About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 16
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 6
▸ Severe Lacerations 6
▸ Concussion 18
▸ Whiplash 177
▸ Contusion/Bruise 167
▸ Abrasion 92
▸ Pain/Nausea 57
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 502
- 2022 White RAM Pickup (LFC3742) – 208 times • 5 in last 90d here
- 2023 Blue Chevrolet Pickup (LBJ6697) – 203 times • 8 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Mazda Suburban (LNG7028) – 130 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2019 Gray BMW Sedan (LUK2290) – 130 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2021 Blue RAM Pickup (KNU7823) – 121 times • 7 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Staten Island Bleeds While Leaders Stall
Staten Island CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 6, 2025
The Numbers Do Not Lie
In the last twelve months, eight people died and over a thousand were hurt on the streets of Staten Island CB2. Ten suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The dead include children, elders, and workers. The living carry scars. Since 2022, there have been 11 deaths and 2,574 injuries in this district alone. The disaster moves slow, but it does not stop.
Recent Crashes: No End in Sight
Just last month, a 13-year-old boy was thrown from his moped and left with a shattered skull after colliding with an MTA bus at Castleton and Park Avenues. The crash happened just before dawn. The boy was left on the pavement, bleeding, while the bus driver and passengers walked away unscathed. Police said, “the moped went through a stop sign without stopping and hit the bus” (amNY). The investigation drags on. No arrests. No answers.
A week earlier, a 16-year-old riding an e-scooter died after colliding with a Hyundai Tucson. The police said only that he suffered head trauma. His name was Nacere Ellis. He will not see seventeen. The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is still reviewing the case (The Brooklyn Paper).
Pedestrians, cyclists, and children pay the price.
Leadership: Votes Against Safety
Local leaders have not met the moment. State Senator Andrew Lanza and Assembly Member Sam Pirozzolo both voted against renewing New York City’s school zone speed camera program—a tool proven to cut speeding and save lives (Streetsblog NYC). When asked about the confusion and carnage on Hylan Boulevard, Borough President Vito Fossella said, “That’s one accident every four days where somebody perhaps unwittingly thinks they must turn from the middle lane in order to make a right-hand turn” (amNY). The signs are unclear. The danger is not.
Bills that could force repeat speeders to slow down have stalled. The Stop Super Speeders Act would require the worst offenders to install speed-limiting devices (Open States). Local leaders have not delivered.
The Call: Demand Action Now
Every day of delay is another day of blood on the street. Call your council member. Call your state senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras at every school. Demand real consequences for repeat offenders. Do not wait for another child to die.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Staten Island CB2 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Staten Island CB2?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Staten Island CB2?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Teen Critically Hurt In Moped-Bus Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-08-05
- Teen Moped Rider Hit By MTA Bus, amny, Published 2025-08-05
- Teen E-Scooter Rider Killed In Crash, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-07-13
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- Confusing Bus Lane Signs Spur Crashes, amny, Published 2025-08-05
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
- Teen Critically Hurt In Moped-Bus Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-08-05
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Motorcyclist Dies In Staten Island K-Turn Crash, amny, Published 2025-07-06
- City Will Rein in Speeding Staten Islanders with Hylan Boulevard ‘Road Diet’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-16
- State Senate votes to approve 24-hour speed cameras in NYC, amny.com, Published 2022-06-01
- State Senate Overwhelmingly Supports 24/7 Speed Cameras for the City, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-01
Other Representatives
District 63
2090 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10314
Room 531, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 50
130 Stuyvesant Place, 5th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-980-1017
250 Broadway, Suite 1553, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6965
District 24
3845 Richmond Ave. Suite 2A, Staten Island, NY 10312
Room 413, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Staten Island CB2 Staten Island Community Board 2 sits in Staten Island, Precinct 121, District 50, AD 63, SD 24.
