Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB1?
Speed Kills Here. City Lets It Happen.
Queens CB1: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 13, 2025
The Toll in Flesh and Blood
Three dead at a food truck. Last week, an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car hit two men waiting for coffee. Both died. The driver died too. Witnesses said the car was “going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign and within seconds I heard the crash and screams” (ABC7).
In the last twelve months, five people have died and over 1,000 have been injured on these streets. Six suffered injuries so severe they may never walk right again. The dead are not numbers. They are brothers, fathers, neighbors. “He was always happy. He would make you happy. He would make happy any person in the world,” said a victim’s brother (CBS New York).
The Pattern: Speed and Steel
Cars and trucks do most of the killing. In this district, SUVs and sedans alone have taken two lives and injured hundreds. Trucks and buses have killed one and hurt dozens more. Bikes and mopeds injure, but the carnage comes on four wheels. The numbers do not lie: 16 deaths, 3,014 injuries, 21 left with life-changing wounds since 2022 (NYC Open Data).
Leaders: Words, Votes, and Waiting
After the latest crash, local leaders spoke. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani called for “the acceleration of the adoption of Sammy’s Law and has proposed a plan to limit car traffic outside our schools” (Streetsblog NYC). Council Member Tiffany Cabán demanded a 20 mph limit and more daylight at corners. Senator Kristen Gonzalez voted yes to curb repeat speeders with speed-limiting tech (Open States).
But the street stays the same. The speed stays the same. The bodies keep coming.
What Next: No More Waiting
This is not fate. This is policy. Every day the city delays a 20 mph limit, another family risks losing someone. Every day without real enforcement, the same drivers speed by. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the city use its power to slow the streets and save lives.
Do not wait for another body on the pavement. Demand action now.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Queens CB1 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Queens CB1?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB1?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two, ABC7, Published 2025-08-12
- Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two, ABC7, Published 2025-08-12
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Three Dead, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12
- UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
- Speeding Car Kills Pedestrians At Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-13
- Car Slams Food Truck, Three Dead, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12
- Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12
- DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
Other Representatives
District 36
24-08 32nd St. Suite 1002A, Astoria, NY 11102
Room 456, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 22
30-83 31st Street, Astoria, NY 11102
718-274-4500
250 Broadway, Suite 1778, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6969
District 59
801 2nd Ave. Suite 303, New York, NY 10017
Room 817, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB1 Queens Community Board 1 sits in Queens, Precinct 114, District 22, AD 36, SD 59.
It contains Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, Old Astoria-Hallets Point, Astoria (Central), Astoria (East)-Woodside (North), Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Rikers Island, Sunnyside Yards (North), St. Michael'S Cemetery, Astoria Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 1
Moped Driver Ejected in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected after crashing on Hoyt Avenue South. The rider suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash involved unsafe speed and an improper turn. The rider was conscious but injured, without safety equipment.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver was injured after being ejected during a crash on Hoyt Avenue South. The report lists unsafe speed and turning improperly as contributing factors. The rider suffered a head injury and contusions. The moped was traveling southeast and made a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the left front quarter panel. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash left the rider conscious but with serious injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Sedan Turns Left, Hits Motorcycle Southbound▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound motorcycle on 31 Street near 38 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and minor burns. The sedan driver fell asleep before impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 31 Street attempted a left turn and struck a southbound motorcycle head-on at the center front ends. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and suffered minor burns. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factor as "Fell Asleep," indicating driver fatigue led to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was in shock after the collision.
Sedan Ignores Signal, Ejects Motorcyclist in Queens▸A sedan struck a motorcycle’s left side on 31 Street. The rider flew off, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. The rider wore a helmet and stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 31 Street collided with a westbound motorcycle at 24 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old man, was ejected and suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. The sedan hit the motorcycle’s left side, damaging its center front end. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and speed limits.
Taxi Backing Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Queens▸A taxi backing north on 30 Street hit an 81-year-old woman walking outside the intersection. The impact struck her head, causing bruising. The driver failed to watch behind, distracted and reversing unsafely. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota taxi was backing north on 30 Street in Queens when it struck an 81-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The point of impact was the taxi's right rear bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's injury severity was moderate, with a contusion and bruising. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian, focusing solely on the driver's unsafe backing maneuver and distraction.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Avenue▸A 51-year-old woman was hit while crossing 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Alcohol was involved. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 36 Avenue and 38 Street in Queens. The 51-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals was a key factor in the crash.
