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 21
▸ Crush Injuries 11
▸ Severe Bleeding 15
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 31
▸ Whiplash 156
▸ Contusion/Bruise 139
▸ Abrasion 95
▸ Pain/Nausea 45
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 CD 11
- 2011 Kia Utility Vehicle (AZ93957) – 39 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 Blue Honda Sedan (KZL2765) – 12 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 White Toyota Suburban (LKL1259) – 11 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2020 Gray Nissan Suburban (JKB6350) – 10 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2020 White BMW Sedan (TCL5999) – 6 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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Mosholu Parkway, 2 AM
District 11: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just after 2 AM on Sep 7, 2025, a driver in a 2024 Toyota going straight hit a 30-year-old man on Mosholu Parkway; police recorded driver inattention and he died at the scene (NYC Open Data; ABC7).
He was one of 21 people killed and 3,549 injured on District 11 streets since 2022 (NYC Open Data). The file holds 6,138 crashes and 43 serious injuries in that span. The numbers do not blink.
“If you don’t want a speeding ticket, don’t speed,” Council Member Eric Dinowitz said when the Council expanded 24/7 speed cameras (Streetsblog NYC).
This Week
- Sep 7: A driver going straight struck and killed a man on Mosholu Parkway; police cited driver inattention (NYC Open Data).
- Aug 11: Two people riding mopeds were ejected and killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Bronx River Parkway (NYC Open Data).
Where it keeps happening
Major Deegan Expressway leads this district’s toll with 3 deaths and 369 injuries. Broadway has 3 deaths and 99 injuries. Mosholu Parkway has 2 deaths and 125 injuries. These are not outliers; they are addresses (NYC Open Data).
Crashes do not sleep. Fatalities repeat in the late-night and pre-dawn hours, from midnight through 5 AM (NYC Open Data). Police records name inattention/distraction, failure to yield, and unsafe speed among the factors behind the hurt here (NYC Open Data).
What would make it stop
- Daylight corners and harden left turns at Broadway and along Mosholu to cut blind hits in the crosswalk.
- Add leading pedestrian intervals and reduce turning speeds at the Deegan service roads and feeder streets.
- Calm the long straights on Mosholu Parkway with narrower lanes and enforced limits.
These are basic tools. They meet the record on these corridors.
Who must move
Council Member Eric Dinowitz has voted for street safety measures and backed 24/7 school‑zone cameras (Streetsblog NYC). Assembly Member John Zaccaro and Senator Robert Jackson represent this area at the state level. A state bill to curb repeat speeders and require speed limiters has been put forward; New Yorkers are pushing for it and for a lower default city speed limit. The concrete asks are collected here.
The next step
Lower the speed that kills. Stop the repeat offenders. Call your officials and press for the changes spelled out here.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What changed on Mosholu Parkway?
▸ How many people have been hurt or killed in District 11 during this period?
▸ Where are the worst locations?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- Man struck and killed in deadly hit-and-run in the Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-09-07
- Amid Epic Crisis of Road Deaths, Some Members of the City Council Still Oppose Speed Cameras, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-05-26
Fix the Problem
Council Member Eric Dinowitz
District 11
Other Representatives
Assembly Member John Zaccaro
District 80
State Senator Robert Jackson
District 31
▸ Other Geographies
District 11 Council District 11 sits in Bronx, Precinct 50, AD 80, SD 31.
It contains Bedford Park, Norwood, Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, Kingsbridge-Marble Hill, Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil, Wakefield-Woodlawn, Woodlawn Cemetery, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx CB7, Bronx CB8, Bronx CB26, Bronx CB12.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 11
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Mosholu Parkway▸Nov 28 - A Toyota sedan hit a 57-year-old man at dawn on Mosholu Parkway. Metal crushed his face. He stayed conscious. The car rolled on, untouched. The street held its breath. Blood marked the quiet morning.
A 57-year-old man was struck and seriously injured by a Toyota sedan on Mosholu Parkway near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash occurred at dawn as the man was in the roadway. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling east, hit the man with its undercarriage, causing severe facial injuries. The victim remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes that the vehicle showed no damage. No driver errors were cited in the data. The Parkway stayed still as emergency crews responded.
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Teen E-Bike Rider Thrown in Bronx Crash▸Nov 17 - A 16-year-old on an e-bike hit a turning sedan on Riverdale Avenue. He flew from the bike. Landed hard. Unconscious. Crushed. Speed tore control from his hands. The street fell silent. The city marked another wound.
A 16-year-old riding a Solar e-bike was severely injured after colliding with a Toyota sedan making a left turn at Riverdale Avenue and West 256th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor in the crash. The teen was ejected from his e-bike, landed hard, and was found unconscious with crush injuries to his entire body. The sedan was turning left when the crash occurred. The report lists no errors for the sedan driver. The only contributing factor named is unsafe speed. No mention is made of helmet use or signals in the police report.
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Unlicensed Driver Killed in Bronx Minivan Crash▸Nov 12 - A minivan tore north on Jerome Avenue before dawn. The unlicensed driver lost control. Metal screamed. The left side caved in. Airbags burst. He died alone, body broken, under cold Bronx lights. Unsafe speed ended his life in seconds.
A 30-year-old unlicensed man drove a 2012 minivan north on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed, crushing the left side and deploying the airbag. The driver, the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. No other people were reported injured. The crash left the street scarred and silent.
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Pedestrian Struck on Major Deegan Expressway▸Oct 23 - A man walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. No crosswalk. No lights. A vehicle hit him. His head split open. He bled on the cold asphalt, semiconscious and alone in the dark.
A 47-year-old man was walking along the Major Deegan Expressway at night when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, he was not at an intersection and there were no lights or crosswalk. The impact left him semiconscious with a severe head injury, bleeding on the roadway. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No mention of helmet or signaling is made in the report. The man was left injured and alone on the expressway, highlighting the danger faced by pedestrians on high-speed roads.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Bronx▸Aug 29 - A BMW SUV hit a 63-year-old man at East 231st Street and White Plains Road. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. The SUV’s front crumpled. Two people sat inside. The street stood silent. The man lay motionless.
A BMW SUV traveling north on White Plains Road struck a 63-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with East 231st Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious and bleeding. The impact crushed the SUV’s right front quarter panel. Two people were inside the vehicle. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The street was left silent as the man lay motionless, blood pooling from his head.