It contains Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills, New Dorp-Midland Beach, Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights, New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis, Freshkills Park (North).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Staten Island Community Board 2
25
SUV and Pickup Truck Collide on Staten Island▸Feb 25 - A BMW SUV and a Chevrolet pickup truck collided on Targee Street in Staten Island. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered bruises over his entire body. Unsafe speed and steering failure contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Targee Street involving a 2018 BMW SUV traveling north and a 2014 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling west. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the pickup truck was damaged on its right side doors. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
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SUV Right-Turn Crash with Bus Injures Driver▸Feb 22 - A 52-year-old male SUV driver was injured in a collision with a bus on Richmond Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn when the bus, traveling straight, struck the right side doors. The driver suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male SUV driver was injured when his vehicle was struck on the right side doors by a bus traveling north on Richmond Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of the crash. The driver sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bus driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. Damage was noted on the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
20
Audi Driver Slams Parked SUVs on Rockland▸Feb 20 - A young man crashed his Audi into parked SUVs on Rockland Avenue. He broke his hip and leg. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. No one else hurt. The street stayed quiet after the impact.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driving an Audi sedan struck the center back end of a parked SUV near 908 Rockland Avenue, Staten Island. The collision damaged several parked SUVs, crushing rear and quarter panels. The driver suffered a fractured hip and upper leg, classified as severe injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police listed driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were involved. No ejections occurred. The crash left only the driver injured.
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SUV Strikes Parked SUV on Wheeler Avenue▸Feb 18 - A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Wheeler Avenue. The parked vehicle’s driver, an 81-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the left side doors of the parked SUV. Police cited passing too closely as a factor.
According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south struck a 2018 Jeep SUV parked on Wheeler Avenue. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle, damaging its left side doors. The driver of the parked SUV, an 81-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The moving SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The parked SUV’s driver was not ejected but experienced shock. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers passing too close to parked vehicles.
17
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 17 - A 14-year-old girl was struck while crossing Richmond Avenue. The sedan hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Richmond Avenue outside an intersection. The sedan, traveling north, struck her with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with alcohol involvement. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No mention of helmet or signaling factors was made.
16
SUV Crashes on Rockland Avenue Injuring Driver▸Feb 16 - A 56-year-old man driving an SUV on Rockland Avenue was injured in a crash. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage caused the collision. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Rockland Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV traveling north. The 56-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with a head contusion. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, indicating a collision likely related to lane control errors at speed. The driver remained conscious after the crash but sustained a bruise to the head.
14
Two SUVs Collide on Hylan Boulevard▸Feb 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The female driver was making a right turn while the male driver was going straight. Both drivers sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of the female-driven SUV and the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts with harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
Left-Turning Sedan Hits Pedestrian Head-On▸Feb 14 - A Toyota sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. He struck a man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact was direct. The man’s head hit the asphalt. Blood pooled. He did not wake.
A 2013 Toyota sedan, making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard at Seaview Avenue, struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious, bleeding on the street. The driver, a 73-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers fail to yield and lose focus at busy crossings.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
11
Sedan Driver Falls Asleep on Staten Island Expressway▸Feb 11 - A 62-year-old man driving a BMW sedan fell asleep at the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway. The vehicle, a 2017 BMW sedan, impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was semiconscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.
8
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Front Passenger▸Feb 8 - A 27-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2017 sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver errors led to the collision and the passenger's injuries.
8
Sedan Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian on Midland Avenue▸Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
8
SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
3
Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
31
SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
30
Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
26
SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
25
Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 25 - A BMW SUV and a Chevrolet pickup truck collided on Targee Street in Staten Island. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered bruises over his entire body. Unsafe speed and steering failure contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Targee Street involving a 2018 BMW SUV traveling north and a 2014 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling west. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and steering failure as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the pickup truck was damaged on its right side doors. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
22
SUV Right-Turn Crash with Bus Injures Driver▸Feb 22 - A 52-year-old male SUV driver was injured in a collision with a bus on Richmond Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn when the bus, traveling straight, struck the right side doors. The driver suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male SUV driver was injured when his vehicle was struck on the right side doors by a bus traveling north on Richmond Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of the crash. The driver sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bus driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. Damage was noted on the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
20
Audi Driver Slams Parked SUVs on Rockland▸Feb 20 - A young man crashed his Audi into parked SUVs on Rockland Avenue. He broke his hip and leg. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. No one else hurt. The street stayed quiet after the impact.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driving an Audi sedan struck the center back end of a parked SUV near 908 Rockland Avenue, Staten Island. The collision damaged several parked SUVs, crushing rear and quarter panels. The driver suffered a fractured hip and upper leg, classified as severe injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police listed driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were involved. No ejections occurred. The crash left only the driver injured.
