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 18
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 16
▸ Whiplash 75
▸ Contusion/Bruise 125
▸ Abrasion 65
▸ Pain/Nausea 18
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.
CloseAbout these numbers
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 503
- 2023 Blue Chevrolet Pickup (LBJ6697) – 203 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 White Jeep Suburban (LNF4124) – 47 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 White Audi Suburban (LDF7167) – 45 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 White Me/Be Suburban (DPJ3807) – 38 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2018 Gray Nissan Suburban (KRR2313) – 36 times • 1 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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Hylan at Sharrott: another body, same road
Staten Island CB3: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 6, 2025
Just after evening on Aug 31, at Hylan Boulevard and Sharrott Avenue, a 73‑year‑old driver bled from the head and lived. Police logged “driver inattention/distraction.” Open Data.
This Week:
- Aug 27 at Arden and Amboy, a 14‑year‑old on an e‑bike was hit by a Jeep. He was ejected and injured. Open Data.
- Aug 24 at Wainwright and Sylvia, a driver turning left hit a 77‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk. Police cited driver distraction. Open Data.
- Jul 28 at Arthur Kill and Drumgoole West, a left‑turning SUV driver hit a 79‑year‑old man who was crossing with the signal; police listed distraction and inexperience. Open Data.
CB3 has seen 3,107 crashes since Jan 1, 2022. Fourteen people are dead. 1,573 are hurt. Open Data.
The hours that take people
Deaths stack at night: 8 PM has three. 6 PM has two. Morning isn’t safe either: 10 AM has two. These are the hours when lives end on these streets. Open Data.
Police often write the same causes. Distraction. Failure to yield. In recent weeks they wrote “driver inattention/distraction” in the Wainwright case and again at Arthur Kill and Drumgoole West. Aug 24 case and Jul 28 case.
Hylan keeps drawing blood
Hylan Boulevard is a top trouble spot here, with four deaths and 110 injuries. Richmond Avenue follows. This is where people keep getting hit. Open Data.
On Hylan, even the signs add to the mess. “That’s one accident every four days,” Borough President Vito Fossella said of drivers turning from the wrong lane amid confusing bus‑lane hours. amNY.
Who is protecting whom?
The record is public. Senator Andrew Lanza voted yes in committee to curb repeat speeders, then voted no later. Streetsblog and Open States.
Assembly Member Mike Reilly voted no on the bill that fixed school speed zones. Open States and Streetsblog.
Council Member Frank Morano co‑sponsored a bill to let ambulettes use and block bus lanes, and another to make shared‑micromobility operators display safety rules. NYC Council Legistar entries for Int 1339‑2025 and Int 1304‑2025.
The fixes are known
Local streets need basics: daylighting at corners, hardened left turns at Hylan and Richmond, and clear, consistent bus‑lane signs and hours on Hylan. Targeted enforcement at the evening peaks would match when the deaths come. These steps follow patterns in the data. Open Data and amNY.
Citywide, we need lower speeds and real limits for the worst drivers. The tools exist. Use them. See how to push for a lower default speed and intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders here.
One man bleeding at Hylan and Sharrott is not an accident. It is part of a map. The next dot does not have to be yours. Act now: Take action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What changed on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard?
▸ Where are the worst spots in CB3?
▸ When are crashes most deadly here?
▸ Which officials represent this area and what did they do?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-06
- Confusing Bus Lane Signs Spur Crashes, amNY, Published 2025-08-05
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- File S 8344, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-17
- NYC Council – Legistar, NYC Council, Published 2025-07-14
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Mike Reilly
District 62
Council Member Frank Morano
District 51
State Senator Andrew Lanza
District 24
▸ Other Geographies
Staten Island CB3 Staten Island Community Board 3 sits in Staten Island, District 51, AD 62, SD 24.
It contains Oakwood-Richmondtown, Great Kills-Eltingville, Arden Heights-Rossville, Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow, Tottenville-Charleston, Freshkills Park (South).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Staten Island Community Board 3
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Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Hylan Boulevard▸May 24 - A motorcycle struck a sedan at Hylan Boulevard and Chesterton Avenue. The crash left a young man ejected and hurt. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. One hip shattered. The street stayed open. Danger remains.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided at the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Chesterton Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The 23-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered hip and internal injuries. Two occupants of the sedan, both 27, were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The police report notes that both drivers disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speeds. The crash underscores the lethal mix of speed and failure to yield at this intersection. No mention of helmet use or signals as contributing factors appears in the report.
21
Convertible Strikes Obstacle on Amboy Road▸May 21 - Convertible hit center front. Driver hurt in leg. Abrasion. No clear cause. Night on Amboy Road. Streets stay dangerous.
A convertible crashed on Amboy Road near Acacia Avenue in Staten Island. The driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered a knee and foot injury with abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved a center front impact. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were documented. The data does not cite any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use. The cause remains unclear in the official record.