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Sedan Crushes Teen Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸Aug 28 - A Hyundai sedan struck an 18-year-old man mid-block on Bainbridge Avenue. The right front hit him hard. Blood poured. He stayed conscious, hurt everywhere. The car kept moving. The boy did not. The street swallowed another body.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2013 Hyundai sedan while crossing Bainbridge Avenue near East 212th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 2013 Hyundai struck an 18-year-old man crossing mid-block. The right front crushed him. He bled from everywhere. Conscious. Hurt all over. The sedan kept going straight. The boy did not.' The impact left the young man with severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed on Broadway▸Aug 28 - An SUV struck the rear-left of an Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th. The Oldsmobile’s 83-year-old driver died. Crushed ribs. Whiplash. No sirens. Just steel and silence. Unsafe speed and ignored signals marked the crash.
An 83-year-old man driving an eastbound 1986 Oldsmobile was killed when a southbound SUV hit the rear-left of his car at Broadway and West 230th Street. According to the police report, 'An '86 Oldsmobile, eastbound, took a hit to the rear-left from a southbound SUV. The driver, 83, strapped in and conscious, died with crushed ribs and whiplash. No sirens. Just silence and steel.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The victim was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash left one dead. Systemic danger and driver error shaped the outcome.
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Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Car Expressway Crash▸Aug 13 - Steel struck flesh on the Major Deegan. Three cars, one Jeep overturned. A young man crushed outside the crosswalk. Pavement slick, the road cold. He did not get up. The city swallowed another life before dawn.
A 22-year-old man was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:12 a.m. According to the police report, he was struck and crushed outside the crosswalk by multiple vehicles, including two sedans and a Jeep that overturned. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The police report states: 'A 22-year-old man crushed outside the crosswalk. Two sedans, one Jeep overturned. Slippery pavement. Steel struck flesh in the dark. The road stayed cold. He did not get up.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Bronx Road Rage Crash▸Jun 29 - A 74-year-old man crossed with the signal. Two cars collided. One struck him. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. One driver fled. The man did not rise. Aggressive driving and speed ruled the intersection.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed at East Mosholu Parkway South and Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when two vehicles collided and one struck him. The report states: 'A 74-year-old man, crossing with the signal, was struck and killed. His head hit the pavement. Blood spread. Two cars crashed. One fled. The light changed. He did not rise.' Driver actions listed as contributing factors include 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The man suffered a fatal head injury. The crash involved a sedan and two SUVs. One vehicle fled the scene. The victim was not at fault.
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E-Bike Slams Cyclist Turning Left on Bainbridge▸Jun 26 - A woman turned left on Bainbridge. An e-bike hit her hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled. She lay awake, torn and gasping, the pavement hot beneath her. No helmet. The crash left her broken.
A 63-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an e-bike while turning left on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, 'A woman turned left on her bike. An e-bike came straight. They met hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The woman was ejected from her bike and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered hip. She was conscious at the scene, lying on the hot pavement. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down and vulnerable road users collide.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV Mid-Turn on Jerome Avenue▸Jun 26 - A motorcycle crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The unlicensed rider flew from the bike, legs torn and bleeding. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, on the street. Driver inattention marked the moment. Blood pooled. No time to brake.
A violent collision unfolded on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV as the SUV attempted a U-turn. The motorcycle rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his legs, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver held only a permit. The crash left the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's side doors damaged. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inattention as a cause.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Woman on Bronx Street▸May 26 - A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.
A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.
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Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed▸May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
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Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
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Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Nov 28 - A Toyota sedan hit a 57-year-old man at dawn on Mosholu Parkway. Metal crushed his face. He stayed conscious. The car rolled on, untouched. The street held its breath. Blood marked the quiet morning.
A 57-year-old man was struck and seriously injured by a Toyota sedan on Mosholu Parkway near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash occurred at dawn as the man was in the roadway. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling east, hit the man with its undercarriage, causing severe facial injuries. The victim remained conscious at the scene. The police report notes that the vehicle showed no damage. No driver errors were cited in the data. The Parkway stayed still as emergency crews responded.
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Teen E-Bike Rider Thrown in Bronx Crash▸Nov 17 - A 16-year-old on an e-bike hit a turning sedan on Riverdale Avenue. He flew from the bike. Landed hard. Unconscious. Crushed. Speed tore control from his hands. The street fell silent. The city marked another wound.
A 16-year-old riding a Solar e-bike was severely injured after colliding with a Toyota sedan making a left turn at Riverdale Avenue and West 256th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor in the crash. The teen was ejected from his e-bike, landed hard, and was found unconscious with crush injuries to his entire body. The sedan was turning left when the crash occurred. The report lists no errors for the sedan driver. The only contributing factor named is unsafe speed. No mention is made of helmet use or signals in the police report.
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Unlicensed Driver Killed in Bronx Minivan Crash▸Nov 12 - A minivan tore north on Jerome Avenue before dawn. The unlicensed driver lost control. Metal screamed. The left side caved in. Airbags burst. He died alone, body broken, under cold Bronx lights. Unsafe speed ended his life in seconds.
A 30-year-old unlicensed man drove a 2012 minivan north on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed, crushing the left side and deploying the airbag. The driver, the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. No other people were reported injured. The crash left the street scarred and silent.
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Pedestrian Struck on Major Deegan Expressway▸Oct 23 - A man walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. No crosswalk. No lights. A vehicle hit him. His head split open. He bled on the cold asphalt, semiconscious and alone in the dark.
A 47-year-old man was walking along the Major Deegan Expressway at night when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, he was not at an intersection and there were no lights or crosswalk. The impact left him semiconscious with a severe head injury, bleeding on the roadway. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No mention of helmet or signaling is made in the report. The man was left injured and alone on the expressway, highlighting the danger faced by pedestrians on high-speed roads.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Bronx▸Aug 29 - A BMW SUV hit a 63-year-old man at East 231st Street and White Plains Road. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. The SUV’s front crumpled. Two people sat inside. The street stood silent. The man lay motionless.
A BMW SUV traveling north on White Plains Road struck a 63-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with East 231st Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious and bleeding. The impact crushed the SUV’s right front quarter panel. Two people were inside the vehicle. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The street was left silent as the man lay motionless, blood pooling from his head.
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Sedan Crushes Teen Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸Aug 28 - A Hyundai sedan struck an 18-year-old man mid-block on Bainbridge Avenue. The right front hit him hard. Blood poured. He stayed conscious, hurt everywhere. The car kept moving. The boy did not. The street swallowed another body.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2013 Hyundai sedan while crossing Bainbridge Avenue near East 212th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 2013 Hyundai struck an 18-year-old man crossing mid-block. The right front crushed him. He bled from everywhere. Conscious. Hurt all over. The sedan kept going straight. The boy did not.' The impact left the young man with severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed on Broadway▸Aug 28 - An SUV struck the rear-left of an Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th. The Oldsmobile’s 83-year-old driver died. Crushed ribs. Whiplash. No sirens. Just steel and silence. Unsafe speed and ignored signals marked the crash.
