About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 16
▸ Crush Injuries 11
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 13
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 15
▸ Whiplash 64
▸ Contusion/Bruise 148
▸ Abrasion 74
▸ Pain/Nausea 48
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Queens CB2’s broken hour: deaths on Queens Boulevard, trucks in the crosswalk
Queens CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Queens Community Board 2 sits under highways and big arterials. The toll shows up in the data. Since 2022, there have been 5,081 crashes here, with 12 people killed and 2,940 injured. Pedestrians took 318 hits; SUVs and cars dominate those harms.
- Queens Boulevard: 3 dead, 163 hurt.
- Brooklyn-Queens Expressway: 2 dead, 400 hurt.
- Long Island Expressway: 1 dead, 351 hurt.
- Roosevelt Avenue: 1 dead, 49 hurt.
- Greenpoint Avenue: 1 dead, 34 hurt.
Night and dawn are cruel. The worst hours stack up at 4 a.m., 10–11 a.m., 3–5 p.m., and 10 p.m. Bodies keep turning up across the clock.
Bodies at the hot corners
A 38-year-old man died on Roosevelt Avenue at 70th Street before sunrise. The record shows “going straight ahead” and a “center front end” hit from an SUV. He never made it across. The data calls it “apparent death.” The driver kept going straight. NYC Open Data.
A 16-year-old girl was killed at 47th Avenue and 46th Street. A driver turned left. The file reads “view obstructed/limited.” She didn’t get another day. NYC Open Data.
On Greenpoint Avenue at 43rd Street, a box truck turned right. A 28-year-old on an e‑bike was recorded “ejected.” The outcome line says “killed.” NYC Open Data.
The BQE keeps maiming people inside cars too. One westbound chain crash listed three injured, one dead. Trucks and a taxi in the stack. A 75‑year‑old died in the back seat. NYC Open Data.
Queens Boulevard still takes
Queens Boulevard accounts for three deaths and 163 injuries in this district. It is one of the top hotspots here. The numbers are ours, not a headline. They have dates, times, and bodies attached. NYC Open Data.
Heavy vehicles add weight to the harm. Trucks and buses show up in 29 pedestrian injury cases; SUVs and cars in 289. People outside cars pay first. PeriodStats.
What the hours tell us
Crashes spike at 4 a.m. with six deaths across late‑night and dawn hours. The afternoon push—3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m.—adds more deaths and dozens hurt. Ten at night takes two more. The clock is an accomplice. Small-geo analysis.
Top listed factors across years include “disregarded traffic control,” “failure to yield,” and “inattention/distraction.” But the biggest bucket is “other.” It doesn’t matter what we call it. People don’t come home. Small-geo analysis.
Hit‑and‑run is routine, not rare
Citywide, a man crossing near JFK was left to die at 2:30 a.m. “The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made,” police said. That was Queens too. A few miles from this district, same borough, same night air. NY Daily News, Gothamist, ABC7.
The bridge finally splits walkers and bikes
After years of delay, the city opened separate paths on the Queensboro Bridge. “After years of advocacy, many of us were excited to see [DOT] complete the work,” State Senator Michael Gianaris said. The delay? “Not satisfactory,” electeds wrote earlier, warning that waiting “will unnecessarily put at risk” thousands walking and biking the cramped path. Gothamist, Streetsblog NYC.
Slow them down or count the dead
The state renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. Local reps backed it. The next step targets the worst repeaters. In Albany, Senator Michael Gianaris voted yes to move a speed‑limiter bill. Assembly Members Steven Raga and Claire Valdez co‑sponsor the Assembly version. The proposal forces chronic violators to install devices that keep speed to the limit. Open States, Open States.
At City Hall, the Council is pushing owner‑liability cameras for illegal parking that blocks sightlines and space people need to live. The sponsor names are on the paper; Raga is on the state bill the resolution backs. NYC Council – Legistar.
What would help here, now
- Harden the turns at Roosevelt, Greenpoint, and Queens Boulevard. Force slow, square turns.
- Daylight every corner along the truck routes. Keep corners clear. People become visible.
- Target the night hours on the BQE and LIE. Repeat hotspots need constant presence.
The pattern is plain. Twelve dead. 2,940 injured. Queens Boulevard, Roosevelt Avenue, the BQE, the LIE. The clock keeps bad secrets. We don’t have to.
