About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 18
▸ Crush Injuries 19
▸ Severe Bleeding 14
▸ Severe Lacerations 6
▸ Concussion 29
▸ Whiplash 155
▸ Contusion/Bruise 143
▸ Abrasion 101
▸ Pain/Nausea 43
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 28
- 2014 White Ford Suburban (LNE4792) – 65 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Honda Seda (177AFT) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Gray Hyundai Suburban (LTT9452) – 34 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Nissan Suburban (LPP9376) – 19 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gr Me/Be Suburban (LUS2495) – 18 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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Belt Parkway, before dawn. A man is dead.
District 28: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just before 6 AM on Sep 12, on the westbound Belt Parkway near 146th Street, drivers in a sedan and an SUV hit a man walking. He died at the scene (NYC Open Data; AMNY).
He was one of 18 people killed on the streets of Council District 28 since 2022, with 4,908 injured and 48 seriously hurt in crashes over that period (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- Sep 6 at South Conduit Avenue and 131 Street: a truck driver and a moped rider collided; the 39‑year‑old rider was injured (NYC Open Data).
- Sep 6 at 122 Street and 109 Avenue: a crash involving a bike, a motorcycle, and two SUVs left a 28‑year‑old driver injured (NYC Open Data).
Corners that don’t forgive
Belt Parkway is a top killing ground in this district. Rockaway Boulevard is another hotspot named in the data (NYC Open Data). The danger peaks in the evening; the dataset records multiple deaths at 8 PM, 9 PM, and 10 PM (NYC Open Data).
Police records in this area cite drivers’ failure to yield and inattention in fatal and injury crashes. Each appears next to dead‑flat phrases: one death with failure to yield; one death with distraction; dozens more injured (NYC Open Data).
The record says slow down. The law books stall.
The City Council is weighing a citywide “daylighting” bill, Intro 1138, to clear cars from 20 feet of every crosswalk. It has backing from the Progressive Caucus. It sits without a vote. “The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council,” a council spokesperson said of the bill’s path. “Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process, which is deliberative and allows for thorough public engagement and input” (City & State NY; AMNY).
Streetsblog reports the measure has majority support but no floor vote from Speaker Adrienne Adams (Streetsblog NYC).
Small steps passed. Big ones still waiting.
Speaker Adams voted yes on two safety bills this term: one to speed removal of abandoned vehicles that block sightlines and create hazards, and another requiring taxi door decals warning passengers to look for cyclists (Legistar: Int 0857-2024; Legistar: Int 0193-2024).
But the corners still hide people. The nights still take them. Belt Parkway still carries the dead.
What would make this district safer now?
- Daylight the corners. Ban parking at crosswalks and harden the space so drivers can see the person who is already there (Streetsblog NYC).
- Slow turning speeds and add leading‑pedestrian intervals on Rockaway Boulevard and other signalized crossings flagged by the crash rolls (NYC Open Data).
- Focus enforcement where the deaths cluster: evening hours on Belt and the Conduits, with failure‑to‑yield blitzes at the worst junctions (NYC Open Data).
Your Council Member is Adrienne Adams. Your Assembly Member is Stacey Pheffer Amato. Your State Senator is James Sanders. The deaths are in their districts.
One more dawn like Sep 12 is one too many. Ask them to move. Start here: Take Action.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, AMNY, Published 2025-09-16
- Universal Daylighting Has Majority Support on the City Council — Will Speaker Adams Give It a Vote?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-09
- NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025, City & State NY, Published 2025-07-30
- NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety, AMNY, Published 2025-08-03
- NYC Council – Legistar - Int 0857-2024, Int 0193-2024 , NYC Council, Published 2025-06-30
Fix the Problem
Council Member Adrienne Adams
District 28
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato
District 23
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
▸ Other Geographies
District 28 Council District 28 sits in Queens, AD 23, SD 10.
It contains South Ozone Park, South Jamaica, Baisley Park, Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, Queens CB10, Queens CB12.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 28
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E-Bike Rider Crushed on Van Wyck Expressway▸Aug 28 - A man on an e-bike slammed into the left side at speed. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. No other driver stopped. The highway rolled on. Metal and flesh met. The city kept moving.
A 35-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound on the Van Wyck Expressway suffered severe crush injuries to his leg after a high-speed collision. According to the police report, 'He hit at speed. The left side tore open. His leg was crushed. He stayed awake. No other driver stopped.' The crash data lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The injured rider was the only person reported hurt. No other vehicles or drivers were identified as stopping or involved. The report notes the use of a lap belt and harness, but no other safety equipment or helmet is mentioned as a factor. The expressway traffic continued as the injured man remained conscious at the scene.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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BMW Slams Parked UPS Truck, Teen Killed▸May 17 - A BMW hit a parked UPS truck on North Conduit Avenue. A 14-year-old girl in the front seat was thrown out and killed. The driver, just 16, was hurt. The crash left blood and silence on the Queens street.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked UPS truck on North Conduit Avenue near 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into a parked UPS truck. A 14-year-old girl, unbelted in the front seat, was thrown from the car. Her head struck pavement. She died there, crushed and still.' The 16-year-old driver was injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No errors are attributed to the UPS truck. The young passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the driver error. The crash ended a young life and left pain behind, the result of a single violent impact.
