Seventy Hurt, Zero Excuses: Make Queens Streets Safe Now

• Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-12

• 1 dead, 1 injured in chain-reaction crash in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-21

• Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run, ABC7, Published 2025-09-20

• Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-18

• Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16

• Shocking video shows moment NYC drunken maniac driver mows down girl, 16, who rejected his lewd advances, New York Post, Published 2025-09-15

• Driver charged with murder, DWI in Queens crash that killed teenager, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-14

• 16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13

• Brooklyn dad recently retired from NYPD dies with girlfriend in motorcycle crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-08

• Whitestone man killed after crashing into Mini Copper, two other vehicles: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-05

• Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-02

Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.

Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13

Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.

• Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12

Aug 8 - Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit a sedan’s rear. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.

Two westbound drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway by LaGuardia. The driver of an SUV changed lanes and hit the right rear of a westbound sedan. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers were injured: a 47-year-old woman reported arm and hand bruising; a 21-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor for both drivers. Police recorded driver inattention by the SUV driver and the sedan driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 5 - Two NYPD cars crashed in Edgemere. Four officers hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. The street bore the mark. Both vehicles wrecked. All rushed to the hospital. The cause: speed, urgency, chaos.

CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that two NYPD vehicles collided at Beach 34th Street and Seagirt Boulevard in Queens while responding to a 'crime in progress.' Four officers, two from each car, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The article notes, 'Two police vehicles were badly damaged from the collision.' The crash highlights risks when multiple emergency vehicles converge at speed. No details were released about the original call. The incident underscores the dangers of high-speed response and the need for clear protocols to prevent such collisions.

• NYPD Vehicles Collide In Queens Response, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-05

Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.

NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03

Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.

Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.

• Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-01

Jul 13 - A man on an e-bike fled police. A car struck him at a Nassau intersection. He died on the street. Blood stained the asphalt. The chase ended in silence. The investigation continues.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-13), police chased a robbery suspect on an e-bike from Queens to Nassau County. The pursuit ended when a Lexus hit the rider at Lakeview Road and Bryant Avenue. The article states, "He was pronounced dead at the scene, cops said." Police have not released the man's name or age. The crash highlights the lethal risk to vulnerable road users during high-speed chases and at intersections. The investigation is ongoing.

• E-Bike Rider Killed In Police Chase, New York Post, Published 2025-07-13

Jul 10 - A BMW lost control near Kennedy Airport, hit the median, flew into oncoming traffic, and burst into flames. Two died. Others hurt. The road became chaos. Metal, fire, and sirens filled the morning.

According to amny (2025-07-10), a BMW driven by Noah Thompson crashed on the Belt Parkway near Kennedy Airport after he "failed to navigate the roadway approaching the Nassau Expressway exit." The car struck the median, went airborne, and hit two other vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Thompson and passenger Jewel Perez died. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers were injured. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the dangers of high-speed, multi-lane parkways and the severe consequences when control is lost.

• Chain-Reaction Crash Kills Two On Belt Parkway, amny, Published 2025-07-10

Jul 7 - Carlos Oliver, 15, fell from a train at Queensboro Plaza. Paramedics found him on the tracks. He died at Bellevue Hospital. Another teen fell last month. The rails remain deadly for the young.

NY Daily News reported on July 7, 2025, that Carlos Oliver, 15, died after falling from the top of a subway train at Queensboro Plaza in Queens. Police said it was unclear if he fell while climbing or lost balance as the train entered the station. The article notes, 'He was shy and quiet but at the end of the day he started hanging out with the wrong crowd.' Last month, another teen was critically injured in a similar incident. The report highlights ongoing risks for youth on city transit, but does not cite driver error. The incident underscores the dangers present in the subway system for young riders.

• Teen Dies Subway Surfing In Queens, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-07