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 20
▸ Crush Injuries 13
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 13
▸ Severe Lacerations 12
▸ Concussion 22
▸ Whiplash 171
▸ Contusion/Bruise 178
▸ Abrasion 124
▸ Pain/Nausea 53
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 27
- 2024 Gray Honda Suburban (LPH4200) – 150 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Toyota Sedan (LHW6019) – 141 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW6494) – 130 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 White Lexus Suburban (LHT8624) – 100 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray Toyota Suburban (LCT3025) – 84 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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Two deaths in six days. One district’s ledger of loss.
District 27: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 9, 2025
Just after dusk on Sep 27, at Francis Lewis Blvd and Linden Blvd, a 34‑year‑old riding a motorcycle went straight and hit an SUV that was turning left. He died there, police records show (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- On Sep 22, at 115 Ave and 227 St, a 36‑year‑old on a bike was struck by a driver in a sedan and killed (NYC Open Data).
A steady body count on familiar streets
Since 2022, District 27 has recorded 20 people killed and thousands hurt in crashes, including people walking and people on bikes (NYC Open Data). The tally includes deaths on Jamaica Avenue, Farmers Boulevard, and the Cross Island Parkway—corridors that keep showing up in the logs. Five deaths tie to the Cross Island Parkway alone; three to Jamaica Avenue (NYC Open Data).
The danger spikes at night. Around 8 PM is the deadliest hour here, with four recorded deaths since 2022 (NYC Open Data). Police also list failures we know how to fix: drivers running lights and failing to yield show up again and again in the records (NYC Open Data).
This year isn’t easing up
Year to date, crashes in this district are up 8.7% over last year, with deaths rising from 2 to 4 and serious injuries from 4 to 11 (NYC Open Data). The people most exposed—on foot or on bikes—keep paying the price.
Corners that need hard fixes
Two places demand work now: Jamaica Avenue and the Cross Island Parkway. Drivers hit people there often, and people die there (NYC Open Data). The fixes are not theory. Daylight the corners. Add leading pedestrian intervals. Harden the turns so drivers take them slow. Where trucks mix with people, route the heavy vehicles away from the walking routes. Enforce failure‑to‑yield at the same corners where people keep getting hit.
The record in City Hall and Albany
Council Member Nantasha M. Williams represents this district. She voted to tow derelict cars fast, clearing sightlines and crosswalks (Council vote on Int 0857‑2024). She also sponsored a crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans (Int 1347‑2025), ordering maximum fines and a TLC checklist (bill file). The council has backed warnings to stop dooring, but that alone will not stop what keeps happening in the street (Council vote on Int 0193‑2024).
There are tools on the table that match the harm. New York City can lower speeds under Sammy’s Law; advocates are pressing for a citywide 20 MPH default and for intelligent speed limiters for repeat camera violators (CrashCount: Take Action). The Stop Super Speeders proposal (S4045C/A2299C) would force chronic offenders—those with 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year—to use speed‑limiting tech (CrashCount: Take Action).
What will it take here?
A man on a motorcycle did not make it home from Francis Lewis and Linden. Six days earlier, a man on a bike died at 115 and 227. The streets told us where and when. Now the city must slow them. If you want that done, ask your officials to use the tools they already have and pass the ones they don’t. Start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where did these crashes happen?
▸ How many people have been killed here since 2022?
▸ What times and places are most dangerous?
▸ What can the city do right now?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-09
- NYC Council – Legistar (Williams votes and sponsorships) - Int 0857-2024 vote, Int 0193-2024 vote, Int 1347-2025 bill , NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30
- St. Albans cyclist struck and killed by driver after failing to stop at red light in Cambria Heights: NYPD, amNY, Published 2025-09-26
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
Fix the Problem
Council Member Nantasha M. Williams
District 27
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman
District 29
State Senator Leroy Comrie
District 14
▸ Other Geographies
District 27 Council District 27 sits in Queens, AD 29, SD 14.
