Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 17?
Eight Dead, a Thousand Hurt—District 17 Bleeds While City Hall Waits
District 17: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025
Blood on the Asphalt: Recent Crashes in District 17
Just two weeks ago, a driver in a Ford Mustang failed a left turn at East 149th and Courtlandt. He mounted the curb and struck six people. The driver ran. The victims went to Lincoln Hospital. Their injuries were called minor. But the street remembers every scar. Police are searching for the man who rammed into six people after botching a turn at an intersection in the Bronx.
A few days before, a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a pole. His 71-year-old passenger died. Seven others were hurt. “I saw one lady was out on the ground. They was giving her medical attention, checking her body. She was laid out,” said a witness.
In the last 12 months, District 17 saw 8 deaths, 20 serious injuries, and over 1,000 injuries from 1,610 crashes.
The Numbers Behind the Names
Since 2022, 30 people have died on these streets. Another 54 suffered serious injuries. Over 3,400 were hurt. Most victims were walking or riding. Cars, SUVs, and trucks did most of the killing. The numbers are not just numbers. They are mothers, sons, neighbors. They are the cost of delay.
Salamanca’s Record: Progress and Pressure
Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. has voted for bills to clear abandoned cars, improve street markings, and boost safety reporting. He co-sponsored the law to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. He demanded more accountability from city agencies. But he also criticized street redesigns for causing congestion, even as crash rates fell. He spoke up for tougher rules on delivery apps and ghost cars, but has not led on lowering speed limits or redesigning deadly corridors.
The work is not done.
What Comes Next: No More Waiting
Every crash is preventable. Every delay is a choice. Call Council Member Salamanca. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected bike lanes and daylighted corners. Demand that safety come before parking and traffic flow. The dead cannot speak. The living must.
Act now. The next name could be yours.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Six Struck In Bronx Left-Turn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17
- Six Struck In Bronx Left-Turn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17
- Three-Car Crash Kills One in Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-18
- Bronx Crash Kills Passenger, Hurts Seven, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-13
- Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12
- Taxi Driver Shot Over Fare Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-07-15
- Delivery apps in NYC could be held responsible for workers following traffic laws, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-21
- Cycle of Rage: Council Members Slam DOT for Successful Safety Projects, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-03-19
- Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates, amny.com, Published 2023-04-11
- NYC's 'last-mile' delivery warehouses face a potential reckoning with regulation, gothamist.com, Published 2024-05-30
- Amid Rash of Crashes, DOT Has No Bronx Borough Commissioner, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-13
- File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18
Fix the Problem
District 17
1070 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
718-402-6130
250 Broadway, Suite 1776, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7505
Other Representatives
District 79
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335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
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▸ Other Geographies
District 17 Council District 17 sits in Bronx, Precinct 41, AD 79, SD 29.
It contains Melrose, Hunts Point, Longwood, North & South Brother Islands, Morrisania, Crotona Park East, Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River, Bronx CB2, Bronx CB3.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 17
E-Scooter Crushes Boy’s Leg on Wheeler Avenue▸A boy stood off Wheeler Avenue. An e-scooter sped south and struck him. His leg broke under the force. He stayed awake. The scooter rolled on, undamaged. The boy’s walk will bear the mark.
A 13-year-old boy was struck by a southbound e-scooter near 1024 Wheeler Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in the roadway when the e-scooter hit his leg, causing crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The boy remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The e-scooter sustained no damage. The boy suffered significant injury and will carry the break in his walk.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Edgewater Road▸A box truck hit a 68-year-old man near 772 Edgewater Road. The truck’s right front bumper caught him. He lay conscious, pain everywhere, whispering of paralysis. Police say the driver was distracted. The street stayed silent.
A 68-year-old man walking near 772 Edgewater Road in the Bronx was struck by a box truck. According to the police report, the truck was going straight when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man was left conscious but in pain throughout his body, whispering about paralysis. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned. The victim’s actions in the roadway are not blamed. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles and distracted drivers meet vulnerable pedestrians.
E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Face Strikes Pavement▸A man on an e-scooter lost control on Westchester Avenue. He flew off. His face hit the street. Blood pooled. The scooter stood untouched. He lay conscious, bleeding in the Bronx heat. No other vehicles involved. No helmet. No help nearby.
A 42-year-old man riding an e-scooter southbound on Westchester Avenue near Intervale Avenue in the Bronx was ejected from his scooter and suffered severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'He flew off. His face struck pavement. Blood pooled. The scooter stood upright. He lay conscious, bleeding alone in the summer heat.' No other vehicles were involved and the e-scooter showed no damage. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a contributing factor. The crash left the rider injured and bleeding, with no mention of outside interference or driver error.
Moped and E-Bike Crash Leaves Rider Bleeding▸A moped and e-bike collided on 3rd Avenue. The rider, 58, was thrown headfirst to the pavement. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. A bus and SUV were damaged. The man lay semiconscious, life leaking out.
A violent crash unfolded on 3rd Avenue near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 58-year-old man riding a moped collided with an e-bike during an improper passing maneuver. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the listed contributing factor. The rider was ejected and struck his head, suffering severe bleeding and semiconsciousness. Both the moped and e-bike drivers were unlicensed. The crash left a bus and an SUV with visible damage. The police report notes the injured rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The scene was marked by blood and broken machines. No pedestrians or bystanders were reported hurt.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
2Motorcycle Hits SUV, Teen Ejected, Leg Torn▸A motorcycle crashed into an SUV on Bruckner Boulevard. A 15-year-old boy flew from the bike, leg ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. Drivers blew past the signal. The night was hard and fast. The street took its price.