18
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on Wheeler Avenue▸Feb 18 - A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Wheeler Avenue. The parked vehicle’s driver, an 81-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the left side doors of the parked SUV. Police cited passing too closely as a factor.
According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south struck a 2018 Jeep SUV parked on Wheeler Avenue. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle, damaging its left side doors. The driver of the parked SUV, an 81-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The moving SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The parked SUV’s driver was not ejected but experienced shock. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers passing too close to parked vehicles.
17
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 17 - A 14-year-old girl was struck while crossing Richmond Avenue. The sedan hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Richmond Avenue outside an intersection. The sedan, traveling north, struck her with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with alcohol involvement. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No mention of helmet or signaling factors was made.
16
SUV Crashes on Rockland Avenue Injuring Driver▸Feb 16 - A 56-year-old man driving an SUV on Rockland Avenue was injured in a crash. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage caused the collision. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Rockland Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV traveling north. The 56-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with a head contusion. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, indicating a collision likely related to lane control errors at speed. The driver remained conscious after the crash but sustained a bruise to the head.
14
Two SUVs Collide on Hylan Boulevard▸Feb 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The female driver was making a right turn while the male driver was going straight. Both drivers sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of the female-driven SUV and the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts with harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
14
Left-Turning Sedan Hits Pedestrian Head-On▸Feb 14 - A Toyota sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. He struck a man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact was direct. The man’s head hit the asphalt. Blood pooled. He did not wake.
A 2013 Toyota sedan, making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard at Seaview Avenue, struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious, bleeding on the street. The driver, a 73-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers fail to yield and lose focus at busy crossings.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
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Sedan Driver Falls Asleep on Staten Island Expressway▸Feb 11 - A 62-year-old man driving a BMW sedan fell asleep at the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway. The vehicle, a 2017 BMW sedan, impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was semiconscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.
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SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Front Passenger▸Feb 8 - A 27-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2017 sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver errors led to the collision and the passenger's injuries.
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Sedan Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian on Midland Avenue▸Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 22 - A 52-year-old male SUV driver was injured in a collision with a bus on Richmond Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn when the bus, traveling straight, struck the right side doors. The driver suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old male SUV driver was injured when his vehicle was struck on the right side doors by a bus traveling north on Richmond Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of the crash. The driver sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bus driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. Damage was noted on the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bus. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.
22S 5039
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
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File S 5039,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-22
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Audi Driver Slams Parked SUVs on Rockland▸Feb 20 - A young man crashed his Audi into parked SUVs on Rockland Avenue. He broke his hip and leg. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. No one else hurt. The street stayed quiet after the impact.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driving an Audi sedan struck the center back end of a parked SUV near 908 Rockland Avenue, Staten Island. The collision damaged several parked SUVs, crushing rear and quarter panels. The driver suffered a fractured hip and upper leg, classified as severe injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police listed driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were involved. No ejections occurred. The crash left only the driver injured.
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SUV Strikes Parked SUV on Wheeler Avenue▸Feb 18 - A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Wheeler Avenue. The parked vehicle’s driver, an 81-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the left side doors of the parked SUV. Police cited passing too closely as a factor.
According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south struck a 2018 Jeep SUV parked on Wheeler Avenue. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle, damaging its left side doors. The driver of the parked SUV, an 81-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The moving SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The parked SUV’s driver was not ejected but experienced shock. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers passing too close to parked vehicles.
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14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 17 - A 14-year-old girl was struck while crossing Richmond Avenue. The sedan hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Richmond Avenue outside an intersection. The sedan, traveling north, struck her with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with alcohol involvement. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No mention of helmet or signaling factors was made.
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SUV Crashes on Rockland Avenue Injuring Driver▸Feb 16 - A 56-year-old man driving an SUV on Rockland Avenue was injured in a crash. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage caused the collision. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Rockland Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV traveling north. The 56-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with a head contusion. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, indicating a collision likely related to lane control errors at speed. The driver remained conscious after the crash but sustained a bruise to the head.
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Two SUVs Collide on Hylan Boulevard▸Feb 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The female driver was making a right turn while the male driver was going straight. Both drivers sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of the female-driven SUV and the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts with harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Pedestrian Head-On▸Feb 14 - A Toyota sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. He struck a man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact was direct. The man’s head hit the asphalt. Blood pooled. He did not wake.