Pick-up Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on 40 Avenue▸A pick-up truck slammed into the back of a sedan on 40 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the late afternoon. The truck’s front bumper hit the sedan’s rear. Both drivers were men.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 40 Avenue rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end striking the sedan’s center back end. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Broadway in Queens. The 26-year-old rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling east on Broadway collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcycle impacted the right side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a head injury with a concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver’s license status and actions are not detailed in the report.
Mamdani Supports Safety Boosting Free Bus Service Expansion▸Bus ridership in New York City is back to pre-pandemic numbers—if you count those who ride without paying. The MTA pushes fare enforcement. Lawmakers and labor say focus on service, not punishment. Riders, mostly working class, depend on these buses to survive.
This policy debate, highlighted on November 16, 2023, centers on bus fare evasion, free bus pilot expansion, and transit funding. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) leads the charge, arguing, "We are hitting numbers that we are not recognizing, because our focus has been on fares." The MTA claims fare compliance is vital, but Mamdani and union voices like JP Patafio of TWU Local 100 urge investment in service and affordability. The matter underscores the working-class reliance on buses and the stalled rollout of OMNY, which limits all-door boarding. The debate pits fare enforcement against calls for free or reduced fares, with advocates demanding progressive taxation to fund transit. No formal council bill or vote is attached, but the stakes for vulnerable riders are clear: service, not policing, keeps them moving.
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Bus Ridership is Near 2019 Levels (If You Count the People Who Don’t Pay),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-16
Distracted Driver Slams Into Parked SUVs in Queens▸A sedan plowed into two parked SUVs on 43rd Street. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both SUVs were empty. Metal crumpled. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on 43rd Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs. The sedan's right front bumper hit the left side doors and rear bumper of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both SUVs were unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Street▸An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Steinway Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 55, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. Both vehicles traveled southbound.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2019 Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The sedan’s driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The crash caused injuries but no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 41 Street▸A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected after crashing on Hoyt Avenue South. The rider suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash involved unsafe speed and an improper turn. The rider was conscious but injured, without safety equipment.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old male moped driver was injured after being ejected during a crash on Hoyt Avenue South. The report lists unsafe speed and turning improperly as contributing factors. The rider suffered a head injury and contusions. The moped was traveling southeast and made a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the left front quarter panel. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash left the rider conscious but with serious injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
Sedan Turns Left, Hits Motorcycle Southbound▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound motorcycle on 31 Street near 38 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and minor burns. The sedan driver fell asleep before impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 31 Street attempted a left turn and struck a southbound motorcycle head-on at the center front ends. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and suffered minor burns. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factor as "Fell Asleep," indicating driver fatigue led to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was in shock after the collision.
Sedan Ignores Signal, Ejects Motorcyclist in Queens▸A sedan struck a motorcycle’s left side on 31 Street. The rider flew off, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. The rider wore a helmet and stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 31 Street collided with a westbound motorcycle at 24 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old man, was ejected and suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. The sedan hit the motorcycle’s left side, damaging its center front end. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and speed limits.
Taxi Backing Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Queens▸A taxi backing north on 30 Street hit an 81-year-old woman walking outside the intersection. The impact struck her head, causing bruising. The driver failed to watch behind, distracted and reversing unsafely. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota taxi was backing north on 30 Street in Queens when it struck an 81-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The point of impact was the taxi's right rear bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's injury severity was moderate, with a contusion and bruising. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian, focusing solely on the driver's unsafe backing maneuver and distraction.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Avenue▸A 51-year-old woman was hit while crossing 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Alcohol was involved. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 36 Avenue and 38 Street in Queens. The 51-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals was a key factor in the crash.
