Recent severe crashes

1. Driver blew right-of-way, hurt cyclist 2026-01-23T20:04:00+00:00
   E 74 ST
   At E 74 St and 3 Ave, a driver failed to yield and hit a 41-year-old cyclist. The rider suffered a knee/lower-leg fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, the crash happened Friday at 8:04 p.m. at E 74 St and 3 Ave in Manhattan. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and traffic control disregarded. A 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with a knee/lower-leg/foot injury described as a fracture and dislocation, and was ejected.
2. Driver followed too close, hurt man 2026-01-20T16:51:00+00:00
   E 96 ST
   A driver on E 96 St at 1 Ave followed too closely and hit another vehicle. A 61-year-old man was injured, with a neck injury and a fracture/dislocation.
   According to the police report, a driver crashed at E 96 St and 1 Ave in Manhattan after police recorded following too closely. A 61-year-old man listed as a driver was injured, with a neck injury and a complaint of fracture/distortion/dislocation; he was partially ejected. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted driver hits 79-year-old 2026-01-19T12:23:00+00:00
   YORK AVE
   A driver making a left turn hit a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal at York Ave and E 70 St. Police recorded driver inattention.
   According to the police report, a 20-year-old driver in a sedan was making a left turn on York Ave at E 70 St around 12:23 p.m. when he hit a 79-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian reported severe lacerations and a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and driver inexperience.
4. Teen SUV driver hits 12-year-old on 86th 2026-01-14T14:42:00+00:00
   E 86 ST
   An inexperienced teen driver in a Ford SUV hit a 12-year-old boy crossing E 86th Street, leaving him with severe bleeding to his leg. A front-seat passenger and others rode along while he learned on a live child.
   According to the police report, an 18-year-old licensed driver in a Ford SUV was traveling east on East 86th Street near Third Avenue when he hit a 12-year-old boy who was crossing midblock. Police recorded driver inexperience and outside-the-car distraction. The child suffered an injury to his lower leg with severe bleeding. A front-seat passenger and other listed occupants were in the SUV.
5. Taxi driver’s distraction crushes woman on 60th 2026-01-04T16:46:00+00:00
   E 60 ST
   A taxi driver turned left on East 60th and, distracted, hit a 60‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal, leaving her unconscious with crush injuries to her leg. Sunday afternoon, broad daylight, and a walk sign still wasn’t enough.
   According to the police report, a 47-year-old taxi driver making a left turn from East 60th Street at Lexington Avenue hit a 60-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The pedestrian was reported unconscious with crush injuries to her lower leg. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.