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BMW Runs Light, Ignites Queens Intersection▸Apr 6 - A BMW blew through the signal at 130th and 135th. It smashed into two cars. Fire erupted. Two men, 76 and 57, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Smoke filled the air. Traffic control was ignored. The street became a furnace.
At the corner of 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, a BMW crashed into two vehicles after disregarding traffic control. According to the police report, 'A BMW tore through the intersection, slamming broadside into two cars. Fire followed. Two men, 76 and 57, left burning and broken, strapped in their seats. Traffic control was ignored.' The crash left both men with severe burns and injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. Flames and impact left the intersection scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The force and fire brought chaos and pain to the scene.
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Pickup Rampage Crushes Pedestrian on 133rd Street▸Mar 7 - A pickup tore down 133rd Street in Queens. Parked cars shattered. A 23-year-old man was crushed, left broken but awake. Aggressive driving ripped the night apart. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The street became chaos.
A violent crash erupted near 133rd Street in Queens when a pickup truck, driven aggressively, slammed through parked cars. According to the police report, "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" fueled the collision. A 23-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The pickup and a sedan were involved, with the pickup demolishing several parked vehicles. The report lists "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as the primary contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are cited. The crash left the street littered with wreckage and lives upended.
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BMW Hits Pedestrian at Liberty Avenue Corner▸Jan 8 - A BMW sped off Van Wyck. Its bumper slammed a man at the corner. He dropped, semiconscious, bones crushed. The street froze. Darkness swallowed the scene.
A BMW sedan struck a 38-year-old man at the corner of Liberty Avenue, just off the Van Wyck Expressway. According to the police report, the BMW was moving at unsafe speed and turned improperly. The car’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian, leaving him semiconscious with crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact.
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Motorbike Slams Into SUV on Belt Parkway▸Oct 18 - A Yamaha motorbike crashed into the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway. The unlicensed rider flew from his seat, torn and bleeding, under the night sky. Alcohol and speed fueled the crash. Others in the SUV escaped serious harm.
A Yamaha motorbike struck the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway near Council District 28. The unlicensed motorbike rider, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV carried a licensed driver and a front passenger, both of whom were not ejected and reported no significant injuries. The motorbike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited were alcohol and speed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the motorbike rider conscious but badly hurt, while others escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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SUV Strikes and Kills Four-Year-Old on 147th Street▸Aug 20 - A Toyota SUV hit a four-year-old boy on 147th Street. The child stepped out near parked cars. The SUV’s right front bumper struck his head. He was unconscious. He died. Another pedestrian suffered leg pain. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A four-year-old boy was killed on 147th Street when a northbound Toyota SUV struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the child stepped into the street from behind parked cars. He suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. Another pedestrian, a 32-year-old woman, was injured in the leg and reported pain. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians meet on city streets.
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Harley Strikes Pedestrian Head-On in Queens▸Aug 3 - A Harley hit a man crossing Lefferts Boulevard. The impact split his skull. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled. Both rider and pedestrian suffered injuries. The night was silent after the crash.
A motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Boulevard struck a 42-year-old man at the intersection with 111th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the street against the light. The Harley struck him head-on. His skull split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled in silence.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver error is cited in the data.
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Subaru Sedan Hits Pedestrian Face-First in Queens▸Jul 4 - A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.
A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸Jun 27 - An SUV turned left on Sutphin Boulevard. The bumper hit an 84-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled. She crossed with the light. The driver kept turning. She was left injured on the street.
An 84-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Sutphin Boulevard at 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk and had the signal. The SUV turned left and its bumper struck her head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury. The driver, an 82-year-old man, continued the turn after impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist▸Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Aug 28 - A man on an e-bike slammed into the left side at speed. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. No other driver stopped. The highway rolled on. Metal and flesh met. The city kept moving.
A 35-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound on the Van Wyck Expressway suffered severe crush injuries to his leg after a high-speed collision. According to the police report, 'He hit at speed. The left side tore open. His leg was crushed. He stayed awake. No other driver stopped.' The crash data lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The injured rider was the only person reported hurt. No other vehicles or drivers were identified as stopping or involved. The report notes the use of a lap belt and harness, but no other safety equipment or helmet is mentioned as a factor. The expressway traffic continued as the injured man remained conscious at the scene.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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BMW Slams Parked UPS Truck, Teen Killed▸May 17 - A BMW hit a parked UPS truck on North Conduit Avenue. A 14-year-old girl in the front seat was thrown out and killed. The driver, just 16, was hurt. The crash left blood and silence on the Queens street.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked UPS truck on North Conduit Avenue near 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into a parked UPS truck. A 14-year-old girl, unbelted in the front seat, was thrown from the car. Her head struck pavement. She died there, crushed and still.' The 16-year-old driver was injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No errors are attributed to the UPS truck. The young passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the driver error. The crash ended a young life and left pain behind, the result of a single violent impact.
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BMW Runs Light, Ignites Queens Intersection▸Apr 6 - A BMW blew through the signal at 130th and 135th. It smashed into two cars. Fire erupted. Two men, 76 and 57, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Smoke filled the air. Traffic control was ignored. The street became a furnace.