An 83-year-old man driving an eastbound 1986 Oldsmobile was killed when a southbound SUV hit the rear-left of his car at Broadway and West 230th Street. According to the police report, 'An '86 Oldsmobile, eastbound, took a hit to the rear-left from a southbound SUV. The driver, 83, strapped in and conscious, died with crushed ribs and whiplash. No sirens. Just silence and steel.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The victim was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash left one dead. Systemic danger and driver error shaped the outcome.
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Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Car Expressway Crash▸Aug 13 - Steel struck flesh on the Major Deegan. Three cars, one Jeep overturned. A young man crushed outside the crosswalk. Pavement slick, the road cold. He did not get up. The city swallowed another life before dawn.
A 22-year-old man was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:12 a.m. According to the police report, he was struck and crushed outside the crosswalk by multiple vehicles, including two sedans and a Jeep that overturned. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The police report states: 'A 22-year-old man crushed outside the crosswalk. Two sedans, one Jeep overturned. Slippery pavement. Steel struck flesh in the dark. The road stayed cold. He did not get up.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Bronx Road Rage Crash▸Jun 29 - A 74-year-old man crossed with the signal. Two cars collided. One struck him. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. One driver fled. The man did not rise. Aggressive driving and speed ruled the intersection.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed at East Mosholu Parkway South and Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when two vehicles collided and one struck him. The report states: 'A 74-year-old man, crossing with the signal, was struck and killed. His head hit the pavement. Blood spread. Two cars crashed. One fled. The light changed. He did not rise.' Driver actions listed as contributing factors include 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The man suffered a fatal head injury. The crash involved a sedan and two SUVs. One vehicle fled the scene. The victim was not at fault.
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E-Bike Slams Cyclist Turning Left on Bainbridge▸Jun 26 - A woman turned left on Bainbridge. An e-bike hit her hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled. She lay awake, torn and gasping, the pavement hot beneath her. No helmet. The crash left her broken.
A 63-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an e-bike while turning left on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, 'A woman turned left on her bike. An e-bike came straight. They met hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The woman was ejected from her bike and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered hip. She was conscious at the scene, lying on the hot pavement. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down and vulnerable road users collide.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV Mid-Turn on Jerome Avenue▸Jun 26 - A motorcycle crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The unlicensed rider flew from the bike, legs torn and bleeding. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, on the street. Driver inattention marked the moment. Blood pooled. No time to brake.
A violent collision unfolded on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV as the SUV attempted a U-turn. The motorcycle rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his legs, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver held only a permit. The crash left the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's side doors damaged. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inattention as a cause.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Woman on Bronx Street▸May 26 - A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.
A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.
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Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed▸May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
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Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
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Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Nov 17 - A 16-year-old on an e-bike hit a turning sedan on Riverdale Avenue. He flew from the bike. Landed hard. Unconscious. Crushed. Speed tore control from his hands. The street fell silent. The city marked another wound.
A 16-year-old riding a Solar e-bike was severely injured after colliding with a Toyota sedan making a left turn at Riverdale Avenue and West 256th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor in the crash. The teen was ejected from his e-bike, landed hard, and was found unconscious with crush injuries to his entire body. The sedan was turning left when the crash occurred. The report lists no errors for the sedan driver. The only contributing factor named is unsafe speed. No mention is made of helmet use or signals in the police report.
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Unlicensed Driver Killed in Bronx Minivan Crash▸Nov 12 - A minivan tore north on Jerome Avenue before dawn. The unlicensed driver lost control. Metal screamed. The left side caved in. Airbags burst. He died alone, body broken, under cold Bronx lights. Unsafe speed ended his life in seconds.
A 30-year-old unlicensed man drove a 2012 minivan north on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed, crushing the left side and deploying the airbag. The driver, the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. No other people were reported injured. The crash left the street scarred and silent.
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Pedestrian Struck on Major Deegan Expressway▸Oct 23 - A man walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. No crosswalk. No lights. A vehicle hit him. His head split open. He bled on the cold asphalt, semiconscious and alone in the dark.
A 47-year-old man was walking along the Major Deegan Expressway at night when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, he was not at an intersection and there were no lights or crosswalk. The impact left him semiconscious with a severe head injury, bleeding on the roadway. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No mention of helmet or signaling is made in the report. The man was left injured and alone on the expressway, highlighting the danger faced by pedestrians on high-speed roads.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Bronx▸Aug 29 - A BMW SUV hit a 63-year-old man at East 231st Street and White Plains Road. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. The SUV’s front crumpled. Two people sat inside. The street stood silent. The man lay motionless.
A BMW SUV traveling north on White Plains Road struck a 63-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with East 231st Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious and bleeding. The impact crushed the SUV’s right front quarter panel. Two people were inside the vehicle. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The street was left silent as the man lay motionless, blood pooling from his head.
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Sedan Crushes Teen Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸Aug 28 - A Hyundai sedan struck an 18-year-old man mid-block on Bainbridge Avenue. The right front hit him hard. Blood poured. He stayed conscious, hurt everywhere. The car kept moving. The boy did not. The street swallowed another body.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2013 Hyundai sedan while crossing Bainbridge Avenue near East 212th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 2013 Hyundai struck an 18-year-old man crossing mid-block. The right front crushed him. He bled from everywhere. Conscious. Hurt all over. The sedan kept going straight. The boy did not.' The impact left the young man with severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed on Broadway▸Aug 28 - An SUV struck the rear-left of an Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th. The Oldsmobile’s 83-year-old driver died. Crushed ribs. Whiplash. No sirens. Just steel and silence. Unsafe speed and ignored signals marked the crash.
An 83-year-old man driving an eastbound 1986 Oldsmobile was killed when a southbound SUV hit the rear-left of his car at Broadway and West 230th Street. According to the police report, 'An '86 Oldsmobile, eastbound, took a hit to the rear-left from a southbound SUV. The driver, 83, strapped in and conscious, died with crushed ribs and whiplash. No sirens. Just silence and steel.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The victim was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash left one dead. Systemic danger and driver error shaped the outcome.
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Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Car Expressway Crash▸Aug 13 - Steel struck flesh on the Major Deegan. Three cars, one Jeep overturned. A young man crushed outside the crosswalk. Pavement slick, the road cold. He did not get up. The city swallowed another life before dawn.
