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 10
▸ Crush Injuries 8
▸ Severe Bleeding 13
▸ Severe Lacerations 12
▸ Concussion 15
▸ Whiplash 86
▸ Contusion/Bruise 166
▸ Abrasion 153
▸ Pain/Nausea 32
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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East 34th and 2nd: a woman in the crosswalk, a driver turning right
Manhattan CB6: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 15, 2025
Just after 1 PM on Oct 10, at E 34th St and 2nd Ave, a 77‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a right‑turning driver; police recorded the driver’s distraction and failure to yield. Source.
This Week
- Oct 5: A man walking at E 47th St and 3rd Ave was hit by a northbound sedan at the intersection. Open Data.
- Oct 2: A person on a bike was injured at E 25th St and 1st Ave after a westbound SUV went straight. Open Data.
- Oct 1: A 26‑year‑old cyclist was ejected and injured at E 17th St and 3rd Ave in a collision involving a taxi. Open Data.
The count does not stop
Since 2022, Manhattan CB6 has recorded 12 people killed and 2,759 injured across 4,706 crashes. Data.
This year, four people have died here. By this point last year, it was zero. Crashes are down to 925 from 977, and injuries to 561 from 610, while serious injuries edged up to 10 from 9. Stats.
On Jul 29, 2025, a 65‑year‑old man on a bike was killed at E 15th St and 2nd Ave. Crash record.
Early on Oct 10, a bicyclist was “struck and killed by a dump truck on the FDR Drive near 23rd Street in Manhattan,” police said. Gothamist.
Where the blood pools
Injury peaks at the evening rush. The 4 PM hour saw 181 injuries; 7 PM saw 157. Open Data.
Hot corridors repeat. FDR Drive and 1st Avenue each top the local list for the severest harm. Open Data.
Police records name familiar failures: inattention/distraction (86 injuries), disregarding signals (32), and failure to yield (26). Open Data.
Trucks and buses have killed two people walking here. Open Data.
What leaders can do now
This board includes Council District District 4, Assembly District AD 74, and State Senate District SD 59. Albany already gave the city tools to slow cars. The Senate advanced a speed‑limiter bill for repeat offenders: S 4045. Sen. Kristen Gonzalez co‑sponsored it and voted yes in committee. Open States. In the Assembly, A 2299 has local backing: Assembly Member Harvey Epstein is a co‑sponsor. Source.
At the city level, congestion pricing hardware sits idle after the program’s pause. Council Member Keith Powers said the state “should take advantage of this very expensive infrastructure in Midtown,” pushing to redeploy it for enforcement. NY Post.
Local fixes are not theory. Daylighting corners, hardened turns, and leading pedestrian intervals protect people where drivers fail. FDR Drive and 1st Avenue need it most. Target trucks at those hotspots and the evening hours when injuries spike.
Slow the cars, stop the repeats
The pattern is plain on these blocks: turning drivers hit people in the crosswalk; distraction and failure to yield repeat. Four dead this year. Zero by this time last year. The Assembly can pass the speed‑limiter bill; the city can lower speeds and harden the turns. Start here.
Take one step now. Ask your officials to act: /take_action/.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-15
- Bronx advocates score win in debate over Cross-Bronx highway rehab plans, Gothamist, Published 2025-10-10
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- $500M of taxpayer dough wasted? Hochul, MTA lack Plan B for NYC congestion pricing infrastructure, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-08
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831391 - Persons , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-15
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Harvey Epstein
District 74
Council Member Keith Powers
District 4
State Senator Kristen Gonzalez
District 59
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB6 Manhattan Community Board 6 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 17, District 4, AD 74, SD 59.
It contains Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village, Gramercy, Murray Hill-Kips Bay, East Midtown-Turtle Bay, United Nations.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 6
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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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Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked Taxi▸Aug 1 - A woman on a bike hit a parked taxi at E 20th and 2nd Ave. She was thrown. She hit her head. Whiplash followed. The taxi’s front end took damage. She was hurt on a quiet corner.
A 34-year-old woman on a bike collided with a parked taxi at E 20th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. She was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a head injury with whiplash. According to the police report, both the bicycle and the taxi were listed as parked before impact. The report lists “Unspecified” as the contributing factor, with no driver error recorded. Damage was noted to the front of the taxi and the front of the bike. No other details on driver behavior or signaling appear in the data.
