Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB12?
Eight Dead, No Answers: Queens Streets Demand Action Now
Queens CB12: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025
The Death Count Rises
Eight dead. Twenty seriously hurt. That’s the toll in Queens CB12 in the past year. These are not just numbers. They are people. A man, 62, crushed by an SUV on Linden Boulevard. A 19-year-old, thrown from his moped, killed on 90th Avenue. A woman, 45, struck crossing 111th Avenue on Christmas night. Each one gone. Each one leaves a hole.
Just last week, a 23-year-old man was run down on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard. Police said, “Sonalall approached the driver’s side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist to the point that he drove off, striking the menace” (New York Post). The DA filed no charges. The street is quiet again. The loss remains.
The Pattern: Cars, Trucks, and the Young
Most deaths come from cars and SUVs. In three years, 21 people died, 44 were seriously hurt, and over 5,300 were injured in 8,848 crashes (NYC Open Data). SUVs and sedans did most of the killing. Young men, old women, children—no one is spared. The dead are not just numbers. They are neighbors.
A mother’s words echo after her daughter’s death: “I wish they would never have given him that car. I wish they would never think about giving him that car—because if they didn’t give him that car, my daughter would still be here right now” (Gothamist).
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Local leaders have taken some steps. Senator Leroy Comrie voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed limiters (Open States). Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman voted to extend school speed zones. But the carnage continues. There is no citywide 20 mph limit. There are no new safe crossings. There is no end to the waiting.
The Cost of Waiting
Every day of delay is another risk. The streets do not forgive. The dead do not return. The city has the power to lower speed limits now. The law is on the books. The leaders have the phone lines. The families have the grief.
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit and real protection for people who walk and bike. The time for waiting is over. The next name on the list could be someone you love.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Queens CB12 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Queens CB12?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB12?
▸ Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
- Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-01
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781816 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
- Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01
- Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31
- Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-14
- These are new traffic laws in New York slated for 2025, amny.com, Published 2024-12-31
Other Representatives
District 29
232-06A Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Room 717, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 27
172-12 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY 11434
718-527-4356
250 Broadway, Suite 1850, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
District 14
113-43 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412
Room 913, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB12 Queens Community Board 12 sits in Queens, District 27, AD 29, SD 14.
It contains Jamaica, South Jamaica, Baisley Park, Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, St. Albans, Hollis.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 12
Aggressive Driving Causes Sedan Collision in Queens▸Two sedans collided on 177 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police report cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear end damage.
According to the police report, at 19:10 on 177 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided while both were traveling straight ahead. The driver of one sedan, a 47-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. Both vehicles were registered in New York and each had one occupant. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The police report does not mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing solely on the driver errors of aggressive driving and road rage.
Speeding SUV Crushes Parked Sedan, Driver Killed▸Before dawn on 90th Avenue, a speeding SUV tore into a parked sedan. Metal shrieked, the roof caved. A 63-year-old man, alone behind the wheel, died in the wreckage. The street fell silent, marked by violence and loss.
According to the police report, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling east on 90th Avenue near 143rd Street struck a parked sedan at 5:38 a.m. The report states the SUV was moving at 'Unsafe Speed' when it collided with the sedan, folding metal and collapsing the sedan's roof. The sole occupant of the SUV, a 63-year-old man, was killed in the crash. The sedan was unoccupied. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A speeding SUV slammed into a parked sedan. Metal folded. The roof collapsed.' The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed,' underscoring the role of excessive speed in this fatal collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are cited in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when speed overtakes control on city streets.
Improper Turn and Tailgating Injure SUV Driver▸A truck and SUV collided on 170 St in Queens. Both turned right. The SUV driver, 57, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Police cite improper turning and following too closely as causes.
According to the police report, a tractor truck and a sport utility vehicle collided on 170 St near Douglas Ave in Queens at 12:31 PM. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The 57-year-old SUV driver was left semiconscious with head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, pointing to driver errors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The truck showed no damage. The SUV driver wore a lap belt. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on Queens Street▸A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backed into her off the roadway in Queens. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 in Queens near 112-55 Farmers Blvd. A 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV backed into her off the roadway. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely.' The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, underscoring the driver’s failure to observe surroundings while backing.