At the corner of 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, a BMW crashed into two vehicles after disregarding traffic control. According to the police report, 'A BMW tore through the intersection, slamming broadside into two cars. Fire followed. Two men, 76 and 57, left burning and broken, strapped in their seats. Traffic control was ignored.' The crash left both men with severe burns and injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. Flames and impact left the intersection scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The force and fire brought chaos and pain to the scene.
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Pickup Rampage Crushes Pedestrian on 133rd Street▸Mar 7 - A pickup tore down 133rd Street in Queens. Parked cars shattered. A 23-year-old man was crushed, left broken but awake. Aggressive driving ripped the night apart. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The street became chaos.
A violent crash erupted near 133rd Street in Queens when a pickup truck, driven aggressively, slammed through parked cars. According to the police report, "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" fueled the collision. A 23-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The pickup and a sedan were involved, with the pickup demolishing several parked vehicles. The report lists "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as the primary contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are cited. The crash left the street littered with wreckage and lives upended.
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BMW Hits Pedestrian at Liberty Avenue Corner▸Jan 8 - A BMW sped off Van Wyck. Its bumper slammed a man at the corner. He dropped, semiconscious, bones crushed. The street froze. Darkness swallowed the scene.
A BMW sedan struck a 38-year-old man at the corner of Liberty Avenue, just off the Van Wyck Expressway. According to the police report, the BMW was moving at unsafe speed and turned improperly. The car’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian, leaving him semiconscious with crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact.
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Motorbike Slams Into SUV on Belt Parkway▸Oct 18 - A Yamaha motorbike crashed into the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway. The unlicensed rider flew from his seat, torn and bleeding, under the night sky. Alcohol and speed fueled the crash. Others in the SUV escaped serious harm.
A Yamaha motorbike struck the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway near Council District 28. The unlicensed motorbike rider, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV carried a licensed driver and a front passenger, both of whom were not ejected and reported no significant injuries. The motorbike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited were alcohol and speed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the motorbike rider conscious but badly hurt, while others escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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SUV Strikes and Kills Four-Year-Old on 147th Street▸Aug 20 - A Toyota SUV hit a four-year-old boy on 147th Street. The child stepped out near parked cars. The SUV’s right front bumper struck his head. He was unconscious. He died. Another pedestrian suffered leg pain. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A four-year-old boy was killed on 147th Street when a northbound Toyota SUV struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the child stepped into the street from behind parked cars. He suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. Another pedestrian, a 32-year-old woman, was injured in the leg and reported pain. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians meet on city streets.
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Harley Strikes Pedestrian Head-On in Queens▸Aug 3 - A Harley hit a man crossing Lefferts Boulevard. The impact split his skull. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled. Both rider and pedestrian suffered injuries. The night was silent after the crash.
A motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Boulevard struck a 42-year-old man at the intersection with 111th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the street against the light. The Harley struck him head-on. His skull split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled in silence.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver error is cited in the data.
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Subaru Sedan Hits Pedestrian Face-First in Queens▸Jul 4 - A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.
A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸Jun 27 - An SUV turned left on Sutphin Boulevard. The bumper hit an 84-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled. She crossed with the light. The driver kept turning. She was left injured on the street.
An 84-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Sutphin Boulevard at 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk and had the signal. The SUV turned left and its bumper struck her head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury. The driver, an 82-year-old man, continued the turn after impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist▸Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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BMW Slams Parked UPS Truck, Teen Killed▸May 17 - A BMW hit a parked UPS truck on North Conduit Avenue. A 14-year-old girl in the front seat was thrown out and killed. The driver, just 16, was hurt. The crash left blood and silence on the Queens street.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked UPS truck on North Conduit Avenue near 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into a parked UPS truck. A 14-year-old girl, unbelted in the front seat, was thrown from the car. Her head struck pavement. She died there, crushed and still.' The 16-year-old driver was injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No errors are attributed to the UPS truck. The young passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the driver error. The crash ended a young life and left pain behind, the result of a single violent impact.
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BMW Runs Light, Ignites Queens Intersection▸Apr 6 - A BMW blew through the signal at 130th and 135th. It smashed into two cars. Fire erupted. Two men, 76 and 57, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Smoke filled the air. Traffic control was ignored. The street became a furnace.
At the corner of 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, a BMW crashed into two vehicles after disregarding traffic control. According to the police report, 'A BMW tore through the intersection, slamming broadside into two cars. Fire followed. Two men, 76 and 57, left burning and broken, strapped in their seats. Traffic control was ignored.' The crash left both men with severe burns and injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. Flames and impact left the intersection scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The force and fire brought chaos and pain to the scene.
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Pickup Rampage Crushes Pedestrian on 133rd Street▸Mar 7 - A pickup tore down 133rd Street in Queens. Parked cars shattered. A 23-year-old man was crushed, left broken but awake. Aggressive driving ripped the night apart. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The street became chaos.
A violent crash erupted near 133rd Street in Queens when a pickup truck, driven aggressively, slammed through parked cars. According to the police report, "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" fueled the collision. A 23-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The pickup and a sedan were involved, with the pickup demolishing several parked vehicles. The report lists "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as the primary contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are cited. The crash left the street littered with wreckage and lives upended.