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Two-Cyclist Crash Ejects Woman on 2nd Avenue▸Jul 31 - Two cyclists crashed on 2 Ave at E 23 St. A 67-year-old woman was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield.
Two cyclists collided on 2 Avenue at East 23 Street in Manhattan at 1:06 p.m. The crash involved two bikes going straight ahead. One cyclist, a 67-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained a head contusion. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Both bikes showed center-front damage. No other injuries were reported. The person-level contributing factors for the injured cyclist were listed as unspecified. The report places the crash in the 13th Precinct area and records a single injured person.
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SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
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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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Passengers Hurt as SUV Driver Hits Taxi▸Jul 28 - An SUV driver hit a taxi's right side at E 42nd Street and 1st Avenue. A passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded outside car distraction and limited view.
A taxi driver traveling north on 1st Avenue and an SUV driver heading west on E 42nd Street collided at the intersection in Manhattan. The SUV driver hit the taxi's right side. According to the police report, a 42-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury, and other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report records Outside Car Distraction and View Obstructed/Limited as contributing factors and notes Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
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Distraction Cited in 2 Ave Motorcycle Crash▸Jul 27 - A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. Two sedan passengers were listed without serious injuries.
A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th Street in Manhattan. The 21-year-old rider was injured with a lower-leg abrasion. He stayed conscious. Two passengers in the sedan were listed without serious injuries. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report says the sedan was parked before the crash. The motorcycle was going straight ahead, southbound. No other contributing factors were recorded. The crash occurred in the 17th Precinct.
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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
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Taxi Disregarded Signal, Ejected 18-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 25 - A taxi driver disregarded traffic control and struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Ave and E 17th St. The rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and shock. Police cited Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield.
The driver of a taxi disregarded a traffic control and hit an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Avenue and East 17th Street. The rider was ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot, with complaint of pain or nausea and reported shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The collision involved center-front impacts between the taxi and the bicycle. The report lists those two contributing factors; no other contributing factors are recorded.
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Bus Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 3rd Ave▸Jul 24 - A bus struck a cyclist on 3rd Ave. The cyclist suffered arm fractures. Police cite driver inattention. The bus rolled north. The bike rider wore a helmet. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A bus and a bicycle collided on 3rd Ave at E 42nd St in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering fractures to his arm. According to the police report, both the bus driver and the cyclist were traveling north when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the bus driver. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when large vehicles and distraction share the road.
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Motorcyclist Killed on FDR Drive After Crash▸Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp▸Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.
A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction▸Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
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Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
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Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
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Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
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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Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked Taxi▸Aug 1 - A woman on a bike hit a parked taxi at E 20th and 2nd Ave. She was thrown. She hit her head. Whiplash followed. The taxi’s front end took damage. She was hurt on a quiet corner.
A 34-year-old woman on a bike collided with a parked taxi at E 20th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. She was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a head injury with whiplash. According to the police report, both the bicycle and the taxi were listed as parked before impact. The report lists “Unspecified” as the contributing factor, with no driver error recorded. Damage was noted to the front of the taxi and the front of the bike. No other details on driver behavior or signaling appear in the data.
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Two-Cyclist Crash Ejects Woman on 2nd Avenue▸Jul 31 - Two cyclists crashed on 2 Ave at E 23 St. A 67-year-old woman was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield.
Two cyclists collided on 2 Avenue at East 23 Street in Manhattan at 1:06 p.m. The crash involved two bikes going straight ahead. One cyclist, a 67-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained a head contusion. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Both bikes showed center-front damage. No other injuries were reported. The person-level contributing factors for the injured cyclist were listed as unspecified. The report places the crash in the 13th Precinct area and records a single injured person.
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SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
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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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Passengers Hurt as SUV Driver Hits Taxi▸Jul 28 - An SUV driver hit a taxi's right side at E 42nd Street and 1st Avenue. A passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded outside car distraction and limited view.
A taxi driver traveling north on 1st Avenue and an SUV driver heading west on E 42nd Street collided at the intersection in Manhattan. The SUV driver hit the taxi's right side. According to the police report, a 42-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury, and other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report records Outside Car Distraction and View Obstructed/Limited as contributing factors and notes Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
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Distraction Cited in 2 Ave Motorcycle Crash▸Jul 27 - A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. Two sedan passengers were listed without serious injuries.