A 22-year-old man was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:12 a.m. According to the police report, he was struck and crushed outside the crosswalk by multiple vehicles, including two sedans and a Jeep that overturned. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The police report states: 'A 22-year-old man crushed outside the crosswalk. Two sedans, one Jeep overturned. Slippery pavement. Steel struck flesh in the dark. The road stayed cold. He did not get up.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Bronx Road Rage Crash▸Jun 29 - A 74-year-old man crossed with the signal. Two cars collided. One struck him. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. One driver fled. The man did not rise. Aggressive driving and speed ruled the intersection.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed at East Mosholu Parkway South and Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when two vehicles collided and one struck him. The report states: 'A 74-year-old man, crossing with the signal, was struck and killed. His head hit the pavement. Blood spread. Two cars crashed. One fled. The light changed. He did not rise.' Driver actions listed as contributing factors include 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The man suffered a fatal head injury. The crash involved a sedan and two SUVs. One vehicle fled the scene. The victim was not at fault.
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E-Bike Slams Cyclist Turning Left on Bainbridge▸Jun 26 - A woman turned left on Bainbridge. An e-bike hit her hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled. She lay awake, torn and gasping, the pavement hot beneath her. No helmet. The crash left her broken.
A 63-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an e-bike while turning left on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, 'A woman turned left on her bike. An e-bike came straight. They met hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The woman was ejected from her bike and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered hip. She was conscious at the scene, lying on the hot pavement. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down and vulnerable road users collide.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV Mid-Turn on Jerome Avenue▸Jun 26 - A motorcycle crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The unlicensed rider flew from the bike, legs torn and bleeding. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, on the street. Driver inattention marked the moment. Blood pooled. No time to brake.
A violent collision unfolded on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV as the SUV attempted a U-turn. The motorcycle rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his legs, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver held only a permit. The crash left the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's side doors damaged. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inattention as a cause.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Woman on Bronx Street▸May 26 - A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.
A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.
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Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed▸May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
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Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
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Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Nov 12 - A minivan tore north on Jerome Avenue before dawn. The unlicensed driver lost control. Metal screamed. The left side caved in. Airbags burst. He died alone, body broken, under cold Bronx lights. Unsafe speed ended his life in seconds.
A 30-year-old unlicensed man drove a 2012 minivan north on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed, crushing the left side and deploying the airbag. The driver, the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. No other people were reported injured. The crash left the street scarred and silent.
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Pedestrian Struck on Major Deegan Expressway▸Oct 23 - A man walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. No crosswalk. No lights. A vehicle hit him. His head split open. He bled on the cold asphalt, semiconscious and alone in the dark.
A 47-year-old man was walking along the Major Deegan Expressway at night when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, he was not at an intersection and there were no lights or crosswalk. The impact left him semiconscious with a severe head injury, bleeding on the roadway. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No mention of helmet or signaling is made in the report. The man was left injured and alone on the expressway, highlighting the danger faced by pedestrians on high-speed roads.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Bronx▸Aug 29 - A BMW SUV hit a 63-year-old man at East 231st Street and White Plains Road. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. The SUV’s front crumpled. Two people sat inside. The street stood silent. The man lay motionless.
A BMW SUV traveling north on White Plains Road struck a 63-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with East 231st Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious and bleeding. The impact crushed the SUV’s right front quarter panel. Two people were inside the vehicle. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The street was left silent as the man lay motionless, blood pooling from his head.
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Sedan Crushes Teen Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸Aug 28 - A Hyundai sedan struck an 18-year-old man mid-block on Bainbridge Avenue. The right front hit him hard. Blood poured. He stayed conscious, hurt everywhere. The car kept moving. The boy did not. The street swallowed another body.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2013 Hyundai sedan while crossing Bainbridge Avenue near East 212th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 2013 Hyundai struck an 18-year-old man crossing mid-block. The right front crushed him. He bled from everywhere. Conscious. Hurt all over. The sedan kept going straight. The boy did not.' The impact left the young man with severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed on Broadway▸Aug 28 - An SUV struck the rear-left of an Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th. The Oldsmobile’s 83-year-old driver died. Crushed ribs. Whiplash. No sirens. Just steel and silence. Unsafe speed and ignored signals marked the crash.
An 83-year-old man driving an eastbound 1986 Oldsmobile was killed when a southbound SUV hit the rear-left of his car at Broadway and West 230th Street. According to the police report, 'An '86 Oldsmobile, eastbound, took a hit to the rear-left from a southbound SUV. The driver, 83, strapped in and conscious, died with crushed ribs and whiplash. No sirens. Just silence and steel.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The victim was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash left one dead. Systemic danger and driver error shaped the outcome.
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Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Car Expressway Crash▸Aug 13 - Steel struck flesh on the Major Deegan. Three cars, one Jeep overturned. A young man crushed outside the crosswalk. Pavement slick, the road cold. He did not get up. The city swallowed another life before dawn.
A 22-year-old man was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:12 a.m. According to the police report, he was struck and crushed outside the crosswalk by multiple vehicles, including two sedans and a Jeep that overturned. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The police report states: 'A 22-year-old man crushed outside the crosswalk. Two sedans, one Jeep overturned. Slippery pavement. Steel struck flesh in the dark. The road stayed cold. He did not get up.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Bronx Road Rage Crash▸Jun 29 - A 74-year-old man crossed with the signal. Two cars collided. One struck him. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. One driver fled. The man did not rise. Aggressive driving and speed ruled the intersection.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed at East Mosholu Parkway South and Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when two vehicles collided and one struck him. The report states: 'A 74-year-old man, crossing with the signal, was struck and killed. His head hit the pavement. Blood spread. Two cars crashed. One fled. The light changed. He did not rise.' Driver actions listed as contributing factors include 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The man suffered a fatal head injury. The crash involved a sedan and two SUVs. One vehicle fled the scene. The victim was not at fault.
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E-Bike Slams Cyclist Turning Left on Bainbridge▸Jun 26 - A woman turned left on Bainbridge. An e-bike hit her hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled. She lay awake, torn and gasping, the pavement hot beneath her. No helmet. The crash left her broken.
A 63-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an e-bike while turning left on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, 'A woman turned left on her bike. An e-bike came straight. They met hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The woman was ejected from her bike and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered hip. She was conscious at the scene, lying on the hot pavement. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down and vulnerable road users collide.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV Mid-Turn on Jerome Avenue▸Jun 26 - A motorcycle crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The unlicensed rider flew from the bike, legs torn and bleeding. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, on the street. Driver inattention marked the moment. Blood pooled. No time to brake.
A violent collision unfolded on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV as the SUV attempted a U-turn. The motorcycle rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his legs, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver held only a permit. The crash left the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's side doors damaged. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inattention as a cause.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Woman on Bronx Street▸May 26 - A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.