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Distracted Driver Injures Passenger on Maguire Ave▸May 18 - A sedan struck trouble on Maguire Ave. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan crashed on Maguire Ave near Amboy Rd in Staten Island. One passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The right front bumper took the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists distraction as the primary cause. No other factors were cited.
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Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield▸May 12 - A man in a Nissan crashed into a police car on Staten Island. He fired a gun through his windshield. Officers dodged the bullet but landed in the hospital, cut by glass. Police found two guns. The driver was arrested.
According to the New York Post (May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man fled a traffic stop on Staten Island, crashed his Nissan SUV into a police cruiser, and fired a gun through his own windshield, striking the vehicle but missing the officers. The article states, “The gunman smashed his Nissan into the police car and then opened fire on the vehicle, striking it but missing the officers inside.” Officers were hospitalized for injuries from shattered glass. Police recovered two guns from the vehicle. The suspect, on parole for a prior assault, was arrested at the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed flight and armed confrontations during routine traffic enforcement.
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Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
1
SUV Chain Collision on Drumgoole Injures Four▸May 1 - Four drivers hurt in a chain crash on Drumgoole Road West. SUVs slammed ahead, metal crumpled, heads and backs struck. Police cite following too closely. Pain, shock, whiplash. System failed to protect.
Four drivers were injured when multiple SUVs collided on Drumgoole Road West near Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a chain reaction with vehicles traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. Injuries included back and head trauma, with victims reporting pain, nausea, and shock. Whiplash was also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of close vehicle spacing and heavy SUV traffic on city streets.
26
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan Blvd▸Apr 26 - A sedan hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Driver failed to yield. Obstructed view played a role. The street became a danger zone.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Hylan Blvd at Tysens Ln with the signal. She suffered injuries to her shoulder and whiplash. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s errors placed the pedestrian in harm’s way. The impact left the woman injured at the intersection.
19
SUVs Collide on Arthur Kill Road; Two Hurt▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on Arthur Kill Road. Back injuries for a driver and passenger. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in a collision caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 38-year-old female driver and a 54-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries. Other occupants, including a 17-year-old male driver and two minors, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented by police.
11
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan▸Apr 11 - A Mercedes SUV turned left on Hylan. The driver failed to see a young woman crossing with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell. Her leg broke. The car showed no damage. The street did.
A Mercedes SUV struck a 20-year-old woman crossing Hylan Boulevard with the signal at Guyon Avenue. According to the police report, the driver turned left and did not see her. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car showed no damage. The victim was conscious but injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.
7
Chevy Truck Slams Parked Kia on Pine Terrace▸Apr 7 - A Chevy truck plows into a parked Kia on Pine Terrace. Metal twists. A 67-year-old man suffers back injuries. Two others, including a child, are hurt. Driver inattention is to blame.
A Chevy truck struck the left front of a parked Kia on Pine Terrace near Annadale Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was conscious but hurt, clutching his back with whiplash. Two others, including a child, sustained injuries not yet specified. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Kia was parked at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Alcohol and Unsafe Backing Injure Passenger on Huguenot Ave▸Apr 5 - Two sedans collided on Huguenot Ave. Alcohol and unsafe backing led to a crash. A passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the impact. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
A crash involving two sedans on Huguenot Ave at Woodrow Rd in Staten Island left a front passenger injured with back pain. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and backing unsafely contributed to the collision. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another stopped in traffic. The injured passenger, a 38-year-old man, was conscious and reported whiplash. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence and fail to control their vehicles.
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
29
SUV Collides With Sedan on Staten Island Boulevard▸Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
24
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
23
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
14
Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
13
Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
May 24 - A motorcycle struck a sedan at Hylan Boulevard and Chesterton Avenue. The crash left a young man ejected and hurt. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. One hip shattered. The street stayed open. Danger remains.
A motorcycle and a sedan collided at the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Chesterton Avenue in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The 23-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered hip and internal injuries. Two occupants of the sedan, both 27, were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The police report notes that both drivers disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speeds. The crash underscores the lethal mix of speed and failure to yield at this intersection. No mention of helmet use or signals as contributing factors appears in the report.
21
Convertible Strikes Obstacle on Amboy Road▸May 21 - Convertible hit center front. Driver hurt in leg. Abrasion. No clear cause. Night on Amboy Road. Streets stay dangerous.
A convertible crashed on Amboy Road near Acacia Avenue in Staten Island. The driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered a knee and foot injury with abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved a center front impact. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were documented. The data does not cite any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use. The cause remains unclear in the official record.
18
Distracted Driver Injures Passenger on Maguire Ave▸May 18 - A sedan struck trouble on Maguire Ave. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan crashed on Maguire Ave near Amboy Rd in Staten Island. One passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The right front bumper took the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists distraction as the primary cause. No other factors were cited.
12
Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield▸May 12 - A man in a Nissan crashed into a police car on Staten Island. He fired a gun through his windshield. Officers dodged the bullet but landed in the hospital, cut by glass. Police found two guns. The driver was arrested.