A violent collision unfolded on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. A 15-year-old boy flew from the seat, no helmet, leg torn open. Blood spread on the street. The signal was missed.' The 15-year-old motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered severe leg lacerations. Both the motorcycle driver and the SUV occupants were also injured. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. The report notes the teen wore no helmet, but only after listing driver errors.
Speeding SUV Hits Parked Truck, Passenger Dead▸A speeding SUV tore down Drake Street. It smashed into a parked tractor-trailer. The front passenger, thirty-one, died inside the wreck. Another passenger bled from the head. The driver had no license. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Drake Street near midnight. According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked diesel tractor-truck. The SUV's front passenger, a 31-year-old man, was killed. Another passenger, age 29, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The SUV driver, also 29, was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The parked truck was unoccupied and struck at the left rear bumper. The SUV was demolished. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one dead, one injured, and exposed the lethal risk of speed and unlicensed driving.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Thrown, Hip Shattered in Bronx▸A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street. He was thrown from the bike. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the Bronx pavement. Police cited driver inattention. The man lay semiconscious in the night.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street in the Bronx was ejected from his bike and suffered a shattered hip. According to the police report, 'A 28-year-old man, helmetless, was thrown from his motorcycle. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay semiconscious in the Bronx night. Distraction was the last thing he knew.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited was distraction. No other vehicles or people were reported injured.
Toyota Sedan Kills Elderly Man Crossing East 149th▸A Toyota sedan struck a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The car hit him head-on. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The driver and passenger were unharmed. The street fell silent after the impact.
A 70-year-old man died after a westbound Toyota sedan struck him head-on as he crossed East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street. A westbound Toyota struck him head-on. He bled from the head. He died there, alone, beneath the glow of the streetlights.' The pedestrian suffered a fatal head wound and died at the scene. The driver, a 50-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned.
Salamanca Supports Safety Boosting Crackdown on Fake Plates▸Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.
Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.
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Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates,
amny.com,
Published 2023-04-11
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
Pickup Ignores Light, Slams Sedan in Bronx▸Three vehicles met head-on on Casanova Street. Steel crashed. An 86-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. The pickup hit hard. The light was ignored. The street fell silent. Blood marked the cost.
Three vehicles collided head-on near Casanova Street and East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck a sedan with force after disregarding a traffic control device. An 86-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and crush trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by violence, with the vulnerable passenger bearing the brunt of the impact.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash▸A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A boy stood off Wheeler Avenue. An e-scooter sped south and struck him. His leg broke under the force. He stayed awake. The scooter rolled on, undamaged. The boy’s walk will bear the mark.
A 13-year-old boy was struck by a southbound e-scooter near 1024 Wheeler Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in the roadway when the e-scooter hit his leg, causing crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The boy remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The e-scooter sustained no damage. The boy suffered significant injury and will carry the break in his walk.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Edgewater Road▸A box truck hit a 68-year-old man near 772 Edgewater Road. The truck’s right front bumper caught him. He lay conscious, pain everywhere, whispering of paralysis. Police say the driver was distracted. The street stayed silent.
A 68-year-old man walking near 772 Edgewater Road in the Bronx was struck by a box truck. According to the police report, the truck was going straight when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man was left conscious but in pain throughout his body, whispering about paralysis. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned. The victim’s actions in the roadway are not blamed. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles and distracted drivers meet vulnerable pedestrians.
E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Face Strikes Pavement▸A man on an e-scooter lost control on Westchester Avenue. He flew off. His face hit the street. Blood pooled. The scooter stood untouched. He lay conscious, bleeding in the Bronx heat. No other vehicles involved. No helmet. No help nearby.
A 42-year-old man riding an e-scooter southbound on Westchester Avenue near Intervale Avenue in the Bronx was ejected from his scooter and suffered severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'He flew off. His face struck pavement. Blood pooled. The scooter stood upright. He lay conscious, bleeding alone in the summer heat.' No other vehicles were involved and the e-scooter showed no damage. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a contributing factor. The crash left the rider injured and bleeding, with no mention of outside interference or driver error.
Moped and E-Bike Crash Leaves Rider Bleeding▸A moped and e-bike collided on 3rd Avenue. The rider, 58, was thrown headfirst to the pavement. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. A bus and SUV were damaged. The man lay semiconscious, life leaking out.
A violent crash unfolded on 3rd Avenue near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 58-year-old man riding a moped collided with an e-bike during an improper passing maneuver. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the listed contributing factor. The rider was ejected and struck his head, suffering severe bleeding and semiconsciousness. Both the moped and e-bike drivers were unlicensed. The crash left a bus and an SUV with visible damage. The police report notes the injured rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The scene was marked by blood and broken machines. No pedestrians or bystanders were reported hurt.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
2Motorcycle Hits SUV, Teen Ejected, Leg Torn▸A motorcycle crashed into an SUV on Bruckner Boulevard. A 15-year-old boy flew from the bike, leg ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. Drivers blew past the signal. The night was hard and fast. The street took its price.