SUV and Sedan Collide on 148th Street▸Two northbound vehicles struck each other on 148th Street, injuring a 47-year-old male sedan driver. Impact occurred at the front quarters of both vehicles. The sedan driver suffered a back contusion but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2007 SUV and a 2013 sedan, both traveling north on 148th Street, collided with impact at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the front quarters of both vehicles.
Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 27-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries when a distracted SUV driver making a left turn hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured in the collision.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 89 Avenue and 168 Street in Queens around 4:40 PM. The driver of a 2014 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. Despite the impact, the SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause of the collision.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian▸A 58-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing contusions and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Queens intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 164 Street in Queens struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Jamaica Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan made a right turn and impacted him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver error in yielding, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Queens Hillside Ave▸Two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens just after midnight. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The driver of the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 12:05 a.m. Two sedans traveling west collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the rear vehicle was going straight ahead before impact. There is no indication of victim error or other contributing factors beyond the rear driver’s inattention.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Queens Pedestrian▸A 64-year-old woman was injured crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. An SUV making a U-turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 6:30 PM. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling east that was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors related to her actions were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making complex maneuvers in urban areas.
Unsafe Speed Triggers Multi-Car Crash on Belt Parkway▸Five sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal crunching. A 43-year-old woman in the back seat took the worst of it. Head injury. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, five sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens around 2:00 a.m. All vehicles were heading west. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 43-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered a head injury and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of another, showing a chain-reaction rear-end collision. No driver actions other than unsafe speed are cited. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.
2Rear-End Collision on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Two▸Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.
SUV Hits Playing Child on 142 St▸An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.
Unlicensed Van Driver Collapses, Crashes on Merrick▸Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
Two sedans collided on 177 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police report cites aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear end damage.
According to the police report, at 19:10 on 177 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided while both were traveling straight ahead. The driver of one sedan, a 47-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and shock, reporting complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The collision involved impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. Both vehicles were registered in New York and each had one occupant. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The police report does not mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing solely on the driver errors of aggressive driving and road rage.
Speeding SUV Crushes Parked Sedan, Driver Killed▸Before dawn on 90th Avenue, a speeding SUV tore into a parked sedan. Metal shrieked, the roof caved. A 63-year-old man, alone behind the wheel, died in the wreckage. The street fell silent, marked by violence and loss.
According to the police report, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling east on 90th Avenue near 143rd Street struck a parked sedan at 5:38 a.m. The report states the SUV was moving at 'Unsafe Speed' when it collided with the sedan, folding metal and collapsing the sedan's roof. The sole occupant of the SUV, a 63-year-old man, was killed in the crash. The sedan was unoccupied. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A speeding SUV slammed into a parked sedan. Metal folded. The roof collapsed.' The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed,' underscoring the role of excessive speed in this fatal collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are cited in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when speed overtakes control on city streets.
Improper Turn and Tailgating Injure SUV Driver▸A truck and SUV collided on 170 St in Queens. Both turned right. The SUV driver, 57, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Police cite improper turning and following too closely as causes.
According to the police report, a tractor truck and a sport utility vehicle collided on 170 St near Douglas Ave in Queens at 12:31 PM. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The 57-year-old SUV driver was left semiconscious with head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, pointing to driver errors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The truck showed no damage. The SUV driver wore a lap belt. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on Queens Street▸A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backed into her off the roadway in Queens. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 in Queens near 112-55 Farmers Blvd. A 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV backed into her off the roadway. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely.' The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, underscoring the driver’s failure to observe surroundings while backing.
SUV and Sedan Collide on 148th Street▸Two northbound vehicles struck each other on 148th Street, injuring a 47-year-old male sedan driver. Impact occurred at the front quarters of both vehicles. The sedan driver suffered a back contusion but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2007 SUV and a 2013 sedan, both traveling north on 148th Street, collided with impact at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the front quarters of both vehicles.
Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 27-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries when a distracted SUV driver making a left turn hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured in the collision.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 89 Avenue and 168 Street in Queens around 4:40 PM. The driver of a 2014 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. Despite the impact, the SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause of the collision.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian▸A 58-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing contusions and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Queens intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 164 Street in Queens struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Jamaica Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan made a right turn and impacted him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver error in yielding, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Queens Hillside Ave▸Two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens just after midnight. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The driver of the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 12:05 a.m. Two sedans traveling west collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the rear vehicle was going straight ahead before impact. There is no indication of victim error or other contributing factors beyond the rear driver’s inattention.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Queens Pedestrian▸A 64-year-old woman was injured crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. An SUV making a U-turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 6:30 PM. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling east that was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors related to her actions were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making complex maneuvers in urban areas.
Unsafe Speed Triggers Multi-Car Crash on Belt Parkway▸Five sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal crunching. A 43-year-old woman in the back seat took the worst of it. Head injury. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, five sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens around 2:00 a.m. All vehicles were heading west. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 43-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered a head injury and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of another, showing a chain-reaction rear-end collision. No driver actions other than unsafe speed are cited. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.
2Rear-End Collision on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Two▸Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.
SUV Hits Playing Child on 142 St▸An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.
Unlicensed Van Driver Collapses, Crashes on Merrick▸Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
Before dawn on 90th Avenue, a speeding SUV tore into a parked sedan. Metal shrieked, the roof caved. A 63-year-old man, alone behind the wheel, died in the wreckage. The street fell silent, marked by violence and loss.
According to the police report, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling east on 90th Avenue near 143rd Street struck a parked sedan at 5:38 a.m. The report states the SUV was moving at 'Unsafe Speed' when it collided with the sedan, folding metal and collapsing the sedan's roof. The sole occupant of the SUV, a 63-year-old man, was killed in the crash. The sedan was unoccupied. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A speeding SUV slammed into a parked sedan. Metal folded. The roof collapsed.' The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed,' underscoring the role of excessive speed in this fatal collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are cited in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when speed overtakes control on city streets.
Improper Turn and Tailgating Injure SUV Driver▸A truck and SUV collided on 170 St in Queens. Both turned right. The SUV driver, 57, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Police cite improper turning and following too closely as causes.
According to the police report, a tractor truck and a sport utility vehicle collided on 170 St near Douglas Ave in Queens at 12:31 PM. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The 57-year-old SUV driver was left semiconscious with head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, pointing to driver errors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The truck showed no damage. The SUV driver wore a lap belt. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on Queens Street▸A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backed into her off the roadway in Queens. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 in Queens near 112-55 Farmers Blvd. A 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV backed into her off the roadway. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely.' The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, underscoring the driver’s failure to observe surroundings while backing.
SUV and Sedan Collide on 148th Street▸Two northbound vehicles struck each other on 148th Street, injuring a 47-year-old male sedan driver. Impact occurred at the front quarters of both vehicles. The sedan driver suffered a back contusion but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2007 SUV and a 2013 sedan, both traveling north on 148th Street, collided with impact at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the front quarters of both vehicles.
Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 27-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries when a distracted SUV driver making a left turn hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured in the collision.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 89 Avenue and 168 Street in Queens around 4:40 PM. The driver of a 2014 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. Despite the impact, the SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause of the collision.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian▸A 58-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing contusions and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Queens intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 164 Street in Queens struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Jamaica Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan made a right turn and impacted him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver error in yielding, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Queens Hillside Ave▸Two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens just after midnight. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The driver of the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 12:05 a.m. Two sedans traveling west collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the rear vehicle was going straight ahead before impact. There is no indication of victim error or other contributing factors beyond the rear driver’s inattention.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Queens Pedestrian▸A 64-year-old woman was injured crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. An SUV making a U-turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 6:30 PM. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling east that was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors related to her actions were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making complex maneuvers in urban areas.
Unsafe Speed Triggers Multi-Car Crash on Belt Parkway▸Five sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal crunching. A 43-year-old woman in the back seat took the worst of it. Head injury. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, five sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens around 2:00 a.m. All vehicles were heading west. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 43-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered a head injury and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of another, showing a chain-reaction rear-end collision. No driver actions other than unsafe speed are cited. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.
2Rear-End Collision on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Two▸Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.
SUV Hits Playing Child on 142 St▸An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.