A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th Street in Manhattan. The 21-year-old rider was injured with a lower-leg abrasion. He stayed conscious. Two passengers in the sedan were listed without serious injuries. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report says the sedan was parked before the crash. The motorcycle was going straight ahead, southbound. No other contributing factors were recorded. The crash occurred in the 17th Precinct.
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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
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Taxi Disregarded Signal, Ejected 18-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 25 - A taxi driver disregarded traffic control and struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Ave and E 17th St. The rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and shock. Police cited Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield.
The driver of a taxi disregarded a traffic control and hit an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Avenue and East 17th Street. The rider was ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot, with complaint of pain or nausea and reported shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The collision involved center-front impacts between the taxi and the bicycle. The report lists those two contributing factors; no other contributing factors are recorded.
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Bus Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 3rd Ave▸Jul 24 - A bus struck a cyclist on 3rd Ave. The cyclist suffered arm fractures. Police cite driver inattention. The bus rolled north. The bike rider wore a helmet. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A bus and a bicycle collided on 3rd Ave at E 42nd St in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering fractures to his arm. According to the police report, both the bus driver and the cyclist were traveling north when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the bus driver. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when large vehicles and distraction share the road.
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Motorcyclist Killed on FDR Drive After Crash▸Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp▸Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.
A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction▸Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
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Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
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Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
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Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Aug 1 - A woman on a bike hit a parked taxi at E 20th and 2nd Ave. She was thrown. She hit her head. Whiplash followed. The taxi’s front end took damage. She was hurt on a quiet corner.
A 34-year-old woman on a bike collided with a parked taxi at E 20th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. She was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a head injury with whiplash. According to the police report, both the bicycle and the taxi were listed as parked before impact. The report lists “Unspecified” as the contributing factor, with no driver error recorded. Damage was noted to the front of the taxi and the front of the bike. No other details on driver behavior or signaling appear in the data.
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Two-Cyclist Crash Ejects Woman on 2nd Avenue▸Jul 31 - Two cyclists crashed on 2 Ave at E 23 St. A 67-year-old woman was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield.
Two cyclists collided on 2 Avenue at East 23 Street in Manhattan at 1:06 p.m. The crash involved two bikes going straight ahead. One cyclist, a 67-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained a head contusion. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Both bikes showed center-front damage. No other injuries were reported. The person-level contributing factors for the injured cyclist were listed as unspecified. The report places the crash in the 13th Precinct area and records a single injured person.
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SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
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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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Passengers Hurt as SUV Driver Hits Taxi▸Jul 28 - An SUV driver hit a taxi's right side at E 42nd Street and 1st Avenue. A passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded outside car distraction and limited view.
A taxi driver traveling north on 1st Avenue and an SUV driver heading west on E 42nd Street collided at the intersection in Manhattan. The SUV driver hit the taxi's right side. According to the police report, a 42-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury, and other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report records Outside Car Distraction and View Obstructed/Limited as contributing factors and notes Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
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Distraction Cited in 2 Ave Motorcycle Crash▸Jul 27 - A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. Two sedan passengers were listed without serious injuries.
A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th Street in Manhattan. The 21-year-old rider was injured with a lower-leg abrasion. He stayed conscious. Two passengers in the sedan were listed without serious injuries. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report says the sedan was parked before the crash. The motorcycle was going straight ahead, southbound. No other contributing factors were recorded. The crash occurred in the 17th Precinct.
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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
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Taxi Disregarded Signal, Ejected 18-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 25 - A taxi driver disregarded traffic control and struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Ave and E 17th St. The rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and shock. Police cited Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield.
The driver of a taxi disregarded a traffic control and hit an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Avenue and East 17th Street. The rider was ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot, with complaint of pain or nausea and reported shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The collision involved center-front impacts between the taxi and the bicycle. The report lists those two contributing factors; no other contributing factors are recorded.
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Bus Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 3rd Ave▸Jul 24 - A bus struck a cyclist on 3rd Ave. The cyclist suffered arm fractures. Police cite driver inattention. The bus rolled north. The bike rider wore a helmet. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A bus and a bicycle collided on 3rd Ave at E 42nd St in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering fractures to his arm. According to the police report, both the bus driver and the cyclist were traveling north when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the bus driver. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when large vehicles and distraction share the road.
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Motorcyclist Killed on FDR Drive After Crash▸Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp▸Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.
A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction▸Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
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Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
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Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
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Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 31 - Two cyclists crashed on 2 Ave at E 23 St. A 67-year-old woman was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield.
Two cyclists collided on 2 Avenue at East 23 Street in Manhattan at 1:06 p.m. The crash involved two bikes going straight ahead. One cyclist, a 67-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained a head contusion. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was a contributing factor. Both bikes showed center-front damage. No other injuries were reported. The person-level contributing factors for the injured cyclist were listed as unspecified. The report places the crash in the 13th Precinct area and records a single injured person.
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SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist▸Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
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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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Passengers Hurt as SUV Driver Hits Taxi▸Jul 28 - An SUV driver hit a taxi's right side at E 42nd Street and 1st Avenue. A passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded outside car distraction and limited view.
A taxi driver traveling north on 1st Avenue and an SUV driver heading west on E 42nd Street collided at the intersection in Manhattan. The SUV driver hit the taxi's right side. According to the police report, a 42-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury, and other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report records Outside Car Distraction and View Obstructed/Limited as contributing factors and notes Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
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Distraction Cited in 2 Ave Motorcycle Crash▸Jul 27 - A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. Two sedan passengers were listed without serious injuries.
A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th Street in Manhattan. The 21-year-old rider was injured with a lower-leg abrasion. He stayed conscious. Two passengers in the sedan were listed without serious injuries. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report says the sedan was parked before the crash. The motorcycle was going straight ahead, southbound. No other contributing factors were recorded. The crash occurred in the 17th Precinct.
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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
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Taxi Disregarded Signal, Ejected 18-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 25 - A taxi driver disregarded traffic control and struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Ave and E 17th St. The rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and shock. Police cited Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield.
The driver of a taxi disregarded a traffic control and hit an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Avenue and East 17th Street. The rider was ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot, with complaint of pain or nausea and reported shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The collision involved center-front impacts between the taxi and the bicycle. The report lists those two contributing factors; no other contributing factors are recorded.
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Bus Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 3rd Ave▸Jul 24 - A bus struck a cyclist on 3rd Ave. The cyclist suffered arm fractures. Police cite driver inattention. The bus rolled north. The bike rider wore a helmet. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A bus and a bicycle collided on 3rd Ave at E 42nd St in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering fractures to his arm. According to the police report, both the bus driver and the cyclist were traveling north when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the bus driver. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when large vehicles and distraction share the road.
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Motorcyclist Killed on FDR Drive After Crash▸Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp▸Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.
A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction▸Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
21
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
20
Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
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Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
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Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 29 - Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
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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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Passengers Hurt as SUV Driver Hits Taxi▸Jul 28 - An SUV driver hit a taxi's right side at E 42nd Street and 1st Avenue. A passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded outside car distraction and limited view.
A taxi driver traveling north on 1st Avenue and an SUV driver heading west on E 42nd Street collided at the intersection in Manhattan. The SUV driver hit the taxi's right side. According to the police report, a 42-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury, and other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report records Outside Car Distraction and View Obstructed/Limited as contributing factors and notes Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
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Distraction Cited in 2 Ave Motorcycle Crash▸Jul 27 - A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. Two sedan passengers were listed without serious injuries.
A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th Street in Manhattan. The 21-year-old rider was injured with a lower-leg abrasion. He stayed conscious. Two passengers in the sedan were listed without serious injuries. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report says the sedan was parked before the crash. The motorcycle was going straight ahead, southbound. No other contributing factors were recorded. The crash occurred in the 17th Precinct.
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
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Taxi Disregarded Signal, Ejected 18-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 25 - A taxi driver disregarded traffic control and struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Ave and E 17th St. The rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and shock. Police cited Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield.
The driver of a taxi disregarded a traffic control and hit an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Avenue and East 17th Street. The rider was ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot, with complaint of pain or nausea and reported shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The collision involved center-front impacts between the taxi and the bicycle. The report lists those two contributing factors; no other contributing factors are recorded.
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Bus Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 3rd Ave▸Jul 24 - A bus struck a cyclist on 3rd Ave. The cyclist suffered arm fractures. Police cite driver inattention. The bus rolled north. The bike rider wore a helmet. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A bus and a bicycle collided on 3rd Ave at E 42nd St in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering fractures to his arm. According to the police report, both the bus driver and the cyclist were traveling north when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the bus driver. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when large vehicles and distraction share the road.