Pick-up Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on 40 Avenue▸A pick-up truck slammed into the back of a sedan on 40 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the late afternoon. The truck’s front bumper hit the sedan’s rear. Both drivers were men.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 40 Avenue rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end striking the sedan’s center back end. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Broadway in Queens. The 26-year-old rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling east on Broadway collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcycle impacted the right side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a head injury with a concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver’s license status and actions are not detailed in the report.
Mamdani Supports Safety Boosting Free Bus Service Expansion▸Bus ridership in New York City is back to pre-pandemic numbers—if you count those who ride without paying. The MTA pushes fare enforcement. Lawmakers and labor say focus on service, not punishment. Riders, mostly working class, depend on these buses to survive.
This policy debate, highlighted on November 16, 2023, centers on bus fare evasion, free bus pilot expansion, and transit funding. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) leads the charge, arguing, "We are hitting numbers that we are not recognizing, because our focus has been on fares." The MTA claims fare compliance is vital, but Mamdani and union voices like JP Patafio of TWU Local 100 urge investment in service and affordability. The matter underscores the working-class reliance on buses and the stalled rollout of OMNY, which limits all-door boarding. The debate pits fare enforcement against calls for free or reduced fares, with advocates demanding progressive taxation to fund transit. No formal council bill or vote is attached, but the stakes for vulnerable riders are clear: service, not policing, keeps them moving.
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Bus Ridership is Near 2019 Levels (If You Count the People Who Don’t Pay),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-16
Distracted Driver Slams Into Parked SUVs in Queens▸A sedan plowed into two parked SUVs on 43rd Street. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both SUVs were empty. Metal crumpled. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on 43rd Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs. The sedan's right front bumper hit the left side doors and rear bumper of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both SUVs were unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Street▸An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Steinway Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 55, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. Both vehicles traveled southbound.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2019 Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The sedan’s driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The crash caused injuries but no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 41 Street▸A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound motorcycle on 31 Street near 38 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and minor burns. The sedan driver fell asleep before impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 31 Street attempted a left turn and struck a southbound motorcycle head-on at the center front ends. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and suffered minor burns. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factor as "Fell Asleep," indicating driver fatigue led to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was in shock after the collision.
Sedan Ignores Signal, Ejects Motorcyclist in Queens▸A sedan struck a motorcycle’s left side on 31 Street. The rider flew off, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. The rider wore a helmet and stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 31 Street collided with a westbound motorcycle at 24 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old man, was ejected and suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. The sedan hit the motorcycle’s left side, damaging its center front end. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and speed limits.
Taxi Backing Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Queens▸A taxi backing north on 30 Street hit an 81-year-old woman walking outside the intersection. The impact struck her head, causing bruising. The driver failed to watch behind, distracted and reversing unsafely. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota taxi was backing north on 30 Street in Queens when it struck an 81-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The point of impact was the taxi's right rear bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's injury severity was moderate, with a contusion and bruising. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian, focusing solely on the driver's unsafe backing maneuver and distraction.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Avenue▸A 51-year-old woman was hit while crossing 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Alcohol was involved. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 36 Avenue and 38 Street in Queens. The 51-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals was a key factor in the crash.
Pick-up Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on 40 Avenue▸A pick-up truck slammed into the back of a sedan on 40 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the late afternoon. The truck’s front bumper hit the sedan’s rear. Both drivers were men.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 40 Avenue rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end striking the sedan’s center back end. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Broadway in Queens. The 26-year-old rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling east on Broadway collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcycle impacted the right side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a head injury with a concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver’s license status and actions are not detailed in the report.
Mamdani Supports Safety Boosting Free Bus Service Expansion▸Bus ridership in New York City is back to pre-pandemic numbers—if you count those who ride without paying. The MTA pushes fare enforcement. Lawmakers and labor say focus on service, not punishment. Riders, mostly working class, depend on these buses to survive.
This policy debate, highlighted on November 16, 2023, centers on bus fare evasion, free bus pilot expansion, and transit funding. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) leads the charge, arguing, "We are hitting numbers that we are not recognizing, because our focus has been on fares." The MTA claims fare compliance is vital, but Mamdani and union voices like JP Patafio of TWU Local 100 urge investment in service and affordability. The matter underscores the working-class reliance on buses and the stalled rollout of OMNY, which limits all-door boarding. The debate pits fare enforcement against calls for free or reduced fares, with advocates demanding progressive taxation to fund transit. No formal council bill or vote is attached, but the stakes for vulnerable riders are clear: service, not policing, keeps them moving.