One push that cuts through: slow every street and stop the worst repeaters. Use Sammy’s Law and pass the speed‑limiter bills. Then hold them to it. Start here. Take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (multiple records cited) - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- NYC completes long-stalled plan to separate bikes and pedestrians on Queensboro Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-05-13
- Pols Demand Adams Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-09
- S 4045 – Intelligent Speed Assistance for repeat violators, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- A 7979 – Intelligent Speed Assistance for repeat violators, Open States, Published 2023-08-18
- NYC Council File Res 1024-2025 – Owner liability camera pilot for parking violations, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
- Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-08-13
Other Representatives
District 37
45-10 Skillman Ave. 1st Floor, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Room 427, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 26
37-04 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-383-9566
250 Broadway, Suite 1749, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6975
District 12
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB2 Queens Community Board 2 sits in Queens, Precinct 108, District 26, AD 37, SD 12.
It contains Long Island City-Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Woodside, Sunnyside Yards (South), Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 2
10S 8117
Gianaris votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.▸Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
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File S 8117,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
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Ambulance Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Multiple Hurt▸Jun 7 - Ambulance struck sedan’s rear on the BQE. Passengers jolted, necks and chests battered. Shock and pain followed. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh took the blow.
An FDNY ambulance crashed into the rear of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. Several passengers suffered injuries to the neck, chest, back, and head. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple occupants in shock and pain. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially on high-speed city roads.
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SUV Slams Multi-Wheeled Vehicle on Queens Blvd▸Jun 6 - A distracted SUV driver struck a multi-wheeled vehicle on Queens Blvd. A 26-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Failure to yield and inattention fueled the crash.
A crash on Queens Blvd at 63rd Street in Queens involved an SUV and a multi-wheeled vehicle. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way led to the collision. The SUV struck the other vehicle head-on. A 26-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other causes are cited.
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Distracted Moped Driver Injures Leg in Queens Crash▸Jun 5 - A moped slammed into a parked SUV on 44th Drive. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered a fractured leg. Police cited driver inattention. The SUV driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bone broke.
A moped traveling east struck the rear of a parked SUV on 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was unlicensed and suffered a fractured leg. He was not wearing safety equipment. The SUV, a 2019 Subaru, was parked at the time. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, and her passenger were not seriously injured. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The moped’s center front end hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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Convertible Hits Moped on Austell Place in Queens▸Jun 3 - Convertible struck moped at center front. Moped driver, 29, injured arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. Streets remain harsh for riders.
A crash at 47-11 Austell Place in Queens involved a convertible and a moped. The moped driver, age 29, suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. The convertible struck the moped at the center front. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No mention of helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Taxi Turns, E-Scooter Rider Injured on 59th Street▸Jun 3 - A taxi turned right on 59th Street. An e-scooter rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider took the hit. Shoulder bruised. Police blame failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The system failed again.
A crash on 59th Street at Broadway in Queens left a 24-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn struck the e-scooter, which was traveling straight. The e-scooter rider suffered a shoulder contusion. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the e-scooter. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.
3
Gianaris Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks▸Jun 3 - A driver in Queens struck a man crossing Hempstead Avenue. The SUV stopped, idled, then sped off. The victim was dragged for three blocks. Bystanders screamed. The man died at the scene. The driver later surrendered to police.
NY Daily News reported on June 3, 2025, that Warren Rollins surrendered to police for a December 2023 hit-and-run in Queens. Rollins allegedly ran over Gary Charlotin, who was crossing Hempstead Ave., then stopped for two minutes before fleeing. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Rollins 'proceeded to speed away from the scene while dragging the victim's body, while the victim was still alive.' Bystanders pleaded for the driver to stop. The incident highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as well as the dangers posed by drivers who flee crash scenes. The NYPD Highway Patrol investigated the fatality.
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-03
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Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, Injuries Reported▸Jun 2 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 18 to 55, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing danger posed by distracted driving on city highways.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV▸May 31 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on 43rd Street. Two men suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was sharp, sudden, avoidable.
A sedan traveling south on 43rd Street collided with a parked SUV near 50th Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants, ages 54 and 27, were injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others, including a 77-year-old woman and an infant, with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Greenpoint Avenue Injures Two▸May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
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SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
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Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
22
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
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SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.
Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.
- File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-06-10
9S 915
Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
-
File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
7
Ambulance Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Multiple Hurt▸Jun 7 - Ambulance struck sedan’s rear on the BQE. Passengers jolted, necks and chests battered. Shock and pain followed. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh took the blow.
An FDNY ambulance crashed into the rear of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. Several passengers suffered injuries to the neck, chest, back, and head. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple occupants in shock and pain. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially on high-speed city roads.
6
SUV Slams Multi-Wheeled Vehicle on Queens Blvd▸Jun 6 - A distracted SUV driver struck a multi-wheeled vehicle on Queens Blvd. A 26-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Failure to yield and inattention fueled the crash.
A crash on Queens Blvd at 63rd Street in Queens involved an SUV and a multi-wheeled vehicle. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way led to the collision. The SUV struck the other vehicle head-on. A 26-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other causes are cited.
