About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 19
▸ Crush Injuries 30
▸ Amputation 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 16
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 15
▸ Whiplash 54
▸ Contusion/Bruise 116
▸ Abrasion 111
▸ Pain/Nausea 27
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CD 20
- 2025 White Nissan Sedan (LUV7184) – 50 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2017 Red Nissan Sedan (LGR4146) – 37 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2013 White Ford Sedan (RRMR47) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
- Vehicle (CYW9925) – 32 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2015 White GMC Suburban (LRD6803) – 29 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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District 20: Crosswalks, Curbs, and the Counted Dead
District 20: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
Flushing does not forget. Asphalt keeps score.
Since 2022, District 20 has seen 19 people killed and 2,564 injured in 4,428 crashes. Pedestrians took seven of those deaths; cyclists, three. SUVs and sedans did most of the hurting to people on foot. The hours after dark hit hardest.
Where the street breaks people
- The Long Island Expressway leads the harm ledger here: two deaths and 341 injuries tied to its reach in this district, according to city data (NYC Open Data).
- Northern Boulevard shows two deaths and 128 injuries. College Point Boulevard adds one death and 100 injuries. Main Street holds 46 injury cases and six serious injuries (NYC Open Data).
Night pushes the odds. From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., the ledger spikes: 2 deaths at 8, 4 at 9, and 1 at 11, with steady serious injuries throughout the evening (NYC Open Data). Most crashes cite “other” or inattention. Failure to yield still kills.
Names, corners, and the last minute
- June 10, 2024, Bowne Street at 41st Avenue: a 63‑year‑old woman on a bike was struck by a left‑turning SUV and died at the scene. City records list her as ejected, with head trauma (CrashID 4731666).
- March 14, 2025, Northern Boulevard at Parsons: a 78‑year‑old woman walking outside a crosswalk was hit by a westbound SUV and killed. The record is bare and cold: “Apparent Death” (CrashID 4799008).
- July 31, 2025, Hollis Court Boulevard at 50th Avenue: a 55‑year‑old woman on an e‑bike going straight. An SUV turned left. She died of chest injuries (CrashID 4832001).
A left turn. A front bumper. A body on the ground. The form letters do not say who waited with them.
The system that looks away
Police and courts sometimes catch the worst of it. But much comes after the harm. In 2023, a man drove the wrong way on the Clearview and smashed into five cars. “Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers,” Queens DA Melinda Katz said. A jury convicted him. He got eight years. Lee told police he entered the expressway “in the wrong direction because I wanted to hurt people” (amNY).
On the streets here, SUVs and sedans dominate pedestrian injuries: 287 tied to SUVs and 196 to sedans, with most of the deaths among those modes. Trucks and buses add to the count, but they are not the main share (NYC Open Data).
What would stop the bleeding at these corners?
- Hardened left turns and daylighting at Bowne/41st and Northern/Parsons. Failure to yield is a listed killer here. Cut the angles. Clear the sightlines (NYC Open Data).
- Nighttime fixes at the late‑hour peaks: lighting, signal timing, and focused enforcement where the 8–11 p.m. deaths stack up (NYC Open Data).
- Finish the Eastern Queens Greenway gaps that force people into traffic. Funding is there; timelines are not. “Nearly the entire greenway through District 20 is fully funded,” Council Member Sandra Ung said. Advocates warn delays leave people exposed (Streetsblog NYC).
Citywide levers that save lives here
Speed still decides who lives. The city can lower its residential limit under Sammy’s Law. Our own reporting lays out the path and the stakes, including speed cameras renewed and a bill to force repeat speeders to use limiters. The math is stark: small drops in speed mean survival. Read the plan and act (Take Action).
Police chases add danger. The NYPD tightened pursuit rules in 2025 after crashes and deaths tied to chases; state officials called for change, noting the risks to everyone on the road (AP).
This district cannot carry more names. Lower speeds. Safer turns. Finished paths. The numbers are already written. What comes next is choice.
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If you want slower streets and fewer funerals, take one step today. Tell City Hall to drop the default limit and rein in repeat speeders. Start here: Take Action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crash data (Crashes) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amny, Published 2025-08-15
- Parks Dept. Has Money But No Timeline to Finish Eastern Queens Greenway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-19
- NYPD curbs car chases after crashes and deaths, AP, Published 2025-01-31
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Fix the Problem
District 20
136-21 Latimer Place, 1D, Flushing, NY 11354
718-888-8747
250 Broadway, Suite 1808, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7259
Other Representatives
District 25
159-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366
Room 941, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 16
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
District 20 Council District 20 sits in Queens, Precinct 109, AD 25, SD 16.
It contains Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Kissena Park, Auburndale, Queens CB7.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 20
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Sedan Driver Hits Stopped Truck, Two Hurt▸Sep 11 - Southbound on Clearview Expressway, a sedan driver hit a box truck stopped in traffic. The 93-year-old driver bled badly. The truck driver suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
A crash on Clearview Expressway involved a southbound sedan and a box truck stopped in traffic. The driver of the sedan went straight and hit the back of the truck. The sedan’s 93-year-old woman driver was injured with severe bleeding and leg trauma. The 38-year-old man driving the truck reported a head injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention/distraction in the crash. The truck had center back-end damage. The sedan had center front-end damage. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Pickup Driver Turning Right Hits 81-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 4 - At Linden Pl and 31 Rd, a pickup driver turned right and hit an 81-year-old man in the intersection. He bled from the head. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and distraction.
An 81-year-old pedestrian was hit by the driver of a pickup truck during a right turn at Linden Pl and 31 Rd in Queens at 7:51 a.m. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious. According to the police report, the vehicle was a “Pick-up Truck,” the pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and the point of impact was the “Right Front Bumper.” Police recorded “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” by the driver and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The location is listed as the intersection. The report notes no damage to the truck.
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Queens turn gone wrong injures driver▸Aug 21 - Two sedans met at 164 St and Metcalf. Metal hit. A driver took the blow and suffered crush injuries. Police tag bad turning and speed. Northbound straight lines. Bent bumpers. Sirens in the 109th.
A two-sedan crash at 164 St and Metcalf Ave in Queens left a 64-year-old male driver injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show both vehicles traveling north and going straight ahead, with impacts to a left rear and a right front bumper. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed—are called out for multiple involved persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash occurred in the 109th Precinct. No additional causes are cited in the report.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Distracted SUV Driver Ejects Rider on Franklin▸Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
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Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
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SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sep 11 - Southbound on Clearview Expressway, a sedan driver hit a box truck stopped in traffic. The 93-year-old driver bled badly. The truck driver suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
A crash on Clearview Expressway involved a southbound sedan and a box truck stopped in traffic. The driver of the sedan went straight and hit the back of the truck. The sedan’s 93-year-old woman driver was injured with severe bleeding and leg trauma. The 38-year-old man driving the truck reported a head injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention/distraction in the crash. The truck had center back-end damage. The sedan had center front-end damage. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.
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Pickup Driver Turning Right Hits 81-Year-Old in Queens▸Sep 4 - At Linden Pl and 31 Rd, a pickup driver turned right and hit an 81-year-old man in the intersection. He bled from the head. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and distraction.
An 81-year-old pedestrian was hit by the driver of a pickup truck during a right turn at Linden Pl and 31 Rd in Queens at 7:51 a.m. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious. According to the police report, the vehicle was a “Pick-up Truck,” the pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and the point of impact was the “Right Front Bumper.” Police recorded “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” by the driver and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The location is listed as the intersection. The report notes no damage to the truck.
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Queens turn gone wrong injures driver▸Aug 21 - Two sedans met at 164 St and Metcalf. Metal hit. A driver took the blow and suffered crush injuries. Police tag bad turning and speed. Northbound straight lines. Bent bumpers. Sirens in the 109th.
A two-sedan crash at 164 St and Metcalf Ave in Queens left a 64-year-old male driver injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show both vehicles traveling north and going straight ahead, with impacts to a left rear and a right front bumper. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed—are called out for multiple involved persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash occurred in the 109th Precinct. No additional causes are cited in the report.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Distracted SUV Driver Ejects Rider on Franklin▸Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Sep 4 - At Linden Pl and 31 Rd, a pickup driver turned right and hit an 81-year-old man in the intersection. He bled from the head. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and distraction.
An 81-year-old pedestrian was hit by the driver of a pickup truck during a right turn at Linden Pl and 31 Rd in Queens at 7:51 a.m. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious. According to the police report, the vehicle was a “Pick-up Truck,” the pre-crash action was “Making Right Turn,” and the point of impact was the “Right Front Bumper.” Police recorded “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” by the driver and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The location is listed as the intersection. The report notes no damage to the truck.