A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.
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Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed▸May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
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Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
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Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Oct 23 - A man walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. No crosswalk. No lights. A vehicle hit him. His head split open. He bled on the cold asphalt, semiconscious and alone in the dark.
A 47-year-old man was walking along the Major Deegan Expressway at night when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, he was not at an intersection and there were no lights or crosswalk. The impact left him semiconscious with a severe head injury, bleeding on the roadway. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle type is unspecified. No mention of helmet or signaling is made in the report. The man was left injured and alone on the expressway, highlighting the danger faced by pedestrians on high-speed roads.
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BMW SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Bronx▸Aug 29 - A BMW SUV hit a 63-year-old man at East 231st Street and White Plains Road. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. The SUV’s front crumpled. Two people sat inside. The street stood silent. The man lay motionless.
A BMW SUV traveling north on White Plains Road struck a 63-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with East 231st Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious and bleeding. The impact crushed the SUV’s right front quarter panel. Two people were inside the vehicle. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The street was left silent as the man lay motionless, blood pooling from his head.
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Sedan Crushes Teen Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸Aug 28 - A Hyundai sedan struck an 18-year-old man mid-block on Bainbridge Avenue. The right front hit him hard. Blood poured. He stayed conscious, hurt everywhere. The car kept moving. The boy did not. The street swallowed another body.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2013 Hyundai sedan while crossing Bainbridge Avenue near East 212th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 2013 Hyundai struck an 18-year-old man crossing mid-block. The right front crushed him. He bled from everywhere. Conscious. Hurt all over. The sedan kept going straight. The boy did not.' The impact left the young man with severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed on Broadway▸Aug 28 - An SUV struck the rear-left of an Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th. The Oldsmobile’s 83-year-old driver died. Crushed ribs. Whiplash. No sirens. Just steel and silence. Unsafe speed and ignored signals marked the crash.
An 83-year-old man driving an eastbound 1986 Oldsmobile was killed when a southbound SUV hit the rear-left of his car at Broadway and West 230th Street. According to the police report, 'An '86 Oldsmobile, eastbound, took a hit to the rear-left from a southbound SUV. The driver, 83, strapped in and conscious, died with crushed ribs and whiplash. No sirens. Just silence and steel.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The victim was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash left one dead. Systemic danger and driver error shaped the outcome.
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Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Car Expressway Crash▸Aug 13 - Steel struck flesh on the Major Deegan. Three cars, one Jeep overturned. A young man crushed outside the crosswalk. Pavement slick, the road cold. He did not get up. The city swallowed another life before dawn.
A 22-year-old man was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:12 a.m. According to the police report, he was struck and crushed outside the crosswalk by multiple vehicles, including two sedans and a Jeep that overturned. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The police report states: 'A 22-year-old man crushed outside the crosswalk. Two sedans, one Jeep overturned. Slippery pavement. Steel struck flesh in the dark. The road stayed cold. He did not get up.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Bronx Road Rage Crash▸Jun 29 - A 74-year-old man crossed with the signal. Two cars collided. One struck him. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. One driver fled. The man did not rise. Aggressive driving and speed ruled the intersection.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed at East Mosholu Parkway South and Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when two vehicles collided and one struck him. The report states: 'A 74-year-old man, crossing with the signal, was struck and killed. His head hit the pavement. Blood spread. Two cars crashed. One fled. The light changed. He did not rise.' Driver actions listed as contributing factors include 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The man suffered a fatal head injury. The crash involved a sedan and two SUVs. One vehicle fled the scene. The victim was not at fault.
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E-Bike Slams Cyclist Turning Left on Bainbridge▸Jun 26 - A woman turned left on Bainbridge. An e-bike hit her hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled. She lay awake, torn and gasping, the pavement hot beneath her. No helmet. The crash left her broken.
A 63-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an e-bike while turning left on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, 'A woman turned left on her bike. An e-bike came straight. They met hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The woman was ejected from her bike and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered hip. She was conscious at the scene, lying on the hot pavement. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down and vulnerable road users collide.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV Mid-Turn on Jerome Avenue▸Jun 26 - A motorcycle crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The unlicensed rider flew from the bike, legs torn and bleeding. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, on the street. Driver inattention marked the moment. Blood pooled. No time to brake.
A violent collision unfolded on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV as the SUV attempted a U-turn. The motorcycle rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his legs, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver held only a permit. The crash left the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's side doors damaged. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inattention as a cause.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Woman on Bronx Street▸May 26 - A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.
A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.
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Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed▸May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
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Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
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Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Aug 29 - A BMW SUV hit a 63-year-old man at East 231st Street and White Plains Road. He fell hard. Blood pooled from his head. The SUV’s front crumpled. Two people sat inside. The street stood silent. The man lay motionless.
A BMW SUV traveling north on White Plains Road struck a 63-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with East 231st Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious and bleeding. The impact crushed the SUV’s right front quarter panel. Two people were inside the vehicle. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The street was left silent as the man lay motionless, blood pooling from his head.
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Sedan Crushes Teen Crossing Bainbridge Avenue▸Aug 28 - A Hyundai sedan struck an 18-year-old man mid-block on Bainbridge Avenue. The right front hit him hard. Blood poured. He stayed conscious, hurt everywhere. The car kept moving. The boy did not. The street swallowed another body.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2013 Hyundai sedan while crossing Bainbridge Avenue near East 212th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 2013 Hyundai struck an 18-year-old man crossing mid-block. The right front crushed him. He bled from everywhere. Conscious. Hurt all over. The sedan kept going straight. The boy did not.' The impact left the young man with severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed on Broadway▸Aug 28 - An SUV struck the rear-left of an Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th. The Oldsmobile’s 83-year-old driver died. Crushed ribs. Whiplash. No sirens. Just steel and silence. Unsafe speed and ignored signals marked the crash.
An 83-year-old man driving an eastbound 1986 Oldsmobile was killed when a southbound SUV hit the rear-left of his car at Broadway and West 230th Street. According to the police report, 'An '86 Oldsmobile, eastbound, took a hit to the rear-left from a southbound SUV. The driver, 83, strapped in and conscious, died with crushed ribs and whiplash. No sirens. Just silence and steel.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The victim was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash left one dead. Systemic danger and driver error shaped the outcome.
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Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Car Expressway Crash▸Aug 13 - Steel struck flesh on the Major Deegan. Three cars, one Jeep overturned. A young man crushed outside the crosswalk. Pavement slick, the road cold. He did not get up. The city swallowed another life before dawn.