A 2013 Toyota sedan, making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard at Seaview Avenue, struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious, bleeding on the street. The driver, a 73-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers fail to yield and lose focus at busy crossings.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
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Sedan Driver Falls Asleep on Staten Island Expressway▸Feb 11 - A 62-year-old man driving a BMW sedan fell asleep at the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway. The vehicle, a 2017 BMW sedan, impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was semiconscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.
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SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Front Passenger▸Feb 8 - A 27-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2017 sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver errors led to the collision and the passenger's injuries.
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Sedan Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian on Midland Avenue▸Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 22 - Senate bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if ticket details are missing or unclear. Errors in paperwork mean no penalty. Vulnerable road users get no extra shield. Streets stay risky.
Senate bill S 5039, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza, sits at the sponsorship stage as of February 22, 2023. The bill allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter summary states: 'Permits a violation captured by a speed camera to be dismissed... if any information... is omitted... misdescribed or illegible.' Lanza leads the push. No safety analyst has noted any benefit for vulnerable road users. The bill focuses on paperwork, not on protecting people in the street.
- File S 5039, Open States, Published 2023-02-22
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Audi Driver Slams Parked SUVs on Rockland▸Feb 20 - A young man crashed his Audi into parked SUVs on Rockland Avenue. He broke his hip and leg. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. No one else hurt. The street stayed quiet after the impact.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driving an Audi sedan struck the center back end of a parked SUV near 908 Rockland Avenue, Staten Island. The collision damaged several parked SUVs, crushing rear and quarter panels. The driver suffered a fractured hip and upper leg, classified as severe injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police listed driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were involved. No ejections occurred. The crash left only the driver injured.
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SUV Strikes Parked SUV on Wheeler Avenue▸Feb 18 - A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Wheeler Avenue. The parked vehicle’s driver, an 81-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the left side doors of the parked SUV. Police cited passing too closely as a factor.
According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south struck a 2018 Jeep SUV parked on Wheeler Avenue. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle, damaging its left side doors. The driver of the parked SUV, an 81-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The moving SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The parked SUV’s driver was not ejected but experienced shock. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers passing too close to parked vehicles.
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14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 17 - A 14-year-old girl was struck while crossing Richmond Avenue. The sedan hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Richmond Avenue outside an intersection. The sedan, traveling north, struck her with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with alcohol involvement. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No mention of helmet or signaling factors was made.
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SUV Crashes on Rockland Avenue Injuring Driver▸Feb 16 - A 56-year-old man driving an SUV on Rockland Avenue was injured in a crash. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage caused the collision. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Rockland Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV traveling north. The 56-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with a head contusion. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, indicating a collision likely related to lane control errors at speed. The driver remained conscious after the crash but sustained a bruise to the head.
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Two SUVs Collide on Hylan Boulevard▸Feb 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The female driver was making a right turn while the male driver was going straight. Both drivers sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of the female-driven SUV and the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts with harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Pedestrian Head-On▸Feb 14 - A Toyota sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. He struck a man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact was direct. The man’s head hit the asphalt. Blood pooled. He did not wake.
A 2013 Toyota sedan, making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard at Seaview Avenue, struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious, bleeding on the street. The driver, a 73-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers fail to yield and lose focus at busy crossings.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
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Sedan Driver Falls Asleep on Staten Island Expressway▸Feb 11 - A 62-year-old man driving a BMW sedan fell asleep at the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway. The vehicle, a 2017 BMW sedan, impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was semiconscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.
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SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Front Passenger▸Feb 8 - A 27-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2017 sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver errors led to the collision and the passenger's injuries.
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Sedan Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian on Midland Avenue▸Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 20 - A young man crashed his Audi into parked SUVs on Rockland Avenue. He broke his hip and leg. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. No one else hurt. The street stayed quiet after the impact.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driving an Audi sedan struck the center back end of a parked SUV near 908 Rockland Avenue, Staten Island. The collision damaged several parked SUVs, crushing rear and quarter panels. The driver suffered a fractured hip and upper leg, classified as severe injuries. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police listed driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were involved. No ejections occurred. The crash left only the driver injured.