A violent collision unfolded on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. A 15-year-old boy flew from the seat, no helmet, leg torn open. Blood spread on the street. The signal was missed.' The 15-year-old motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered severe leg lacerations. Both the motorcycle driver and the SUV occupants were also injured. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. The report notes the teen wore no helmet, but only after listing driver errors.
Speeding SUV Hits Parked Truck, Passenger Dead▸A speeding SUV tore down Drake Street. It smashed into a parked tractor-trailer. The front passenger, thirty-one, died inside the wreck. Another passenger bled from the head. The driver had no license. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Drake Street near midnight. According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked diesel tractor-truck. The SUV's front passenger, a 31-year-old man, was killed. Another passenger, age 29, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The SUV driver, also 29, was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The parked truck was unoccupied and struck at the left rear bumper. The SUV was demolished. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one dead, one injured, and exposed the lethal risk of speed and unlicensed driving.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Thrown, Hip Shattered in Bronx▸A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street. He was thrown from the bike. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the Bronx pavement. Police cited driver inattention. The man lay semiconscious in the night.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street in the Bronx was ejected from his bike and suffered a shattered hip. According to the police report, 'A 28-year-old man, helmetless, was thrown from his motorcycle. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay semiconscious in the Bronx night. Distraction was the last thing he knew.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited was distraction. No other vehicles or people were reported injured.
Toyota Sedan Kills Elderly Man Crossing East 149th▸A Toyota sedan struck a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The car hit him head-on. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The driver and passenger were unharmed. The street fell silent after the impact.
A 70-year-old man died after a westbound Toyota sedan struck him head-on as he crossed East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street. A westbound Toyota struck him head-on. He bled from the head. He died there, alone, beneath the glow of the streetlights.' The pedestrian suffered a fatal head wound and died at the scene. The driver, a 50-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned.
Salamanca Supports Safety Boosting Crackdown on Fake Plates▸Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.
Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.
-
Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates,
amny.com,
Published 2023-04-11
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
Pickup Ignores Light, Slams Sedan in Bronx▸Three vehicles met head-on on Casanova Street. Steel crashed. An 86-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. The pickup hit hard. The light was ignored. The street fell silent. Blood marked the cost.
Three vehicles collided head-on near Casanova Street and East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck a sedan with force after disregarding a traffic control device. An 86-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and crush trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by violence, with the vulnerable passenger bearing the brunt of the impact.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash▸A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A box truck hit a 68-year-old man near 772 Edgewater Road. The truck’s right front bumper caught him. He lay conscious, pain everywhere, whispering of paralysis. Police say the driver was distracted. The street stayed silent.
A 68-year-old man walking near 772 Edgewater Road in the Bronx was struck by a box truck. According to the police report, the truck was going straight when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man was left conscious but in pain throughout his body, whispering about paralysis. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” Driver inattention and distraction are listed as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned. The victim’s actions in the roadway are not blamed. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles and distracted drivers meet vulnerable pedestrians.
E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Face Strikes Pavement▸A man on an e-scooter lost control on Westchester Avenue. He flew off. His face hit the street. Blood pooled. The scooter stood untouched. He lay conscious, bleeding in the Bronx heat. No other vehicles involved. No helmet. No help nearby.
A 42-year-old man riding an e-scooter southbound on Westchester Avenue near Intervale Avenue in the Bronx was ejected from his scooter and suffered severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'He flew off. His face struck pavement. Blood pooled. The scooter stood upright. He lay conscious, bleeding alone in the summer heat.' No other vehicles were involved and the e-scooter showed no damage. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a contributing factor. The crash left the rider injured and bleeding, with no mention of outside interference or driver error.
Moped and E-Bike Crash Leaves Rider Bleeding▸A moped and e-bike collided on 3rd Avenue. The rider, 58, was thrown headfirst to the pavement. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. A bus and SUV were damaged. The man lay semiconscious, life leaking out.
A violent crash unfolded on 3rd Avenue near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 58-year-old man riding a moped collided with an e-bike during an improper passing maneuver. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the listed contributing factor. The rider was ejected and struck his head, suffering severe bleeding and semiconsciousness. Both the moped and e-bike drivers were unlicensed. The crash left a bus and an SUV with visible damage. The police report notes the injured rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The scene was marked by blood and broken machines. No pedestrians or bystanders were reported hurt.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
2Motorcycle Hits SUV, Teen Ejected, Leg Torn▸A motorcycle crashed into an SUV on Bruckner Boulevard. A 15-year-old boy flew from the bike, leg ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. Drivers blew past the signal. The night was hard and fast. The street took its price.
A violent collision unfolded on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. A 15-year-old boy flew from the seat, no helmet, leg torn open. Blood spread on the street. The signal was missed.' The 15-year-old motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered severe leg lacerations. Both the motorcycle driver and the SUV occupants were also injured. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. The report notes the teen wore no helmet, but only after listing driver errors.