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Bus Ridership is Near 2019 Levels (If You Count the People Who Don’t Pay),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-16
Distracted Driver Slams Into Parked SUVs in Queens▸A sedan plowed into two parked SUVs on 43rd Street. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both SUVs were empty. Metal crumpled. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on 43rd Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs. The sedan's right front bumper hit the left side doors and rear bumper of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both SUVs were unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Street▸An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Steinway Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 55, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. Both vehicles traveled southbound.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2019 Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The sedan’s driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The crash caused injuries but no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 41 Street▸A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A sedan struck a motorcycle’s left side on 31 Street. The rider flew off, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. The rider wore a helmet and stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 31 Street collided with a westbound motorcycle at 24 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old man, was ejected and suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. The sedan hit the motorcycle’s left side, damaging its center front end. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and speed limits.
Taxi Backing Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Queens▸A taxi backing north on 30 Street hit an 81-year-old woman walking outside the intersection. The impact struck her head, causing bruising. The driver failed to watch behind, distracted and reversing unsafely. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota taxi was backing north on 30 Street in Queens when it struck an 81-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The point of impact was the taxi's right rear bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's injury severity was moderate, with a contusion and bruising. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian, focusing solely on the driver's unsafe backing maneuver and distraction.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Avenue▸A 51-year-old woman was hit while crossing 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Alcohol was involved. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 36 Avenue and 38 Street in Queens. The 51-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals was a key factor in the crash.
Pick-up Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on 40 Avenue▸A pick-up truck slammed into the back of a sedan on 40 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the late afternoon. The truck’s front bumper hit the sedan’s rear. Both drivers were men.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 40 Avenue rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end striking the sedan’s center back end. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Broadway in Queens. The 26-year-old rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling east on Broadway collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcycle impacted the right side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a head injury with a concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver’s license status and actions are not detailed in the report.
Mamdani Supports Safety Boosting Free Bus Service Expansion▸Bus ridership in New York City is back to pre-pandemic numbers—if you count those who ride without paying. The MTA pushes fare enforcement. Lawmakers and labor say focus on service, not punishment. Riders, mostly working class, depend on these buses to survive.
This policy debate, highlighted on November 16, 2023, centers on bus fare evasion, free bus pilot expansion, and transit funding. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) leads the charge, arguing, "We are hitting numbers that we are not recognizing, because our focus has been on fares." The MTA claims fare compliance is vital, but Mamdani and union voices like JP Patafio of TWU Local 100 urge investment in service and affordability. The matter underscores the working-class reliance on buses and the stalled rollout of OMNY, which limits all-door boarding. The debate pits fare enforcement against calls for free or reduced fares, with advocates demanding progressive taxation to fund transit. No formal council bill or vote is attached, but the stakes for vulnerable riders are clear: service, not policing, keeps them moving.
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Bus Ridership is Near 2019 Levels (If You Count the People Who Don’t Pay),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-16
Distracted Driver Slams Into Parked SUVs in Queens▸A sedan plowed into two parked SUVs on 43rd Street. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both SUVs were empty. Metal crumpled. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on 43rd Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs. The sedan's right front bumper hit the left side doors and rear bumper of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both SUVs were unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Street▸An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Steinway Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 55, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. Both vehicles traveled southbound.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2019 Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The sedan’s driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The crash caused injuries but no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 41 Street▸A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A taxi backing north on 30 Street hit an 81-year-old woman walking outside the intersection. The impact struck her head, causing bruising. The driver failed to watch behind, distracted and reversing unsafely. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.
According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota taxi was backing north on 30 Street in Queens when it struck an 81-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The point of impact was the taxi's right rear bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian's injury severity was moderate, with a contusion and bruising. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian, focusing solely on the driver's unsafe backing maneuver and distraction.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Avenue▸A 51-year-old woman was hit while crossing 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Alcohol was involved. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 36 Avenue and 38 Street in Queens. The 51-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals was a key factor in the crash.