According to the New York Post (May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man fled a traffic stop on Staten Island, crashed his Nissan SUV into a police cruiser, and fired a gun through his own windshield, striking the vehicle but missing the officers. The article states, “The gunman smashed his Nissan into the police car and then opened fire on the vehicle, striking it but missing the officers inside.” Officers were hospitalized for injuries from shattered glass. Police recovered two guns from the vehicle. The suspect, on parole for a prior assault, was arrested at the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed flight and armed confrontations during routine traffic enforcement.
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Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
1
SUV Chain Collision on Drumgoole Injures Four▸May 1 - Four drivers hurt in a chain crash on Drumgoole Road West. SUVs slammed ahead, metal crumpled, heads and backs struck. Police cite following too closely. Pain, shock, whiplash. System failed to protect.
Four drivers were injured when multiple SUVs collided on Drumgoole Road West near Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a chain reaction with vehicles traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. Injuries included back and head trauma, with victims reporting pain, nausea, and shock. Whiplash was also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of close vehicle spacing and heavy SUV traffic on city streets.
26
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan Blvd▸Apr 26 - A sedan hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Driver failed to yield. Obstructed view played a role. The street became a danger zone.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Hylan Blvd at Tysens Ln with the signal. She suffered injuries to her shoulder and whiplash. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s errors placed the pedestrian in harm’s way. The impact left the woman injured at the intersection.
19
SUVs Collide on Arthur Kill Road; Two Hurt▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on Arthur Kill Road. Back injuries for a driver and passenger. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in a collision caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 38-year-old female driver and a 54-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries. Other occupants, including a 17-year-old male driver and two minors, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented by police.
11
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan▸Apr 11 - A Mercedes SUV turned left on Hylan. The driver failed to see a young woman crossing with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell. Her leg broke. The car showed no damage. The street did.
A Mercedes SUV struck a 20-year-old woman crossing Hylan Boulevard with the signal at Guyon Avenue. According to the police report, the driver turned left and did not see her. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car showed no damage. The victim was conscious but injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.
7
Chevy Truck Slams Parked Kia on Pine Terrace▸Apr 7 - A Chevy truck plows into a parked Kia on Pine Terrace. Metal twists. A 67-year-old man suffers back injuries. Two others, including a child, are hurt. Driver inattention is to blame.
A Chevy truck struck the left front of a parked Kia on Pine Terrace near Annadale Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was conscious but hurt, clutching his back with whiplash. Two others, including a child, sustained injuries not yet specified. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Kia was parked at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were cited.
5
Alcohol and Unsafe Backing Injure Passenger on Huguenot Ave▸Apr 5 - Two sedans collided on Huguenot Ave. Alcohol and unsafe backing led to a crash. A passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the impact. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
A crash involving two sedans on Huguenot Ave at Woodrow Rd in Staten Island left a front passenger injured with back pain. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and backing unsafely contributed to the collision. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another stopped in traffic. The injured passenger, a 38-year-old man, was conscious and reported whiplash. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence and fail to control their vehicles.
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
29
SUV Collides With Sedan on Staten Island Boulevard▸Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
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SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
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Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
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Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
May 21 - Convertible hit center front. Driver hurt in leg. Abrasion. No clear cause. Night on Amboy Road. Streets stay dangerous.
A convertible crashed on Amboy Road near Acacia Avenue in Staten Island. The driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered a knee and foot injury with abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved a center front impact. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were documented. The data does not cite any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use. The cause remains unclear in the official record.
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Distracted Driver Injures Passenger on Maguire Ave▸May 18 - A sedan struck trouble on Maguire Ave. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan crashed on Maguire Ave near Amboy Rd in Staten Island. One passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The right front bumper took the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists distraction as the primary cause. No other factors were cited.
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Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield▸May 12 - A man in a Nissan crashed into a police car on Staten Island. He fired a gun through his windshield. Officers dodged the bullet but landed in the hospital, cut by glass. Police found two guns. The driver was arrested.
According to the New York Post (May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man fled a traffic stop on Staten Island, crashed his Nissan SUV into a police cruiser, and fired a gun through his own windshield, striking the vehicle but missing the officers. The article states, “The gunman smashed his Nissan into the police car and then opened fire on the vehicle, striking it but missing the officers inside.” Officers were hospitalized for injuries from shattered glass. Police recovered two guns from the vehicle. The suspect, on parole for a prior assault, was arrested at the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed flight and armed confrontations during routine traffic enforcement.
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Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
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SUV Chain Collision on Drumgoole Injures Four▸May 1 - Four drivers hurt in a chain crash on Drumgoole Road West. SUVs slammed ahead, metal crumpled, heads and backs struck. Police cite following too closely. Pain, shock, whiplash. System failed to protect.
Four drivers were injured when multiple SUVs collided on Drumgoole Road West near Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a chain reaction with vehicles traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. Injuries included back and head trauma, with victims reporting pain, nausea, and shock. Whiplash was also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of close vehicle spacing and heavy SUV traffic on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan Blvd▸Apr 26 - A sedan hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Driver failed to yield. Obstructed view played a role. The street became a danger zone.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Hylan Blvd at Tysens Ln with the signal. She suffered injuries to her shoulder and whiplash. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s errors placed the pedestrian in harm’s way. The impact left the woman injured at the intersection.