Speeding SUV Hits Parked Truck, Passenger Dead▸A speeding SUV tore down Drake Street. It smashed into a parked tractor-trailer. The front passenger, thirty-one, died inside the wreck. Another passenger bled from the head. The driver had no license. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Drake Street near midnight. According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked diesel tractor-truck. The SUV's front passenger, a 31-year-old man, was killed. Another passenger, age 29, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The SUV driver, also 29, was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The parked truck was unoccupied and struck at the left rear bumper. The SUV was demolished. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one dead, one injured, and exposed the lethal risk of speed and unlicensed driving.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Thrown, Hip Shattered in Bronx▸A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street. He was thrown from the bike. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the Bronx pavement. Police cited driver inattention. The man lay semiconscious in the night.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street in the Bronx was ejected from his bike and suffered a shattered hip. According to the police report, 'A 28-year-old man, helmetless, was thrown from his motorcycle. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay semiconscious in the Bronx night. Distraction was the last thing he knew.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited was distraction. No other vehicles or people were reported injured.
Toyota Sedan Kills Elderly Man Crossing East 149th▸A Toyota sedan struck a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The car hit him head-on. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The driver and passenger were unharmed. The street fell silent after the impact.
A 70-year-old man died after a westbound Toyota sedan struck him head-on as he crossed East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street. A westbound Toyota struck him head-on. He bled from the head. He died there, alone, beneath the glow of the streetlights.' The pedestrian suffered a fatal head wound and died at the scene. The driver, a 50-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned.
Salamanca Supports Safety Boosting Crackdown on Fake Plates▸Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.
Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.
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Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates,
amny.com,
Published 2023-04-11
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
Pickup Ignores Light, Slams Sedan in Bronx▸Three vehicles met head-on on Casanova Street. Steel crashed. An 86-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. The pickup hit hard. The light was ignored. The street fell silent. Blood marked the cost.
Three vehicles collided head-on near Casanova Street and East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck a sedan with force after disregarding a traffic control device. An 86-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and crush trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by violence, with the vulnerable passenger bearing the brunt of the impact.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash▸A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A man on an e-scooter lost control on Westchester Avenue. He flew off. His face hit the street. Blood pooled. The scooter stood untouched. He lay conscious, bleeding in the Bronx heat. No other vehicles involved. No helmet. No help nearby.
A 42-year-old man riding an e-scooter southbound on Westchester Avenue near Intervale Avenue in the Bronx was ejected from his scooter and suffered severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'He flew off. His face struck pavement. Blood pooled. The scooter stood upright. He lay conscious, bleeding alone in the summer heat.' No other vehicles were involved and the e-scooter showed no damage. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no helmet use was cited as a contributing factor. The crash left the rider injured and bleeding, with no mention of outside interference or driver error.
Moped and E-Bike Crash Leaves Rider Bleeding▸A moped and e-bike collided on 3rd Avenue. The rider, 58, was thrown headfirst to the pavement. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. A bus and SUV were damaged. The man lay semiconscious, life leaking out.
A violent crash unfolded on 3rd Avenue near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 58-year-old man riding a moped collided with an e-bike during an improper passing maneuver. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the listed contributing factor. The rider was ejected and struck his head, suffering severe bleeding and semiconsciousness. Both the moped and e-bike drivers were unlicensed. The crash left a bus and an SUV with visible damage. The police report notes the injured rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The scene was marked by blood and broken machines. No pedestrians or bystanders were reported hurt.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
2Motorcycle Hits SUV, Teen Ejected, Leg Torn▸A motorcycle crashed into an SUV on Bruckner Boulevard. A 15-year-old boy flew from the bike, leg ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. Drivers blew past the signal. The night was hard and fast. The street took its price.
A violent collision unfolded on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. A 15-year-old boy flew from the seat, no helmet, leg torn open. Blood spread on the street. The signal was missed.' The 15-year-old motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered severe leg lacerations. Both the motorcycle driver and the SUV occupants were also injured. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. The report notes the teen wore no helmet, but only after listing driver errors.
Speeding SUV Hits Parked Truck, Passenger Dead▸A speeding SUV tore down Drake Street. It smashed into a parked tractor-trailer. The front passenger, thirty-one, died inside the wreck. Another passenger bled from the head. The driver had no license. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Drake Street near midnight. According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked diesel tractor-truck. The SUV's front passenger, a 31-year-old man, was killed. Another passenger, age 29, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The SUV driver, also 29, was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The parked truck was unoccupied and struck at the left rear bumper. The SUV was demolished. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one dead, one injured, and exposed the lethal risk of speed and unlicensed driving.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Thrown, Hip Shattered in Bronx▸A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street. He was thrown from the bike. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the Bronx pavement. Police cited driver inattention. The man lay semiconscious in the night.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street in the Bronx was ejected from his bike and suffered a shattered hip. According to the police report, 'A 28-year-old man, helmetless, was thrown from his motorcycle. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay semiconscious in the Bronx night. Distraction was the last thing he knew.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited was distraction. No other vehicles or people were reported injured.
Toyota Sedan Kills Elderly Man Crossing East 149th▸A Toyota sedan struck a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The car hit him head-on. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The driver and passenger were unharmed. The street fell silent after the impact.
A 70-year-old man died after a westbound Toyota sedan struck him head-on as he crossed East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street. A westbound Toyota struck him head-on. He bled from the head. He died there, alone, beneath the glow of the streetlights.' The pedestrian suffered a fatal head wound and died at the scene. The driver, a 50-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned.
Salamanca Supports Safety Boosting Crackdown on Fake Plates▸Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.
Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.
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Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates,
amny.com,
Published 2023-04-11
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
Pickup Ignores Light, Slams Sedan in Bronx▸Three vehicles met head-on on Casanova Street. Steel crashed. An 86-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. The pickup hit hard. The light was ignored. The street fell silent. Blood marked the cost.