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BMW Hits Pedestrian at Liberty Avenue Corner▸Jan 8 - A BMW sped off Van Wyck. Its bumper slammed a man at the corner. He dropped, semiconscious, bones crushed. The street froze. Darkness swallowed the scene.
A BMW sedan struck a 38-year-old man at the corner of Liberty Avenue, just off the Van Wyck Expressway. According to the police report, the BMW was moving at unsafe speed and turned improperly. The car’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian, leaving him semiconscious with crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact.
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Motorbike Slams Into SUV on Belt Parkway▸Oct 18 - A Yamaha motorbike crashed into the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway. The unlicensed rider flew from his seat, torn and bleeding, under the night sky. Alcohol and speed fueled the crash. Others in the SUV escaped serious harm.
A Yamaha motorbike struck the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway near Council District 28. The unlicensed motorbike rider, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV carried a licensed driver and a front passenger, both of whom were not ejected and reported no significant injuries. The motorbike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited were alcohol and speed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the motorbike rider conscious but badly hurt, while others escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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SUV Strikes and Kills Four-Year-Old on 147th Street▸Aug 20 - A Toyota SUV hit a four-year-old boy on 147th Street. The child stepped out near parked cars. The SUV’s right front bumper struck his head. He was unconscious. He died. Another pedestrian suffered leg pain. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A four-year-old boy was killed on 147th Street when a northbound Toyota SUV struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the child stepped into the street from behind parked cars. He suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. Another pedestrian, a 32-year-old woman, was injured in the leg and reported pain. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians meet on city streets.
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Harley Strikes Pedestrian Head-On in Queens▸Aug 3 - A Harley hit a man crossing Lefferts Boulevard. The impact split his skull. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled. Both rider and pedestrian suffered injuries. The night was silent after the crash.
A motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Boulevard struck a 42-year-old man at the intersection with 111th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the street against the light. The Harley struck him head-on. His skull split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled in silence.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver error is cited in the data.
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Subaru Sedan Hits Pedestrian Face-First in Queens▸Jul 4 - A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.
A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸Jun 27 - An SUV turned left on Sutphin Boulevard. The bumper hit an 84-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled. She crossed with the light. The driver kept turning. She was left injured on the street.
An 84-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Sutphin Boulevard at 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk and had the signal. The SUV turned left and its bumper struck her head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury. The driver, an 82-year-old man, continued the turn after impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist▸Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
May 17 - A BMW hit a parked UPS truck on North Conduit Avenue. A 14-year-old girl in the front seat was thrown out and killed. The driver, just 16, was hurt. The crash left blood and silence on the Queens street.
A BMW sedan crashed into a parked UPS truck on North Conduit Avenue near 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into a parked UPS truck. A 14-year-old girl, unbelted in the front seat, was thrown from the car. Her head struck pavement. She died there, crushed and still.' The 16-year-old driver was injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No errors are attributed to the UPS truck. The young passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the driver error. The crash ended a young life and left pain behind, the result of a single violent impact.
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BMW Runs Light, Ignites Queens Intersection▸Apr 6 - A BMW blew through the signal at 130th and 135th. It smashed into two cars. Fire erupted. Two men, 76 and 57, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Smoke filled the air. Traffic control was ignored. The street became a furnace.
At the corner of 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, a BMW crashed into two vehicles after disregarding traffic control. According to the police report, 'A BMW tore through the intersection, slamming broadside into two cars. Fire followed. Two men, 76 and 57, left burning and broken, strapped in their seats. Traffic control was ignored.' The crash left both men with severe burns and injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. Flames and impact left the intersection scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The force and fire brought chaos and pain to the scene.
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Pickup Rampage Crushes Pedestrian on 133rd Street▸Mar 7 - A pickup tore down 133rd Street in Queens. Parked cars shattered. A 23-year-old man was crushed, left broken but awake. Aggressive driving ripped the night apart. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The street became chaos.
A violent crash erupted near 133rd Street in Queens when a pickup truck, driven aggressively, slammed through parked cars. According to the police report, "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" fueled the collision. A 23-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The pickup and a sedan were involved, with the pickup demolishing several parked vehicles. The report lists "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as the primary contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are cited. The crash left the street littered with wreckage and lives upended.
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BMW Hits Pedestrian at Liberty Avenue Corner▸Jan 8 - A BMW sped off Van Wyck. Its bumper slammed a man at the corner. He dropped, semiconscious, bones crushed. The street froze. Darkness swallowed the scene.
A BMW sedan struck a 38-year-old man at the corner of Liberty Avenue, just off the Van Wyck Expressway. According to the police report, the BMW was moving at unsafe speed and turned improperly. The car’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian, leaving him semiconscious with crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact.
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Motorbike Slams Into SUV on Belt Parkway▸Oct 18 - A Yamaha motorbike crashed into the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway. The unlicensed rider flew from his seat, torn and bleeding, under the night sky. Alcohol and speed fueled the crash. Others in the SUV escaped serious harm.
A Yamaha motorbike struck the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway near Council District 28. The unlicensed motorbike rider, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV carried a licensed driver and a front passenger, both of whom were not ejected and reported no significant injuries. The motorbike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited were alcohol and speed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the motorbike rider conscious but badly hurt, while others escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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SUV Strikes and Kills Four-Year-Old on 147th Street▸Aug 20 - A Toyota SUV hit a four-year-old boy on 147th Street. The child stepped out near parked cars. The SUV’s right front bumper struck his head. He was unconscious. He died. Another pedestrian suffered leg pain. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A four-year-old boy was killed on 147th Street when a northbound Toyota SUV struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the child stepped into the street from behind parked cars. He suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. Another pedestrian, a 32-year-old woman, was injured in the leg and reported pain. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians meet on city streets.
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Harley Strikes Pedestrian Head-On in Queens▸Aug 3 - A Harley hit a man crossing Lefferts Boulevard. The impact split his skull. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled. Both rider and pedestrian suffered injuries. The night was silent after the crash.
A motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Boulevard struck a 42-year-old man at the intersection with 111th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the street against the light. The Harley struck him head-on. His skull split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled in silence.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver error is cited in the data.
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Subaru Sedan Hits Pedestrian Face-First in Queens▸Jul 4 - A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.
A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸Jun 27 - An SUV turned left on Sutphin Boulevard. The bumper hit an 84-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled. She crossed with the light. The driver kept turning. She was left injured on the street.
An 84-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Sutphin Boulevard at 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk and had the signal. The SUV turned left and its bumper struck her head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury. The driver, an 82-year-old man, continued the turn after impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist▸Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Apr 6 - A BMW blew through the signal at 130th and 135th. It smashed into two cars. Fire erupted. Two men, 76 and 57, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Smoke filled the air. Traffic control was ignored. The street became a furnace.
At the corner of 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, a BMW crashed into two vehicles after disregarding traffic control. According to the police report, 'A BMW tore through the intersection, slamming broadside into two cars. Fire followed. Two men, 76 and 57, left burning and broken, strapped in their seats. Traffic control was ignored.' The crash left both men with severe burns and injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. Flames and impact left the intersection scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The force and fire brought chaos and pain to the scene.
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Pickup Rampage Crushes Pedestrian on 133rd Street▸Mar 7 - A pickup tore down 133rd Street in Queens. Parked cars shattered. A 23-year-old man was crushed, left broken but awake. Aggressive driving ripped the night apart. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The street became chaos.
A violent crash erupted near 133rd Street in Queens when a pickup truck, driven aggressively, slammed through parked cars. According to the police report, "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" fueled the collision. A 23-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The pickup and a sedan were involved, with the pickup demolishing several parked vehicles. The report lists "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as the primary contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are cited. The crash left the street littered with wreckage and lives upended.
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BMW Hits Pedestrian at Liberty Avenue Corner▸Jan 8 - A BMW sped off Van Wyck. Its bumper slammed a man at the corner. He dropped, semiconscious, bones crushed. The street froze. Darkness swallowed the scene.
A BMW sedan struck a 38-year-old man at the corner of Liberty Avenue, just off the Van Wyck Expressway. According to the police report, the BMW was moving at unsafe speed and turned improperly. The car’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian, leaving him semiconscious with crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact.
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Motorbike Slams Into SUV on Belt Parkway▸Oct 18 - A Yamaha motorbike crashed into the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway. The unlicensed rider flew from his seat, torn and bleeding, under the night sky. Alcohol and speed fueled the crash. Others in the SUV escaped serious harm.
A Yamaha motorbike struck the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway near Council District 28. The unlicensed motorbike rider, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV carried a licensed driver and a front passenger, both of whom were not ejected and reported no significant injuries. The motorbike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited were alcohol and speed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the motorbike rider conscious but badly hurt, while others escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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SUV Strikes and Kills Four-Year-Old on 147th Street▸Aug 20 - A Toyota SUV hit a four-year-old boy on 147th Street. The child stepped out near parked cars. The SUV’s right front bumper struck his head. He was unconscious. He died. Another pedestrian suffered leg pain. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A four-year-old boy was killed on 147th Street when a northbound Toyota SUV struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the child stepped into the street from behind parked cars. He suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. Another pedestrian, a 32-year-old woman, was injured in the leg and reported pain. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians meet on city streets.
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Harley Strikes Pedestrian Head-On in Queens▸Aug 3 - A Harley hit a man crossing Lefferts Boulevard. The impact split his skull. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled. Both rider and pedestrian suffered injuries. The night was silent after the crash.
A motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Boulevard struck a 42-year-old man at the intersection with 111th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the street against the light. The Harley struck him head-on. His skull split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled in silence.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver error is cited in the data.
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Subaru Sedan Hits Pedestrian Face-First in Queens▸Jul 4 - A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.
A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸Jun 27 - An SUV turned left on Sutphin Boulevard. The bumper hit an 84-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled. She crossed with the light. The driver kept turning. She was left injured on the street.
An 84-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Sutphin Boulevard at 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk and had the signal. The SUV turned left and its bumper struck her head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury. The driver, an 82-year-old man, continued the turn after impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist▸Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Mar 7 - A pickup tore down 133rd Street in Queens. Parked cars shattered. A 23-year-old man was crushed, left broken but awake. Aggressive driving ripped the night apart. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The street became chaos.
