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A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured after a collision involving an SUV on Staten Island Expressway. The crash involved improper lane usage, striking the motorcycle on its left side. The rider suffered abrasions over the entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island Expressway at 19:29. A motorcycle and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling westbound, collided when the SUV struck the motorcycle on its left side doors. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions over his entire body but remained conscious. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The motorcycle driver was not assigned any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the right side doors of the SUV and the left side doors of the motorcycle. This crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old female driver was partially ejected and injured in a two-sedan crash on North Railroad Avenue. The collision occurred during a merging maneuver. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the impact, causing neck injuries and bruising.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Staten Island's North Railroad Avenue around 6 p.m. Two sedans collided when the unlicensed driver, a 35-year-old female, was merging southwest. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the unlicensed Nissan sedan and the right front bumper of the licensed Mercedes sedan traveling straight ahead. The unlicensed driver was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries and contusions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inattentive drivers during merging maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754929, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A high-speed police pursuit on West Shore Expressway ended in a violent collision. Two men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple SUVs and a sedan, with improper lane usage cited as a key factor in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:23 on West Shore Expressway during a police pursuit involving three vehicles: two SUVs and a sedan. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles collided with center front and center back impacts. Two male occupants were injured: a 39-year-old driver and a 27-year-old rear passenger. Both sustained neck injuries and complaints of whiplash but were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. One driver was licensed in New York, while another involved driver was unlicensed. The report emphasizes driver errors related to lane usage during the pursuit, highlighting systemic dangers posed by high-speed chases and improper passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Staten Island. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Staten Island at the intersection of Spring Street and Richmond Road around 18:20. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Dodge pick-up truck, traveling southeast and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained an abrasion and an upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to maintain attention, with no contributing fault assigned to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided on Staten Island Expressway just after midnight. The sedan struck the chassis cab’s right front quarter panel. The sedan’s driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane changing as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:02 a.m. on Staten Island Expressway involving a 2016 Nissan sedan and a 2019 Volvo chassis cab, both traveling east. The sedan impacted the left side doors while the chassis cab was struck on its right front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim’s behavior, focusing solely on the driver error of unsafe lane changing that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 48-year-old male SUV driver suffered head injuries and shock in a Richmond Road crash. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the collision. The driver was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea after impact.

At 18:12, a collision occurred on Richmond Road involving a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, a bus, and a sedan. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 48-year-old male, was distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited twice as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling east and struck the left front bumper of another vehicle. The driver sustained head injuries and was in shock, reporting complaints of pain and nausea. He was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors. The crash involved multiple vehicles, but the focus remains on the SUV driver's inattention leading to his injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751493, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles collided and overturned on the Staten Island Expressway at 2:40 a.m. Both drivers were male and injured. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash that caused roof damage and back injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Staten Island Expressway at 2:40 a.m. involving a sedan and an SUV, both traveling eastbound. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver was also involved in the collision. Both vehicles overturned, sustaining roof damage. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver’s pre-crash action was going straight ahead, while the SUV was merging. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driven by an unlicensed woman making a right turn struck a northbound bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation, wearing a helmet. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Richmond Avenue at 18:45. A 55-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2007 Toyota sedan driven by an unlicensed female driver making a right turn. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear bumper and the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was injured with a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s unlicensed status and failure to maintain attention while turning created a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Midland Avenue in Staten Island during right turns. The 18-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:05 on Midland Avenue near Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. Two sedans, both traveling east and making right turns, collided. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The 18-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally, but the improper turning maneuver led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl riding a bike was injured when an SUV made a left turn with limited view. The collision caused back contusions. The driver’s inexperience and obstructed view contributed to the crash, leaving the child bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 near 291 Lamberts Lane. A 4-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn and struck the child. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered back contusions and remained conscious. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s failure to safely execute the left turn under limited visibility conditions directly contributed to the collision. The child was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was not reported, highlighting the vulnerability of the bicyclist in this impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747741, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided while backing on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The female driver of one vehicle suffered facial contusions. Police cited unsafe backing and driver distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained rear quarter panel damage in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were involved in a collision on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 3:00 PM. Both vehicles were backing when the crash occurred. The female driver of one sedan, aged 21, was injured with contusions to her face and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their rear quarter panels, indicating impact during the backing maneuver. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors and unsafe backing maneuvers that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747164, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling north on Richmond Avenue collided head-on at 7:05 a.m. Both drivers suffered injuries, including head trauma and full-body pain. Police cite unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Richmond Avenue collided at 7:05 a.m. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were injured: a 64-year-old male driver sustained head injuries and whiplash, while a 25-year-old female driver suffered full-body injuries and complaints of pain or nausea. Both drivers were in shock, with airbags deployed and no ejections. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the male driver and 'Other Vehicular' factors for the female driver. These driver errors highlight systemic dangers related to speed and vehicle control in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746630, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy crossing Brielle Avenue in a marked crosswalk was hit by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision. The boy suffered bruises and full-body injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Brielle Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling northeast, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights driver errors—specifically distraction and improper turning—that directly led to the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746628, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman was struck by an eastbound SUV while walking outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s inattention and distraction outside the car caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling east struck her outside an intersection on Fahy Avenue. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was going straight ahead and the vehicle showed no damage upon impact. The pedestrian was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time, but no contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, particularly when drivers fail to maintain attention to pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at Hylan Boulevard and Steuben Street. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles struck with left front bumpers, leaving one driver bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:35 on Hylan Boulevard near Steuben Street involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The driver of the eastbound sedan, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver error in yielding during turning maneuvers as the primary cause of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743693, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A chain collision involving multiple vehicles snarled traffic on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries from whiplash. Police cited following too closely and other vehicular errors as causes. Impact centered on rear ends and front ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 16:27. The collision involved a pick-up truck, two SUVs, and a sedan. The 24-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distances and vehicle control. The sedan was slowing or stopping when struck at the center back end, causing damage to its center front end. The pick-up truck and one SUV were making left turns, while another SUV was traveling straight ahead. The impact points were primarily rear-end collisions, highlighting failure to maintain proper spacing. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard at 11:08 a.m. The crash caused right and left front bumper damage. A front passenger suffered neck contusions and bruises, sustaining moderate injuries. Unsafe lane changing by a driver triggered the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 11:08 a.m. Two northbound sedans collided, with impact points on the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. A 50-year-old female front passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises, classified as moderate injury severity. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane changes on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and injured on Staten Island after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The cyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries, highlighting driver errors in yielding right-of-way at Lincoln Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 PM on Lincoln Avenue, Staten Island. A sedan and a bicycle, both traveling southwest and making left turns, collided. The sedan driver committed a 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' causing the impact. The 13-year-old bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the force of impact was primarily on the cyclist. This collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield, placing vulnerable road users at severe risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped crashed on Richmond Road, hurling its unlicensed, unhelmeted rider into a parked SUV. The road split beneath him. Blood pooled on broken asphalt. His leg torn open, he lay conscious, pain radiating from the wound.

A violent crash unfolded on Richmond Road near Spring Street in Staten Island when a moped collided with a parked SUV, according to the police report. The 25-year-old moped rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected from the seat after the moped struck the center front end against the SUV's left rear bumper. The police report states the rider suffered severe lacerations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with blood pooling at the scene. The primary contributing factor cited in the report is 'Pavement Defective,' highlighting the hazardous road conditions that caused the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time. The report notes the rider's lack of license and helmet, but these details are listed after the systemic danger of broken pavement. The crash underscores the lethal risk posed by neglected infrastructure.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man crossing Slater Boulevard at a marked crosswalk was struck and injured. The crash involved a vehicle making an unsafe lane change and speeding. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:17 on Slater Boulevard near Mason Avenue in Staten Island. A 37-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the collision. No details on the vehicle type or driver were provided. The report explicitly identifies the driver's unsafe lane change and excessive speed as causes, with no contributing factors listed for the pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15