A 22-year-old man was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:12 a.m. According to the police report, he was struck and crushed outside the crosswalk by multiple vehicles, including two sedans and a Jeep that overturned. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The police report states: 'A 22-year-old man crushed outside the crosswalk. Two sedans, one Jeep overturned. Slippery pavement. Steel struck flesh in the dark. The road stayed cold. He did not get up.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Bronx Road Rage Crash▸Jun 29 - A 74-year-old man crossed with the signal. Two cars collided. One struck him. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. One driver fled. The man did not rise. Aggressive driving and speed ruled the intersection.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed at East Mosholu Parkway South and Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when two vehicles collided and one struck him. The report states: 'A 74-year-old man, crossing with the signal, was struck and killed. His head hit the pavement. Blood spread. Two cars crashed. One fled. The light changed. He did not rise.' Driver actions listed as contributing factors include 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The man suffered a fatal head injury. The crash involved a sedan and two SUVs. One vehicle fled the scene. The victim was not at fault.
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E-Bike Slams Cyclist Turning Left on Bainbridge▸Jun 26 - A woman turned left on Bainbridge. An e-bike hit her hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled. She lay awake, torn and gasping, the pavement hot beneath her. No helmet. The crash left her broken.
A 63-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an e-bike while turning left on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, 'A woman turned left on her bike. An e-bike came straight. They met hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The woman was ejected from her bike and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered hip. She was conscious at the scene, lying on the hot pavement. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down and vulnerable road users collide.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV Mid-Turn on Jerome Avenue▸Jun 26 - A motorcycle crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The unlicensed rider flew from the bike, legs torn and bleeding. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, on the street. Driver inattention marked the moment. Blood pooled. No time to brake.
A violent collision unfolded on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV as the SUV attempted a U-turn. The motorcycle rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his legs, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver held only a permit. The crash left the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's side doors damaged. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inattention as a cause.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Woman on Bronx Street▸May 26 - A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.
A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.
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Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed▸May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
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Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
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Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Aug 28 - A Hyundai sedan struck an 18-year-old man mid-block on Bainbridge Avenue. The right front hit him hard. Blood poured. He stayed conscious, hurt everywhere. The car kept moving. The boy did not. The street swallowed another body.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2013 Hyundai sedan while crossing Bainbridge Avenue near East 212th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 2013 Hyundai struck an 18-year-old man crossing mid-block. The right front crushed him. He bled from everywhere. Conscious. Hurt all over. The sedan kept going straight. The boy did not.' The impact left the young man with severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed on Broadway▸Aug 28 - An SUV struck the rear-left of an Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th. The Oldsmobile’s 83-year-old driver died. Crushed ribs. Whiplash. No sirens. Just steel and silence. Unsafe speed and ignored signals marked the crash.
An 83-year-old man driving an eastbound 1986 Oldsmobile was killed when a southbound SUV hit the rear-left of his car at Broadway and West 230th Street. According to the police report, 'An '86 Oldsmobile, eastbound, took a hit to the rear-left from a southbound SUV. The driver, 83, strapped in and conscious, died with crushed ribs and whiplash. No sirens. Just silence and steel.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The victim was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash left one dead. Systemic danger and driver error shaped the outcome.
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Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Car Expressway Crash▸Aug 13 - Steel struck flesh on the Major Deegan. Three cars, one Jeep overturned. A young man crushed outside the crosswalk. Pavement slick, the road cold. He did not get up. The city swallowed another life before dawn.
A 22-year-old man was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:12 a.m. According to the police report, he was struck and crushed outside the crosswalk by multiple vehicles, including two sedans and a Jeep that overturned. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The police report states: 'A 22-year-old man crushed outside the crosswalk. Two sedans, one Jeep overturned. Slippery pavement. Steel struck flesh in the dark. The road stayed cold. He did not get up.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Bronx Road Rage Crash▸Jun 29 - A 74-year-old man crossed with the signal. Two cars collided. One struck him. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. One driver fled. The man did not rise. Aggressive driving and speed ruled the intersection.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed at East Mosholu Parkway South and Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when two vehicles collided and one struck him. The report states: 'A 74-year-old man, crossing with the signal, was struck and killed. His head hit the pavement. Blood spread. Two cars crashed. One fled. The light changed. He did not rise.' Driver actions listed as contributing factors include 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The man suffered a fatal head injury. The crash involved a sedan and two SUVs. One vehicle fled the scene. The victim was not at fault.
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E-Bike Slams Cyclist Turning Left on Bainbridge▸Jun 26 - A woman turned left on Bainbridge. An e-bike hit her hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled. She lay awake, torn and gasping, the pavement hot beneath her. No helmet. The crash left her broken.
A 63-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an e-bike while turning left on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, 'A woman turned left on her bike. An e-bike came straight. They met hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The woman was ejected from her bike and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered hip. She was conscious at the scene, lying on the hot pavement. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down and vulnerable road users collide.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV Mid-Turn on Jerome Avenue▸Jun 26 - A motorcycle crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The unlicensed rider flew from the bike, legs torn and bleeding. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, on the street. Driver inattention marked the moment. Blood pooled. No time to brake.
A violent collision unfolded on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV as the SUV attempted a U-turn. The motorcycle rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his legs, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver held only a permit. The crash left the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's side doors damaged. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inattention as a cause.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Woman on Bronx Street▸May 26 - A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.
A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.
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Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed▸May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
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Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
31
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Aug 28 - An SUV struck the rear-left of an Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th. The Oldsmobile’s 83-year-old driver died. Crushed ribs. Whiplash. No sirens. Just steel and silence. Unsafe speed and ignored signals marked the crash.
An 83-year-old man driving an eastbound 1986 Oldsmobile was killed when a southbound SUV hit the rear-left of his car at Broadway and West 230th Street. According to the police report, 'An '86 Oldsmobile, eastbound, took a hit to the rear-left from a southbound SUV. The driver, 83, strapped in and conscious, died with crushed ribs and whiplash. No sirens. Just silence and steel.' The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The victim was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash left one dead. Systemic danger and driver error shaped the outcome.
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Pedestrian Killed in Multi-Car Expressway Crash▸Aug 13 - Steel struck flesh on the Major Deegan. Three cars, one Jeep overturned. A young man crushed outside the crosswalk. Pavement slick, the road cold. He did not get up. The city swallowed another life before dawn.
