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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 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 5 - Two SUVs slammed together on W 238th. A baby suffered a head injury. Two drivers and a passenger hurt. No clear cause. Metal twisted. Shock followed.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on W 238th Street at Putnam Ave W in the Bronx. According to the police report, a one-year-old boy suffered a head injury. Both drivers, a 37-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man, were injured—one with neck pain, the other with arm injuries. A 41-year-old female passenger and two other adults were also involved. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. All injuries and vehicle damage are documented, but the cause remains unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 3 - SUV struck stopped sedan’s rear. Two men hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Impact left one with neck injury, one with back pain. Quiet Bronx street, loud crash.

A sedan stopped in traffic on Van Cortlandt Park S was rear-ended by an SUV. Two men, ages 24 and 25, suffered back and neck injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan’s right rear bumper took the hit; the SUV’s front end was damaged. Both injured men were conscious and wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction, as noted by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 - Night crash on Riverdale Ave. Three people hurt. Police cite driver distraction and alcohol. Sedans collide. Passengers suffer head, back, and arm injuries. Streets stay dangerous.

A nighttime crash on Riverdale Ave in the Bronx left three occupants injured. According to the police report, two sedans collided while going straight, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' listed as contributing factors. One passenger suffered a head injury, another had shoulder and arm injuries, and a driver reported back pain. The report highlights driver distraction and alcohol as key factors in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll falls on those inside the cars, underscoring the ongoing risks on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810054 - 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 25 - Pick-up and sedan collided on Henry Hudson Parkway West. Obstructed view cited. One driver hurt. Metal twisted. Shock set in. Streets stayed dangerous.

A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 2727 Henry Hudson Parkway West in the Bronx. One 67-year-old male driver was injured and reported in shock. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Multiple vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report did not cite any other driver errors or mention helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - Two sedans collided in the Bronx. Three people hurt, including two children. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass, head injuries, cries in the street.

Two sedans crashed at 69 West 225th Street in the Bronx. Three people were injured: a 32-year-old woman, a 5-year-old girl, and a 1-year-old boy, all suffering head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided. The crash left children and adults hurt, with the youngest victims riding as rear passengers. Police data lists no other contributing factors before noting use of seat belts and child restraints.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807510 - 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 - 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 11 - SUV turned left on Mosholu Parkway. Driver failed to yield. Child crossing with signal hit. Leg injury. Police cite distraction and inattention.

A station wagon/SUV struck a male child pedestrian at the intersection of W Gun Hill Rd and Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. The child was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and hit him, causing a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The child was reported conscious with abrasions. No vehicle damage was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805378 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 4 - Chevy sedan turns left on Bailey Avenue. Bumper strikes woman, 54, crossing with the signal. Her face hits pavement. Driver, 93, fails to yield. The street keeps the scar.

A 2014 Chevy sedan turned left at 3100 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx and struck a 54-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver, age 93, failed to yield the right-of-way. The woman suffered facial injuries and abrasions. The driver wore a seatbelt and was not hurt. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The car showed no damage. No other factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 1 - Three passengers suffered neck injuries in a chain crash on Van Cortlandt Park South. Sedans struck, metal crumpled, whiplash followed. The street turned brutal in seconds.

A multi-vehicle crash on Van Cortlandt Park South at Major Deegan Expressway left three people injured. According to the police report, sedans collided, causing neck injuries to a 16-year-old girl, a 24-year-old woman, and a 61-year-old woman. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved several sedans, with impacts to both front and rear ends. Passengers reported whiplash. The police report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - Three sedans collided in a chain reaction on the Major Deegan Expressway. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor. A front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were traveling southbound when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a chain collision involving three sedans occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 17:48. All vehicles were traveling southbound, with impacts centered on the back ends and front ends of the vehicles. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior played a role in the crash. One occupant, a 28-year-old male front passenger, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision sequence and damage points suggest a failure to maintain safe following distances or control, exacerbated by alcohol use. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19