Jul 8 - The driver of a pick-up truck turned left and struck a 56-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on E 135 St at 3 Ave. She suffered an abrasion to her elbow/lower arm/hand. According to police, pedestrian confusion was recorded.

The driver of a pick-up truck turned left and struck a 56-year-old woman who was crossing E 135 St at 3 Ave in a marked crosswalk. She suffered an abrasion to her elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The report lists no driver errors. The vehicle’s point of impact was center front and the vehicle showed no damage. No other drivers or occupants were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 7 - Motorcycle slammed right rear, rider ejected. Head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Bronx morning, chaos on asphalt.

A motorcycle crash on Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx left a 31-year-old male rider ejected and suffering a head injury. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel while changing lanes. The rider was found incoherent with a concussion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No safety equipment was reported for the injured rider. No other injuries were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 6 - A fast electric unicycle struck a cyclist on Central Park’s crowded West Drive. The unicycle rider landed in the hospital. The cyclist, bruised, faced wrongful charges. Chaos thrives where speed meets congestion.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-06) reports a crash on Central Park’s West Drive, near West 60th Street. An illegal electric unicycle hit a cyclist, sending its operator to the hospital in critical but stable condition. The cyclist, Carolyn Backus, was wrongly charged with leaving the scene, though she "remained on scene for about 45 minutes after the crash and waited for paramedics." The Manhattan D.A. dismissed the charge, noting Backus rode a non-motorized bike. The article highlights the risk of high-speed e-vehicles in crowded park zones, where "unpredictable congestion makes it the last place...anyone should be speeding."

• Electric Unicycle Slams Cyclist In Park, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-06

Jul 5 - Police shot Allan Feliz during a Bronx car stop. Officers pulled him over for a seat belt. A struggle followed. Taser fired. Gun fired. Feliz died. The officer stayed on the force. Family left stunned.

NY Daily News (2025-07-05) reports Allan Feliz was shot and killed by NYPD Lt. Jonathan Rivera during a 2019 Bronx traffic stop for a seat belt violation. Body camera footage captured Rivera threatening to shoot Feliz as officers tried to pull him from his car. Rivera fired his Taser, then his gun, killing Feliz. Commissioner Tisch decided Rivera would keep his job, leaving the Feliz family 'distraught and stunned.' The case raises questions about police accountability and use of force during routine traffic stops.

• NYPD Officer Kept Job After Fatal Stop, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-05

Jul 4 - A motorcycle struck a standing scooter on 3rd Ave. One man ejected, face injured. Police cite improper lane use. Impact was sharp, injuries real. Streets remain unforgiving.

A motorcycle collided with a standing scooter at 3rd Ave and E 145 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 42-year-old man driving the scooter was ejected and suffered a facial injury. The crash also involved a 21-year-old motorcycle driver and another occupant, both with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured scooter driver was not using safety equipment. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825877 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 3 - A Ford sedan making a left turn hit seven pedestrians in the Bronx. Victims suffered broken bones, pain, and trauma. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

A Ford sedan, registered in Florida, struck seven pedestrians while making a left turn at Courtlandt Ave and E 149 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, all injured pedestrians ranged in age from 30 to 79. Injuries included fractures, pain, and trauma to the body and limbs. Two vehicle occupants also reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. One pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jul 2 - SUV struck sedan on 3rd Avenue. Glare cited. Passenger suffered neck injury. Metal and glass collided. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, glare was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger, a 50-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were male and uninjured. The SUV hit the sedan's right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Glare' as the only driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 30 - Motorcycle struck sedan’s rear on Major Deegan. Rider ejected, arm fractured. Police cite following too closely. Metal and bone broke. System failed to protect.

A motorcycle crashed into the back of a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling north. The motorcycle’s front end struck the sedan’s rear. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash left one person injured and exposed the danger of tailgating on city expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 28 - A driver ran a red. Cars slammed. Three pedestrians fell. Sirens cut the night. One man clings to life. The street holds the scars. The driver fled, but police caught him.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a multivehicle crash at Bruckner Boulevard and Hunts Point Avenue. Police say Charles Jenkins "allegedly ran a red light," triggering a collision that sent both vehicles onto the sidewalk. Jenkins' car struck three pedestrians, critically injuring one. Jenkins then "got out of his vehicle and ran away, but he was later arrested." Charges include vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. The crash highlights the lethal risk of red-light running and unlicensed driving. The investigation continues.

• Red Light Run Crushes Bronx Pedestrians, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 26 - Two sedans crashed at E 160 St and Tinton Ave. A passenger and a driver suffered head and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass, pain and shock, all in seconds.

Two sedans collided at E 160 St and Tinton Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction led to the crash. One right rear passenger, age 23, suffered knee and foot injuries. A 45-year-old driver sustained a head injury. Both reported whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal twisted and lives changed in an instant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 26 - A cyclist struck at Melrose Avenue. Head injury. Thrown from bike. Shock. Police list cause as unspecified. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.