A 22-year-old man was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:12 a.m. According to the police report, he was struck and crushed outside the crosswalk by multiple vehicles, including two sedans and a Jeep that overturned. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The police report states: 'A 22-year-old man crushed outside the crosswalk. Two sedans, one Jeep overturned. Slippery pavement. Steel struck flesh in the dark. The road stayed cold. He did not get up.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Bronx Road Rage Crash▸Jun 29 - A 74-year-old man crossed with the signal. Two cars collided. One struck him. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. One driver fled. The man did not rise. Aggressive driving and speed ruled the intersection.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed at East Mosholu Parkway South and Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when two vehicles collided and one struck him. The report states: 'A 74-year-old man, crossing with the signal, was struck and killed. His head hit the pavement. Blood spread. Two cars crashed. One fled. The light changed. He did not rise.' Driver actions listed as contributing factors include 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The man suffered a fatal head injury. The crash involved a sedan and two SUVs. One vehicle fled the scene. The victim was not at fault.
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E-Bike Slams Cyclist Turning Left on Bainbridge▸Jun 26 - A woman turned left on Bainbridge. An e-bike hit her hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled. She lay awake, torn and gasping, the pavement hot beneath her. No helmet. The crash left her broken.
A 63-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an e-bike while turning left on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, 'A woman turned left on her bike. An e-bike came straight. They met hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The woman was ejected from her bike and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered hip. She was conscious at the scene, lying on the hot pavement. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down and vulnerable road users collide.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV Mid-Turn on Jerome Avenue▸Jun 26 - A motorcycle crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The unlicensed rider flew from the bike, legs torn and bleeding. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, on the street. Driver inattention marked the moment. Blood pooled. No time to brake.
A violent collision unfolded on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV as the SUV attempted a U-turn. The motorcycle rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his legs, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver held only a permit. The crash left the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's side doors damaged. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inattention as a cause.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Woman on Bronx Street▸May 26 - A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.
A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.
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Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed▸May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
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Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
31
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Aug 13 - Steel struck flesh on the Major Deegan. Three cars, one Jeep overturned. A young man crushed outside the crosswalk. Pavement slick, the road cold. He did not get up. The city swallowed another life before dawn.
A 22-year-old man was killed on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:12 a.m. According to the police report, he was struck and crushed outside the crosswalk by multiple vehicles, including two sedans and a Jeep that overturned. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the data. The police report states: 'A 22-year-old man crushed outside the crosswalk. Two sedans, one Jeep overturned. Slippery pavement. Steel struck flesh in the dark. The road stayed cold. He did not get up.'
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Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Bronx Road Rage Crash▸Jun 29 - A 74-year-old man crossed with the signal. Two cars collided. One struck him. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. One driver fled. The man did not rise. Aggressive driving and speed ruled the intersection.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed at East Mosholu Parkway South and Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when two vehicles collided and one struck him. The report states: 'A 74-year-old man, crossing with the signal, was struck and killed. His head hit the pavement. Blood spread. Two cars crashed. One fled. The light changed. He did not rise.' Driver actions listed as contributing factors include 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The man suffered a fatal head injury. The crash involved a sedan and two SUVs. One vehicle fled the scene. The victim was not at fault.
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E-Bike Slams Cyclist Turning Left on Bainbridge▸Jun 26 - A woman turned left on Bainbridge. An e-bike hit her hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled. She lay awake, torn and gasping, the pavement hot beneath her. No helmet. The crash left her broken.
A 63-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an e-bike while turning left on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, 'A woman turned left on her bike. An e-bike came straight. They met hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The woman was ejected from her bike and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered hip. She was conscious at the scene, lying on the hot pavement. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down and vulnerable road users collide.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV Mid-Turn on Jerome Avenue▸Jun 26 - A motorcycle crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The unlicensed rider flew from the bike, legs torn and bleeding. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, on the street. Driver inattention marked the moment. Blood pooled. No time to brake.
A violent collision unfolded on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV as the SUV attempted a U-turn. The motorcycle rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his legs, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver held only a permit. The crash left the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's side doors damaged. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inattention as a cause.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Woman on Bronx Street▸May 26 - A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.
A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.
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Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed▸May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
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Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
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Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Jun 29 - A 74-year-old man crossed with the signal. Two cars collided. One struck him. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. One driver fled. The man did not rise. Aggressive driving and speed ruled the intersection.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed at East Mosholu Parkway South and Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when two vehicles collided and one struck him. The report states: 'A 74-year-old man, crossing with the signal, was struck and killed. His head hit the pavement. Blood spread. Two cars crashed. One fled. The light changed. He did not rise.' Driver actions listed as contributing factors include 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The man suffered a fatal head injury. The crash involved a sedan and two SUVs. One vehicle fled the scene. The victim was not at fault.
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E-Bike Slams Cyclist Turning Left on Bainbridge▸Jun 26 - A woman turned left on Bainbridge. An e-bike hit her hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled. She lay awake, torn and gasping, the pavement hot beneath her. No helmet. The crash left her broken.
A 63-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an e-bike while turning left on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, 'A woman turned left on her bike. An e-bike came straight. They met hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The woman was ejected from her bike and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered hip. She was conscious at the scene, lying on the hot pavement. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down and vulnerable road users collide.
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Motorcycle Slams SUV Mid-Turn on Jerome Avenue▸Jun 26 - A motorcycle crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The unlicensed rider flew from the bike, legs torn and bleeding. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, on the street. Driver inattention marked the moment. Blood pooled. No time to brake.
A violent collision unfolded on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV as the SUV attempted a U-turn. The motorcycle rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his legs, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver held only a permit. The crash left the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's side doors damaged. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inattention as a cause.
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Runaway SUV Crushes Woman on Bronx Street▸May 26 - A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.
A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.
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Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed▸May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
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Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
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Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
31
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Jun 26 - A woman turned left on Bainbridge. An e-bike hit her hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled. She lay awake, torn and gasping, the pavement hot beneath her. No helmet. The crash left her broken.
A 63-year-old woman riding a bike was struck by an e-bike while turning left on Bainbridge Avenue. According to the police report, 'A woman turned left on her bike. An e-bike came straight. They met hard. She flew, hit the street. Her hip shattered. Blood pooled.' The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The woman was ejected from her bike and suffered severe lacerations and a shattered hip. She was conscious at the scene, lying on the hot pavement. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down and vulnerable road users collide.
26
Motorcycle Slams SUV Mid-Turn on Jerome Avenue▸Jun 26 - A motorcycle crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The unlicensed rider flew from the bike, legs torn and bleeding. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, on the street. Driver inattention marked the moment. Blood pooled. No time to brake.
A violent collision unfolded on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV as the SUV attempted a U-turn. The motorcycle rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his legs, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver held only a permit. The crash left the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's side doors damaged. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inattention as a cause.
26
Runaway SUV Crushes Woman on Bronx Street▸May 26 - A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.
A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.