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SUV Strikes Parked SUV on Wheeler Avenue▸Feb 18 - A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Wheeler Avenue. The parked vehicle’s driver, an 81-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the left side doors of the parked SUV. Police cited passing too closely as a factor.
According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south struck a 2018 Jeep SUV parked on Wheeler Avenue. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle, damaging its left side doors. The driver of the parked SUV, an 81-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The moving SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The parked SUV’s driver was not ejected but experienced shock. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers passing too close to parked vehicles.
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14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 17 - A 14-year-old girl was struck while crossing Richmond Avenue. The sedan hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Richmond Avenue outside an intersection. The sedan, traveling north, struck her with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with alcohol involvement. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No mention of helmet or signaling factors was made.
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SUV Crashes on Rockland Avenue Injuring Driver▸Feb 16 - A 56-year-old man driving an SUV on Rockland Avenue was injured in a crash. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage caused the collision. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Rockland Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV traveling north. The 56-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with a head contusion. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, indicating a collision likely related to lane control errors at speed. The driver remained conscious after the crash but sustained a bruise to the head.
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Two SUVs Collide on Hylan Boulevard▸Feb 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The female driver was making a right turn while the male driver was going straight. Both drivers sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of the female-driven SUV and the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts with harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Pedestrian Head-On▸Feb 14 - A Toyota sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. He struck a man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact was direct. The man’s head hit the asphalt. Blood pooled. He did not wake.
A 2013 Toyota sedan, making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard at Seaview Avenue, struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious, bleeding on the street. The driver, a 73-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers fail to yield and lose focus at busy crossings.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
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Sedan Driver Falls Asleep on Staten Island Expressway▸Feb 11 - A 62-year-old man driving a BMW sedan fell asleep at the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway. The vehicle, a 2017 BMW sedan, impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was semiconscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.
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SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Front Passenger▸Feb 8 - A 27-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2017 sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver errors led to the collision and the passenger's injuries.
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Sedan Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian on Midland Avenue▸Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 18 - A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Wheeler Avenue. The parked vehicle’s driver, an 81-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the left side doors of the parked SUV. Police cited passing too closely as a factor.
According to the police report, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south struck a 2018 Jeep SUV parked on Wheeler Avenue. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle, damaging its left side doors. The driver of the parked SUV, an 81-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The moving SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The parked SUV’s driver was not ejected but experienced shock. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers passing too close to parked vehicles.
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14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 17 - A 14-year-old girl was struck while crossing Richmond Avenue. The sedan hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Richmond Avenue outside an intersection. The sedan, traveling north, struck her with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with alcohol involvement. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No mention of helmet or signaling factors was made.
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SUV Crashes on Rockland Avenue Injuring Driver▸Feb 16 - A 56-year-old man driving an SUV on Rockland Avenue was injured in a crash. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage caused the collision. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Rockland Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV traveling north. The 56-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with a head contusion. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, indicating a collision likely related to lane control errors at speed. The driver remained conscious after the crash but sustained a bruise to the head.
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Two SUVs Collide on Hylan Boulevard▸Feb 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The female driver was making a right turn while the male driver was going straight. Both drivers sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of the female-driven SUV and the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts with harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Pedestrian Head-On▸Feb 14 - A Toyota sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. He struck a man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact was direct. The man’s head hit the asphalt. Blood pooled. He did not wake.
A 2013 Toyota sedan, making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard at Seaview Avenue, struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious, bleeding on the street. The driver, a 73-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers fail to yield and lose focus at busy crossings.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
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Sedan Driver Falls Asleep on Staten Island Expressway▸Feb 11 - A 62-year-old man driving a BMW sedan fell asleep at the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway. The vehicle, a 2017 BMW sedan, impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was semiconscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.
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SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Front Passenger▸Feb 8 - A 27-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2017 sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver errors led to the collision and the passenger's injuries.
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Sedan Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian on Midland Avenue▸Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 17 - A 14-year-old girl was struck while crossing Richmond Avenue. The sedan hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and alcohol was involved.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Richmond Avenue outside an intersection. The sedan, traveling north, struck her with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with alcohol involvement. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No mention of helmet or signaling factors was made.
