Bronx CB5: Night roads, hard deaths

Apr 28 - SUV turned left on Jerome Ave. Glare and failure to yield. Pedestrian crossing with signal hit. Leg bruised. System failed to protect the walker.

A 54-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Jerome Ave at E 184 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, a 38-year-old woman, made a left turn and struck him. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his leg. The driver was licensed and driving a 2018 Lexus SUV. The crash highlights the danger faced by those on foot, even when following the rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 28 - A man was attacked in Mott Haven. The beating followed a road rage incident. Police search for suspects. The street became a scene of sudden violence. Another day, another danger for New York’s vulnerable.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a man was beaten during an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The NYPD is searching for suspects after 'a man was beaten in what police are calling an apparent road rage attack.' The article highlights the eruption of violence linked to driver aggression, turning a city street into a crime scene. No details on the victim’s actions or condition were provided. The incident underscores the risks faced by people on New York streets and points to the ongoing threat posed by unchecked driver behavior. No charges or arrests have been made at this time.

• Man Beaten In Bronx Road Rage, 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 23 - A man, 33, hit while getting on a vehicle on Creston Avenue. He suffered a bruised leg. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

A 33-year-old man was injured while getting on or off a vehicle on Creston Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. The crash did not occur at an intersection. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police data. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved. The incident highlights the risks pedestrians face even outside intersections, especially when boarding or exiting vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807858 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - A driver struck an 11-year-old girl in a marked Bronx crosswalk. She suffered a neck bruise. Police cite failure to yield. The child was conscious at the scene.

An 11-year-old girl was hit while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 225 Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The girl, a pedestrian, sustained a neck contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No vehicle details were provided. The child was injured at the intersection, with no mention of helmet or signal use. The crash highlights the danger faced by young pedestrians in Bronx crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806763 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - SUV hit a 19-year-old man in the Bronx. He took the impact to his hip and leg. Police say the crash happened during a pursuit. The street stayed hard and cold.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W Tremont Ave and University Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Ford SUV struck the man during a police pursuit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pursuit. No other injuries were reported. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt. The crash underscores the danger faced by people on foot when cars and police chases meet on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - A crash on E 183 St left a front passenger with a head injury. Aggressive driving fueled the impact. Two vehicles, a sedan and a motorcycle, collided. The street bore the brunt.

A collision on E 183 St at Grand Concourse in the Bronx involved a sedan and a motorcycle. One front passenger suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signal issues were listed as factors. The crash left four others with unspecified injuries. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan and the front end of the motorcycle. Systemic danger and driver aggression shaped the outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - A sedan struck an e-bike on East Tremont Avenue. The e-bike rider was left semiconscious, his leg fractured. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

An e-bike rider, age 40, was injured in a crash with a sedan on East Tremont Avenue at Grand Concourse in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The e-bike rider suffered a fractured leg and was partially ejected, left semiconscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 12 - Two box trucks crashed on the Major Deegan. Both drivers hurt. One struck in the head, the other in the back. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met at speed.

Two box trucks collided on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers were injured—one suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. The crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction, as listed in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The force of the impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The data lists no further details about safety equipment or signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806757 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.

The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.

• Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death, The New York Times, Published 2025-04-12

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 6 - Inza Fofana left work, crossed E. 149th Street. A van hit him midblock. Two more cars struck as he lay in the road. Medics rushed him back to Lincoln Hospital. He died. His family mourns. The intersection stays dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 6, 2025, that Inza Fofana, a 52-year-old hospital cleaner and immigrant, was fatally struck after his shift at Lincoln Hospital. The crash occurred midblock at E. 149th St. and Morris Ave. Police said a 2019 Ford Transit van, turning left, hit Fofana as he crossed. The article quotes his sister-in-law: "He was going to buy socks. That's why he crossed the street." Police told the family that after the initial impact, two more vehicles struck Fofana. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. Family members called for more safety measures at the busy intersection, noting, "There has to be a cross guard over there for the pedestrian to cross the street safely." The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians at wide, high-traffic Bronx crossings.

• Bronx Hospital Worker Killed Crossing Street, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.

According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.

• Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-03

Apr 2 - Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. One driver suffered head injury and shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, pain. The system failed to protect.

Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. One driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion, and was in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Three other occupants, including another driver and two passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report details damage to the right rear bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The only listed contributing factor is driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - A sedan turned wrong on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp. The driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered a back contusion. Police cite improper turning as the cause. The crash left her bruised but conscious.

A crash on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp in the Bronx left a 50-year-old woman, driving a sedan, injured with a back contusion. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The driver was conscious at the scene and wore a lap belt. No other injuries were reported. Police listed 'Turning Improperly' as the main contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use was made in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 1 - A car hit a 75-year-old man at E Fordham Rd and Morris Ave. He suffered a facial bruise. The crash left him conscious. No driver errors listed. Streets remain dangerous.

A 75-year-old man walking at the intersection of E Fordham Rd and Morris Ave in the Bronx was struck by a car. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the crash occurred. He suffered a contusion to the face but remained conscious. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians, especially older adults, even when not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A man walking on Jerome Avenue was hit and hurt. He suffered bruises to his leg and foot. The crash happened after midnight. No driver errors or causes listed. The street stayed silent. The wound did not.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old man was injured as a pedestrian on Jerome Avenue near East Burnside Avenue in the Bronx at 12:05 a.m. He sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states he was conscious at the scene. No driver errors or contributing factors, such as failure to yield or distraction, are listed. The vehicle type is unspecified, and no details about driver actions appear in the report. The police document focuses on the pedestrian's injuries and does not assign fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 26 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured on West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and helmeted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 8:57 pm. The bicyclist, who was the sole occupant of his bike, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious after the collision. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a primary contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error related to lane control. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim behavior was cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle's pre-crash action was "Avoiding Object in Roadway," and impact occurred at the bike's center front end. This incident underscores the dangers posed by improper lane usage in urban cycling environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19