It contains Jamaica, South Jamaica, St. Albans, Hollis, Queens Village, Cambria Heights, Queens CB12.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 27
13
More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD▸
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More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD,
NY1,
Published 2025-10-13
12
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run▸
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Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-12
6
Driver failed to yield at Jamaica and 171▸Oct 6 - A driver hit a 53-year-old woman at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 171 Street in Queens. Front-end impact. Her face bled. She was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
At Jamaica Avenue and 171 Street in Queens, a driver hit a 53-year-old woman in the intersection. The front end of the vehicle made contact. She suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding and went into shock. According to the police report, officers recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The crash falls within the 103rd Precinct area. Records show impact to the center front end. The woman was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. The report did not cite any contributing factors for the pedestrian. These findings point to driver error at the intersection.
5
Driver Rear-Ends Car on Jamaica Ave▸Oct 5 - Before dawn in Queens, a westbound driver going straight rear-ended a sedan starting in traffic on Jamaica Ave at 213 St. Two men were hurt; the younger driver suffered severe head cuts. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
Two westbound drivers crashed on Jamaica Ave at 213 St in Queens at 2:58 a.m. According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Honda sedan going straight hit the center back end of a 2017 Lexus sedan that was starting in traffic. A 22-year-old driver suffered severe head lacerations. A 64-year-old driver reported back pain. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement in the crash. Two additional registrants were listed with unspecified status. The impact locations—center front on the striking car and center back on the car starting—match a rear-end hit in a westbound lane.
5
Toyota driver hits pedestrian on Hillside▸Oct 5 - A driver in a Toyota went east on Hillside Ave at 169 St and hit a pedestrian. He was unconscious. Police list an arm injury and an amputation. Impact at the center front. The crash came at 2:40 a.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, a driver in a Toyota car/SUV was traveling east on Hillside Ave at 169 St, going straight, when the driver hit a male pedestrian with the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian was recorded unconscious, with upper‑arm trauma and an amputation, and listed as injured, severity 4. The crash occurred at 2:40 a.m. in Queens, ZIP 11432, in the 103rd Precinct area. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified," and no specific driver error was named. The vehicle was recorded with no damage. A second person was listed only as an occupant witness.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
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Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
27
Left-turning SUV kills motorcyclist at Linden Blvd▸Sep 27 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Francis Lewis and Linden and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider, 34, was killed. His passenger, 24, was ejected and seriously hurt. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
At Francis Lewis Blvd and Linden Blvd in Queens, the driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed. A 24-year-old passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The SUV driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded. The data also shows the SUV was "Making Left Turn" and the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead."
22
Sedan driver kills e-bike rider at 115 Ave▸Sep 22 - At 115 Ave and 227 St in Queens, a sedan driver went straight and hit a westbound e-bike rider. The 36-year-old man died of head and crush injuries. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded.
A 2019 Honda sedan driver heading south on 227 St went straight through 115 Ave and hit a man riding an e-bike westbound. The crash happened in Queens at 4:20 p.m. The 36-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head and crush injuries. He died. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The report does not assign that violation to a specific person. The sedan shows front-end damage. The e-bike is listed with impact along its right side. No other contributing factors are recorded in the data.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
- More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD, NY1, Published 2025-10-13
12
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run▸
-
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-12
6
Driver failed to yield at Jamaica and 171▸Oct 6 - A driver hit a 53-year-old woman at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 171 Street in Queens. Front-end impact. Her face bled. She was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
At Jamaica Avenue and 171 Street in Queens, a driver hit a 53-year-old woman in the intersection. The front end of the vehicle made contact. She suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding and went into shock. According to the police report, officers recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The crash falls within the 103rd Precinct area. Records show impact to the center front end. The woman was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. The report did not cite any contributing factors for the pedestrian. These findings point to driver error at the intersection.