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SUV Crashes on Rockland Avenue Injuring Driver▸Feb 16 - A 56-year-old man driving an SUV on Rockland Avenue was injured in a crash. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage caused the collision. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Rockland Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV traveling north. The 56-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with a head contusion. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, indicating a collision likely related to lane control errors at speed. The driver remained conscious after the crash but sustained a bruise to the head.
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Two SUVs Collide on Hylan Boulevard▸Feb 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The female driver was making a right turn while the male driver was going straight. Both drivers sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of the female-driven SUV and the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts with harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Pedestrian Head-On▸Feb 14 - A Toyota sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. He struck a man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact was direct. The man’s head hit the asphalt. Blood pooled. He did not wake.
A 2013 Toyota sedan, making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard at Seaview Avenue, struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious, bleeding on the street. The driver, a 73-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers fail to yield and lose focus at busy crossings.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
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Sedan Driver Falls Asleep on Staten Island Expressway▸Feb 11 - A 62-year-old man driving a BMW sedan fell asleep at the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway. The vehicle, a 2017 BMW sedan, impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was semiconscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.
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SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Front Passenger▸Feb 8 - A 27-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2017 sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver errors led to the collision and the passenger's injuries.
8
Sedan Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian on Midland Avenue▸Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 16 - A 56-year-old man driving an SUV on Rockland Avenue was injured in a crash. The vehicle struck with its right front bumper. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage caused the collision. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Rockland Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV traveling north. The 56-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with a head contusion. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, indicating a collision likely related to lane control errors at speed. The driver remained conscious after the crash but sustained a bruise to the head.
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Two SUVs Collide on Hylan Boulevard▸Feb 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The female driver was making a right turn while the male driver was going straight. Both drivers sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of the female-driven SUV and the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts with harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Pedestrian Head-On▸Feb 14 - A Toyota sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. He struck a man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact was direct. The man’s head hit the asphalt. Blood pooled. He did not wake.
A 2013 Toyota sedan, making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard at Seaview Avenue, struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious, bleeding on the street. The driver, a 73-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers fail to yield and lose focus at busy crossings.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
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Sedan Driver Falls Asleep on Staten Island Expressway▸Feb 11 - A 62-year-old man driving a BMW sedan fell asleep at the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway. The vehicle, a 2017 BMW sedan, impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was semiconscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.
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SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Front Passenger▸Feb 8 - A 27-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2017 sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver errors led to the collision and the passenger's injuries.
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Sedan Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian on Midland Avenue▸Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The female driver was making a right turn while the male driver was going straight. Both drivers sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of the female-driven SUV and the left front bumper of the male-driven SUV. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were licensed and wearing lap belts with harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Left-Turning Sedan Hits Pedestrian Head-On▸Feb 14 - A Toyota sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. He struck a man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact was direct. The man’s head hit the asphalt. Blood pooled. He did not wake.
A 2013 Toyota sedan, making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard at Seaview Avenue, struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious, bleeding on the street. The driver, a 73-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers fail to yield and lose focus at busy crossings.
13A 602
Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
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Sedan Driver Falls Asleep on Staten Island Expressway▸Feb 11 - A 62-year-old man driving a BMW sedan fell asleep at the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway. The vehicle, a 2017 BMW sedan, impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was semiconscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.
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SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Front Passenger▸Feb 8 - A 27-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2017 sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver errors led to the collision and the passenger's injuries.
8
Sedan Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian on Midland Avenue▸Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 14 - A Toyota sedan turned left on Hylan Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. He struck a man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact was direct. The man’s head hit the asphalt. Blood pooled. He did not wake.
A 2013 Toyota sedan, making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard at Seaview Avenue, struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan hit the pedestrian head-on. The man suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious, bleeding on the street. The driver, a 73-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The crash underscores the lethal risk when drivers fail to yield and lose focus at busy crossings.
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Lanza votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
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Sedan Driver Falls Asleep on Staten Island Expressway▸Feb 11 - A 62-year-old man driving a BMW sedan fell asleep at the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway. The vehicle, a 2017 BMW sedan, impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was semiconscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.
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SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Front Passenger▸Feb 8 - A 27-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2017 sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver errors led to the collision and the passenger's injuries.