Unlicensed Van Driver Collapses, Crashes on Merrick▸Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
A truck and SUV collided on 170 St in Queens. Both turned right. The SUV driver, 57, suffered head trauma and whiplash. Police cite improper turning and following too closely as causes.
According to the police report, a tractor truck and a sport utility vehicle collided on 170 St near Douglas Ave in Queens at 12:31 PM. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The 57-year-old SUV driver was left semiconscious with head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, pointing to driver errors. The SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The truck showed no damage. The SUV driver wore a lap belt. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on Queens Street▸A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backed into her off the roadway in Queens. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 in Queens near 112-55 Farmers Blvd. A 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV backed into her off the roadway. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely.' The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, underscoring the driver’s failure to observe surroundings while backing.
SUV and Sedan Collide on 148th Street▸Two northbound vehicles struck each other on 148th Street, injuring a 47-year-old male sedan driver. Impact occurred at the front quarters of both vehicles. The sedan driver suffered a back contusion but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2007 SUV and a 2013 sedan, both traveling north on 148th Street, collided with impact at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the front quarters of both vehicles.
Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 27-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries when a distracted SUV driver making a left turn hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured in the collision.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 89 Avenue and 168 Street in Queens around 4:40 PM. The driver of a 2014 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. Despite the impact, the SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause of the collision.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian▸A 58-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing contusions and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Queens intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 164 Street in Queens struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Jamaica Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan made a right turn and impacted him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver error in yielding, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Queens Hillside Ave▸Two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens just after midnight. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The driver of the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 12:05 a.m. Two sedans traveling west collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the rear vehicle was going straight ahead before impact. There is no indication of victim error or other contributing factors beyond the rear driver’s inattention.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Queens Pedestrian▸A 64-year-old woman was injured crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. An SUV making a U-turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 6:30 PM. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling east that was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors related to her actions were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making complex maneuvers in urban areas.
Unsafe Speed Triggers Multi-Car Crash on Belt Parkway▸Five sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal crunching. A 43-year-old woman in the back seat took the worst of it. Head injury. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, five sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens around 2:00 a.m. All vehicles were heading west. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 43-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered a head injury and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of another, showing a chain-reaction rear-end collision. No driver actions other than unsafe speed are cited. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.
2Rear-End Collision on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Two▸Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.
SUV Hits Playing Child on 142 St▸An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.
Unlicensed Van Driver Collapses, Crashes on Merrick▸Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV backed into her off the roadway in Queens. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 in Queens near 112-55 Farmers Blvd. A 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV backed into her off the roadway. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely.' The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, underscoring the driver’s failure to observe surroundings while backing.
SUV and Sedan Collide on 148th Street▸Two northbound vehicles struck each other on 148th Street, injuring a 47-year-old male sedan driver. Impact occurred at the front quarters of both vehicles. The sedan driver suffered a back contusion but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2007 SUV and a 2013 sedan, both traveling north on 148th Street, collided with impact at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the front quarters of both vehicles.
Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 27-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries when a distracted SUV driver making a left turn hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured in the collision.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 89 Avenue and 168 Street in Queens around 4:40 PM. The driver of a 2014 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. Despite the impact, the SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause of the collision.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian▸A 58-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing contusions and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Queens intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 164 Street in Queens struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Jamaica Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan made a right turn and impacted him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver error in yielding, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Queens Hillside Ave▸Two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens just after midnight. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The driver of the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 12:05 a.m. Two sedans traveling west collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the rear vehicle was going straight ahead before impact. There is no indication of victim error or other contributing factors beyond the rear driver’s inattention.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Queens Pedestrian▸A 64-year-old woman was injured crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. An SUV making a U-turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 6:30 PM. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling east that was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors related to her actions were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making complex maneuvers in urban areas.
Unsafe Speed Triggers Multi-Car Crash on Belt Parkway▸Five sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal crunching. A 43-year-old woman in the back seat took the worst of it. Head injury. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, five sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens around 2:00 a.m. All vehicles were heading west. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 43-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered a head injury and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of another, showing a chain-reaction rear-end collision. No driver actions other than unsafe speed are cited. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.
2Rear-End Collision on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Two▸Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.
SUV Hits Playing Child on 142 St▸An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.
