Recent severe crashes

1. Teen driver turning left hits 13-year-old 2026-03-19T23:00:00+00:00
   MAIN ST
   A 19-year-old driver making a left turn hit a 13-year-old boy crossing with the signal at Main Street and 73rd Avenue in Queens. Police recorded injuries to his knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 19-year-old driver in a 2017 Audi sedan was making a left turn at Main Street and 73rd Avenue in Queens around 11 p.m. and hit a 13-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The boy was reported injured, with knee and lower-leg/foot injuries and an internal complaint. One other occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. E-bike rider hits woman on Grand Central 2026-03-13T06:45:00+00:00
   GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY
   Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. An e-bike rider hit a 33-year-old woman near Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, leaving her unconscious with a concussion.
   According to the police report, the crash happened around 6:45 a.m. near Grand Central Parkway and Main Street in Queens. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed. A 33-year-old woman walking was injured and listed as unconscious with a concussion. The e-bike rider was also reported injured.
3. Defective pavement throws motorcycle driver 2026-03-08T16:00:00+00:00
   GRAND CENTRAL PKWY
   A 37-year-old motorcycle driver went down on Grand Central Parkway by the Clearview Expressway. Police recorded defective pavement; the driver was ejected and suffered chest injuries, including a fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, a 37-year-old motorcycle driver was going straight on Grand Central Parkway at the Clearview Expressway in Queens when police recorded defective pavement as a contributing factor. The driver was ejected and was listed as injured, with chest injuries and a complaint of fracture, distortion, and dislocation.
4. Driver making left turn hits 71-year-old 2026-02-28T16:58:00+00:00
   86-65 208 ST
   A driver making a left turn hit a 71-year-old pedestrian on 208th Street. Police reported a fracture and dislocation to the man’s knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, a driver in a 2015 Acura sedan was making a left turn near 86-65 208th Street in Queens on Feb. 28, 2026, at 4:58 p.m. and hit a 71-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. Police recorded a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to the man’s knee/lower leg/foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Distracted driver turns left, hits pedestrian 2026-02-22T14:55:00+00:00
   WEXFORD TER
   A driver making a left turn hit a 28-year-old man crossing with the signal at Wexford Terrace and Edgerton Boulevard. Police recorded driver inattention and slippery pavement.
   According to the police report, a 28-year-old driver in a sedan was making a left turn at Wexford Terrace and Edgerton Boulevard and hit a 28-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and slippery pavement. The pedestrian reported crush injuries to the entire body and was listed as conscious.