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A westbound SUV struck the rear of another SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The impact injured a 19-year-old female passenger, causing neck trauma and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained rear and front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:16 on Staten Island Expressway involving two westbound SUVs. The striking vehicle hit the left rear bumper of the lead SUV, impacting its center back end. The driver error noted was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating failure to maintain focus. A 19-year-old female occupant in the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. She was secured with a lap belt and was not ejected. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact: the lead SUV at the center back end and the striking SUV at the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800807, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on South Ave. The driver making a left turn suffered a head injury and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Airbag deployment helped prevent ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:45 on South Ave near Edward Curry Ave. Two sedans collided head-on, with impact at the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver of the 2019 Honda sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, sustained a head injury and contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors for this driver. The vehicle's airbag deployed, preventing ejection. The other vehicle, a 2023 Dodge sedan traveling north straight ahead, was also involved in the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on driver errors, specifically inattention and unsafe lane changes, as causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800233, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old male driver fell asleep while making a left turn on South Ave. The sedan struck an object or surface head-on, causing head injuries and minor bleeding. The driver was semiconscious, restrained by seatbelt and airbag deployment.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver was operating a 2003 Honda sedan traveling north on South Ave at approximately 5:30. The driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The point of impact and vehicle damage was the center front end. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors, indicating driver error due to loss of consciousness. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. He sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. There is no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver fatigue leading to loss of vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799442, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV traveling west on Ross Ave. The impact caused upper arm and shoulder injuries, leaving the victim in shock and pain. Driver inattention was cited as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:55 PM on Ross Ave near New Dorp Plaza. A female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when she was hit by a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver's failure to maintain focus led to the collision. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors. The victim was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's inattention while proceeding straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799726, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Staten Island Expressway at 4:45 a.m. Driver distraction caused the crash. One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained rear and front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island Expressway around 4:45 a.m. Two sedans traveling westbound collided when the driver of one vehicle was inattentive and distracted. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the lead vehicle and the left front bumper of the following vehicle. The injured party was a 33-year-old male driver, who was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. He sustained head injuries and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at their center rear and front ends respectively. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan traveling westbound on Staten Island Expressway. Both male occupants of the sedan suffered head and back contusions. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver inattention as the critical factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:55 on Staten Island Expressway involving a 2015 Honda SUV and a 2024 Nissan sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan at the center back end, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's 22-year-old male driver sustained a head contusion and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, a 41-year-old male, also conscious and restrained, suffered a back contusion. Neither occupant was ejected. The collision and injuries stem directly from the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Manor Rd at 7:15 AM. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited improper passing or lane usage as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling southbound. Impact was on front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Manor Rd at 7:15 AM involving two southbound sedans. One driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor for the collision. The first sedan, a 2023 Genes, was traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The second sedan, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn and had damage to its right front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision point was the front bumpers of both vehicles. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver error of improper passing or lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799194, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided at an intersection on Fields Ave. A sedan making a left turn struck an SUV going straight. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:10 on Fields Ave near Dewhurst St. A sedan, driven by a 39-year-old licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's right front bumper. The sedan driver sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Fahy Ave. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fahy Ave at 6:34 AM when a station wagon/SUV traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2015 Ford sedan. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and reported complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The impact point and vehicle damage were both on the left rear quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV, confirming the nature of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798301, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV on Staten Island Expressway at 12:25 a.m. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and bruising. Police report cites unsafe speed and passing too closely as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island Expressway at 12:25 a.m. A sedan traveling west rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan was involved in a police pursuit before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper striking the SUV's left rear bumper. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling south collided on South Ave. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling southbound on South Ave when the rear vehicle struck the back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 38-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the rear driver. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center back and front ends respectively. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash occurred at 9:40 AM. The report highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and lack of experience—as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798018, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck Chaosheng Wu as he crossed Hylan Blvd. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. No charges. Police investigate. The street remains dangerous. Another life lost to traffic on Staten Island.