A 35-year-old woman riding a bike on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash. According to the police report, she suffered a head contusion and was partially ejected from her bike, experiencing shock. The crash involved another vehicle, type unspecified, both traveling straight. Police list the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the lack of identified driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 24 - A 19-year-old woman crossing E 148 St with the signal was hit. She suffered arm abrasions. The crash happened at St Anns Ave. No driver errors listed. Danger persists at Bronx intersections.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing E 148 St at St Anns Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when struck. She sustained abrasions to her arm and remained conscious. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle type is unspecified. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 23 - SUV turned left on E 159 St, struck moped. Rider ejected, injured. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets silent, danger loud.

A crash on E 159 St at Brook Ave in the Bronx involved a moped and an SUV. The SUV, making a left turn, collided with a moped going straight. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. The moped rider, a 34-year-old man, was ejected and suffered hip and leg injuries. Two SUV occupants and one passenger had unspecified injuries. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. The moped rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 23 - A black SUV hit Willow Hall at dawn on Harlem River Drive. Hall died at the hospital. The driver, unlicensed, stayed at the scene. Six months passed before police made an arrest. The street remains unchanged. The danger remains.

NY Daily News reported on June 23, 2025, that Donald Pinnock, 74, was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation after fatally striking Willow Hall, 53, in East Harlem. The crash occurred at 5:50 a.m. on January 26, when Pinnock drove a black Nissan Rogue Sport downtown and hit Hall as he crossed Harlem River Drive near E. 123rd St. According to police, Pinnock remained at the scene but was not charged until the investigation concluded six months later. The article notes, 'Donald Pinnock was charged Sunday with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.' The case highlights the risk posed by unlicensed drivers and the slow pace of post-crash accountability.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Harlem Pedestrian, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 22 - A left-turning motorcycle struck an SUV on Exterior Street. The motorcyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles damaged. The street stayed busy. No pedestrians hurt.

A crash on Exterior Street at East 149 Street involved a motorcycle and an SUV. According to the police report, the motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with the SUV going straight. The 60-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were men. The SUV driver was licensed; the motorcyclist held a permit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 22 - Metal struck metal before dawn. A car hit another, then slammed a scooter. Two riders flew off. An 18-year-old woman lay critical. Sirens cut the Bronx dark. Seven hurt. The road stayed open. Danger did not end.

ABC7 reported on June 22, 2025, that a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx left seven injured, including one woman in critical condition. The article states, 'The Honda Accord collided with the Honda Pilot. The Honda Pilot then collided with the Razor Scooter, causing the 24-year-old man operating the scooter and an 18-year-old woman to be ejected.' Six others from the cars suffered minor injuries. The crash happened before 4 a.m. near Throggs Neck. Police are investigating the sequence of impacts. The incident highlights the risks faced by scooter riders and the dangers of high-speed, multi-vehicle traffic on city parkways.

• Seven Hurt In Hutchinson Parkway Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-06-22

Jun 21 - A moped crash on Hutchinson River Parkway left an 18-year-old woman sprawled on the asphalt, clinging to life. The driver fled. Metal and bodies scattered. Six others hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.

NY Daily News reported on June 21, 2025, that an 18-year-old woman was critically injured after being thrown from a moped in a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to police, 'the moped driver sped away from the 3:45 a.m. crash,' leaving the woman on the road. The crash began when a Honda Accord hit a Honda Pilot, which then struck the moped from behind, ejecting the passenger. The moped operator stopped briefly but fled before first responders arrived. Six others from the involved vehicles were hospitalized with minor injuries. The incident highlights the risks of multi-vehicle collisions and the consequences when drivers abandon crash scenes, leaving vulnerable road users exposed and unprotected.

• Moped Passenger Critically Hurt in Bronx Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-21

Jun 20 - SUV hit cyclist at St Anns and 139th. Cyclist thrown, leg fractured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.

An SUV struck a cyclist at the intersection of St Anns Avenue and East 139th Street in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper hit the cyclist, who was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jun 20 - A bronze Toyota struck a parked black Ford in Manhattan. The driver, a young woman, was cuffed by a security investigator. Tension flared. The arrest was later voided. No injuries reported. The incident drew scrutiny and sparked internal review.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-20), a young woman driving a bronze Toyota collided with a parked black Ford Expedition belonging to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ security detail. Video shows the vehicles touching in a V shape. Investigator Nelson Yu, a retired NYPD detective, confronted the woman, demanding identification and handcuffing her after she failed to produce ID. Yu ordered, 'Get out of the car and show some ID,' and later, 'Get in the car! You're not going anywhere!' The woman was placed in the back seat of Yu’s vehicle. The arrest was later voided. The Attorney General’s office stated, 'OAG is investigating this matter internally and will not have further comment at this time.' The incident highlights the risks of parked vehicles and the escalation that can follow minor collisions, especially when law enforcement is involved.

• Security Detail Cuffs Woman After Crash, New York Post, Published 2025-06-20