Three vehicles collided head-on near Casanova Street and East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck a sedan with force after disregarding a traffic control device. An 86-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and crush trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by violence, with the vulnerable passenger bearing the brunt of the impact.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash▸A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A moped and e-bike collided on 3rd Avenue. The rider, 58, was thrown headfirst to the pavement. No helmet. Blood pooled on the asphalt. A bus and SUV were damaged. The man lay semiconscious, life leaking out.
A violent crash unfolded on 3rd Avenue near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 58-year-old man riding a moped collided with an e-bike during an improper passing maneuver. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the listed contributing factor. The rider was ejected and struck his head, suffering severe bleeding and semiconsciousness. Both the moped and e-bike drivers were unlicensed. The crash left a bus and an SUV with visible damage. The police report notes the injured rider wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The scene was marked by blood and broken machines. No pedestrians or bystanders were reported hurt.
SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist at East 163rd▸A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
2Motorcycle Hits SUV, Teen Ejected, Leg Torn▸A motorcycle crashed into an SUV on Bruckner Boulevard. A 15-year-old boy flew from the bike, leg ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. Drivers blew past the signal. The night was hard and fast. The street took its price.
A violent collision unfolded on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. A 15-year-old boy flew from the seat, no helmet, leg torn open. Blood spread on the street. The signal was missed.' The 15-year-old motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered severe leg lacerations. Both the motorcycle driver and the SUV occupants were also injured. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. The report notes the teen wore no helmet, but only after listing driver errors.
Speeding SUV Hits Parked Truck, Passenger Dead▸A speeding SUV tore down Drake Street. It smashed into a parked tractor-trailer. The front passenger, thirty-one, died inside the wreck. Another passenger bled from the head. The driver had no license. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Drake Street near midnight. According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked diesel tractor-truck. The SUV's front passenger, a 31-year-old man, was killed. Another passenger, age 29, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The SUV driver, also 29, was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The parked truck was unoccupied and struck at the left rear bumper. The SUV was demolished. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one dead, one injured, and exposed the lethal risk of speed and unlicensed driving.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Thrown, Hip Shattered in Bronx▸A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street. He was thrown from the bike. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the Bronx pavement. Police cited driver inattention. The man lay semiconscious in the night.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street in the Bronx was ejected from his bike and suffered a shattered hip. According to the police report, 'A 28-year-old man, helmetless, was thrown from his motorcycle. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay semiconscious in the Bronx night. Distraction was the last thing he knew.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited was distraction. No other vehicles or people were reported injured.
Toyota Sedan Kills Elderly Man Crossing East 149th▸A Toyota sedan struck a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The car hit him head-on. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The driver and passenger were unharmed. The street fell silent after the impact.
A 70-year-old man died after a westbound Toyota sedan struck him head-on as he crossed East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street. A westbound Toyota struck him head-on. He bled from the head. He died there, alone, beneath the glow of the streetlights.' The pedestrian suffered a fatal head wound and died at the scene. The driver, a 50-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned.
Salamanca Supports Safety Boosting Crackdown on Fake Plates▸Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.
Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.
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Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates,
amny.com,
Published 2023-04-11
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
Pickup Ignores Light, Slams Sedan in Bronx▸Three vehicles met head-on on Casanova Street. Steel crashed. An 86-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. The pickup hit hard. The light was ignored. The street fell silent. Blood marked the cost.
Three vehicles collided head-on near Casanova Street and East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck a sedan with force after disregarding a traffic control device. An 86-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and crush trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by violence, with the vulnerable passenger bearing the brunt of the impact.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash▸A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A 16-year-old on a bike turned right at East 163rd and Tinton. An SUV hit him. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV did not move. Its glass held. The boy’s leg bled hard.
A 16-year-old bicyclist was struck by an SUV at East 163rd Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy turned right on his bike when the SUV hit him with its front bumper. He suffered severe bleeding to his leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV showed no visible damage. The crash left the young cyclist injured and bleeding in the street.
2Motorcycle Hits SUV, Teen Ejected, Leg Torn▸A motorcycle crashed into an SUV on Bruckner Boulevard. A 15-year-old boy flew from the bike, leg ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. Drivers blew past the signal. The night was hard and fast. The street took its price.
A violent collision unfolded on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. A 15-year-old boy flew from the seat, no helmet, leg torn open. Blood spread on the street. The signal was missed.' The 15-year-old motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered severe leg lacerations. Both the motorcycle driver and the SUV occupants were also injured. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. The report notes the teen wore no helmet, but only after listing driver errors.
Speeding SUV Hits Parked Truck, Passenger Dead▸A speeding SUV tore down Drake Street. It smashed into a parked tractor-trailer. The front passenger, thirty-one, died inside the wreck. Another passenger bled from the head. The driver had no license. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Drake Street near midnight. According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked diesel tractor-truck. The SUV's front passenger, a 31-year-old man, was killed. Another passenger, age 29, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The SUV driver, also 29, was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The parked truck was unoccupied and struck at the left rear bumper. The SUV was demolished. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one dead, one injured, and exposed the lethal risk of speed and unlicensed driving.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Thrown, Hip Shattered in Bronx▸A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street. He was thrown from the bike. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the Bronx pavement. Police cited driver inattention. The man lay semiconscious in the night.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street in the Bronx was ejected from his bike and suffered a shattered hip. According to the police report, 'A 28-year-old man, helmetless, was thrown from his motorcycle. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay semiconscious in the Bronx night. Distraction was the last thing he knew.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited was distraction. No other vehicles or people were reported injured.