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Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed▸May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
10
Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
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Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
31
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Jun 26 - A motorcycle crashed into an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. The unlicensed rider flew from the bike, legs torn and bleeding. He lay semiconscious, helmetless, on the street. Driver inattention marked the moment. Blood pooled. No time to brake.
A violent collision unfolded on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck the left side doors of an SUV as the SUV attempted a U-turn. The motorcycle rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his legs, lying semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver held only a permit. The crash left the motorcycle's front end and the SUV's side doors damaged. The police report notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inattention as a cause.
26
Runaway SUV Crushes Woman on Bronx Street▸May 26 - A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.
A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.
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Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed▸May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
13
E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
10
Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
8
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
4
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
31
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
6
Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
29
Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
May 26 - A Mercedes SUV rolled driverless on East 234th Street. The machine pinned its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She died, conscious, trapped beneath the weight. Metal pressed down. The street stood still. Another life lost to runaway steel.
A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless near East 234th Street and Vireo Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman, who died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A 2009 Mercedes SUV rolled driverless. It crushed its only occupant, a 51-year-old woman. She wore no belt. She died conscious, pinned beneath the weight she once controlled.' The contributing factor listed was 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash shows the deadly risk when a vehicle moves uncontrolled.
14
Gas Scooter Hits Parked Taxi, Riders Bleed▸May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
13
E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
10
Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
8
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
4
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
31
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
6
Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
29
Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
May 14 - A gas scooter smashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street. Two riders thrown. Woman’s leg torn. Man’s head bleeding. No helmets. Unsafe speed listed. Blood on Bronx pavement. The night stood still.
A gas scooter crashed into a parked taxi on Fort Independence Street near Heath Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe leg injury. A 36-year-old man on the scooter bled from the head. The report states, 'A gas scooter slammed into a parked taxi. A 30-year-old woman flew off, leg torn open. A 36-year-old man sat bleeding, head struck. No helmets. Blood pooled.' Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both riders wore no helmets, as noted in the report. The taxi was parked at the time of impact. The crash left two people injured, blood on the street, and silence in the Bronx night.
13
E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Bronx Crash▸May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
10
Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
8
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
4
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
31
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
6
Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
29
Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
May 13 - A 28-year-old man on a Varla e-scooter slammed into an SUV at West 231st and Broadway. He flew off, struck his head, and bled in the street. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. He was conscious, hurt, and left sprawled on the asphalt.
A 28-year-old unlicensed man riding a Varla e-scooter collided with an SUV at West 231st Street and Broadway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The rider was ejected, struck his head, and suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage and had no listed occupants. The police report notes the e-scooter operator was unlicensed. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger when aggression and lack of licensing meet on city streets.
10
Two Sedans Strike Woman on Major Deegan▸May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
8
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
4
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
31
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
6
Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
29
Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
May 10 - A 64-year-old woman walked with traffic on the Major Deegan. Two sedans hit her. One struck with its right front bumper. The other with its center grille. She died on the roadside. The drivers kept going straight. The street stayed deadly.
A 64-year-old woman walking along the Major Deegan Expressway was struck and killed by two northbound sedans. According to the police report, one sedan hit her with its right front bumper, and the other with its center grille. She died at the scene, on the edge of the road. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collisions occurred. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The woman was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left a pedestrian dead and exposed the dangers faced by those on foot near high-speed roads.
8
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Slams Parked Forklift, Passenger Dead▸Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
4
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
31
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Feb 8 - A taxi crashed into a parked forklift on Webster Avenue. The driver had no license. A 64-year-old passenger in the right rear seat died. The street was quiet. Driver inattention and an oversized vehicle led to tragedy.
A fatal collision took place on Webster Avenue near Parkside Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, an unlicensed taxi driver struck a parked forklift. The crash killed a 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the taxi. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The forklift was parked and too large for the street. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the forklift’s left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one dead and others injured, highlighting the dangers of inattentive driving and oversized vehicles on city streets.
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Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Safety Redesign▸Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
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Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-04
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Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Jan 4 - A pick-up driver killed Edwin Rivera, 62, at Broadway and W. 238th in the Bronx. The driver fled. This stretch has seen hundreds of crashes. Councilmember Eric Dinowitz opposed safety upgrades. The city left this intersection dangerous. Rivera paid the price.
On December 31, 2022, Edwin Rivera was struck and killed by a pick-up truck driver at Broadway and W. 238th Street in Council District 11. The driver fled. The intersection sits in Councilmember Eric Dinowitz’s district. Dinowitz recently opposed a proposal to make Riverdale Avenue safer. The article states, 'Council District 11, which is represented by Eric Dinowitz, who recently opposed an effort to make Riverdale Avenue in his district safer.' The Department of Transportation installed safety measures north of Van Cortlandt Park, but not at the site of Rivera’s death. In 2022, Dinowitz’s district saw 1,659 reported crashes, injuring 135 pedestrians and 27 cyclists. The city’s inaction left a deadly gap. Rivera is the latest victim.
- Pedestrian Killed at a Dangerous Bronx Intersection that City Has Failed to Make Safe, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-01-04
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Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Bronx Pedestrian▸Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Dec 31 - A Dodge pickup struck a 62-year-old man on Broadway. The driver was distracted. The man’s chest was crushed. He died where he fell. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street was dark. The crash ended a life in seconds.
A Dodge pickup truck hit and killed a 62-year-old man crossing Broadway at West 238th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The truck, traveling north, showed no damage. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary error cited is driver distraction. No other injuries were reported.
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Ford Sedan Slams Parked Car in Bronx▸Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Dec 6 - A Ford sedan veered off course on Reservoir Oval East. It struck a parked car. The driver, age 25, died at the scene. The street was quiet. The right side of the parked car crumpled. No warning. No escape.
A Ford sedan crashed into a parked car near 3250 Reservoir Oval East in the Bronx. The 25-year-old driver died at the scene. According to the police report, 'a Ford sedan veered into a parked car. The driver, 25, died at the scene. The right side of the parked car folded in. No screech, no chase—just a quiet street and a still body.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The impact left the parked car's right side crushed. No other injuries were reported. The crash unfolded in silence, leaving one dead and a street marked by twisted metal.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Killed on Broadway▸Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.
Nov 29 - A box truck cut across Broadway. The motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider flew from his seat, helmet on. His head struck hard. He died there, pavement cold, sky fading. Failure to yield left him no chance.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Broadway near Council District 11. According to the police report, a box truck made a U-turn across the lane. The motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the truck’s side. The rider, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The box truck driver was not reported injured. The crash shows the deadly risk when drivers turn across traffic and fail to yield. The victim’s helmet is noted, but the fatal blow came from the impact itself.