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SUVs Collide on Arthur Kill Road; Two Hurt▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on Arthur Kill Road. Back injuries for a driver and passenger. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in a collision caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 38-year-old female driver and a 54-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries. Other occupants, including a 17-year-old male driver and two minors, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented by police.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan▸Apr 11 - A Mercedes SUV turned left on Hylan. The driver failed to see a young woman crossing with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell. Her leg broke. The car showed no damage. The street did.
A Mercedes SUV struck a 20-year-old woman crossing Hylan Boulevard with the signal at Guyon Avenue. According to the police report, the driver turned left and did not see her. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car showed no damage. The victim was conscious but injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.
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Chevy Truck Slams Parked Kia on Pine Terrace▸Apr 7 - A Chevy truck plows into a parked Kia on Pine Terrace. Metal twists. A 67-year-old man suffers back injuries. Two others, including a child, are hurt. Driver inattention is to blame.
A Chevy truck struck the left front of a parked Kia on Pine Terrace near Annadale Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was conscious but hurt, clutching his back with whiplash. Two others, including a child, sustained injuries not yet specified. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Kia was parked at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Alcohol and Unsafe Backing Injure Passenger on Huguenot Ave▸Apr 5 - Two sedans collided on Huguenot Ave. Alcohol and unsafe backing led to a crash. A passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the impact. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
A crash involving two sedans on Huguenot Ave at Woodrow Rd in Staten Island left a front passenger injured with back pain. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and backing unsafely contributed to the collision. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another stopped in traffic. The injured passenger, a 38-year-old man, was conscious and reported whiplash. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence and fail to control their vehicles.
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
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SUV Collides With Sedan on Staten Island Boulevard▸Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
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SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
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Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
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Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
May 18 - A sedan struck trouble on Maguire Ave. Driver lost focus. Passenger hurt. Head injury. Police cite distraction. Streets stay dangerous.
A sedan crashed on Maguire Ave near Amboy Rd in Staten Island. One passenger suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver, a 30-year-old woman, was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The right front bumper took the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists distraction as the primary cause. No other factors were cited.
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Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield▸May 12 - A man in a Nissan crashed into a police car on Staten Island. He fired a gun through his windshield. Officers dodged the bullet but landed in the hospital, cut by glass. Police found two guns. The driver was arrested.
According to the New York Post (May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man fled a traffic stop on Staten Island, crashed his Nissan SUV into a police cruiser, and fired a gun through his own windshield, striking the vehicle but missing the officers. The article states, “The gunman smashed his Nissan into the police car and then opened fire on the vehicle, striking it but missing the officers inside.” Officers were hospitalized for injuries from shattered glass. Police recovered two guns from the vehicle. The suspect, on parole for a prior assault, was arrested at the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed flight and armed confrontations during routine traffic enforcement.
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Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield,
New York Post,
Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
1
SUV Chain Collision on Drumgoole Injures Four▸May 1 - Four drivers hurt in a chain crash on Drumgoole Road West. SUVs slammed ahead, metal crumpled, heads and backs struck. Police cite following too closely. Pain, shock, whiplash. System failed to protect.
Four drivers were injured when multiple SUVs collided on Drumgoole Road West near Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a chain reaction with vehicles traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. Injuries included back and head trauma, with victims reporting pain, nausea, and shock. Whiplash was also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of close vehicle spacing and heavy SUV traffic on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan Blvd▸Apr 26 - A sedan hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Driver failed to yield. Obstructed view played a role. The street became a danger zone.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Hylan Blvd at Tysens Ln with the signal. She suffered injuries to her shoulder and whiplash. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s errors placed the pedestrian in harm’s way. The impact left the woman injured at the intersection.
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SUVs Collide on Arthur Kill Road; Two Hurt▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on Arthur Kill Road. Back injuries for a driver and passenger. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in a collision caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 38-year-old female driver and a 54-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries. Other occupants, including a 17-year-old male driver and two minors, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented by police.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan▸Apr 11 - A Mercedes SUV turned left on Hylan. The driver failed to see a young woman crossing with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell. Her leg broke. The car showed no damage. The street did.
A Mercedes SUV struck a 20-year-old woman crossing Hylan Boulevard with the signal at Guyon Avenue. According to the police report, the driver turned left and did not see her. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car showed no damage. The victim was conscious but injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.
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Chevy Truck Slams Parked Kia on Pine Terrace▸Apr 7 - A Chevy truck plows into a parked Kia on Pine Terrace. Metal twists. A 67-year-old man suffers back injuries. Two others, including a child, are hurt. Driver inattention is to blame.