According to the NY Daily News (March 10, 2025), Chaosheng Wu, 80, was crossing Hylan Blvd. at Benton Ave. when a 2008 Ford Edge hit him at 9:25 a.m. Friday. The article states, “The 65-year-old driver stayed at the scene and was not charged, but police are still investigating the crash.” Wu was taken to Staten Island University Hospital North, where he died. The driver was heading north on Hylan Blvd. at the time. No charges have been filed. The incident highlights the ongoing risk for pedestrians on major Staten Island corridors. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Hylan Blvd, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-10

On Staten Island’s Richmond Road, an unlicensed driver made a left turn at unsafe speed, colliding head-on with another sedan. Four occupants suffered bruises and abrasions, their bodies battered by the violent impact. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors and reckless vehicular behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Richmond Road, Staten Island. A female driver, unlicensed in New York and operating a 2013 BMW sedan, was making a left turn when she struck another sedan traveling southbound. The contributing factors listed include "Unsafe Speed" and "Other Vehicular," indicating driver error on the part of the unlicensed left-turning driver. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the unlicensed driver’s vehicle and the left front bumper of the other sedan. Four occupants, including the unlicensed female driver and three passengers aged 6, 8, and 15, were injured with contusions, bruises, and abrasions to various body parts. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors without implicating victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV hit an 80-year-old man head-on near Benton Avenue. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled beneath him. He died under a gray Staten Island sky. The street bore silent witness to another life ended by steel.

An 80-year-old pedestrian was killed when a northbound Ford SUV struck him head-on on Hylan Boulevard near Benton Avenue, according to the police report. The report states the man 'stepped into the street against the light.' The vehicle, a 2008 Ford SUV, was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred, with the point of contact at the center front end. The police report describes the aftermath: 'His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under a gray Staten Island sky.' The contributing factors listed in the police data are 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction are cited in the report. The narrative centers the violence of the impact and the fatal consequences for the pedestrian. No mention is made of helmet use or other pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Staten Island. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island at 8:00 AM on Hylan Blvd near Jefferson Ave. A 2021 Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was a licensed female from New York. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the collision dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797097, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Victory Blvd at 5:25 a.m. Both drivers suffered whiplash and head injuries. The crash left the front passenger injured with whole-body trauma. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause, highlighting driver error.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and west on Victory Blvd collided at 5:25 a.m. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the eastbound vehicle. Both drivers, licensed males from NJ and NY, were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. The eastbound driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, while the front passenger in the same vehicle sustained whole-body injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old man sustained neck injuries and whiplash after a late-night collision involving a sedan. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a key factor. The driver was trapped but conscious, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 11:45 p.m., a sedan traveling east struck another vehicle, with the point of impact on the sedan's left front bumper and damage to its center front end. The driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. He was trapped inside the vehicle but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers of impaired driving, as documented by the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Staten Island SUV driver suffered chest injuries and shock after a collision during a lane change on Hylan Blvd. The crash involved limited visibility, causing the driver to lose control and impact another vehicle, damaging the front center of the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:50 AM on Hylan Blvd in Staten Island. The driver, a 41-year-old woman operating a 2024 Mazda SUV, was changing lanes when the collision happened. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role. The SUV sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was injured, suffering chest contusions and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's airbags deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver’s error in lane changing under limited visibility conditions was the primary cause of the crash, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck another sedan stopped in traffic on Lincoln Ave, Staten Island. The striking driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, enduring shock. The crash was caused by following too closely, according to the police report.

At 7:40 AM on Lincoln Ave in Staten Island, a sedan traveling west rear-ended another sedan stopped in traffic, according to the police report. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 52-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash and experienced shock. The report states the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely," indicating the striking driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were sedans traveling westbound. The struck vehicle was stopped, and the point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan backing unsafely at unsafe speed on Staten Island injured four occupants. All were conscious but suffered back injuries and abrasions. The crash involved multiple vehicles, with the driver unlicensed and engaged in a police pursuit, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island at 2:35 AM involving two sedans. The primary contributing factors cited were "Unsafe Speed" and "Backing Unsafely." The driver, a 33-year-old female, was unlicensed and involved in a police pursuit before the crash. Four occupants in the involved sedan were injured, including the driver and three passengers, all conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included back pain and abrasions, with complaints of whiplash and abrasions noted. The impact was to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the right rear bumper of a parked sedan. The report explicitly identifies driver errors—unsafe speed and unsafe backing—as causes, with no contributing victim behaviors listed. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by reckless driver actions, particularly unlicensed driving and unsafe maneuvers during police pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794867, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15