Unlicensed Van Driver Collapses, Crashes on Merrick▸Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
Two northbound vehicles struck each other on 148th Street, injuring a 47-year-old male sedan driver. Impact occurred at the front quarters of both vehicles. The sedan driver suffered a back contusion but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2007 SUV and a 2013 sedan, both traveling north on 148th Street, collided with impact at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old male occupant, was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the front quarters of both vehicles.
Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 27-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries when a distracted SUV driver making a left turn hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured in the collision.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 89 Avenue and 168 Street in Queens around 4:40 PM. The driver of a 2014 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. Despite the impact, the SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause of the collision.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian▸A 58-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing contusions and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Queens intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 164 Street in Queens struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Jamaica Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan made a right turn and impacted him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver error in yielding, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Queens Hillside Ave▸Two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens just after midnight. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The driver of the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 12:05 a.m. Two sedans traveling west collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the rear vehicle was going straight ahead before impact. There is no indication of victim error or other contributing factors beyond the rear driver’s inattention.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Queens Pedestrian▸A 64-year-old woman was injured crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. An SUV making a U-turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 6:30 PM. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling east that was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors related to her actions were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making complex maneuvers in urban areas.
Unsafe Speed Triggers Multi-Car Crash on Belt Parkway▸Five sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal crunching. A 43-year-old woman in the back seat took the worst of it. Head injury. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, five sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens around 2:00 a.m. All vehicles were heading west. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 43-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered a head injury and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of another, showing a chain-reaction rear-end collision. No driver actions other than unsafe speed are cited. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.
2Rear-End Collision on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Two▸Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.
SUV Hits Playing Child on 142 St▸An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.
Unlicensed Van Driver Collapses, Crashes on Merrick▸Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
A 27-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries when a distracted SUV driver making a left turn hit her at a Queens intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured in the collision.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 89 Avenue and 168 Street in Queens around 4:40 PM. The driver of a 2014 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. Despite the impact, the SUV sustained no damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause of the collision.
Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian▸A 58-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing contusions and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Queens intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 164 Street in Queens struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Jamaica Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan made a right turn and impacted him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver error in yielding, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Queens Hillside Ave▸Two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens just after midnight. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The driver of the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 12:05 a.m. Two sedans traveling west collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the rear vehicle was going straight ahead before impact. There is no indication of victim error or other contributing factors beyond the rear driver’s inattention.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Queens Pedestrian▸A 64-year-old woman was injured crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. An SUV making a U-turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 6:30 PM. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling east that was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors related to her actions were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making complex maneuvers in urban areas.
Unsafe Speed Triggers Multi-Car Crash on Belt Parkway▸Five sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal crunching. A 43-year-old woman in the back seat took the worst of it. Head injury. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, five sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens around 2:00 a.m. All vehicles were heading west. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 43-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered a head injury and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of another, showing a chain-reaction rear-end collision. No driver actions other than unsafe speed are cited. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.
2Rear-End Collision on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Two▸Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.
SUV Hits Playing Child on 142 St▸An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.
Unlicensed Van Driver Collapses, Crashes on Merrick▸Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
A 58-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing contusions and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Queens intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 164 Street in Queens struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Jamaica Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the sedan made a right turn and impacted him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was in shock. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The incident highlights driver error in yielding, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Queens Hillside Ave▸Two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens just after midnight. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The driver of the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 12:05 a.m. Two sedans traveling west collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the rear vehicle was going straight ahead before impact. There is no indication of victim error or other contributing factors beyond the rear driver’s inattention.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Queens Pedestrian▸A 64-year-old woman was injured crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. An SUV making a U-turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 6:30 PM. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling east that was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors related to her actions were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making complex maneuvers in urban areas.
Unsafe Speed Triggers Multi-Car Crash on Belt Parkway▸Five sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal crunching. A 43-year-old woman in the back seat took the worst of it. Head injury. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, five sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens around 2:00 a.m. All vehicles were heading west. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 43-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered a head injury and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of another, showing a chain-reaction rear-end collision. No driver actions other than unsafe speed are cited. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.
2Rear-End Collision on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Two▸Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.
SUV Hits Playing Child on 142 St▸An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.