Toyota Sedan Kills Elderly Man Crossing East 149th▸A Toyota sedan struck a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The car hit him head-on. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The driver and passenger were unharmed. The street fell silent after the impact.
A 70-year-old man died after a westbound Toyota sedan struck him head-on as he crossed East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street. A westbound Toyota struck him head-on. He bled from the head. He died there, alone, beneath the glow of the streetlights.' The pedestrian suffered a fatal head wound and died at the scene. The driver, a 50-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned.
Salamanca Supports Safety Boosting Crackdown on Fake Plates▸Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.
Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.
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Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates,
amny.com,
Published 2023-04-11
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
Pickup Ignores Light, Slams Sedan in Bronx▸Three vehicles met head-on on Casanova Street. Steel crashed. An 86-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. The pickup hit hard. The light was ignored. The street fell silent. Blood marked the cost.
Three vehicles collided head-on near Casanova Street and East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck a sedan with force after disregarding a traffic control device. An 86-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and crush trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by violence, with the vulnerable passenger bearing the brunt of the impact.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash▸A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A motorcycle crashed into an SUV on Bruckner Boulevard. A 15-year-old boy flew from the bike, leg ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. Drivers blew past the signal. The night was hard and fast. The street took its price.
A violent collision unfolded on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into an SUV. A 15-year-old boy flew from the seat, no helmet, leg torn open. Blood spread on the street. The signal was missed.' The 15-year-old motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered severe leg lacerations. Both the motorcycle driver and the SUV occupants were also injured. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. The report notes the teen wore no helmet, but only after listing driver errors.
Speeding SUV Hits Parked Truck, Passenger Dead▸A speeding SUV tore down Drake Street. It smashed into a parked tractor-trailer. The front passenger, thirty-one, died inside the wreck. Another passenger bled from the head. The driver had no license. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Drake Street near midnight. According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked diesel tractor-truck. The SUV's front passenger, a 31-year-old man, was killed. Another passenger, age 29, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The SUV driver, also 29, was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The parked truck was unoccupied and struck at the left rear bumper. The SUV was demolished. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one dead, one injured, and exposed the lethal risk of speed and unlicensed driving.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Thrown, Hip Shattered in Bronx▸A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street. He was thrown from the bike. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the Bronx pavement. Police cited driver inattention. The man lay semiconscious in the night.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street in the Bronx was ejected from his bike and suffered a shattered hip. According to the police report, 'A 28-year-old man, helmetless, was thrown from his motorcycle. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay semiconscious in the Bronx night. Distraction was the last thing he knew.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited was distraction. No other vehicles or people were reported injured.
Toyota Sedan Kills Elderly Man Crossing East 149th▸A Toyota sedan struck a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The car hit him head-on. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The driver and passenger were unharmed. The street fell silent after the impact.
A 70-year-old man died after a westbound Toyota sedan struck him head-on as he crossed East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street. A westbound Toyota struck him head-on. He bled from the head. He died there, alone, beneath the glow of the streetlights.' The pedestrian suffered a fatal head wound and died at the scene. The driver, a 50-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned.
Salamanca Supports Safety Boosting Crackdown on Fake Plates▸Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.
Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.
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Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates,
amny.com,
Published 2023-04-11
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
Pickup Ignores Light, Slams Sedan in Bronx▸Three vehicles met head-on on Casanova Street. Steel crashed. An 86-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. The pickup hit hard. The light was ignored. The street fell silent. Blood marked the cost.
Three vehicles collided head-on near Casanova Street and East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck a sedan with force after disregarding a traffic control device. An 86-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and crush trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by violence, with the vulnerable passenger bearing the brunt of the impact.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash▸A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A speeding SUV tore down Drake Street. It smashed into a parked tractor-trailer. The front passenger, thirty-one, died inside the wreck. Another passenger bled from the head. The driver had no license. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
A deadly crash unfolded on Drake Street near midnight. According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked diesel tractor-truck. The SUV's front passenger, a 31-year-old man, was killed. Another passenger, age 29, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The SUV driver, also 29, was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The parked truck was unoccupied and struck at the left rear bumper. The SUV was demolished. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left one dead, one injured, and exposed the lethal risk of speed and unlicensed driving.
Helmetless Motorcyclist Thrown, Hip Shattered in Bronx▸A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street. He was thrown from the bike. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the Bronx pavement. Police cited driver inattention. The man lay semiconscious in the night.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street in the Bronx was ejected from his bike and suffered a shattered hip. According to the police report, 'A 28-year-old man, helmetless, was thrown from his motorcycle. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay semiconscious in the Bronx night. Distraction was the last thing he knew.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited was distraction. No other vehicles or people were reported injured.
Toyota Sedan Kills Elderly Man Crossing East 149th▸A Toyota sedan struck a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The car hit him head-on. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The driver and passenger were unharmed. The street fell silent after the impact.