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Sedan Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian on Midland Avenue▸Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13
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Sedan Driver Falls Asleep on Staten Island Expressway▸Feb 11 - A 62-year-old man driving a BMW sedan fell asleep at the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway. The vehicle, a 2017 BMW sedan, impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was semiconscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.
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SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Front Passenger▸Feb 8 - A 27-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2017 sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver errors led to the collision and the passenger's injuries.
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Sedan Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian on Midland Avenue▸Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 11 - A 62-year-old man driving a BMW sedan fell asleep at the wheel on the Staten Island Expressway. The car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway. The vehicle, a 2017 BMW sedan, impacted an object with its left front bumper. The driver was not ejected but sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was semiconscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.
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SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Front Passenger▸Feb 8 - A 27-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2017 sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver errors led to the collision and the passenger's injuries.
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Sedan Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian on Midland Avenue▸Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 8 - A 27-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made an improper left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The vehicle struck a sedan on its right side doors. The passenger was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard when it collided with a 2017 sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver errors led to the collision and the passenger's injuries.
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Sedan Strikes 11-Year-Old Pedestrian on Midland Avenue▸Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 8 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Midland Avenue was hit by a sedan traveling east. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the police report.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Midland Avenue outside an intersection. She was struck by a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling east, which impacted her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were identified. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.
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SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Richmond Road▸Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 8 - A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was uninjured. The crash was caused by following too closely.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver in a 2009 SUV struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on Richmond Road, Staten Island. The SUV hit the bus at the center back end, causing neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver, who remained conscious and was not ejected. The bus sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and was stopped in traffic before the collision. The bus was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of impact.
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Sedan Hits Bulldozer on Richmond Avenue▸Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Feb 3 - A BMW sedan struck a bull dozer head-on on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash happened at night. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with a bull dozer while both vehicles traveled westbound on Richmond Avenue. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the bull dozer. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bull dozer had no occupants. Damage to the sedan included the roof, indicating a significant impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.
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SUV Slams Parked Sedans on Victory Boulevard▸Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Jan 31 - Kia SUV struck two empty sedans. Driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered head injury and whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell hard on Victory Boulevard.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman driving a Kia SUV south on Victory Boulevard crashed into two parked sedans. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the right rear of one sedan and the left rear of another. The driver was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were involved or hurt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedans were unoccupied at the time of the crash.
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Child Passenger Injured in Hylan Boulevard Crash▸Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Jan 30 - A sedan collided on Hylan Boulevard. An 11-year-old girl in the left rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The driver changed lanes improperly. Distraction and lane misuse caused the crash. The child was restrained but injured.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hylan Boulevard crashed after the driver changed lanes improperly. The collision injured an 11-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who suffered a head abrasion. The child was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and distraction led to the impact. The injured occupant was conscious and treated for her injuries. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.
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Speed and Alcohol Kill Passenger on Hylan▸Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Jan 28 - A Dodge sedan sped down Hylan Boulevard. The driver lost control. The car crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her body was torn. Alcohol and speed fueled the violence. The driver survived. The road stayed silent.
A 2021 Dodge sedan, heading south on Hylan Boulevard, crashed in the early morning. According to the police report, the car was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck hard. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, was ejected and killed. Her injuries were catastrophic, including amputation. The driver, a man with only a permit, survived with back pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The car was demolished. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a family shattered.
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SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Staten Island Expressway▸Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Jan 26 - A sedan struck the right rear bumper of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Staten Island Expressway collided with the right rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with full-body trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver. The sedan's airbag deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was making a right turn at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV.
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Box Truck’s Left Turn Shatters Sedan Driver▸Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.
Jan 25 - Steel clashed on Capodanno Boulevard. A box truck turned left. A sedan drove straight. The sedan’s front caved. Inside, a 35-year-old man bled, neck broken, part of him gone. The truck stood untouched. The street bore the wound.
A violent crash struck near 253 Capodanno Boulevard in Staten Island. According to the police report, a box truck made a left turn as a sedan traveled straight. The sedan’s front end crumpled on impact. The 35-year-old male sedan driver suffered a broken neck and an amputation but stayed conscious. The box truck driver, a 61-year-old man, was not hurt. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness, but the report centers on the improper turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck showed no damage. The crash left the sedan and its driver broken.