Recent severe crashes

1. Unlicensed motorcycle driver dies speeding 2026-05-04T18:32:00+00:00
   JACKIE ROBINSON PKWY
   On the Jackie Robinson Parkway, an unlicensed motorcycle driver sped—and never made it home. Police recorded unsafe speed.
   According to the police report, a 44-year-old motorcycle driver died on the Jackie Robinson Parkway after police recorded unsafe speed. The driver was ejected and was listed with crush injuries and a head injury. The report lists other occupants; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Driver backed a BMW into pedestrian 2026-05-02T17:07:00+00:00
   160-20 UNION TPKE
   A driver backed unsafely and hit a 35-year-old pedestrian near 160-20 Union Turnpike. Police recorded a fracture or dislocation to the man’s knee/lower leg/foot.
   According to the police report, a 30-year-old driver backing a 2016 BMW sedan near 160-20 Union Turnpike in Queens hit a 35-year-old pedestrian who was listed as not in the roadway. Police recorded “Backing Unsafely.” The pedestrian suffered a fracture, distortion, or dislocation to the knee/lower leg/foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted driver hits stopped sedan 2026-05-01T08:25:00+00:00
   168 STREET
   A driver police say was distracted hit a sedan stopped in traffic on the Grand Central Parkway. Two people reported crush injuries to their backs.
   According to the police report, a 49-year-old driver going straight on the Grand Central Parkway at 168th Street hit a sedan that was stopped in traffic. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The 49-year-old driver and a 67-year-old passenger reported back injuries listed as “crush injuries.” Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Distracted driver crashes into sedan 2026-04-28T00:00:00+00:00
   GRAND CENTRAL PKWY
   On Grand Central Parkway by Francis Lewis Blvd, police say driver inattention led to a two-sedan crash. A 62-year-old driver and his 65-year-old passenger reported concussions and back injuries.
   According to the police report, on April 28, 2026, a driver changing lanes on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis Boulevard collided with another sedan that was going straight. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. A 62-year-old driver and his 65-year-old front passenger were injured, with concussions and back injuries reported. One driver listed was 88 years old.
5. Driver hits 15-year-old on Parsons 2026-04-27T08:30:00+00:00
   PARSONS BLVD
   A sedan driver hit a 15-year-old girl crossing Parsons Boulevard. Police recorded crush injuries to her knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 35-year-old driver was going straight on Parsons Boulevard at Highland Avenue in Queens on April 27, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Police say the driver hit a 15-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with no signal or crosswalk, not at an intersection. The girl was conscious and injured, with crush injuries to her knee/lower leg/foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.