A 70-year-old man died after a westbound Toyota sedan struck him head-on as he crossed East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street. A westbound Toyota struck him head-on. He bled from the head. He died there, alone, beneath the glow of the streetlights.' The pedestrian suffered a fatal head wound and died at the scene. The driver, a 50-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned.
Salamanca Supports Safety Boosting Crackdown on Fake Plates▸Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.
Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.
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Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates,
amny.com,
Published 2023-04-11
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
Pickup Ignores Light, Slams Sedan in Bronx▸Three vehicles met head-on on Casanova Street. Steel crashed. An 86-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. The pickup hit hard. The light was ignored. The street fell silent. Blood marked the cost.
Three vehicles collided head-on near Casanova Street and East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck a sedan with force after disregarding a traffic control device. An 86-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and crush trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by violence, with the vulnerable passenger bearing the brunt of the impact.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash▸A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street. He was thrown from the bike. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the Bronx pavement. Police cited driver inattention. The man lay semiconscious in the night.
A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Viele Avenue near Manida Street in the Bronx was ejected from his bike and suffered a shattered hip. According to the police report, 'A 28-year-old man, helmetless, was thrown from his motorcycle. His hip shattered. Blood pooled on the pavement. He lay semiconscious in the Bronx night. Distraction was the last thing he knew.' The police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited was distraction. No other vehicles or people were reported injured.
Toyota Sedan Kills Elderly Man Crossing East 149th▸A Toyota sedan struck a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The car hit him head-on. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The driver and passenger were unharmed. The street fell silent after the impact.
A 70-year-old man died after a westbound Toyota sedan struck him head-on as he crossed East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street. A westbound Toyota struck him head-on. He bled from the head. He died there, alone, beneath the glow of the streetlights.' The pedestrian suffered a fatal head wound and died at the scene. The driver, a 50-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned.
Salamanca Supports Safety Boosting Crackdown on Fake Plates▸Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.
Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.
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Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates,
amny.com,
Published 2023-04-11
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
Pickup Ignores Light, Slams Sedan in Bronx▸Three vehicles met head-on on Casanova Street. Steel crashed. An 86-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. The pickup hit hard. The light was ignored. The street fell silent. Blood marked the cost.
Three vehicles collided head-on near Casanova Street and East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck a sedan with force after disregarding a traffic control device. An 86-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and crush trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by violence, with the vulnerable passenger bearing the brunt of the impact.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash▸A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A Toyota sedan struck a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street. The car hit him head-on. Blood pooled on the pavement. He died under the streetlights. The driver and passenger were unharmed. The street fell silent after the impact.
A 70-year-old man died after a westbound Toyota sedan struck him head-on as he crossed East 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street. A westbound Toyota struck him head-on. He bled from the head. He died there, alone, beneath the glow of the streetlights.' The pedestrian suffered a fatal head wound and died at the scene. The driver, a 50-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned.
Salamanca Supports Safety Boosting Crackdown on Fake Plates▸Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.
Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.
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Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates,
amny.com,
Published 2023-04-11
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
Pickup Ignores Light, Slams Sedan in Bronx▸Three vehicles met head-on on Casanova Street. Steel crashed. An 86-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. The pickup hit hard. The light was ignored. The street fell silent. Blood marked the cost.
Three vehicles collided head-on near Casanova Street and East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck a sedan with force after disregarding a traffic control device. An 86-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and crush trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by violence, with the vulnerable passenger bearing the brunt of the impact.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash▸A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
Councilmember Restler joins Bronx and Queens colleagues to target fake license plates. The bill slaps heavy fines on dealers selling sham tags. Lawmakers say ghost cars dodge cameras, endanger streets, and let reckless drivers vanish. The crackdown aims to stop the chaos.
Intro 988, introduced on April 11, 2023, targets the sale of fake license plates in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Oswald Feliz, Marjorie Velázquez, and Lincoln Restler, amends laws to ban selling counterfeit tags, with fines starting at $1,000 for first offenses and $2,000 for repeat violations. The measure was brought before the City Council and discussed at a City Hall press conference. The matter summary states the bill 'goes after the unscrupulous used car dealers profiting considerably off a huge black market for phony tags.' Restler, as a sponsor, joins efforts to curb the spread of ghost cars, which evade speed cameras and tolls, making streets more dangerous for everyone. Lawmakers stress that the goal is deterrence, not revenue, and call for further action from online marketplaces and federal agencies.
- Bronx pol proposes crackdown on ‘ghost cars’ with phony plates, amny.com, Published 2023-04-11
Dodge SUV Hits Pedestrian, Driver Flees Bronx Scene▸A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
Pickup Ignores Light, Slams Sedan in Bronx▸Three vehicles met head-on on Casanova Street. Steel crashed. An 86-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. The pickup hit hard. The light was ignored. The street fell silent. Blood marked the cost.
Three vehicles collided head-on near Casanova Street and East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck a sedan with force after disregarding a traffic control device. An 86-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and crush trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by violence, with the vulnerable passenger bearing the brunt of the impact.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash▸A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A Dodge SUV struck a man crossing Saint Anns Avenue. His leg was torn open. Blood pooled on the street. The driver sped away. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp and real. The street fell silent, danger left behind.
A 30-year-old man was crossing Saint Anns Avenue near 780 in the Bronx when a northbound Dodge SUV hit him. According to the police report, 'His leg torn, blood on the asphalt, he stayed awake. The driver fled.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The driver left without stopping. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the street quiet, the injured man waiting for help as the SUV vanished into the Bronx night.