5
Driver Rear-Ends Car on Jamaica Ave▸Oct 5 - Before dawn in Queens, a westbound driver going straight rear-ended a sedan starting in traffic on Jamaica Ave at 213 St. Two men were hurt; the younger driver suffered severe head cuts. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
Two westbound drivers crashed on Jamaica Ave at 213 St in Queens at 2:58 a.m. According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Honda sedan going straight hit the center back end of a 2017 Lexus sedan that was starting in traffic. A 22-year-old driver suffered severe head lacerations. A 64-year-old driver reported back pain. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement in the crash. Two additional registrants were listed with unspecified status. The impact locations—center front on the striking car and center back on the car starting—match a rear-end hit in a westbound lane.
5
Toyota driver hits pedestrian on Hillside▸Oct 5 - A driver in a Toyota went east on Hillside Ave at 169 St and hit a pedestrian. He was unconscious. Police list an arm injury and an amputation. Impact at the center front. The crash came at 2:40 a.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, a driver in a Toyota car/SUV was traveling east on Hillside Ave at 169 St, going straight, when the driver hit a male pedestrian with the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian was recorded unconscious, with upper‑arm trauma and an amputation, and listed as injured, severity 4. The crash occurred at 2:40 a.m. in Queens, ZIP 11432, in the 103rd Precinct area. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified," and no specific driver error was named. The vehicle was recorded with no damage. A second person was listed only as an occupant witness.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
27
Left-turning SUV kills motorcyclist at Linden Blvd▸Sep 27 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Francis Lewis and Linden and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider, 34, was killed. His passenger, 24, was ejected and seriously hurt. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
At Francis Lewis Blvd and Linden Blvd in Queens, the driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed. A 24-year-old passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The SUV driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded. The data also shows the SUV was "Making Left Turn" and the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead."
22
Sedan driver kills e-bike rider at 115 Ave▸Sep 22 - At 115 Ave and 227 St in Queens, a sedan driver went straight and hit a westbound e-bike rider. The 36-year-old man died of head and crush injuries. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded.
A 2019 Honda sedan driver heading south on 227 St went straight through 115 Ave and hit a man riding an e-bike westbound. The crash happened in Queens at 4:20 p.m. The 36-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head and crush injuries. He died. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The report does not assign that violation to a specific person. The sedan shows front-end damage. The e-bike is listed with impact along its right side. No other contributing factors are recorded in the data.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
- Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-12
6
Driver failed to yield at Jamaica and 171▸Oct 6 - A driver hit a 53-year-old woman at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 171 Street in Queens. Front-end impact. Her face bled. She was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
At Jamaica Avenue and 171 Street in Queens, a driver hit a 53-year-old woman in the intersection. The front end of the vehicle made contact. She suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding and went into shock. According to the police report, officers recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The crash falls within the 103rd Precinct area. Records show impact to the center front end. The woman was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. The report did not cite any contributing factors for the pedestrian. These findings point to driver error at the intersection.
5
Driver Rear-Ends Car on Jamaica Ave▸Oct 5 - Before dawn in Queens, a westbound driver going straight rear-ended a sedan starting in traffic on Jamaica Ave at 213 St. Two men were hurt; the younger driver suffered severe head cuts. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
Two westbound drivers crashed on Jamaica Ave at 213 St in Queens at 2:58 a.m. According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Honda sedan going straight hit the center back end of a 2017 Lexus sedan that was starting in traffic. A 22-year-old driver suffered severe head lacerations. A 64-year-old driver reported back pain. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement in the crash. Two additional registrants were listed with unspecified status. The impact locations—center front on the striking car and center back on the car starting—match a rear-end hit in a westbound lane.
