May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06

May 3 - A van door swung open. The e-biker hit it, thrown into the street. A truck rolled over him. He died in the gutter, Broome and Centre. The city lost a musician. The street stayed the same.

NY Daily News reported on May 3, 2025, that George Smaragdis, known as synthwave artist Starcadian, died after being doored by a Mercedes van while riding his e-bike westbound on Broome Street in Manhattan. The impact threw him into the path of a red delivery truck, which ran him over. Police said Smaragdis suffered severe head trauma and died at Bellevue Hospital. The article notes, 'The man who died after being doored while riding an e-bike and then run over by a passing truck...was a popular and influential synthwave artist.' The crash highlights the ongoing danger of dooring and the lethal consequences when street design and driver actions fail to protect cyclists. No mention of charges or policy changes followed.

• E-Biker Doored, Killed in Soho Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-03

May 1 - SUV struck e-scooter at Westchester Ave. Three injured. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. Head, leg, and back injuries. Pain and whiplash. Streets remain hostile for the unprotected.

An SUV collided with an e-scooter at 654 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. Three people were injured: the SUV driver suffered head injuries, the front passenger had back injuries, and the e-scooter rider sustained leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper hit the e-scooter. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash left all injured but conscious. The data points to driver aggression as the cause, underscoring the danger faced by those outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 30 - SUV struck left front. Two inside hurt. Driver distracted. Passenger and driver both shocked, one with concussion, one with whiplash. Streets in the Bronx bear the cost.

A station wagon/SUV traveling south on Grand Concourse at East 138th Street crashed, injuring two occupants. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered a concussion and back injury. A 43-year-old female passenger sustained whiplash and a hip injury. Both were in shock. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists driver distraction and inexperience as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 29 - An ambulance hit an unconscious man on a Bronx street and drove off. The victim, left bleeding, waited for help. Police and a second EMS crew arrived later. The man survived. The FDNY is investigating the ambulance crew’s actions.

According to NY Daily News (April 29, 2025), an FDNY ambulance driver struck an unconscious man lying in the roadway at E. 149th St. and Brook Ave., then left without rendering aid. The victim had been knocked out moments earlier during a road rage assault. The article states, 'The entire incident is under review,' quoting FDNY spokeswoman Amanda Farinacci. The ambulance crew was responding to another emergency at the time. The driver has been placed on modified duty while the department investigates whether the crew realized they struck the victim. A second EMS crew and police arrived minutes later, transporting the man to Lincoln Hospital. The incident highlights risks faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about emergency response protocols.

• Ambulance Strikes Unconscious Bronx Man, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-29

Apr 28 - A 37-year-old man lay bleeding on E 149th Street. A westbound vehicle hit him. His head was torn open. He was not at an intersection. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent.

A 37-year-old pedestrian was struck and left unconscious on E 149th Street near Brook Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered severe head lacerations after a westbound vehicle continued straight and hit him. He was not at an intersection. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was found in the roadway, bleeding and unresponsive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 28 - Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.

• Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.

CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.

• NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-27

Apr 26 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

Apr 25 - A sedan struck an e-scooter on E 138th Street. The e-scooter rider suffered arm injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan and an e-scooter collided at E 138th Street and Willis Avenue in the Bronx. The 25-year-old e-scooter rider was injured, suffering a contusion to his arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls. No mention of helmet use or signals was listed as a factor. Vulnerable road users bear the brunt when systems fail.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.

Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.

• File Res 0854-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 24 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The car crashed into parked vehicles. He was crushed and struck again by a fleeing SUV. Blood pooled on the Bronx street. He was left with critical head and leg injuries.

ABC7 reported on April 24, 2025, that a 32-year-old man suffered critical injuries while trying to stop a car thief on Wilkinson Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance video captured the suspect entering the double-parked Infiniti as the owner ran to intervene. The man was dragged for a block and a half before the car crashed into parked vehicles. ABC7 notes, 'Witnesses described a bloody scene and severe leg injury.' After falling, the victim was also struck by the suspect’s SUV. Police said the suspect abandoned the stolen car and fled on foot. The incident highlights the dangers of vehicle theft and high-speed flight on city streets. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Car Theft Leaves Man Critically Hurt, ABC7, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 23 - Motorscooter and SUV collided on Westchester Ave. Rider thrown, arm fractured. Police cite following too closely. Wrecked scooter, shaken passengers. Streets stayed hard and unforgiving.

A motorscooter and an SUV crashed on Westchester Ave at Tinton Ave in the Bronx. An 18-year-old motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. Two other men, aged 27 and 39, were listed as occupants and reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor for all involved. The motorscooter was demolished. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 22 - Two cars crashed on Madison Ave Bridge. A woman and a baby suffered head injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal hit metal. The city failed them.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on the Madison Ave Bridge. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 38-year-old woman driving the SUV and a 1-year-old girl riding as a passenger suffered head injuries. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old man, was also involved. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The baby was in a child restraint. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. No other factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 16 - Two sedans slammed together on Bruckner Expressway. One driver, age 67, took a hit to the shoulder. Metal crumpled. The street stayed hungry.

Two sedans crashed on Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder injury and abrasion. The vehicles struck center front to center back. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash left one person hurt and exposed the danger of high-speed traffic on city expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 16 - A woman crossing 3rd Avenue with the signal was hit by a speeding SUV. She suffered a head injury. Unsafe speed and lane changing led to the crash. The street turned violent in a blink.

A 41-year-old woman was crossing 3rd Avenue at E 152nd Street with the signal when a station wagon/SUV struck her. She suffered a head abrasion. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing were contributing factors. The driver, a 37-year-old woman, was traveling south in the SUV. The report lists no errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the pedestrian injured at the intersection, underscoring the danger posed by driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 16 - Garbage truck and sedan crashed on Bruckner. One driver suffered back injury. Unsafe lane change and failure to yield led to impact. Metal and bodies jarred. Streets stayed dangerous.

A garbage truck and a sedan collided on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl in the Bronx. One driver, age 28, was injured with back pain. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' were listed as contributing factors. Both vehicles had a single occupant. The sedan was struck on its left rear quarter panel; the truck was damaged on its right front bumper. The crash underscores the risks when drivers change lanes unsafely and fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 15 - Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

Apr 14 - Sedan slammed into SUV’s rear on Westchester Ave. Three men hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Neck injury reported. Streets stay dangerous.

A sedan struck the back of an SUV at 644 Westchester Ave in the Bronx. Three men were injured, including a driver who suffered neck pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was hit in the center back end; the sedan’s front was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The toll: pain, confusion, and another mark in the city’s crash ledger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04