Unlicensed Van Driver Collapses, Crashes on Merrick▸Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
Two sedans collided on Hillside Avenue in Queens just after midnight. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The driver of the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens at 12:05 a.m. Two sedans traveling west collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 26-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the rear vehicle was going straight ahead before impact. There is no indication of victim error or other contributing factors beyond the rear driver’s inattention.
SUV Making U-Turn Strikes Queens Pedestrian▸A 64-year-old woman was injured crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. An SUV making a U-turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 6:30 PM. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling east that was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors related to her actions were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making complex maneuvers in urban areas.
Unsafe Speed Triggers Multi-Car Crash on Belt Parkway▸Five sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal crunching. A 43-year-old woman in the back seat took the worst of it. Head injury. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, five sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens around 2:00 a.m. All vehicles were heading west. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 43-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered a head injury and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of another, showing a chain-reaction rear-end collision. No driver actions other than unsafe speed are cited. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.
2Rear-End Collision on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Two▸Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.
SUV Hits Playing Child on 142 St▸An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.
Unlicensed Van Driver Collapses, Crashes on Merrick▸Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
A 64-year-old woman was injured crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. An SUV making a U-turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 6:30 PM. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling east that was making a U-turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors related to her actions were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in New York. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making complex maneuvers in urban areas.
Unsafe Speed Triggers Multi-Car Crash on Belt Parkway▸Five sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal crunching. A 43-year-old woman in the back seat took the worst of it. Head injury. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, five sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens around 2:00 a.m. All vehicles were heading west. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 43-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered a head injury and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of another, showing a chain-reaction rear-end collision. No driver actions other than unsafe speed are cited. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.
2Rear-End Collision on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Two▸Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.
SUV Hits Playing Child on 142 St▸An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.
Unlicensed Van Driver Collapses, Crashes on Merrick▸Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
Five sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Unsafe speed sent metal crunching. A 43-year-old woman in the back seat took the worst of it. Head injury. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. The road did not forgive.
According to the police report, five sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens around 2:00 a.m. All vehicles were heading west. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash. A 43-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, suffered a head injury and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The impact struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of another, showing a chain-reaction rear-end collision. No driver actions other than unsafe speed are cited. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured passenger.
2Rear-End Collision on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Two▸Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.
SUV Hits Playing Child on 142 St▸An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.
Unlicensed Van Driver Collapses, Crashes on Merrick▸Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
Two occupants suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Van Wyck Expressway. Both were conscious and restrained. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported despite the injuries.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Van Wyck Expressway, two sedans traveling north collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' key factors leading to the collision. Both injured occupants, a 39-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report notes no vehicle damage despite the bodily injuries. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe following distances on high-speed roadways.
SUV Hits Playing Child on 142 St▸An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.
Unlicensed Van Driver Collapses, Crashes on Merrick▸Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.
Unlicensed Van Driver Collapses, Crashes on Merrick▸Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
Van driver lost consciousness on Merrick Blvd. Crashed. Suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Unlicensed. No other vehicles or people hurt. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a 1999 Ford van west on Merrick Blvd lost consciousness and crashed. He was unlicensed in New York. The van hit with its right front bumper, damaging the quarter panel. The driver, alone in the vehicle, wore a lap belt and suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash shows the danger when a driver is medically incapacitated and unlicensed behind the wheel.
Queens Collision Leaves Sedan Driver Injured▸A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
A pick-up and sedan crashed on 143 Street. The sedan driver took the hit, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.
According to the police report, a pick-up truck and a sedan collided at 11:00 on 143 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight before impact. The sedan’s front end struck the truck’s left bumper. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this crash. No driver errors were specified in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
Two SUVs collided head-on in Queens on 201st Street. The female driver of the westbound vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on 201st Street in Queens at 9:30 AM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and one westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumpers. The female driver of the westbound vehicle, aged 47, was injured with neck trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant.
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
- File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Crushed▸A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.
A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collide on 90 Ave▸A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.
A northbound SUV struck the right side of an eastbound sedan on 90 Ave in Queens. The sedan’s right rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:45 AM on 90 Ave in Queens. A northbound Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the right side doors of an eastbound Lexus sedan, also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions.