Recent severe crashes

1. SUV driver changed lanes, left driver concussed 2026-03-08T16:00:00+00:00
   W 61 ST
   On W 61st Street by Columbus Avenue, an SUV driver changing lanes collided with another SUV driver. The 37-year-old driver suffered a concussion and head injury, and was reported in shock.
   According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured in a two-SUV collision on W 61st Street at Columbus Avenue on March 8, 2026 at about 4 p.m. Police recorded that the other SUV driver was changing lanes before the crash. The injured driver was reported in shock, with a head injury and concussion. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Driver blows light on W 69th, injures three 2026-01-08T00:12:00+00:00
   W 69 ST
   A driver who ignored a traffic signal on W 69th and Columbus hit another car, injuring both drivers and a front-seat passenger just after midnight. Head and arm injuries and internal complaints turned a quiet block into a crash scene.
   According to the police report, around 12:12 a.m. on W 69th Street at Columbus Avenue, two drivers crashed, injuring both drivers and a 38-year-old front-seat passenger. Police recorded traffic control disregarded as a contributing factor. The passenger reported internal head injury, and one driver reported arm pain and nausea. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted driver breaks 78-year-old’s leg 2026-01-07T08:35:00+00:00
   W 94 ST
   A 54-year-old driver making a left on W 94th hit a 78-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Her lower leg was fractured while he rolled through the morning like nothing mattered.
   According to the police report, a 54-year-old licensed driver in a Ford sedan turned left from W. 94th Street at Columbus Avenue around 8:35 a.m. and hit a 78-year-old woman who was crossing in the intersection with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her lower leg. Workshop data: Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Distracted driver turns left, hits pedestrian 2026-03-11T19:45:00+00:00
   W 94 ST
   A driver turning left at W 94th Street and W End Avenue hit a 36-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention.
   According to the police report, a driver in an SUV was making a left turn at W 94th Street and W End Avenue around 7:45 p.m. and hit a 36-year-old pedestrian in the intersection who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian reported pain or nausea and had an injury to her knee/lower leg/foot.
5. Taxi driver crashes, 4-year-old hurt 2026-03-11T10:15:00+00:00
   HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY
   A taxi driver crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway, injuring a 4-year-old passenger. Police recorded obstruction/debris as a contributing factor.
   According to the police report, a 47-year-old taxi driver was going straight ahead on Henry Hudson Parkway on March 11, 2026, around 10:15 a.m. The crash injured a 4-year-old passenger. Police recorded obstruction/debris as a contributing factor and listed the driver with a face injury and minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.