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Motorcyclist Killed on FDR Drive After Crash▸Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp▸Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.
A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction▸Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
21
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
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Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
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Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
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Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
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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Passengers Hurt as SUV Driver Hits Taxi▸Jul 28 - An SUV driver hit a taxi's right side at E 42nd Street and 1st Avenue. A passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded outside car distraction and limited view.
A taxi driver traveling north on 1st Avenue and an SUV driver heading west on E 42nd Street collided at the intersection in Manhattan. The SUV driver hit the taxi's right side. According to the police report, a 42-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury, and other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report records Outside Car Distraction and View Obstructed/Limited as contributing factors and notes Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
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Distraction Cited in 2 Ave Motorcycle Crash▸Jul 27 - A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. Two sedan passengers were listed without serious injuries.
A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th Street in Manhattan. The 21-year-old rider was injured with a lower-leg abrasion. He stayed conscious. Two passengers in the sedan were listed without serious injuries. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report says the sedan was parked before the crash. The motorcycle was going straight ahead, southbound. No other contributing factors were recorded. The crash occurred in the 17th Precinct.
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
25
Taxi Disregarded Signal, Ejected 18-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 25 - A taxi driver disregarded traffic control and struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Ave and E 17th St. The rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and shock. Police cited Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield.
The driver of a taxi disregarded a traffic control and hit an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Avenue and East 17th Street. The rider was ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot, with complaint of pain or nausea and reported shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The collision involved center-front impacts between the taxi and the bicycle. The report lists those two contributing factors; no other contributing factors are recorded.
24
Bus Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 3rd Ave▸Jul 24 - A bus struck a cyclist on 3rd Ave. The cyclist suffered arm fractures. Police cite driver inattention. The bus rolled north. The bike rider wore a helmet. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A bus and a bicycle collided on 3rd Ave at E 42nd St in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering fractures to his arm. According to the police report, both the bus driver and the cyclist were traveling north when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the bus driver. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when large vehicles and distraction share the road.
24
Motorcyclist Killed on FDR Drive After Crash▸Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp▸Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.
A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
22
Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction▸Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
21
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
20
Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
20
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
19
Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
17
Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 28 - An SUV driver hit a taxi's right side at E 42nd Street and 1st Avenue. A passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded outside car distraction and limited view.
A taxi driver traveling north on 1st Avenue and an SUV driver heading west on E 42nd Street collided at the intersection in Manhattan. The SUV driver hit the taxi's right side. According to the police report, a 42-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury, and other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report records Outside Car Distraction and View Obstructed/Limited as contributing factors and notes Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and going straight.
27
Distraction Cited in 2 Ave Motorcycle Crash▸Jul 27 - A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. Two sedan passengers were listed without serious injuries.
A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th Street in Manhattan. The 21-year-old rider was injured with a lower-leg abrasion. He stayed conscious. Two passengers in the sedan were listed without serious injuries. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report says the sedan was parked before the crash. The motorcycle was going straight ahead, southbound. No other contributing factors were recorded. The crash occurred in the 17th Precinct.
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
25
Taxi Disregarded Signal, Ejected 18-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 25 - A taxi driver disregarded traffic control and struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Ave and E 17th St. The rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and shock. Police cited Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield.
The driver of a taxi disregarded a traffic control and hit an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Avenue and East 17th Street. The rider was ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot, with complaint of pain or nausea and reported shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The collision involved center-front impacts between the taxi and the bicycle. The report lists those two contributing factors; no other contributing factors are recorded.
24
Bus Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 3rd Ave▸Jul 24 - A bus struck a cyclist on 3rd Ave. The cyclist suffered arm fractures. Police cite driver inattention. The bus rolled north. The bike rider wore a helmet. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A bus and a bicycle collided on 3rd Ave at E 42nd St in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering fractures to his arm. According to the police report, both the bus driver and the cyclist were traveling north when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the bus driver. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when large vehicles and distraction share the road.
24
Motorcyclist Killed on FDR Drive After Crash▸Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
23
Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp▸Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.
A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
22
Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction▸Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
21
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
20
Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
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Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
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Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 27 - A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention. Two sedan passengers were listed without serious injuries.
