was slippery. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. He was conscious at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
At 4:19 p.m. near 1604 Broadway in Manhattan, a 42-year-old bicyclist riding south crashed alone. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Pavement Slippery." No other vehicles were involved. Police did not record any driver errors. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor and records the injury as a fracture with dislocation.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
29
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
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Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
29
Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV▸Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
29
Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Jul 29 - On West 34th at Sixth, a northbound SUV driver failed to pay attention and hit a stopped SUV. A 73-year-old back-seat passenger suffered a back contusion. Others had unspecified injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Two SUVs collided on West 34th Street at Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The driver of a northbound Ford SUV hit the rear of a Toyota SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 73-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat suffered a back contusion. Others, including both drivers and another passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the collision. Police recorded driver inattention by the northbound driver as the contributing factor. The stopped vehicle had center rear damage. The striking vehicle had center front damage.
29
Cyclist Hurt in E 17th, 5th Crash▸Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
29
Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Jul 29 - A driver in a parked sedan and a southbound cyclist collided on E 17th at 5th. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head cuts. The driver, 72, was unhurt. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right.
A southbound cyclist and a parked sedan collided on E 17 Street at 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash happened at 10:42 a.m. The cyclist, 21, suffered severe head lacerations and was listed as injured. The driver, 72, was not hurt. According to the police report, the cyclist’s head was the site of injury. Police recorded “Failure to Keep Right” as a contributing factor. The sedan had damage to the left front quarter panel. Police noted damage to the front of the bike. No other contributing factors were recorded. The case is logged under collision ID 4831257.
29
SUV Driver Doors Cyclist on West 40th▸Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
29
Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Jul 29 - The driver of an SUV opened a door into a 26-year-old cyclist at 206 W 40th in Manhattan. She took the hit. Hip bruised. Police recorded driver inattention. The SUV was parked.
A 26-year-old woman riding a bike was injured when the driver of a parked SUV opened a door into her path at 206 W 40th Street in Manhattan around 10:00 a.m. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor for the driver. The cyclist sustained a hip contusion. The SUV was parked, and impact was with the left-side doors. The driver was not reported injured. No helmet or signal issues were cited as contributing factors.
29
Sedan Merging Hits Motorized Scooter on Sixth▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street. The 31‑year‑old scooter driver suffered facial bruising and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a sedan merged into a motorized scooter at Avenue of the Americas and West 42nd Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 31‑year‑old man, was injured with a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the primary contributing factor. Police noted the sedan's pre‑crash action as merging and point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper; the scooter was traveling straight and showed no vehicle damage. Helmet use for the scooter driver is recorded in the report, listed after the driver inattention finding.
29
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Jul 29 - City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
- City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸Jul 27 - 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
Jul 27 - 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