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Distracted Moped Driver Injures Leg in Queens Crash▸Jun 5 - A moped slammed into a parked SUV on 44th Drive. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered a fractured leg. Police cited driver inattention. The SUV driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bone broke.
A moped traveling east struck the rear of a parked SUV on 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was unlicensed and suffered a fractured leg. He was not wearing safety equipment. The SUV, a 2019 Subaru, was parked at the time. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, and her passenger were not seriously injured. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The moped’s center front end hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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Convertible Hits Moped on Austell Place in Queens▸Jun 3 - Convertible struck moped at center front. Moped driver, 29, injured arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. Streets remain harsh for riders.
A crash at 47-11 Austell Place in Queens involved a convertible and a moped. The moped driver, age 29, suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. The convertible struck the moped at the center front. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No mention of helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Taxi Turns, E-Scooter Rider Injured on 59th Street▸Jun 3 - A taxi turned right on 59th Street. An e-scooter rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider took the hit. Shoulder bruised. Police blame failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The system failed again.
A crash on 59th Street at Broadway in Queens left a 24-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn struck the e-scooter, which was traveling straight. The e-scooter rider suffered a shoulder contusion. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the e-scooter. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.
3
Gianaris Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
3
Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks▸Jun 3 - A driver in Queens struck a man crossing Hempstead Avenue. The SUV stopped, idled, then sped off. The victim was dragged for three blocks. Bystanders screamed. The man died at the scene. The driver later surrendered to police.
NY Daily News reported on June 3, 2025, that Warren Rollins surrendered to police for a December 2023 hit-and-run in Queens. Rollins allegedly ran over Gary Charlotin, who was crossing Hempstead Ave., then stopped for two minutes before fleeing. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Rollins 'proceeded to speed away from the scene while dragging the victim's body, while the victim was still alive.' Bystanders pleaded for the driver to stop. The incident highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as well as the dangers posed by drivers who flee crash scenes. The NYPD Highway Patrol investigated the fatality.
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-03
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Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, Injuries Reported▸Jun 2 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 18 to 55, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing danger posed by distracted driving on city highways.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV▸May 31 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on 43rd Street. Two men suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was sharp, sudden, avoidable.
A sedan traveling south on 43rd Street collided with a parked SUV near 50th Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants, ages 54 and 27, were injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others, including a 77-year-old woman and an infant, with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Greenpoint Avenue Injures Two▸May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
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SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
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Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
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SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
- File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09
9S 915
Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
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File S 915,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-09
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Ambulance Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Multiple Hurt▸Jun 7 - Ambulance struck sedan’s rear on the BQE. Passengers jolted, necks and chests battered. Shock and pain followed. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh took the blow.
An FDNY ambulance crashed into the rear of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. Several passengers suffered injuries to the neck, chest, back, and head. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple occupants in shock and pain. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially on high-speed city roads.
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SUV Slams Multi-Wheeled Vehicle on Queens Blvd▸Jun 6 - A distracted SUV driver struck a multi-wheeled vehicle on Queens Blvd. A 26-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Failure to yield and inattention fueled the crash.
A crash on Queens Blvd at 63rd Street in Queens involved an SUV and a multi-wheeled vehicle. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way led to the collision. The SUV struck the other vehicle head-on. A 26-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other causes are cited.
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Distracted Moped Driver Injures Leg in Queens Crash▸Jun 5 - A moped slammed into a parked SUV on 44th Drive. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered a fractured leg. Police cited driver inattention. The SUV driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bone broke.
A moped traveling east struck the rear of a parked SUV on 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was unlicensed and suffered a fractured leg. He was not wearing safety equipment. The SUV, a 2019 Subaru, was parked at the time. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, and her passenger were not seriously injured. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The moped’s center front end hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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Convertible Hits Moped on Austell Place in Queens▸Jun 3 - Convertible struck moped at center front. Moped driver, 29, injured arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. Streets remain harsh for riders.
A crash at 47-11 Austell Place in Queens involved a convertible and a moped. The moped driver, age 29, suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. The convertible struck the moped at the center front. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No mention of helmet use or signaling as factors.
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Taxi Turns, E-Scooter Rider Injured on 59th Street▸Jun 3 - A taxi turned right on 59th Street. An e-scooter rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider took the hit. Shoulder bruised. Police blame failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The system failed again.
A crash on 59th Street at Broadway in Queens left a 24-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn struck the e-scooter, which was traveling straight. The e-scooter rider suffered a shoulder contusion. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the e-scooter. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.
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Gianaris Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks▸Jun 3 - A driver in Queens struck a man crossing Hempstead Avenue. The SUV stopped, idled, then sped off. The victim was dragged for three blocks. Bystanders screamed. The man died at the scene. The driver later surrendered to police.