A Chevy truck struck the left front of a parked Kia on Pine Terrace near Annadale Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was conscious but hurt, clutching his back with whiplash. Two others, including a child, sustained injuries not yet specified. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Kia was parked at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Alcohol and Unsafe Backing Injure Passenger on Huguenot Ave▸Apr 5 - Two sedans collided on Huguenot Ave. Alcohol and unsafe backing led to a crash. A passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the impact. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
A crash involving two sedans on Huguenot Ave at Woodrow Rd in Staten Island left a front passenger injured with back pain. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and backing unsafely contributed to the collision. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another stopped in traffic. The injured passenger, a 38-year-old man, was conscious and reported whiplash. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence and fail to control their vehicles.
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
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SUV Collides With Sedan on Staten Island Boulevard▸Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
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SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
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Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
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Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
May 12 - A man in a Nissan crashed into a police car on Staten Island. He fired a gun through his windshield. Officers dodged the bullet but landed in the hospital, cut by glass. Police found two guns. The driver was arrested.
According to the New York Post (May 12, 2025), a 31-year-old man fled a traffic stop on Staten Island, crashed his Nissan SUV into a police cruiser, and fired a gun through his own windshield, striking the vehicle but missing the officers. The article states, “The gunman smashed his Nissan into the police car and then opened fire on the vehicle, striking it but missing the officers inside.” Officers were hospitalized for injuries from shattered glass. Police recovered two guns from the vehicle. The suspect, on parole for a prior assault, was arrested at the scene. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed flight and armed confrontations during routine traffic enforcement.
- Driver Rams Police, Fires Through Windshield, New York Post, Published 2025-05-12
6S 4804
Lanza votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
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SUV Chain Collision on Drumgoole Injures Four▸May 1 - Four drivers hurt in a chain crash on Drumgoole Road West. SUVs slammed ahead, metal crumpled, heads and backs struck. Police cite following too closely. Pain, shock, whiplash. System failed to protect.
Four drivers were injured when multiple SUVs collided on Drumgoole Road West near Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a chain reaction with vehicles traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. Injuries included back and head trauma, with victims reporting pain, nausea, and shock. Whiplash was also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of close vehicle spacing and heavy SUV traffic on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan Blvd▸Apr 26 - A sedan hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Driver failed to yield. Obstructed view played a role. The street became a danger zone.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Hylan Blvd at Tysens Ln with the signal. She suffered injuries to her shoulder and whiplash. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s errors placed the pedestrian in harm’s way. The impact left the woman injured at the intersection.
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SUVs Collide on Arthur Kill Road; Two Hurt▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on Arthur Kill Road. Back injuries for a driver and passenger. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in a collision caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 38-year-old female driver and a 54-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries. Other occupants, including a 17-year-old male driver and two minors, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented by police.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan▸Apr 11 - A Mercedes SUV turned left on Hylan. The driver failed to see a young woman crossing with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell. Her leg broke. The car showed no damage. The street did.
A Mercedes SUV struck a 20-year-old woman crossing Hylan Boulevard with the signal at Guyon Avenue. According to the police report, the driver turned left and did not see her. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car showed no damage. The victim was conscious but injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.
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Chevy Truck Slams Parked Kia on Pine Terrace▸Apr 7 - A Chevy truck plows into a parked Kia on Pine Terrace. Metal twists. A 67-year-old man suffers back injuries. Two others, including a child, are hurt. Driver inattention is to blame.
A Chevy truck struck the left front of a parked Kia on Pine Terrace near Annadale Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was conscious but hurt, clutching his back with whiplash. Two others, including a child, sustained injuries not yet specified. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Kia was parked at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Alcohol and Unsafe Backing Injure Passenger on Huguenot Ave▸Apr 5 - Two sedans collided on Huguenot Ave. Alcohol and unsafe backing led to a crash. A passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the impact. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
A crash involving two sedans on Huguenot Ave at Woodrow Rd in Staten Island left a front passenger injured with back pain. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and backing unsafely contributed to the collision. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another stopped in traffic. The injured passenger, a 38-year-old man, was conscious and reported whiplash. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence and fail to control their vehicles.
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
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SUV Collides With Sedan on Staten Island Boulevard▸Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
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SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
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Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
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Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06
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SUV Chain Collision on Drumgoole Injures Four▸May 1 - Four drivers hurt in a chain crash on Drumgoole Road West. SUVs slammed ahead, metal crumpled, heads and backs struck. Police cite following too closely. Pain, shock, whiplash. System failed to protect.
Four drivers were injured when multiple SUVs collided on Drumgoole Road West near Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a chain reaction with vehicles traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. Injuries included back and head trauma, with victims reporting pain, nausea, and shock. Whiplash was also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of close vehicle spacing and heavy SUV traffic on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan Blvd▸Apr 26 - A sedan hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Driver failed to yield. Obstructed view played a role. The street became a danger zone.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Hylan Blvd at Tysens Ln with the signal. She suffered injuries to her shoulder and whiplash. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s errors placed the pedestrian in harm’s way. The impact left the woman injured at the intersection.
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SUVs Collide on Arthur Kill Road; Two Hurt▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on Arthur Kill Road. Back injuries for a driver and passenger. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in a collision caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 38-year-old female driver and a 54-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries. Other occupants, including a 17-year-old male driver and two minors, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented by police.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan▸Apr 11 - A Mercedes SUV turned left on Hylan. The driver failed to see a young woman crossing with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell. Her leg broke. The car showed no damage. The street did.
A Mercedes SUV struck a 20-year-old woman crossing Hylan Boulevard with the signal at Guyon Avenue. According to the police report, the driver turned left and did not see her. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car showed no damage. The victim was conscious but injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.
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Chevy Truck Slams Parked Kia on Pine Terrace▸Apr 7 - A Chevy truck plows into a parked Kia on Pine Terrace. Metal twists. A 67-year-old man suffers back injuries. Two others, including a child, are hurt. Driver inattention is to blame.
A Chevy truck struck the left front of a parked Kia on Pine Terrace near Annadale Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was conscious but hurt, clutching his back with whiplash. Two others, including a child, sustained injuries not yet specified. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Kia was parked at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Alcohol and Unsafe Backing Injure Passenger on Huguenot Ave▸Apr 5 - Two sedans collided on Huguenot Ave. Alcohol and unsafe backing led to a crash. A passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the impact. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
A crash involving two sedans on Huguenot Ave at Woodrow Rd in Staten Island left a front passenger injured with back pain. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and backing unsafely contributed to the collision. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another stopped in traffic. The injured passenger, a 38-year-old man, was conscious and reported whiplash. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence and fail to control their vehicles.
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
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SUV Collides With Sedan on Staten Island Boulevard▸Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
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SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
14
Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
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Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
May 1 - Four drivers hurt in a chain crash on Drumgoole Road West. SUVs slammed ahead, metal crumpled, heads and backs struck. Police cite following too closely. Pain, shock, whiplash. System failed to protect.
Four drivers were injured when multiple SUVs collided on Drumgoole Road West near Arthur Kill Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, the crash involved a chain reaction with vehicles traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. Injuries included back and head trauma, with victims reporting pain, nausea, and shock. Whiplash was also noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of close vehicle spacing and heavy SUV traffic on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan Blvd▸Apr 26 - A sedan hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Driver failed to yield. Obstructed view played a role. The street became a danger zone.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Hylan Blvd at Tysens Ln with the signal. She suffered injuries to her shoulder and whiplash. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s errors placed the pedestrian in harm’s way. The impact left the woman injured at the intersection.
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SUVs Collide on Arthur Kill Road; Two Hurt▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on Arthur Kill Road. Back injuries for a driver and passenger. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in a collision caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 38-year-old female driver and a 54-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries. Other occupants, including a 17-year-old male driver and two minors, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented by police.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan▸Apr 11 - A Mercedes SUV turned left on Hylan. The driver failed to see a young woman crossing with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell. Her leg broke. The car showed no damage. The street did.
A Mercedes SUV struck a 20-year-old woman crossing Hylan Boulevard with the signal at Guyon Avenue. According to the police report, the driver turned left and did not see her. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car showed no damage. The victim was conscious but injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.
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Chevy Truck Slams Parked Kia on Pine Terrace▸Apr 7 - A Chevy truck plows into a parked Kia on Pine Terrace. Metal twists. A 67-year-old man suffers back injuries. Two others, including a child, are hurt. Driver inattention is to blame.
A Chevy truck struck the left front of a parked Kia on Pine Terrace near Annadale Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was conscious but hurt, clutching his back with whiplash. Two others, including a child, sustained injuries not yet specified. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Kia was parked at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Alcohol and Unsafe Backing Injure Passenger on Huguenot Ave▸Apr 5 - Two sedans collided on Huguenot Ave. Alcohol and unsafe backing led to a crash. A passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the impact. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
A crash involving two sedans on Huguenot Ave at Woodrow Rd in Staten Island left a front passenger injured with back pain. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and backing unsafely contributed to the collision. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another stopped in traffic. The injured passenger, a 38-year-old man, was conscious and reported whiplash. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence and fail to control their vehicles.
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
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SUV Collides With Sedan on Staten Island Boulevard▸Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
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SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
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Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
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Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Apr 26 - A sedan hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Driver failed to yield. Obstructed view played a role. The street became a danger zone.
A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Hylan Blvd at Tysens Ln with the signal. She suffered injuries to her shoulder and whiplash. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s errors placed the pedestrian in harm’s way. The impact left the woman injured at the intersection.
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SUVs Collide on Arthur Kill Road; Two Hurt▸Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on Arthur Kill Road. Back injuries for a driver and passenger. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in a collision caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 38-year-old female driver and a 54-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries. Other occupants, including a 17-year-old male driver and two minors, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented by police.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan▸Apr 11 - A Mercedes SUV turned left on Hylan. The driver failed to see a young woman crossing with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell. Her leg broke. The car showed no damage. The street did.
A Mercedes SUV struck a 20-year-old woman crossing Hylan Boulevard with the signal at Guyon Avenue. According to the police report, the driver turned left and did not see her. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car showed no damage. The victim was conscious but injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.
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Chevy Truck Slams Parked Kia on Pine Terrace▸Apr 7 - A Chevy truck plows into a parked Kia on Pine Terrace. Metal twists. A 67-year-old man suffers back injuries. Two others, including a child, are hurt. Driver inattention is to blame.
A Chevy truck struck the left front of a parked Kia on Pine Terrace near Annadale Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was conscious but hurt, clutching his back with whiplash. Two others, including a child, sustained injuries not yet specified. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Kia was parked at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Alcohol and Unsafe Backing Injure Passenger on Huguenot Ave▸Apr 5 - Two sedans collided on Huguenot Ave. Alcohol and unsafe backing led to a crash. A passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the impact. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
A crash involving two sedans on Huguenot Ave at Woodrow Rd in Staten Island left a front passenger injured with back pain. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and backing unsafely contributed to the collision. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another stopped in traffic. The injured passenger, a 38-year-old man, was conscious and reported whiplash. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence and fail to control their vehicles.
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
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SUV Collides With Sedan on Staten Island Boulevard▸Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
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SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
14
Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
13
Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on Arthur Kill Road. Back injuries for a driver and passenger. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed.
Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Arthur Kill Road and Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in a collision caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A 38-year-old female driver and a 54-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries. Other occupants, including a 17-year-old male driver and two minors, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented by police.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian at Hylan▸Apr 11 - A Mercedes SUV turned left on Hylan. The driver failed to see a young woman crossing with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell. Her leg broke. The car showed no damage. The street did.
A Mercedes SUV struck a 20-year-old woman crossing Hylan Boulevard with the signal at Guyon Avenue. According to the police report, the driver turned left and did not see her. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car showed no damage. The victim was conscious but injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.
7
Chevy Truck Slams Parked Kia on Pine Terrace▸Apr 7 - A Chevy truck plows into a parked Kia on Pine Terrace. Metal twists. A 67-year-old man suffers back injuries. Two others, including a child, are hurt. Driver inattention is to blame.
A Chevy truck struck the left front of a parked Kia on Pine Terrace near Annadale Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was conscious but hurt, clutching his back with whiplash. Two others, including a child, sustained injuries not yet specified. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Kia was parked at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were cited.
5
Alcohol and Unsafe Backing Injure Passenger on Huguenot Ave▸Apr 5 - Two sedans collided on Huguenot Ave. Alcohol and unsafe backing led to a crash. A passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the impact. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
A crash involving two sedans on Huguenot Ave at Woodrow Rd in Staten Island left a front passenger injured with back pain. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and backing unsafely contributed to the collision. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another stopped in traffic. The injured passenger, a 38-year-old man, was conscious and reported whiplash. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence and fail to control their vehicles.
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
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SUV Collides With Sedan on Staten Island Boulevard▸Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
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SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
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Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
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Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Apr 11 - A Mercedes SUV turned left on Hylan. The driver failed to see a young woman crossing with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell. Her leg broke. The car showed no damage. The street did.
A Mercedes SUV struck a 20-year-old woman crossing Hylan Boulevard with the signal at Guyon Avenue. According to the police report, the driver turned left and did not see her. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car showed no damage. The victim was conscious but injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.
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Chevy Truck Slams Parked Kia on Pine Terrace▸Apr 7 - A Chevy truck plows into a parked Kia on Pine Terrace. Metal twists. A 67-year-old man suffers back injuries. Two others, including a child, are hurt. Driver inattention is to blame.
A Chevy truck struck the left front of a parked Kia on Pine Terrace near Annadale Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was conscious but hurt, clutching his back with whiplash. Two others, including a child, sustained injuries not yet specified. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Kia was parked at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Alcohol and Unsafe Backing Injure Passenger on Huguenot Ave▸Apr 5 - Two sedans collided on Huguenot Ave. Alcohol and unsafe backing led to a crash. A passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the impact. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
A crash involving two sedans on Huguenot Ave at Woodrow Rd in Staten Island left a front passenger injured with back pain. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and backing unsafely contributed to the collision. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another stopped in traffic. The injured passenger, a 38-year-old man, was conscious and reported whiplash. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence and fail to control their vehicles.
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
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SUV Collides With Sedan on Staten Island Boulevard▸Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
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SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
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Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
13
Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Apr 7 - A Chevy truck plows into a parked Kia on Pine Terrace. Metal twists. A 67-year-old man suffers back injuries. Two others, including a child, are hurt. Driver inattention is to blame.
A Chevy truck struck the left front of a parked Kia on Pine Terrace near Annadale Road in Staten Island. According to the police report, a 67-year-old man was conscious but hurt, clutching his back with whiplash. Two others, including a child, sustained injuries not yet specified. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Kia was parked at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Alcohol and Unsafe Backing Injure Passenger on Huguenot Ave▸Apr 5 - Two sedans collided on Huguenot Ave. Alcohol and unsafe backing led to a crash. A passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the impact. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
A crash involving two sedans on Huguenot Ave at Woodrow Rd in Staten Island left a front passenger injured with back pain. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and backing unsafely contributed to the collision. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another stopped in traffic. The injured passenger, a 38-year-old man, was conscious and reported whiplash. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence and fail to control their vehicles.
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
29
SUV Collides With Sedan on Staten Island Boulevard▸Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
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SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
24
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
23
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
14
Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
13
Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Apr 5 - Two sedans collided on Huguenot Ave. Alcohol and unsafe backing led to a crash. A passenger suffered back injuries. The street bore the impact. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.
A crash involving two sedans on Huguenot Ave at Woodrow Rd in Staten Island left a front passenger injured with back pain. According to the police report, alcohol involvement and backing unsafely contributed to the collision. One vehicle was backing up when it struck another stopped in traffic. The injured passenger, a 38-year-old man, was conscious and reported whiplash. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers operate under the influence and fail to control their vehicles.
1S 7085
Lanza sponsors bill weakening speed camera enforcement, reducing pedestrian and cyclist safety.▸Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.
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File S 7085,
Open States,
Published 2025-04-01
29
SUV Collides With Sedan on Staten Island Boulevard▸Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
27
SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
24
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
23
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
21
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
14
Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
13
Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Apr 1 - Senator Lanza backs S 7085. The bill lets drivers escape speed camera fines if the ticket notice is missing, wrong, or unreadable. No mention of safety for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7085, sponsored by Andrew J. Lanza (District 24), is at the sponsorship stage. The bill, introduced April 1, 2025, allows dismissal of speed camera violations if required information on the notice is omitted, misdescribed, or illegible. The matter title states: 'Relates to the contents of a notice of liability issued for a speed camera violation.' Lanza is the primary sponsor. There is no safety analyst note or assessment of the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users.
- File S 7085, Open States, Published 2025-04-01
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SUV Collides With Sedan on Staten Island Boulevard▸Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
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SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
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Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
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Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Mar 29 - A westbound SUV struck the right side of a northbound sedan on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. A 2016 Hyundai SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling north, which was also going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan’s 17-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described impact points.
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SUV Driver Injured in Alcohol-Related Crash▸Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
24
SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
23
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
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Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
13
Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Mar 27 - A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries after a collision on Huguenot Avenue. The crash involved alcohol, impacting the vehicle’s front left. The driver was conscious and restrained, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving in NYC streets.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:53 on Huguenot Avenue involving a 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south. The driver, a 37-year-old female occupant, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report cites alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor, indicating impaired driving played a critical role in the collision. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by alcohol-impaired vehicle operation on city streets.
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SUV Left Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver▸Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
23
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
14
Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
13
Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Mar 24 - A 35-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision on Hylan Blvd. An SUV making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way, striking the sedan head-on. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained, treated for whiplash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 on Hylan Blvd involving a 2024 SUV making a left turn westbound and a 2012 sedan traveling southbound. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a center front-end collision with the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.
23
Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Avenue▸Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
14
Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
13
Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Mar 23 - Two sedans collided on Armstrong Avenue in Staten Island. The driver turning left and the driver going straight both contributed to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and contusions to the back and abdomen, with no ejections reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Armstrong Avenue, Staten Island, involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the front center of the left-turning sedan. The contributing factors cited were unsafe speed and turning improperly. The driver of the left-turning sedan, a 55-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and bruises. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 46-year-old female, was also injured with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report highlights driver errors: unsafe speed and improper turning, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
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Two Sedans Collide on Staten Island Road▸Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
15
Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
14
Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
13
Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Mar 21 - Two sedans collided on Drumgoole Road West in Staten Island. The driver of one vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left side damage to one car. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, the collision involved two sedans on Drumgoole Road West near Maguire Avenue in Staten Island at 4:33 AM. One driver, a 48-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries including shoulder and upper arm trauma and whiplash, and was in shock. The impacted vehicle suffered damage to its left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, and the driver of the injured vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building▸Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
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Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building,
ABC7,
Published 2025-03-15
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Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
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Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.
ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.
- Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building, ABC7, Published 2025-03-15
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Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Crash on Guyon Ave▸Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
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Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Mar 14 - A sedan making a left turn on Guyon Ave crashed due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged, highlighting mechanical failure as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 PM on Guyon Ave when a 2017 sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, collided due to defective brakes. The driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm trauma and experienced shock. The report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor twice, indicating mechanical failure led to the loss of vehicle control. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper at the point of impact. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors contributed to the crash. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures rather than driver error or victim actions.
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Distracted Driver Injures Self in Staten Island Crash▸Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.
Mar 13 - A female driver on Giffords Lane suffered facial injuries and shock after a solo collision. Her sedan struck an object with the right front bumper. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female driver traveling westbound on Giffords Lane in Staten Island crashed her 2019 Kia sedan at 7:00 AM. The vehicle's right front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver's licensed status and travel direction were noted, but the crash resulted solely from her inattention. No victim behaviors or external factors were listed as contributing causes.