Pick-up Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on 40 Avenue▸A pick-up truck slammed into the back of a sedan on 40 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the late afternoon. The truck’s front bumper hit the sedan’s rear. Both drivers were men.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 40 Avenue rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end striking the sedan’s center back end. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Broadway in Queens. The 26-year-old rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling east on Broadway collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcycle impacted the right side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a head injury with a concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver’s license status and actions are not detailed in the report.
Mamdani Supports Safety Boosting Free Bus Service Expansion▸Bus ridership in New York City is back to pre-pandemic numbers—if you count those who ride without paying. The MTA pushes fare enforcement. Lawmakers and labor say focus on service, not punishment. Riders, mostly working class, depend on these buses to survive.
This policy debate, highlighted on November 16, 2023, centers on bus fare evasion, free bus pilot expansion, and transit funding. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) leads the charge, arguing, "We are hitting numbers that we are not recognizing, because our focus has been on fares." The MTA claims fare compliance is vital, but Mamdani and union voices like JP Patafio of TWU Local 100 urge investment in service and affordability. The matter underscores the working-class reliance on buses and the stalled rollout of OMNY, which limits all-door boarding. The debate pits fare enforcement against calls for free or reduced fares, with advocates demanding progressive taxation to fund transit. No formal council bill or vote is attached, but the stakes for vulnerable riders are clear: service, not policing, keeps them moving.
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Bus Ridership is Near 2019 Levels (If You Count the People Who Don’t Pay),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-16
Distracted Driver Slams Into Parked SUVs in Queens▸A sedan plowed into two parked SUVs on 43rd Street. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both SUVs were empty. Metal crumpled. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on 43rd Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs. The sedan's right front bumper hit the left side doors and rear bumper of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both SUVs were unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Street▸An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Steinway Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 55, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. Both vehicles traveled southbound.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2019 Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The sedan’s driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The crash caused injuries but no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 41 Street▸A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A 51-year-old woman was hit while crossing 36 Avenue in Queens. The driver disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Alcohol was involved. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 36 Avenue and 38 Street in Queens. The 51-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals was a key factor in the crash.
Pick-up Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on 40 Avenue▸A pick-up truck slammed into the back of a sedan on 40 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the late afternoon. The truck’s front bumper hit the sedan’s rear. Both drivers were men.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 40 Avenue rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end striking the sedan’s center back end. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Broadway in Queens. The 26-year-old rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling east on Broadway collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcycle impacted the right side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a head injury with a concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver’s license status and actions are not detailed in the report.
Mamdani Supports Safety Boosting Free Bus Service Expansion▸Bus ridership in New York City is back to pre-pandemic numbers—if you count those who ride without paying. The MTA pushes fare enforcement. Lawmakers and labor say focus on service, not punishment. Riders, mostly working class, depend on these buses to survive.
This policy debate, highlighted on November 16, 2023, centers on bus fare evasion, free bus pilot expansion, and transit funding. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) leads the charge, arguing, "We are hitting numbers that we are not recognizing, because our focus has been on fares." The MTA claims fare compliance is vital, but Mamdani and union voices like JP Patafio of TWU Local 100 urge investment in service and affordability. The matter underscores the working-class reliance on buses and the stalled rollout of OMNY, which limits all-door boarding. The debate pits fare enforcement against calls for free or reduced fares, with advocates demanding progressive taxation to fund transit. No formal council bill or vote is attached, but the stakes for vulnerable riders are clear: service, not policing, keeps them moving.
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Bus Ridership is Near 2019 Levels (If You Count the People Who Don’t Pay),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-16
Distracted Driver Slams Into Parked SUVs in Queens▸A sedan plowed into two parked SUVs on 43rd Street. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both SUVs were empty. Metal crumpled. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on 43rd Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs. The sedan's right front bumper hit the left side doors and rear bumper of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both SUVs were unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Street▸An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Steinway Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 55, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. Both vehicles traveled southbound.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2019 Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The sedan’s driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The crash caused injuries but no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 41 Street▸A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A pick-up truck slammed into the back of a sedan on 40 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened in the late afternoon. The truck’s front bumper hit the sedan’s rear. Both drivers were men.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on 40 Avenue rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end striking the sedan’s center back end. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Broadway in Queens. The 26-year-old rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling east on Broadway collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcycle impacted the right side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a head injury with a concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver’s license status and actions are not detailed in the report.
Mamdani Supports Safety Boosting Free Bus Service Expansion▸Bus ridership in New York City is back to pre-pandemic numbers—if you count those who ride without paying. The MTA pushes fare enforcement. Lawmakers and labor say focus on service, not punishment. Riders, mostly working class, depend on these buses to survive.
This policy debate, highlighted on November 16, 2023, centers on bus fare evasion, free bus pilot expansion, and transit funding. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) leads the charge, arguing, "We are hitting numbers that we are not recognizing, because our focus has been on fares." The MTA claims fare compliance is vital, but Mamdani and union voices like JP Patafio of TWU Local 100 urge investment in service and affordability. The matter underscores the working-class reliance on buses and the stalled rollout of OMNY, which limits all-door boarding. The debate pits fare enforcement against calls for free or reduced fares, with advocates demanding progressive taxation to fund transit. No formal council bill or vote is attached, but the stakes for vulnerable riders are clear: service, not policing, keeps them moving.
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Bus Ridership is Near 2019 Levels (If You Count the People Who Don’t Pay),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-16
Distracted Driver Slams Into Parked SUVs in Queens▸A sedan plowed into two parked SUVs on 43rd Street. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both SUVs were empty. Metal crumpled. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on 43rd Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs. The sedan's right front bumper hit the left side doors and rear bumper of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both SUVs were unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Street▸An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Steinway Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 55, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. Both vehicles traveled southbound.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2019 Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The sedan’s driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The crash caused injuries but no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 41 Street▸A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Broadway in Queens. The 26-year-old rider was ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene, wearing a helmet. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling east on Broadway collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcycle impacted the right side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a head injury with a concussion. The rider was unconscious at the scene and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV driver’s license status and actions are not detailed in the report.
Mamdani Supports Safety Boosting Free Bus Service Expansion▸Bus ridership in New York City is back to pre-pandemic numbers—if you count those who ride without paying. The MTA pushes fare enforcement. Lawmakers and labor say focus on service, not punishment. Riders, mostly working class, depend on these buses to survive.
This policy debate, highlighted on November 16, 2023, centers on bus fare evasion, free bus pilot expansion, and transit funding. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) leads the charge, arguing, "We are hitting numbers that we are not recognizing, because our focus has been on fares." The MTA claims fare compliance is vital, but Mamdani and union voices like JP Patafio of TWU Local 100 urge investment in service and affordability. The matter underscores the working-class reliance on buses and the stalled rollout of OMNY, which limits all-door boarding. The debate pits fare enforcement against calls for free or reduced fares, with advocates demanding progressive taxation to fund transit. No formal council bill or vote is attached, but the stakes for vulnerable riders are clear: service, not policing, keeps them moving.
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Bus Ridership is Near 2019 Levels (If You Count the People Who Don’t Pay),
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-11-16
Distracted Driver Slams Into Parked SUVs in Queens▸A sedan plowed into two parked SUVs on 43rd Street. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both SUVs were empty. Metal crumpled. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on 43rd Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs. The sedan's right front bumper hit the left side doors and rear bumper of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both SUVs were unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Street▸An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Steinway Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 55, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. Both vehicles traveled southbound.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2019 Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The sedan’s driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The crash caused injuries but no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 41 Street▸A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Bus ridership in New York City is back to pre-pandemic numbers—if you count those who ride without paying. The MTA pushes fare enforcement. Lawmakers and labor say focus on service, not punishment. Riders, mostly working class, depend on these buses to survive.
This policy debate, highlighted on November 16, 2023, centers on bus fare evasion, free bus pilot expansion, and transit funding. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani (D-Astoria) leads the charge, arguing, "We are hitting numbers that we are not recognizing, because our focus has been on fares." The MTA claims fare compliance is vital, but Mamdani and union voices like JP Patafio of TWU Local 100 urge investment in service and affordability. The matter underscores the working-class reliance on buses and the stalled rollout of OMNY, which limits all-door boarding. The debate pits fare enforcement against calls for free or reduced fares, with advocates demanding progressive taxation to fund transit. No formal council bill or vote is attached, but the stakes for vulnerable riders are clear: service, not policing, keeps them moving.
- Bus Ridership is Near 2019 Levels (If You Count the People Who Don’t Pay), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-16
Distracted Driver Slams Into Parked SUVs in Queens▸A sedan plowed into two parked SUVs on 43rd Street. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both SUVs were empty. Metal crumpled. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on 43rd Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs. The sedan's right front bumper hit the left side doors and rear bumper of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both SUVs were unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Street▸An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Steinway Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 55, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. Both vehicles traveled southbound.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2019 Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The sedan’s driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The crash caused injuries but no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 41 Street▸A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A sedan plowed into two parked SUVs on 43rd Street. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both SUVs were empty. Metal crumpled. No one else hurt.
According to the police report, a sedan heading north on 43rd Street in Queens struck two parked SUVs. The sedan's right front bumper hit the left side doors and rear bumper of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both SUVs were unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Street▸An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Steinway Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 55, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. Both vehicles traveled southbound.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2019 Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The sedan’s driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The crash caused injuries but no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 41 Street▸A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Steinway Street▸A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 55, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. Both vehicles traveled southbound.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2019 Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The sedan’s driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The crash caused injuries but no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 41 Street▸A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 55, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely and drove at unsafe speed. Both vehicles traveled southbound.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2019 Subaru sedan on Steinway Street in Queens. The sedan’s 55-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The sedan’s driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The crash caused injuries but no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement.
Bicyclist Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 41 Street▸A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A 46-year-old man on a bike was hit by a sedan turning left on 33 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor burn. The crash involved failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on 33 Street collided with a northbound sedan making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and minor burn, experiencing shock but was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, and the bike both sustained front-end damage at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens intersections.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 41 Street▸A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A sedan and an SUV crashed on 41 Street in Queens. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the sedan’s front end. A front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west collided on 41 Street in Queens. Both drivers were making left turns when the SUV struck the sedan’s center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end sustained damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors without assigning fault to the injured passenger.
Moped Collides with SUV in Queens▸A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.
According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.
Ambulance Hits Sedan on 34 Street Queens▸An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
An ambulance struck a sedan on 34 Street in Queens. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The ambulance hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on 34 Street collided with a sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The ambulance carried two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of both vehicles.
SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Grand Central Pkwy▸A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A female driver in a 2021 SUV rear-ended a slowing pickup truck on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the crash occurred. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in a 2021 Ford SUV was stopped in traffic on Grand Central Parkway when she rear-ended a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck that was slowing or stopping. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the pickup. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a harness at the time of the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the pickup truck. No other contributing factors were specified.
Unlicensed Moped Hits Sedan Making U-Turn▸A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Teen Cyclists Collide, Ejected on Northern Boulevard▸Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Two 16-year-old bicyclists slammed together on Northern Boulevard. Both were thrown from their bikes. One suffered full-body abrasions, the other abdominal trauma. Police cite driver inexperience.
According to the police report, two 16-year-old bicyclists collided while heading east on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both riders were ejected and seriously injured. The male cyclist suffered abrasions and internal injuries to his entire body. The female cyclist sustained trauma to her abdomen and pelvis. Police list driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both riders wore no safety equipment. The crash impact struck the center back end of one bike and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors were reported.
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Fractured by SUV▸An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
An 86-year-old woman emerged from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. A northbound SUV struck her center front. She suffered pelvis and abdomen fractures. The driver was inattentive and distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, an 86-year-old female pedestrian was injured after emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Steinway Street in Queens. She was struck by a northbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as serious injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
2Motorcycle Collides With Sedan During U-Turn in Queens▸A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan making a U-turn on 54 Street in Queens. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries. The motorcyclist fractured his lower leg; the sedan driver sustained whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan making a U-turn westbound on 54 Street in Queens. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed 30-year-old male, was injured with a fractured lower leg. The sedan driver, a licensed 33-year-old male, suffered whiplash. Both drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage to its left side doors and rear quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.