Pickup Ignores Light, Slams Sedan in Bronx▸Three vehicles met head-on on Casanova Street. Steel crashed. An 86-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. The pickup hit hard. The light was ignored. The street fell silent. Blood marked the cost.
Three vehicles collided head-on near Casanova Street and East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck a sedan with force after disregarding a traffic control device. An 86-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and crush trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by violence, with the vulnerable passenger bearing the brunt of the impact.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash▸A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
Three vehicles met head-on on Casanova Street. Steel crashed. An 86-year-old man, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. The pickup hit hard. The light was ignored. The street fell silent. Blood marked the cost.
Three vehicles collided head-on near Casanova Street and East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck struck a sedan with force after disregarding a traffic control device. An 86-year-old man, riding as a front passenger and wearing a lap belt, suffered head injuries and crush trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash left the street marked by violence, with the vulnerable passenger bearing the brunt of the impact.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Bronx Parkway Crash▸A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A 30-year-old woman drove south on Bronx River Parkway before dawn. Her SUV veered off, hit a parked car, then smashed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head wounds. The road stayed dark. Metal and silence followed.
A deadly crash unfolded on Bronx River Parkway before sunrise. According to the police report, a southbound SUV driven by a 30-year-old unlicensed woman veered into a parked car and then struck a tow truck. She was belted in but died from head injuries at the scene. The report states: 'Bronx River Parkway, pre-dawn — A southbound SUV veered into a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. The driver, 30, unlicensed, belted in, died from head wounds.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were listed in the data. The only contributing factor noted was the driver’s unlicensed status. No other injuries were reported among the occupants or vehicle operators involved.
Diesel Truck Crushes Sedan Driver in Bronx▸A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A diesel truck turned left on Southern Boulevard. It slammed into a sedan going straight. Metal shrieked. The sedan’s left side caved in. A 58-year-old man was pinned, his neck crushed. Driver inexperience fueled the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.
A diesel tractor truck making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on Southern Boulevard at Tiffany Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A diesel truck turned left. A sedan went straight. Metal tore into metal. The sedan's left side folded in. A 58-year-old man, belted in, stayed conscious with his neck crushed and body pinned.' The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered severe neck injuries and was pinned inside the car. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when large trucks and cars meet at city intersections.
SUVs Collide in Bronx, Children Bleed▸Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
Two SUVs slammed together at Bruckner and Longwood. Metal twisted. An 11-year-old boy in the back seat bled from deep cuts. Four more children and two men hurt. The street was chaos. One driver ignored the light. Pain followed.
At the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Longwood Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs crashed. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs collided. One turned. One didn’t stop. In the back seat, an 11-year-old boy without a belt bled and hurt everywhere. He stayed awake. His skin split.' The crash left an 11-year-old boy with severe lacerations and four other children injured, along with both drivers. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No seat belts were used by the injured children, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The force of the impact left bodies bruised and bleeding. The system failed to protect its youngest passengers.
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Head-On in Bronx▸A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A Honda SUV hit a Nanrobot scooter head-on at Grand Concourse and East 149th. The 44-year-old scooter rider was thrown and killed. Head trauma ended his life. The scooter lay crushed. Metal and flesh broken. One man gone.
A deadly crash unfolded at Grand Concourse and East 149th in the Bronx. According to the police report, a Honda SUV struck a Nanrobot e-scooter head-on. The 44-year-old scooter rider, unlicensed and without a helmet, was ejected and killed by head trauma. The scooter was demolished. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported pain. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV’s occupants. The crash left one man dead and a machine destroyed.
Sedan Turns Wide, E-Bike Rider Burned on Bronx Street▸A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A sedan swung wide on East 149th. An e-bike rider rolled straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider, 29, hit the pavement. His hip burned. No helmet. The Bronx night swallowed the pain. Steel and speed left him scarred.
A crash unfolded at East 149th Street and Park Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan made a wide turn. An e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, traveled straight. According to the police report, the sedan was 'Turning Improperly.' The collision left the e-bike rider with a severe burn and a hip injury. The report notes he wore no helmet, but the primary cause listed is the improper turn by the sedan. The impact was direct and violent. The street bore witness as the rider fell, injured and exposed, in the cold November dark.
SUV Passes Too Close, Moped Rider Torn▸A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A Ford SUV swept past a moped on Prospect Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The moped rider, 43, took the full force. His body was torn. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze his eyes. The street bore witness.
A Ford SUV and a moped collided near 1050 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered severe injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV passed too close. The moped rider, 43, unprotected, struck and torn.' The SUV showed no damage. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The crash left the moped rider in shock, his body bearing the brunt of the impact.
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Southern Boulevard▸A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.
A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.
Motorbike Hits Boy Crossing Bronx Street▸A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.
A motorbike struck a nine-year-old boy crossing 3rd Avenue. The child’s leg bled. Skin tore. His eyes stared, unmoving. The bike sped north. The street fell silent. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the crash.
A nine-year-old boy was hit by a motorbike while crossing near 2897 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in a crosswalk or at a signal when the collision occurred. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorbike, traveling north, struck the boy with its left front bumper. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The driver’s failure to pay attention and excessive speed created deadly risk for the young pedestrian.