21
Queens turn gone wrong injures driver▸Aug 21 - Two sedans met at 164 St and Metcalf. Metal hit. A driver took the blow and suffered crush injuries. Police tag bad turning and speed. Northbound straight lines. Bent bumpers. Sirens in the 109th.
A two-sedan crash at 164 St and Metcalf Ave in Queens left a 64-year-old male driver injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show both vehicles traveling north and going straight ahead, with impacts to a left rear and a right front bumper. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed—are called out for multiple involved persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash occurred in the 109th Precinct. No additional causes are cited in the report.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
4
Distracted SUV Driver Ejects Rider on Franklin▸Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Aug 21 - Two sedans met at 164 St and Metcalf. Metal hit. A driver took the blow and suffered crush injuries. Police tag bad turning and speed. Northbound straight lines. Bent bumpers. Sirens in the 109th.
A two-sedan crash at 164 St and Metcalf Ave in Queens left a 64-year-old male driver injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show both vehicles traveling north and going straight ahead, with impacts to a left rear and a right front bumper. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed—are called out for multiple involved persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash occurred in the 109th Precinct. No additional causes are cited in the report.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
4
Distracted SUV Driver Ejects Rider on Franklin▸Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
4
Distracted SUV Driver Ejects Rider on Franklin▸Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
4
Distracted SUV Driver Ejects Rider on Franklin▸Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
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BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
4
Distracted SUV Driver Ejects Rider on Franklin▸Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
-
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
- Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11
4
Distracted SUV Driver Ejects Rider on Franklin▸Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
-
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Aug 4 - On Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking and hit a 28-year-old on a motorized vehicle. Impact threw her into the street. She suffered severe facial cuts. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on Franklin Ave at Colden St in Queens and hit a 28-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle. "According to the police report," she was traveling straight when the driver started from parking and collided with her. The impact ejected her. She suffered severe facial lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a contributing factor.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
-
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
- Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
-
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
31
Left-Turning SUV Kills E-Bike Rider on Hollis Court▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
-
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave. He hit a 55-year-old woman on an e-bike going straight. She suffered fatal chest injuries.
A 55-year-old woman riding an e-bike was killed after a driver in an SUV made a left turn on Hollis Court Blvd at 50 Ave in Queens and hit her as she went straight south. According to the police report, both were traveling south and the SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-bike’s left front. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal chest injuries. Police recorded all contributing factors as “Unspecified” and cited no driver error. The crash took the cyclist’s life and left another block marked by a turn gone wrong.
17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Union Street▸Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
-
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Jul 17 - A sedan hit a man crossing Union Street. The impact left him unconscious, bleeding from the head. The driver was unhurt. No driver errors listed. The street turned violent in a flash.
A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Union Street in Queens. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious. According to the police report, the driver, a 76-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan. The driver was not injured. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face, even outside intersections, when cars and people cross paths.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
-
File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
-
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
- E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-07-09
7
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway▸Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
-
BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
-
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.
NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.
- BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-07
4
Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car▸
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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
- Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-04
30
SUVs Collide on Pidgeon Meadow Road, Two Hurt▸Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Jun 30 - Two SUVs crashed head-on in Queens. Both drivers suffered crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on Pidgeon Meadow Road at 167th Street in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 64 and 58, were injured with crush injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The police report highlights driver errors as the primary cause.
30Int 0857-2024
Ung votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.
- File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed▸Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
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Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.
According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.
- Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-23
22
Speeding Crash on Main Street Injures Passengers▸Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Jun 22 - Two passengers crushed in a violent collision on Main Street. Sedans and SUVs collided at unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies hurt. The street bore the impact.
A crash on Main Street at Dahlia Avenue in Queens left two passengers injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while traveling north. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. Two men, ages 56 and 30, were hurt. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes caution.
20
SUV Rear-Ends Taxi on Expressway, Driver Hurt▸Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.
Jun 20 - SUV slammed into taxi’s rear on Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered crush injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. Traffic did not forgive.
A station wagon/SUV struck the back of a taxi on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was 'going straight ahead' and the taxi was 'slowing or stopping' when the crash happened. One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had only drivers inside. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.