A violent crash erupted near 133rd Street in Queens when a pickup truck, driven aggressively, slammed through parked cars. According to the police report, "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" fueled the collision. A 23-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The pickup and a sedan were involved, with the pickup demolishing several parked vehicles. The report lists "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as the primary contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are cited. The crash left the street littered with wreckage and lives upended.
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BMW Hits Pedestrian at Liberty Avenue Corner▸Jan 8 - A BMW sped off Van Wyck. Its bumper slammed a man at the corner. He dropped, semiconscious, bones crushed. The street froze. Darkness swallowed the scene.
A BMW sedan struck a 38-year-old man at the corner of Liberty Avenue, just off the Van Wyck Expressway. According to the police report, the BMW was moving at unsafe speed and turned improperly. The car’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian, leaving him semiconscious with crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact.
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Motorbike Slams Into SUV on Belt Parkway▸Oct 18 - A Yamaha motorbike crashed into the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway. The unlicensed rider flew from his seat, torn and bleeding, under the night sky. Alcohol and speed fueled the crash. Others in the SUV escaped serious harm.
A Yamaha motorbike struck the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway near Council District 28. The unlicensed motorbike rider, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV carried a licensed driver and a front passenger, both of whom were not ejected and reported no significant injuries. The motorbike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited were alcohol and speed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the motorbike rider conscious but badly hurt, while others escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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SUV Strikes and Kills Four-Year-Old on 147th Street▸Aug 20 - A Toyota SUV hit a four-year-old boy on 147th Street. The child stepped out near parked cars. The SUV’s right front bumper struck his head. He was unconscious. He died. Another pedestrian suffered leg pain. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A four-year-old boy was killed on 147th Street when a northbound Toyota SUV struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the child stepped into the street from behind parked cars. He suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. Another pedestrian, a 32-year-old woman, was injured in the leg and reported pain. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians meet on city streets.
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Harley Strikes Pedestrian Head-On in Queens▸Aug 3 - A Harley hit a man crossing Lefferts Boulevard. The impact split his skull. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled. Both rider and pedestrian suffered injuries. The night was silent after the crash.
A motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Boulevard struck a 42-year-old man at the intersection with 111th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the street against the light. The Harley struck him head-on. His skull split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled in silence.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver error is cited in the data.
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Subaru Sedan Hits Pedestrian Face-First in Queens▸Jul 4 - A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.
A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸Jun 27 - An SUV turned left on Sutphin Boulevard. The bumper hit an 84-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled. She crossed with the light. The driver kept turning. She was left injured on the street.
An 84-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Sutphin Boulevard at 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk and had the signal. The SUV turned left and its bumper struck her head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury. The driver, an 82-year-old man, continued the turn after impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist▸Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Jan 8 - A BMW sped off Van Wyck. Its bumper slammed a man at the corner. He dropped, semiconscious, bones crushed. The street froze. Darkness swallowed the scene.
A BMW sedan struck a 38-year-old man at the corner of Liberty Avenue, just off the Van Wyck Expressway. According to the police report, the BMW was moving at unsafe speed and turned improperly. The car’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian, leaving him semiconscious with crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact.
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Motorbike Slams Into SUV on Belt Parkway▸Oct 18 - A Yamaha motorbike crashed into the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway. The unlicensed rider flew from his seat, torn and bleeding, under the night sky. Alcohol and speed fueled the crash. Others in the SUV escaped serious harm.
A Yamaha motorbike struck the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway near Council District 28. The unlicensed motorbike rider, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV carried a licensed driver and a front passenger, both of whom were not ejected and reported no significant injuries. The motorbike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited were alcohol and speed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the motorbike rider conscious but badly hurt, while others escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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SUV Strikes and Kills Four-Year-Old on 147th Street▸Aug 20 - A Toyota SUV hit a four-year-old boy on 147th Street. The child stepped out near parked cars. The SUV’s right front bumper struck his head. He was unconscious. He died. Another pedestrian suffered leg pain. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A four-year-old boy was killed on 147th Street when a northbound Toyota SUV struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the child stepped into the street from behind parked cars. He suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. Another pedestrian, a 32-year-old woman, was injured in the leg and reported pain. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians meet on city streets.
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Harley Strikes Pedestrian Head-On in Queens▸Aug 3 - A Harley hit a man crossing Lefferts Boulevard. The impact split his skull. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled. Both rider and pedestrian suffered injuries. The night was silent after the crash.
A motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Boulevard struck a 42-year-old man at the intersection with 111th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the street against the light. The Harley struck him head-on. His skull split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled in silence.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver error is cited in the data.
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Subaru Sedan Hits Pedestrian Face-First in Queens▸Jul 4 - A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.
A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸Jun 27 - An SUV turned left on Sutphin Boulevard. The bumper hit an 84-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled. She crossed with the light. The driver kept turning. She was left injured on the street.