A driver in a sedan and a motorcycle rider collided on 2 Avenue at East 56th Street in Manhattan. The 21-year-old rider was injured with a lower-leg abrasion. He stayed conscious. Two passengers in the sedan were listed without serious injuries. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The report says the sedan was parked before the crash. The motorcycle was going straight ahead, southbound. No other contributing factors were recorded. The crash occurred in the 17th Precinct.
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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
25
Taxi Disregarded Signal, Ejected 18-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 25 - A taxi driver disregarded traffic control and struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Ave and E 17th St. The rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and shock. Police cited Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield.
The driver of a taxi disregarded a traffic control and hit an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Avenue and East 17th Street. The rider was ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot, with complaint of pain or nausea and reported shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The collision involved center-front impacts between the taxi and the bicycle. The report lists those two contributing factors; no other contributing factors are recorded.
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Bus Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 3rd Ave▸Jul 24 - A bus struck a cyclist on 3rd Ave. The cyclist suffered arm fractures. Police cite driver inattention. The bus rolled north. The bike rider wore a helmet. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A bus and a bicycle collided on 3rd Ave at E 42nd St in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering fractures to his arm. According to the police report, both the bus driver and the cyclist were traveling north when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the bus driver. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when large vehicles and distraction share the road.
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Motorcyclist Killed on FDR Drive After Crash▸Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp▸Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.
A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
22
Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction▸Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
21
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
20
Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
20
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
19
Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
17
Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
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
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Taxi Disregarded Signal, Ejected 18-Year-Old Cyclist▸Jul 25 - A taxi driver disregarded traffic control and struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Ave and E 17th St. The rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and shock. Police cited Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield.
The driver of a taxi disregarded a traffic control and hit an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Avenue and East 17th Street. The rider was ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot, with complaint of pain or nausea and reported shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The collision involved center-front impacts between the taxi and the bicycle. The report lists those two contributing factors; no other contributing factors are recorded.
24
Bus Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 3rd Ave▸Jul 24 - A bus struck a cyclist on 3rd Ave. The cyclist suffered arm fractures. Police cite driver inattention. The bus rolled north. The bike rider wore a helmet. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A bus and a bicycle collided on 3rd Ave at E 42nd St in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering fractures to his arm. According to the police report, both the bus driver and the cyclist were traveling north when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the bus driver. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when large vehicles and distraction share the road.
24
Motorcyclist Killed on FDR Drive After Crash▸Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
23
Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp▸Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.
A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
22
Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction▸Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
21
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
20
Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
20
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
19
Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
17
Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 25 - A taxi driver disregarded traffic control and struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Ave and E 17th St. The rider was ejected and injured, reporting pain and shock. Police cited Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield.
The driver of a taxi disregarded a traffic control and hit an 18-year-old bicyclist at 2nd Avenue and East 17th Street. The rider was ejected and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot, with complaint of pain or nausea and reported shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The collision involved center-front impacts between the taxi and the bicycle. The report lists those two contributing factors; no other contributing factors are recorded.
24
Bus Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on 3rd Ave▸Jul 24 - A bus struck a cyclist on 3rd Ave. The cyclist suffered arm fractures. Police cite driver inattention. The bus rolled north. The bike rider wore a helmet. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A bus and a bicycle collided on 3rd Ave at E 42nd St in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering fractures to his arm. According to the police report, both the bus driver and the cyclist were traveling north when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the bus driver. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when large vehicles and distraction share the road.
24
Motorcyclist Killed on FDR Drive After Crash▸Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
23
Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp▸Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.
A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
22
Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction▸Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
21
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
20
Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
20
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
19
Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
17
Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 24 - A bus struck a cyclist on 3rd Ave. The cyclist suffered arm fractures. Police cite driver inattention. The bus rolled north. The bike rider wore a helmet. Steel met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A bus and a bicycle collided on 3rd Ave at E 42nd St in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering fractures to his arm. According to the police report, both the bus driver and the cyclist were traveling north when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was partially ejected and wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the bus driver. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when large vehicles and distraction share the road.
24
Motorcyclist Killed on FDR Drive After Crash▸Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
23
Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp▸Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.
A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
22
Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction▸Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
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Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
21
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
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Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
20
Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
20
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
19
Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
17
Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
-
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 24 - A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
23
Taxi and SUV Collide on FDR Drive Ramp▸Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.
A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
22
Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction▸Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
-
Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
21
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
20
Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
20
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
19
Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
17
Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
-
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 23 - A taxi and SUV crashed on the FDR Drive ramp. Two men suffered head and back injuries. Shock followed. No clear cause named. Metal met metal. The city kept moving.