NY Daily News reported on June 3, 2025, that Warren Rollins surrendered to police for a December 2023 hit-and-run in Queens. Rollins allegedly ran over Gary Charlotin, who was crossing Hempstead Ave., then stopped for two minutes before fleeing. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Rollins 'proceeded to speed away from the scene while dragging the victim's body, while the victim was still alive.' Bystanders pleaded for the driver to stop. The incident highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as well as the dangers posed by drivers who flee crash scenes. The NYPD Highway Patrol investigated the fatality.
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-03
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Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, Injuries Reported▸Jun 2 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 18 to 55, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing danger posed by distracted driving on city highways.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV▸May 31 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on 43rd Street. Two men suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was sharp, sudden, avoidable.
A sedan traveling south on 43rd Street collided with a parked SUV near 50th Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants, ages 54 and 27, were injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others, including a 77-year-old woman and an infant, with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Greenpoint Avenue Injures Two▸May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
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SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
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Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
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SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.
Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.
- File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09
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Ambulance Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Multiple Hurt▸Jun 7 - Ambulance struck sedan’s rear on the BQE. Passengers jolted, necks and chests battered. Shock and pain followed. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh took the blow.
An FDNY ambulance crashed into the rear of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. Several passengers suffered injuries to the neck, chest, back, and head. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple occupants in shock and pain. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially on high-speed city roads.
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SUV Slams Multi-Wheeled Vehicle on Queens Blvd▸Jun 6 - A distracted SUV driver struck a multi-wheeled vehicle on Queens Blvd. A 26-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Failure to yield and inattention fueled the crash.
A crash on Queens Blvd at 63rd Street in Queens involved an SUV and a multi-wheeled vehicle. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way led to the collision. The SUV struck the other vehicle head-on. A 26-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other causes are cited.
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Distracted Moped Driver Injures Leg in Queens Crash▸Jun 5 - A moped slammed into a parked SUV on 44th Drive. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered a fractured leg. Police cited driver inattention. The SUV driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bone broke.
A moped traveling east struck the rear of a parked SUV on 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was unlicensed and suffered a fractured leg. He was not wearing safety equipment. The SUV, a 2019 Subaru, was parked at the time. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, and her passenger were not seriously injured. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The moped’s center front end hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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Convertible Hits Moped on Austell Place in Queens▸Jun 3 - Convertible struck moped at center front. Moped driver, 29, injured arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. Streets remain harsh for riders.
A crash at 47-11 Austell Place in Queens involved a convertible and a moped. The moped driver, age 29, suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. The convertible struck the moped at the center front. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No mention of helmet use or signaling as factors.
3
Taxi Turns, E-Scooter Rider Injured on 59th Street▸Jun 3 - A taxi turned right on 59th Street. An e-scooter rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider took the hit. Shoulder bruised. Police blame failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The system failed again.
A crash on 59th Street at Broadway in Queens left a 24-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn struck the e-scooter, which was traveling straight. The e-scooter rider suffered a shoulder contusion. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the e-scooter. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.
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Gianaris Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
3
Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks▸Jun 3 - A driver in Queens struck a man crossing Hempstead Avenue. The SUV stopped, idled, then sped off. The victim was dragged for three blocks. Bystanders screamed. The man died at the scene. The driver later surrendered to police.
NY Daily News reported on June 3, 2025, that Warren Rollins surrendered to police for a December 2023 hit-and-run in Queens. Rollins allegedly ran over Gary Charlotin, who was crossing Hempstead Ave., then stopped for two minutes before fleeing. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Rollins 'proceeded to speed away from the scene while dragging the victim's body, while the victim was still alive.' Bystanders pleaded for the driver to stop. The incident highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as well as the dangers posed by drivers who flee crash scenes. The NYPD Highway Patrol investigated the fatality.
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-03
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Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, Injuries Reported▸Jun 2 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 18 to 55, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing danger posed by distracted driving on city highways.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV▸May 31 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on 43rd Street. Two men suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was sharp, sudden, avoidable.
A sedan traveling south on 43rd Street collided with a parked SUV near 50th Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants, ages 54 and 27, were injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others, including a 77-year-old woman and an infant, with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Greenpoint Avenue Injures Two▸May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
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SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
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Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
21
SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
Jun 7 - Ambulance struck sedan’s rear on the BQE. Passengers jolted, necks and chests battered. Shock and pain followed. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh took the blow.
An FDNY ambulance crashed into the rear of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. Several passengers suffered injuries to the neck, chest, back, and head. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple occupants in shock and pain. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially on high-speed city roads.
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SUV Slams Multi-Wheeled Vehicle on Queens Blvd▸Jun 6 - A distracted SUV driver struck a multi-wheeled vehicle on Queens Blvd. A 26-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Failure to yield and inattention fueled the crash.
A crash on Queens Blvd at 63rd Street in Queens involved an SUV and a multi-wheeled vehicle. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way led to the collision. The SUV struck the other vehicle head-on. A 26-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other causes are cited.
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Distracted Moped Driver Injures Leg in Queens Crash▸Jun 5 - A moped slammed into a parked SUV on 44th Drive. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered a fractured leg. Police cited driver inattention. The SUV driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bone broke.
A moped traveling east struck the rear of a parked SUV on 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was unlicensed and suffered a fractured leg. He was not wearing safety equipment. The SUV, a 2019 Subaru, was parked at the time. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, and her passenger were not seriously injured. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The moped’s center front end hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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Convertible Hits Moped on Austell Place in Queens▸Jun 3 - Convertible struck moped at center front. Moped driver, 29, injured arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. Streets remain harsh for riders.
A crash at 47-11 Austell Place in Queens involved a convertible and a moped. The moped driver, age 29, suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. The convertible struck the moped at the center front. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No mention of helmet use or signaling as factors.
3
Taxi Turns, E-Scooter Rider Injured on 59th Street▸Jun 3 - A taxi turned right on 59th Street. An e-scooter rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider took the hit. Shoulder bruised. Police blame failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The system failed again.
A crash on 59th Street at Broadway in Queens left a 24-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn struck the e-scooter, which was traveling straight. The e-scooter rider suffered a shoulder contusion. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the e-scooter. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.
3
Gianaris Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks▸Jun 3 - A driver in Queens struck a man crossing Hempstead Avenue. The SUV stopped, idled, then sped off. The victim was dragged for three blocks. Bystanders screamed. The man died at the scene. The driver later surrendered to police.
NY Daily News reported on June 3, 2025, that Warren Rollins surrendered to police for a December 2023 hit-and-run in Queens. Rollins allegedly ran over Gary Charlotin, who was crossing Hempstead Ave., then stopped for two minutes before fleeing. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Rollins 'proceeded to speed away from the scene while dragging the victim's body, while the victim was still alive.' Bystanders pleaded for the driver to stop. The incident highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as well as the dangers posed by drivers who flee crash scenes. The NYPD Highway Patrol investigated the fatality.
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-03
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Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, Injuries Reported▸Jun 2 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 18 to 55, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing danger posed by distracted driving on city highways.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV▸May 31 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on 43rd Street. Two men suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was sharp, sudden, avoidable.
A sedan traveling south on 43rd Street collided with a parked SUV near 50th Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants, ages 54 and 27, were injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others, including a 77-year-old woman and an infant, with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Greenpoint Avenue Injures Two▸May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
27
SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
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Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
21
SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
21
Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
Jun 6 - A distracted SUV driver struck a multi-wheeled vehicle on Queens Blvd. A 26-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Failure to yield and inattention fueled the crash.
A crash on Queens Blvd at 63rd Street in Queens involved an SUV and a multi-wheeled vehicle. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way led to the collision. The SUV struck the other vehicle head-on. A 26-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other causes are cited.
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Distracted Moped Driver Injures Leg in Queens Crash▸Jun 5 - A moped slammed into a parked SUV on 44th Drive. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered a fractured leg. Police cited driver inattention. The SUV driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bone broke.
A moped traveling east struck the rear of a parked SUV on 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was unlicensed and suffered a fractured leg. He was not wearing safety equipment. The SUV, a 2019 Subaru, was parked at the time. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, and her passenger were not seriously injured. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The moped’s center front end hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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Convertible Hits Moped on Austell Place in Queens▸Jun 3 - Convertible struck moped at center front. Moped driver, 29, injured arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. Streets remain harsh for riders.
A crash at 47-11 Austell Place in Queens involved a convertible and a moped. The moped driver, age 29, suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. The convertible struck the moped at the center front. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No mention of helmet use or signaling as factors.
3
Taxi Turns, E-Scooter Rider Injured on 59th Street▸Jun 3 - A taxi turned right on 59th Street. An e-scooter rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider took the hit. Shoulder bruised. Police blame failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The system failed again.
A crash on 59th Street at Broadway in Queens left a 24-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn struck the e-scooter, which was traveling straight. The e-scooter rider suffered a shoulder contusion. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the e-scooter. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.
3
Gianaris Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
3
Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks▸Jun 3 - A driver in Queens struck a man crossing Hempstead Avenue. The SUV stopped, idled, then sped off. The victim was dragged for three blocks. Bystanders screamed. The man died at the scene. The driver later surrendered to police.