An 84-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Sutphin Boulevard at 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk and had the signal. The SUV turned left and its bumper struck her head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury. The driver, an 82-year-old man, continued the turn after impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist▸Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Oct 18 - A Yamaha motorbike crashed into the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway. The unlicensed rider flew from his seat, torn and bleeding, under the night sky. Alcohol and speed fueled the crash. Others in the SUV escaped serious harm.
A Yamaha motorbike struck the rear of a Chrysler SUV on Belt Parkway near Council District 28. The unlicensed motorbike rider, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV carried a licensed driver and a front passenger, both of whom were not ejected and reported no significant injuries. The motorbike rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited were alcohol and speed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the motorbike rider conscious but badly hurt, while others escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.
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Dirtbike Rider, 15, Struck Head-On by SUV▸Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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SUV Strikes and Kills Four-Year-Old on 147th Street▸Aug 20 - A Toyota SUV hit a four-year-old boy on 147th Street. The child stepped out near parked cars. The SUV’s right front bumper struck his head. He was unconscious. He died. Another pedestrian suffered leg pain. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A four-year-old boy was killed on 147th Street when a northbound Toyota SUV struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the child stepped into the street from behind parked cars. He suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. Another pedestrian, a 32-year-old woman, was injured in the leg and reported pain. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians meet on city streets.
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Harley Strikes Pedestrian Head-On in Queens▸Aug 3 - A Harley hit a man crossing Lefferts Boulevard. The impact split his skull. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled. Both rider and pedestrian suffered injuries. The night was silent after the crash.
A motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Boulevard struck a 42-year-old man at the intersection with 111th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the street against the light. The Harley struck him head-on. His skull split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled in silence.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver error is cited in the data.
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Subaru Sedan Hits Pedestrian Face-First in Queens▸Jul 4 - A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.
A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸Jun 27 - An SUV turned left on Sutphin Boulevard. The bumper hit an 84-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled. She crossed with the light. The driver kept turning. She was left injured on the street.
An 84-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Sutphin Boulevard at 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk and had the signal. The SUV turned left and its bumper struck her head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury. The driver, an 82-year-old man, continued the turn after impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist▸Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Aug 27 - A dirtbike burst from the curb on Sutter Avenue. An SUV slammed into it head-on. The rider, just fifteen, took the blow to the skull. He wore no helmet. Blood pooled. He lay broken, half-ejected, conscious, the street unforgiving.
A 15-year-old dirtbike rider was struck head-on by a Dodge SUV on Sutter Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the dirtbike 'shot from the curb' and was hit by the SUV. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was partially ejected from the bike, bleeding and conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV's driver was 19 years old. The dirtbike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left the street stained and the young rider broken.
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SUV Strikes and Kills Four-Year-Old on 147th Street▸Aug 20 - A Toyota SUV hit a four-year-old boy on 147th Street. The child stepped out near parked cars. The SUV’s right front bumper struck his head. He was unconscious. He died. Another pedestrian suffered leg pain. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A four-year-old boy was killed on 147th Street when a northbound Toyota SUV struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the child stepped into the street from behind parked cars. He suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. Another pedestrian, a 32-year-old woman, was injured in the leg and reported pain. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians meet on city streets.
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Harley Strikes Pedestrian Head-On in Queens▸Aug 3 - A Harley hit a man crossing Lefferts Boulevard. The impact split his skull. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled. Both rider and pedestrian suffered injuries. The night was silent after the crash.
A motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Boulevard struck a 42-year-old man at the intersection with 111th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the street against the light. The Harley struck him head-on. His skull split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled in silence.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver error is cited in the data.
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Subaru Sedan Hits Pedestrian Face-First in Queens▸Jul 4 - A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.
A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸Jun 27 - An SUV turned left on Sutphin Boulevard. The bumper hit an 84-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled. She crossed with the light. The driver kept turning. She was left injured on the street.
An 84-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Sutphin Boulevard at 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk and had the signal. The SUV turned left and its bumper struck her head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury. The driver, an 82-year-old man, continued the turn after impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist▸Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Aug 20 - A Toyota SUV hit a four-year-old boy on 147th Street. The child stepped out near parked cars. The SUV’s right front bumper struck his head. He was unconscious. He died. Another pedestrian suffered leg pain. The street stayed silent after the crash.
A four-year-old boy was killed on 147th Street when a northbound Toyota SUV struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the child stepped into the street from behind parked cars. He suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. Another pedestrian, a 32-year-old woman, was injured in the leg and reported pain. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling is included. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians meet on city streets.
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Harley Strikes Pedestrian Head-On in Queens▸Aug 3 - A Harley hit a man crossing Lefferts Boulevard. The impact split his skull. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled. Both rider and pedestrian suffered injuries. The night was silent after the crash.
A motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Boulevard struck a 42-year-old man at the intersection with 111th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the street against the light. The Harley struck him head-on. His skull split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled in silence.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver error is cited in the data.
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Subaru Sedan Hits Pedestrian Face-First in Queens▸Jul 4 - A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.
A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸Jun 27 - An SUV turned left on Sutphin Boulevard. The bumper hit an 84-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled. She crossed with the light. The driver kept turning. She was left injured on the street.