5
Toyota driver hits pedestrian on Hillside▸Oct 5 - A driver in a Toyota went east on Hillside Ave at 169 St and hit a pedestrian. He was unconscious. Police list an arm injury and an amputation. Impact at the center front. The crash came at 2:40 a.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, a driver in a Toyota car/SUV was traveling east on Hillside Ave at 169 St, going straight, when the driver hit a male pedestrian with the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian was recorded unconscious, with upper‑arm trauma and an amputation, and listed as injured, severity 4. The crash occurred at 2:40 a.m. in Queens, ZIP 11432, in the 103rd Precinct area. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified," and no specific driver error was named. The vehicle was recorded with no damage. A second person was listed only as an occupant witness.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
27
Left-turning SUV kills motorcyclist at Linden Blvd▸Sep 27 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Francis Lewis and Linden and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider, 34, was killed. His passenger, 24, was ejected and seriously hurt. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
At Francis Lewis Blvd and Linden Blvd in Queens, the driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed. A 24-year-old passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The SUV driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded. The data also shows the SUV was "Making Left Turn" and the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead."
22
Sedan driver kills e-bike rider at 115 Ave▸Sep 22 - At 115 Ave and 227 St in Queens, a sedan driver went straight and hit a westbound e-bike rider. The 36-year-old man died of head and crush injuries. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded.
A 2019 Honda sedan driver heading south on 227 St went straight through 115 Ave and hit a man riding an e-bike westbound. The crash happened in Queens at 4:20 p.m. The 36-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head and crush injuries. He died. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The report does not assign that violation to a specific person. The sedan shows front-end damage. The e-bike is listed with impact along its right side. No other contributing factors are recorded in the data.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Oct 6 - A driver hit a 53-year-old woman at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 171 Street in Queens. Front-end impact. Her face bled. She was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
At Jamaica Avenue and 171 Street in Queens, a driver hit a 53-year-old woman in the intersection. The front end of the vehicle made contact. She suffered facial injuries with severe bleeding and went into shock. According to the police report, officers recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The crash falls within the 103rd Precinct area. Records show impact to the center front end. The woman was documented as a pedestrian at an intersection. The report did not cite any contributing factors for the pedestrian. These findings point to driver error at the intersection.
5
Driver Rear-Ends Car on Jamaica Ave▸Oct 5 - Before dawn in Queens, a westbound driver going straight rear-ended a sedan starting in traffic on Jamaica Ave at 213 St. Two men were hurt; the younger driver suffered severe head cuts. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
Two westbound drivers crashed on Jamaica Ave at 213 St in Queens at 2:58 a.m. According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Honda sedan going straight hit the center back end of a 2017 Lexus sedan that was starting in traffic. A 22-year-old driver suffered severe head lacerations. A 64-year-old driver reported back pain. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement in the crash. Two additional registrants were listed with unspecified status. The impact locations—center front on the striking car and center back on the car starting—match a rear-end hit in a westbound lane.
5
Toyota driver hits pedestrian on Hillside▸Oct 5 - A driver in a Toyota went east on Hillside Ave at 169 St and hit a pedestrian. He was unconscious. Police list an arm injury and an amputation. Impact at the center front. The crash came at 2:40 a.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, a driver in a Toyota car/SUV was traveling east on Hillside Ave at 169 St, going straight, when the driver hit a male pedestrian with the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian was recorded unconscious, with upper‑arm trauma and an amputation, and listed as injured, severity 4. The crash occurred at 2:40 a.m. in Queens, ZIP 11432, in the 103rd Precinct area. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified," and no specific driver error was named. The vehicle was recorded with no damage. A second person was listed only as an occupant witness.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
27
Left-turning SUV kills motorcyclist at Linden Blvd▸Sep 27 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Francis Lewis and Linden and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider, 34, was killed. His passenger, 24, was ejected and seriously hurt. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
At Francis Lewis Blvd and Linden Blvd in Queens, the driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed. A 24-year-old passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The SUV driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded. The data also shows the SUV was "Making Left Turn" and the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead."
22
Sedan driver kills e-bike rider at 115 Ave▸Sep 22 - At 115 Ave and 227 St in Queens, a sedan driver went straight and hit a westbound e-bike rider. The 36-year-old man died of head and crush injuries. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded.