NY Daily News reported on June 3, 2025, that Warren Rollins surrendered to police for a December 2023 hit-and-run in Queens. Rollins allegedly ran over Gary Charlotin, who was crossing Hempstead Ave., then stopped for two minutes before fleeing. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Rollins 'proceeded to speed away from the scene while dragging the victim's body, while the victim was still alive.' Bystanders pleaded for the driver to stop. The incident highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as well as the dangers posed by drivers who flee crash scenes. The NYPD Highway Patrol investigated the fatality.
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-03
2
Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, Injuries Reported▸Jun 2 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 18 to 55, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing danger posed by distracted driving on city highways.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV▸May 31 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on 43rd Street. Two men suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was sharp, sudden, avoidable.
A sedan traveling south on 43rd Street collided with a parked SUV near 50th Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants, ages 54 and 27, were injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others, including a 77-year-old woman and an infant, with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Greenpoint Avenue Injures Two▸May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
27
SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
27
Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
27
Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
24
Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
22
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
21
SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
21
Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
Jun 5 - A moped slammed into a parked SUV on 44th Drive. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered a fractured leg. Police cited driver inattention. The SUV driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bone broke.
A moped traveling east struck the rear of a parked SUV on 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was unlicensed and suffered a fractured leg. He was not wearing safety equipment. The SUV, a 2019 Subaru, was parked at the time. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, and her passenger were not seriously injured. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The moped’s center front end hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.
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Convertible Hits Moped on Austell Place in Queens▸Jun 3 - Convertible struck moped at center front. Moped driver, 29, injured arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. Streets remain harsh for riders.
A crash at 47-11 Austell Place in Queens involved a convertible and a moped. The moped driver, age 29, suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. The convertible struck the moped at the center front. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No mention of helmet use or signaling as factors.
3
Taxi Turns, E-Scooter Rider Injured on 59th Street▸Jun 3 - A taxi turned right on 59th Street. An e-scooter rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider took the hit. Shoulder bruised. Police blame failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The system failed again.
A crash on 59th Street at Broadway in Queens left a 24-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn struck the e-scooter, which was traveling straight. The e-scooter rider suffered a shoulder contusion. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the e-scooter. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.
3
Gianaris Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
3
Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks▸Jun 3 - A driver in Queens struck a man crossing Hempstead Avenue. The SUV stopped, idled, then sped off. The victim was dragged for three blocks. Bystanders screamed. The man died at the scene. The driver later surrendered to police.
NY Daily News reported on June 3, 2025, that Warren Rollins surrendered to police for a December 2023 hit-and-run in Queens. Rollins allegedly ran over Gary Charlotin, who was crossing Hempstead Ave., then stopped for two minutes before fleeing. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Rollins 'proceeded to speed away from the scene while dragging the victim's body, while the victim was still alive.' Bystanders pleaded for the driver to stop. The incident highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as well as the dangers posed by drivers who flee crash scenes. The NYPD Highway Patrol investigated the fatality.
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-03
2
Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, Injuries Reported▸Jun 2 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 18 to 55, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing danger posed by distracted driving on city highways.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV▸May 31 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on 43rd Street. Two men suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was sharp, sudden, avoidable.
A sedan traveling south on 43rd Street collided with a parked SUV near 50th Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants, ages 54 and 27, were injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others, including a 77-year-old woman and an infant, with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Greenpoint Avenue Injures Two▸May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
27
SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
27
Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
27
Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
24
Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
22
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
21
SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
21
Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
Jun 3 - Convertible struck moped at center front. Moped driver, 29, injured arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. Streets remain harsh for riders.
A crash at 47-11 Austell Place in Queens involved a convertible and a moped. The moped driver, age 29, suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. The convertible struck the moped at the center front. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No mention of helmet use or signaling as factors.
3
Taxi Turns, E-Scooter Rider Injured on 59th Street▸Jun 3 - A taxi turned right on 59th Street. An e-scooter rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider took the hit. Shoulder bruised. Police blame failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The system failed again.
A crash on 59th Street at Broadway in Queens left a 24-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn struck the e-scooter, which was traveling straight. The e-scooter rider suffered a shoulder contusion. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the e-scooter. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.
3
Gianaris Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
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Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
3
Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks▸Jun 3 - A driver in Queens struck a man crossing Hempstead Avenue. The SUV stopped, idled, then sped off. The victim was dragged for three blocks. Bystanders screamed. The man died at the scene. The driver later surrendered to police.
NY Daily News reported on June 3, 2025, that Warren Rollins surrendered to police for a December 2023 hit-and-run in Queens. Rollins allegedly ran over Gary Charlotin, who was crossing Hempstead Ave., then stopped for two minutes before fleeing. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Rollins 'proceeded to speed away from the scene while dragging the victim's body, while the victim was still alive.' Bystanders pleaded for the driver to stop. The incident highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as well as the dangers posed by drivers who flee crash scenes. The NYPD Highway Patrol investigated the fatality.
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-03
2
Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, Injuries Reported▸Jun 2 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 18 to 55, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing danger posed by distracted driving on city highways.
31
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV▸May 31 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on 43rd Street. Two men suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was sharp, sudden, avoidable.
A sedan traveling south on 43rd Street collided with a parked SUV near 50th Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants, ages 54 and 27, were injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others, including a 77-year-old woman and an infant, with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.
30
SUV Rear-Ended on Greenpoint Avenue Injures Two▸May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
27
SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
27
Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
27
Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
24
Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
22
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
21
SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
21
Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
Jun 3 - A taxi turned right on 59th Street. An e-scooter rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider took the hit. Shoulder bruised. Police blame failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The system failed again.
A crash on 59th Street at Broadway in Queens left a 24-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn struck the e-scooter, which was traveling straight. The e-scooter rider suffered a shoulder contusion. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the e-scooter. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.
3
Gianaris Supports Safety Boosting Stop Super Speeders Bill▸Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
-
Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-06-03
3
Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks▸Jun 3 - A driver in Queens struck a man crossing Hempstead Avenue. The SUV stopped, idled, then sped off. The victim was dragged for three blocks. Bystanders screamed. The man died at the scene. The driver later surrendered to police.
NY Daily News reported on June 3, 2025, that Warren Rollins surrendered to police for a December 2023 hit-and-run in Queens. Rollins allegedly ran over Gary Charlotin, who was crossing Hempstead Ave., then stopped for two minutes before fleeing. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Rollins 'proceeded to speed away from the scene while dragging the victim's body, while the victim was still alive.' Bystanders pleaded for the driver to stop. The incident highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as well as the dangers posed by drivers who flee crash scenes. The NYPD Highway Patrol investigated the fatality.
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-03
2
Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, Injuries Reported▸Jun 2 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 18 to 55, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing danger posed by distracted driving on city highways.
31
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV▸May 31 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on 43rd Street. Two men suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was sharp, sudden, avoidable.
A sedan traveling south on 43rd Street collided with a parked SUV near 50th Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants, ages 54 and 27, were injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others, including a 77-year-old woman and an infant, with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.
30
SUV Rear-Ended on Greenpoint Avenue Injures Two▸May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
27
SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
27
Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
27
Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
24
Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
22
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
21
SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
21
Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.
On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.
- Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-03
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks▸Jun 3 - A driver in Queens struck a man crossing Hempstead Avenue. The SUV stopped, idled, then sped off. The victim was dragged for three blocks. Bystanders screamed. The man died at the scene. The driver later surrendered to police.
NY Daily News reported on June 3, 2025, that Warren Rollins surrendered to police for a December 2023 hit-and-run in Queens. Rollins allegedly ran over Gary Charlotin, who was crossing Hempstead Ave., then stopped for two minutes before fleeing. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Rollins 'proceeded to speed away from the scene while dragging the victim's body, while the victim was still alive.' Bystanders pleaded for the driver to stop. The incident highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as well as the dangers posed by drivers who flee crash scenes. The NYPD Highway Patrol investigated the fatality.
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Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-03
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Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, Injuries Reported▸Jun 2 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 18 to 55, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing danger posed by distracted driving on city highways.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV▸May 31 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on 43rd Street. Two men suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was sharp, sudden, avoidable.
A sedan traveling south on 43rd Street collided with a parked SUV near 50th Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants, ages 54 and 27, were injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others, including a 77-year-old woman and an infant, with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Greenpoint Avenue Injures Two▸May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
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SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
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Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
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SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
Jun 3 - A driver in Queens struck a man crossing Hempstead Avenue. The SUV stopped, idled, then sped off. The victim was dragged for three blocks. Bystanders screamed. The man died at the scene. The driver later surrendered to police.
NY Daily News reported on June 3, 2025, that Warren Rollins surrendered to police for a December 2023 hit-and-run in Queens. Rollins allegedly ran over Gary Charlotin, who was crossing Hempstead Ave., then stopped for two minutes before fleeing. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, Rollins 'proceeded to speed away from the scene while dragging the victim's body, while the victim was still alive.' Bystanders pleaded for the driver to stop. The incident highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield, as well as the dangers posed by drivers who flee crash scenes. The NYPD Highway Patrol investigated the fatality.
- Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-03
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Distracted Drivers Collide on BQE, Injuries Reported▸Jun 2 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 18 to 55, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing danger posed by distracted driving on city highways.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV▸May 31 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on 43rd Street. Two men suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was sharp, sudden, avoidable.
A sedan traveling south on 43rd Street collided with a parked SUV near 50th Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants, ages 54 and 27, were injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others, including a 77-year-old woman and an infant, with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Greenpoint Avenue Injures Two▸May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
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SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
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Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
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SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
Jun 2 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect.
Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including drivers and passengers aged 18 to 55, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing danger posed by distracted driving on city highways.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV▸May 31 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on 43rd Street. Two men suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was sharp, sudden, avoidable.
A sedan traveling south on 43rd Street collided with a parked SUV near 50th Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants, ages 54 and 27, were injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others, including a 77-year-old woman and an infant, with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Greenpoint Avenue Injures Two▸May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
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SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
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Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
27
Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
24
Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
22
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
21
SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
May 31 - A sedan struck a parked SUV on 43rd Street. Two men suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Impact was sharp, sudden, avoidable.
A sedan traveling south on 43rd Street collided with a parked SUV near 50th Avenue in Queens. Two male occupants, ages 54 and 27, were injured with neck trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the main contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two others, including a 77-year-old woman and an infant, with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV Rear-Ended on Greenpoint Avenue Injures Two▸May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
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SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
27
Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
27
Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
24
Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
22
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
21
SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
May 30 - A stopped SUV took a hard hit from behind on Greenpoint Avenue. Two women inside were hurt. The crash left one with neck pain. Both stayed conscious. Impact struck the SUV’s rear.
A station wagon or SUV was stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens when another vehicle struck it from behind. According to the police report, the SUV was hit at the center back end. Two women inside, aged 18 and 50, were injured. The driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
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SUV Strikes Moped on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens▸May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
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Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
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SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
May 27 - An SUV hit a moped at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street. The moped driver, a young man, suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV and moped both traveled east. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
A collision between a Ford SUV and a ZHILO moped occurred at Roosevelt Avenue and 63rd Street in Queens. The crash left the 24-year-old moped driver injured, with abrasions to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was passing when it struck the moped, which was making a left turn. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV had two occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report does not list any errors for the moped driver. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially where vulnerable road users share space with heavy vehicles.
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Rear-End Crash on Northern Boulevard Injures Driver▸May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
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SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
May 27 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left a passenger and another driver shaken. Metal twisted. The street stayed busy. The danger was clear.
Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard near 57th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when one sedan struck the other from behind. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and was in shock. A passenger and another driver were also involved but did not report specific injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. The impact damaged the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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Box Truck and Sedan Crash on Borden Avenue▸May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
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SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
May 27 - Box truck and sedan collided on Borden Avenue near Long Island Expressway. Two men injured. Both suffered whiplash. Metal and glass. Night air cut by impact. No clear cause named.
A box truck and a sedan crashed on Borden Avenue near the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east when they collided. Two men, one a right rear passenger and one a driver, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious after the crash. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. Both injured persons were using lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Car on Queens Boulevard▸May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
22
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
21
SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
May 24 - A sedan slammed into the back of another car on Queens Boulevard. One driver suffered internal injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. The crash left pain and confusion in the early morning dark.
A crash on Queens Boulevard near 72nd Street in Queens involved a sedan rear-ending another vehicle. According to the police report, the driver of the striking car was injured, suffering internal injuries to the entire body. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The second occupant, a registrant, had unspecified injuries. The police report makes clear that driver error—specifically tailgating and distraction—led to the collision. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Queens Left Turn Crash▸May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
21
SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
May 22 - A cyclist rode south on 69th Street. A vehicle turned left, struck him. He flew from his bike. His leg broke. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The city failed to protect him.
A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured at 69th Street and 47th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the cyclist was heading straight when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights a clear driver error: the failure to yield to a vulnerable road user.
21
SUVs Collide at Speed on Expressway; Passenger Hurt▸May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
May 21 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. One passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the collision involved unsafe speed. A 61-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. Three other occupants, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are cited. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality▸May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
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Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-21
May 21 - A pickup struck an elderly man crossing Jericho Turnpike. The victim died days later. Police charged the driver months after the crash. The intersection remains dangerous. The law caught up, but the street stayed the same.
According to NY Daily News (published May 21, 2025), police arrested Benjamin Jean-Baptiste five months after he fatally struck 78-year-old Jose Jimenez at Jericho Turnpike and 91st Ave. in Queens. The article reports, "On Tuesday, police charged him with failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care, both misdemeanors." Jean-Baptiste, driving a Dodge Ram, turned left and hit Jimenez as he crossed the busy intersection. Jimenez suffered a massive head injury and died a week later. The driver remained at the scene and was later given a desk appearance ticket. This case highlights persistent risks at major crossings and the delay in holding drivers accountable for failing to yield and exercise care.
- Driver Charged Months After Queens Fatality, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-21