An 84-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Sutphin Boulevard at 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk and had the signal. The SUV turned left and its bumper struck her head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury. The driver, an 82-year-old man, continued the turn after impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist▸Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Aug 3 - A Harley hit a man crossing Lefferts Boulevard. The impact split his skull. Blood pooled on the street. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled. Both rider and pedestrian suffered injuries. The night was silent after the crash.
A motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Boulevard struck a 42-year-old man at the intersection with 111th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the street against the light. The Harley struck him head-on. His skull split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay semiconscious. The motorcycle’s front end crumpled in silence.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured upper arm. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both parties. No specific driver error is cited in the data.
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Subaru Sedan Hits Pedestrian Face-First in Queens▸Jul 4 - A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.
A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸Jun 27 - An SUV turned left on Sutphin Boulevard. The bumper hit an 84-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled. She crossed with the light. The driver kept turning. She was left injured on the street.
An 84-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Sutphin Boulevard at 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk and had the signal. The SUV turned left and its bumper struck her head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury. The driver, an 82-year-old man, continued the turn after impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist▸Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Jul 4 - A Subaru sedan struck a 41-year-old man on 115th Avenue. The car hit him face-first. Blood pooled on the street. The driver failed to yield. The man was left with severe facial injuries. The night was torn by the crash.
A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck by an eastbound Subaru sedan on 115th Avenue near 132nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was playing in the roadway when the car hit him face-first, causing severe bleeding and facial injuries. The report states, “The driver did not yield.” Driver errors listed in the data include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The vehicle’s center front end took the impact. Three occupants were in the car. No injuries were reported for them. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, especially with inexperience behind the wheel.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸Jun 27 - An SUV turned left on Sutphin Boulevard. The bumper hit an 84-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled. She crossed with the light. The driver kept turning. She was left injured on the street.
An 84-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Sutphin Boulevard at 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk and had the signal. The SUV turned left and its bumper struck her head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury. The driver, an 82-year-old man, continued the turn after impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist▸Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Jun 27 - An SUV turned left on Sutphin Boulevard. The bumper hit an 84-year-old woman in the crosswalk. Blood pooled. She crossed with the light. The driver kept turning. She was left injured on the street.
An 84-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Sutphin Boulevard at 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was in the crosswalk and had the signal. The SUV turned left and its bumper struck her head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury. The driver, an 82-year-old man, continued the turn after impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.
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Sedan U-Turn Distracted by Phone Strikes Motorcyclist▸Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Jun 27 - A sedan swung wide on 114th Street. The driver used a cell phone. A motorcycle slammed into the rear. The rider, 27, bled from his shoulder. He lay still. The phone kept ringing. Streets in Queens stayed loud and dangerous.
A crash unfolded on 114th Street near North Conduit Avenue in Queens. A sedan, making a U-turn, was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The 27-year-old motorcyclist suffered severe lacerations to his shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, the sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
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Distracted Driver Slams Honda Into Parked Car▸Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Mar 27 - A Honda tore down Belt Parkway at 4 a.m. The driver looked away. A tire failed. The car smashed into a parked Infiniti. Blood pooled in the back seat. Three women hurt. Metal twisted. The night held its breath.
On Belt Parkway, a 2008 Honda sedan crashed into a parked Infiniti at 4 a.m. Several passengers were injured, including a 20-year-old woman with severe head bleeding and two others with pain across their bodies. According to the police report, 'A 2008 Honda slammed into a parked Infiniti. A tire failed. The driver looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' as contributing factors. Multiple passengers suffered injuries, but all remained conscious. Lap belts were in use. The crash left the Honda’s front end crushed and the Infiniti’s rear smashed. No pedestrians were involved.
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Speeding Sedan Crushes Passenger on South Conduit▸Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Mar 25 - A Nissan tore down South Conduit Avenue. The driver lost control. The car slammed hard. Metal folded. A 19-year-old woman in the front seat died. The driver, also 19, survived with pain. Speed killed. The night swallowed her quiet.
A 2001 Nissan sedan crashed on South Conduit Avenue. According to the police report, the car struck at high speed. The front end crumpled. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered fatal neck injuries and died at the scene. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the main contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash left one young woman dead and another young man hurt. The night ended in silence and steel.
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Nissan Driver Slams Parked Cars in Queens▸Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Mar 16 - A Nissan tore down 140th Street and smashed into three parked sedans. The driver bled from the head but stayed awake. The street was quiet. Metal crumpled. Police said alcohol played a role. No bystanders were hurt. The cars never moved.
A 2003 Nissan sedan crashed into three parked cars on 140th Street near 130th Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'alcohol was involved.' The parked vehicles—two sedans from New York and one from Georgia—were unoccupied and stationary. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The data shows no helmet or signal issues. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver hurt, highlighting the danger when drivers operate under the influence.
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Driver Veers, Crushes Man’s Arm at 157th Street▸Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.
Mar 6 - A man pushed his car at 157th Street and 110th Avenue. A driver veered. Steel slammed flesh. His arm was crushed in the dark. He stayed awake. The pain did not pass. The street did not forgive.
A 54-year-old man was pushing his car at the corner of 157th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens when a driver veered and struck him. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The man’s arm was crushed between the car and the night. He remained conscious, suffering severe injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists improper lane usage by the driver as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the data.