A 2019 Honda sedan driver heading south on 227 St went straight through 115 Ave and hit a man riding an e-bike westbound. The crash happened in Queens at 4:20 p.m. The 36-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head and crush injuries. He died. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The report does not assign that violation to a specific person. The sedan shows front-end damage. The e-bike is listed with impact along its right side. No other contributing factors are recorded in the data.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Oct 5 - Before dawn in Queens, a westbound driver going straight rear-ended a sedan starting in traffic on Jamaica Ave at 213 St. Two men were hurt; the younger driver suffered severe head cuts. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
Two westbound drivers crashed on Jamaica Ave at 213 St in Queens at 2:58 a.m. According to the police report, the driver of a 2024 Honda sedan going straight hit the center back end of a 2017 Lexus sedan that was starting in traffic. A 22-year-old driver suffered severe head lacerations. A 64-year-old driver reported back pain. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement in the crash. Two additional registrants were listed with unspecified status. The impact locations—center front on the striking car and center back on the car starting—match a rear-end hit in a westbound lane.
5
Toyota driver hits pedestrian on Hillside▸Oct 5 - A driver in a Toyota went east on Hillside Ave at 169 St and hit a pedestrian. He was unconscious. Police list an arm injury and an amputation. Impact at the center front. The crash came at 2:40 a.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, a driver in a Toyota car/SUV was traveling east on Hillside Ave at 169 St, going straight, when the driver hit a male pedestrian with the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian was recorded unconscious, with upper‑arm trauma and an amputation, and listed as injured, severity 4. The crash occurred at 2:40 a.m. in Queens, ZIP 11432, in the 103rd Precinct area. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified," and no specific driver error was named. The vehicle was recorded with no damage. A second person was listed only as an occupant witness.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
27
Left-turning SUV kills motorcyclist at Linden Blvd▸Sep 27 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Francis Lewis and Linden and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider, 34, was killed. His passenger, 24, was ejected and seriously hurt. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
At Francis Lewis Blvd and Linden Blvd in Queens, the driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed. A 24-year-old passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The SUV driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded. The data also shows the SUV was "Making Left Turn" and the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead."
22
Sedan driver kills e-bike rider at 115 Ave▸Sep 22 - At 115 Ave and 227 St in Queens, a sedan driver went straight and hit a westbound e-bike rider. The 36-year-old man died of head and crush injuries. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded.
A 2019 Honda sedan driver heading south on 227 St went straight through 115 Ave and hit a man riding an e-bike westbound. The crash happened in Queens at 4:20 p.m. The 36-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head and crush injuries. He died. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The report does not assign that violation to a specific person. The sedan shows front-end damage. The e-bike is listed with impact along its right side. No other contributing factors are recorded in the data.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Oct 5 - A driver in a Toyota went east on Hillside Ave at 169 St and hit a pedestrian. He was unconscious. Police list an arm injury and an amputation. Impact at the center front. The crash came at 2:40 a.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, a driver in a Toyota car/SUV was traveling east on Hillside Ave at 169 St, going straight, when the driver hit a male pedestrian with the center front of the vehicle. The pedestrian was recorded unconscious, with upper‑arm trauma and an amputation, and listed as injured, severity 4. The crash occurred at 2:40 a.m. in Queens, ZIP 11432, in the 103rd Precinct area. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified," and no specific driver error was named. The vehicle was recorded with no damage. A second person was listed only as an occupant witness.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
27
Left-turning SUV kills motorcyclist at Linden Blvd▸Sep 27 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Francis Lewis and Linden and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider, 34, was killed. His passenger, 24, was ejected and seriously hurt. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
At Francis Lewis Blvd and Linden Blvd in Queens, the driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed. A 24-year-old passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The SUV driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded. The data also shows the SUV was "Making Left Turn" and the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead."
22
Sedan driver kills e-bike rider at 115 Ave▸Sep 22 - At 115 Ave and 227 St in Queens, a sedan driver went straight and hit a westbound e-bike rider. The 36-year-old man died of head and crush injuries. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded.