A taxi and an SUV collided on the FDR Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 43-year-old taxi passenger with head trauma and a 28-year-old driver with back pain. Both reported shock. The taxi was struck in the center back end while going straight; the SUV was making a right turn. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left metal twisted and passengers hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
22
Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction▸Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
-
Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-22
21
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
20
Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
20
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
19
Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
17
Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
-
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 22 - Two crashes. Two lives lost. Cyclist and pedestrian struck down at Canal and Bowery. City left the corridor wild. No fixes. Danger lingers. Blood stains the street. The city stalls. People pay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-22) reports two deadly crashes at Canal Street and Bowery on consecutive days. A driver jumped a curb, killing May Kwon and cyclist Kevin Cruickshank. Another driver hit a food truck, injuring two. Advocates and officials blame the city for failing to act, quoting Ben Furnas: "City Hall knows that Canal Street is one of the most dangerous in our city, but they've stalled any improvements." Despite years of studies, no major safety upgrades have been made. The article highlights a lack of protected bike paths and safe pedestrian space, exposing systemic neglect.
- Canal Street Deaths Expose City Inaction, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-22
21
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza▸Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-21
20
Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
20
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
19
Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
17
Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 21 - A stolen car tore off the Manhattan Bridge, slammed into a plaza, and killed a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, and lives shattered in seconds. The driver ran. Police caught her.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-21) reports a stolen Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, crashing into Bowery plaza at Canal Street. The car struck and killed May Kwok, seated on a bench, and Kevin Scott Cruickshank, a cyclist. The driver and passenger fled but were caught. The article quotes Kwok's brother: "This is not a car accident. They committed a crime." The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed driving and stolen vehicles in dense city spaces. Memorials now mark the plaza where the impact ended two lives.
- Stolen Car Kills Two on Bowery Plaza, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-21
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Taxi Fails to Yield, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
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Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
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Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 20 - A taxi driver hit a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th near 3rd Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.
A taxi driver struck a 24-year-old bicyclist on E 56th Street at 3rd Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered an abrasion to the elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The taxi driver was traveling straight north; the bicyclist was merging north. Point of impact was the taxi’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
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Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
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Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 20 - A stolen car tore through Chinatown. Two dead. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a Brooklyn crash months before. System failed. Streets stayed deadly.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old, unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown while driving a stolen rental. Three months earlier, she allegedly hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail-eligible under state law. The article notes, "The out-of-control driver... had been freed without bail in April after she was arrested for leaving the scene of a crash that badly injured a pedestrian." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat dangerous driving.
- Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-20
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Cyclist Ejected, Leg Broken in 3rd Ave Crash▸Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
17
Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 19 - A sedan struck a cyclist at 3rd Ave. The impact threw her from the bike. She suffered a fractured leg. The driver was unhurt. Both were going straight. No cause named. The street stayed dangerous.
A 23-year-old woman riding a bike was hit by a northbound sedan at 359 3rd Ave in Manhattan. The crash ejected her from the bike and left her with a fractured and dislocated leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The driver of the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties. No further details on driver actions were provided.
17
Distracted Sedan Drivers Collide on E 23rd▸Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 17 - Two sedans crashed on East 23rd. Seven people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal and glass. Neck injury. Manhattan night. System failed them.
Two sedans collided at 510 East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Seven people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. One driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic danger persists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.
17
Sedan Fails to Yield, Cyclist Injured on E 21st▸Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 17 - A sedan struck a cyclist on E 21st. The cyclist was thrown, hurt in the shoulder. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The wound stayed raw.
A sedan and a bike collided on E 21st Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver held a permit. The cyclist was listed as having no safety equipment. No other injuries were reported.
17
Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan▸Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
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Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-17
Jul 17 - A food cart broke loose from a van packed with propane and fuel. It slammed into a parked car with a woman and child inside. Both went to the hospital. Police found 76 propane tanks. The driver faces charges.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-17), police arrested a 31-year-old van driver after a food cart he was towing broke loose and struck a parked Kia Serrano with a woman and child inside. The article reports, "Firefighters forced entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers." The driver was charged with reckless endangerment. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and hazardous material transport on city streets. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver attempted to withhold access to the van, further complicating the response.
- Loose Food Cart Strikes Parked Car in Manhattan, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17