A 2019 Honda sedan driver heading south on 227 St went straight through 115 Ave and hit a man riding an e-bike westbound. The crash happened in Queens at 4:20 p.m. The 36-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head and crush injuries. He died. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The report does not assign that violation to a specific person. The sedan shows front-end damage. The e-bike is listed with impact along its right side. No other contributing factors are recorded in the data.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
- Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-28
27
Left-turning SUV kills motorcyclist at Linden Blvd▸Sep 27 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Francis Lewis and Linden and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider, 34, was killed. His passenger, 24, was ejected and seriously hurt. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
At Francis Lewis Blvd and Linden Blvd in Queens, the driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed. A 24-year-old passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The SUV driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded. The data also shows the SUV was "Making Left Turn" and the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead."
22
Sedan driver kills e-bike rider at 115 Ave▸Sep 22 - At 115 Ave and 227 St in Queens, a sedan driver went straight and hit a westbound e-bike rider. The 36-year-old man died of head and crush injuries. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded.
A 2019 Honda sedan driver heading south on 227 St went straight through 115 Ave and hit a man riding an e-bike westbound. The crash happened in Queens at 4:20 p.m. The 36-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head and crush injuries. He died. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The report does not assign that violation to a specific person. The sedan shows front-end damage. The e-bike is listed with impact along its right side. No other contributing factors are recorded in the data.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Sep 27 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Francis Lewis and Linden and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider, 34, was killed. His passenger, 24, was ejected and seriously hurt. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
At Francis Lewis Blvd and Linden Blvd in Queens, the driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 34-year-old motorcyclist was killed. A 24-year-old passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The SUV driver, 50, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded. The data also shows the SUV was "Making Left Turn" and the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead."
22
Sedan driver kills e-bike rider at 115 Ave▸Sep 22 - At 115 Ave and 227 St in Queens, a sedan driver went straight and hit a westbound e-bike rider. The 36-year-old man died of head and crush injuries. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded.
A 2019 Honda sedan driver heading south on 227 St went straight through 115 Ave and hit a man riding an e-bike westbound. The crash happened in Queens at 4:20 p.m. The 36-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head and crush injuries. He died. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The report does not assign that violation to a specific person. The sedan shows front-end damage. The e-bike is listed with impact along its right side. No other contributing factors are recorded in the data.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Sep 22 - At 115 Ave and 227 St in Queens, a sedan driver went straight and hit a westbound e-bike rider. The 36-year-old man died of head and crush injuries. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded.
A 2019 Honda sedan driver heading south on 227 St went straight through 115 Ave and hit a man riding an e-bike westbound. The crash happened in Queens at 4:20 p.m. The 36-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head and crush injuries. He died. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The report does not assign that violation to a specific person. The sedan shows front-end damage. The e-bike is listed with impact along its right side. No other contributing factors are recorded in the data.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
- Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
- 2 children struck by driver in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
- 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
- Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-05
2
BMW driver hits teen on motorized scooter▸Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Sep 2 - BMW driver hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. The teen bled from the head. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.
A driver in a BMW hit a 16-year-old on a motorized scooter at Parsons Blvd and Hillside Ave in Queens. It was 1:40 p.m. The BMW traveled east. The scooter moved south. Both were going straight, per the report. The teen suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and stayed conscious. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded for both drivers. Impact points match the crash: center front of the scooter and the BMW’s left front quarter. The record places the collision in ZIP 11432.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
-
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
23
Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
- Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
- Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-01
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Sedan Hits 16‑Year‑Old E‑Biker on Jamaica Ave▸Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Jul 23 - A sedan hit a 16‑year‑old e‑bike rider who was merging on Jamaica Ave. The teen suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Speed." A sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue struck a 16‑year‑old male riding an e‑bike who was merging. The sedan struck the e‑bike's center back end with its center front end. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or other occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors.