Fatal crashes
Since 2022, as of July 10, 2026, there have been 1119 fatal crashes in New York City that killed 1172 people, including 533 pedestrians, 109 cyclists, 465 motorists and 65 other people.
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Motorcyclist Dies After Guard-Rail Crash on Harlem River Drive 2
Police said Ty Rodriguez, 26, lost control while riding south on Harlem River Drive, hit a guard rail and died at the scene.
Driver Fatally Runs Over Man at Brooklyn Carting Garage 3
A 58-year-old driver backing a garbage truck into an East New York carting garage ran over Franklin Torres, 54, who died later at Brookdale.
Motorcycle rider killed in Woodside box truck crash 4
Police said a 57-year-old box truck driver turned right in Woodside before a 25-year-old motorcycle rider hit the truck and died at the scene.
Teen passenger dies after moped operator loses control in Sunset Park 4
Police said a 17-year-old boy operating a moped lost control on a Bush Terminal Park jetty, and a teen passenger died after being thrown to the ground.
Teen Scooter Passenger Dies After Queens Dooring Dodge 8
A 13-year-old scooter driver swerved after another motorist opened a parked car door in Flushing, and his 13-year-old passenger died, police said.
Motorcyclist Kills Woman in Wakefield Hit-and-Run 8
A motorcyclist hit and killed an elderly woman in a marked crosswalk at East 225th Street and White Plains Road, then rode away, police said.
Bus Driver Sideswiped Sedan Before Fatal LIE Rollover 10
Police said a coach bus driver sideswiped a Honda near Exit 16 on the Long Island Expressway, leading to a rollover that left him and Moad Farid Mohd Obaidat dead.
Driver dies after hitting tree in Rosedale 1
Police said Shapiro Lecorps was driving east on South Conduit Avenue when he hit a tree in Rosedale and later died.
Driver Runs Over Man Lying on East Harlem Roadway 1
Police said a 49-year-old driver in a Chrysler ran over a 53-year-old man who had fallen into the roadway at East 127th Street and Second Avenue.
Driver Hits Staten Island Mother in Father's Day Hit-and-Run 4
A speeding hit-and-run driver struck Diana Rolon on Decker Avenue on Father's Day, leaving the 60-year-old mother on life support, ABC7 reported.
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Hamilton Heights 6
A driver in a black Dodge Durango hit a 32-year-old bicyclist near West 151st Street and Amsterdam Avenue, fled, and police said the rider died at Harlem Hospital.
Driver Turning in Harlem Fatally Injures 13-Year-Old Scooter Rider 4
A 63-year-old driver turning a Chevy Tahoe in Harlem collided head-on with two teens on a motorized scooter, killing a 13-year-old boy.
Teen Tourist Dies After Driver Leaves Carriage in Central Park 23
A carriage driver left his post for photos in Central Park, sources said, before teen passenger Romanch Mahajan was thrown and later died.
Driver Fatally Hit Queens Hospital Worker in Astoria Crosswalk 1
A 58-year-old driver in a Chevrolet Malibu fatally hit Jihang Ortega as she crossed 38th Street after a hospital shift, the Daily News reported.
Driver turned wrong; motorcyclist died
Police recorded unsafe speed and improper turning on Lily Pond Avenue. A motorcyclist was killed.
Driver hit motorcycle; rider ejected, killed
Just after midnight on Linden Blvd, a driver in an SUV hit a motorcycle rider. Police recorded the rider was ejected and killed.
Driver Hits Far Rockaway Pedestrian; George Robinson Dies 1
A 32-year-old driver in a 2017 Kia Sorento hit George Robinson on Beach Channel Drive after he stepped into a westbound lane; Robinson died at a hospital days later.
Driver Fatally Hits Woman Crossing Intervale Avenue in Bronx 1
A 34-year-old man driving a mobile equipment vehicle fatally hit a woman crossing Intervale Avenue in the Bronx, police told CBS New York.
Fire-truck driver hit and killed pedestrian 2
A 49-year-old fire-truck driver hit a 33-year-old woman as she crossed Intervale Avenue by Chisholm Street. She died.
Driver turning left kills motorcyclist 1
A driver making a left turn on Arthur Kill Road collided with a 22-year-old motorcycle rider overnight. Police recorded the rider was ejected and killed.
SUV driver hit, killed 18-year-old
A driver in a Kia Telluride hit and killed an 18-year-old woman on Beach Channel Drive near the Marine Parkway Bridge exit. Police recorded pedestrian error/confusion.
Motorcyclist dies after FDR Drive crash near East 72nd Street 1
A 48-year-old motorcyclist died after police said he hit an FDR Drive divider and was run over by an Escalade driver near East 72nd Street.
Scooter Rider and Cyclist Die on Queensboro Bridge Bike Path 19
A 39-year-old scooter rider and a 35-year-old cyclist died after a morning collision on the Queensboro Bridge bike path.
Driver Charged After Worker Killed on Parrott Place 3
Police said Baber Choudhary backed a Ford Econoline van into a 37-year-old worker on Parrott Place and fled; the worker died at NYU Langone Hospital.
Driver blew traffic control, hit 2 seniors 1
A driver disregarded traffic control at Francis Lewis Boulevard and Union Turnpike and hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal. A 71-year-old woman suffered head crush injuries and was left unconscious.
Distracted driver hits e-bike rider
On Beach Channel Drive, police recorded driver inattention/distraction after a driver hit a 48-year-old e-bike rider, injuring his head and leaving him with crush injuries.
Driver in Ford F550 Fatally Hits 70-Year-Old in Queens Village 1
Police said a 43-year-old driver in a Ford F550 hit a 70-year-old man near 87th Avenue in Queens Village; medics took him to a hospital, where he died.
Driver fatally injures Yuang Qin on Grand Central Parkway 1
A 43-year-old driver hit 76-year-old Yuang Qin on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens; police sources told amNY she later died at a hospital.
Motorcycle driver killed on bridge roadway
A 26-year-old motorcycle driver died on the Williamsburg Bridge Outer Roadway. Police logged crush injuries and ejection.
Driver Charged After Two Men Killed on Amsterdam Avenue 15
Police said Elvin Suarez drove onto an Amsterdam Avenue sidewalk, killing Jason Negron and Michael Saint-Hilaire, and prosecutors said he was drunk.
Driver on S48 hits and kills pedestrian on Forest Ave 2
A driver on the S48 hit and killed Leton Meyers, 72, after police said Meyers fell into the roadway on Forest Ave. in Staten Island.
Inexperienced driver kills man on 25th Ave
Police recorded driver inexperience after a driver hit and killed a 59-year-old pedestrian on 25th Avenue in Queens. Afternoon traffic, one life gone.
Driver dies after Forest Avenue crash in West Brighton 1
Police said Christopher Sabbagh lost control while driving west on Forest Avenue, hit a utility pole and a parked Ford SUV, and died at a hospital.
School bus driver blows control, hits cyclist
A school bus driver disregarded traffic control on W 41st Street at 12th Avenue and hit a 23-year-old cyclist. The rider suffered head injuries and was listed unconscious.
Motorcyclist Dies After Hitting Barrier in Calvert Vaux Park 1
Oleksandr Darii, 39, died after police said he lost control while riding a Triumph motorcycle in a Calvert Vaux Park parking lot and hit a concrete barrier.
Unlicensed motorcycle driver dies speeding
On the Jackie Robinson Parkway, an unlicensed motorcycle driver sped—and never made it home. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Wrong-way driver charged after fatal Henry Hudson Parkway crash 1
Police said Robert Kock drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway and hit a for-hire vehicle, killing passenger Ada Rivero.
Unlicensed driver dies, distracted on Cypress Hills
An unlicensed driver died on Cypress Hills Street after police recorded driver inattention. It was after dark in Brooklyn.
Tractor-trailer driver sought after Bronx pedestrian death 5
Police said a tractor-trailer driver hit a 40-year-old man crossing Bruckner Boulevard, fled, and a Honda CR-V taxi driver then hit him before he died.
Rider dies after e-bike curb crash in Washington Heights 1
Dayanara Deschamps Betances died after police said she was riding north on Amsterdam Avenue and hit a curb near West 181st Street.
Driver Killed in S. Gannon Avenue Crash in Staten Island 1
A 25-year-old driver died on S. Gannon Avenue after police said he lost control of a Chevrolet Tahoe and hit parked vehicles in Meiers Corner.
School Bus Driver Kills 9-Year-Old at Williamsburg Intersection 11
A 49-year-old school bus driver turning left in Williamsburg hit and killed a 9-year-old boy who was crossing the street on his way to school.
Distracted driver kills 28-year-old cyclist
A driver hit a 28-year-old cyclist on Flushing Avenue, killing him. Police recorded driver inattention.
SUV driver’s left turn floors pedestrian 1
A driver making a left turn hit a 67-year-old woman at 32nd Avenue and 92nd Street. Police recorded head injuries, crush injuries, and that she was unconscious.
E-bike rider failed to yield, two hurt
A 60-year-old e-bike rider failed to yield on Flatbush Avenue near New York Avenue and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian. Police said both were injured; the rider suffered head injuries and was ejected.
Driver hits Toyota at Queens red light, killing 28-year-old 3
A 65-year-old Audi driver hit Davidson Torres Suarez’s Toyota at Bell Boulevard and 86th Avenue, killing him and injuring two passengers.
Driver hit Bronx bench, killing 72-year-old woman 1
A 55-year-old driver in a 2018 Mazda CX5 hit a bench where Ramonita Colon, 72, was seated at Co-Op City Boulevard and Bartow Avenue, killing her and injuring three people, city records and police said.
Driver Charged After Woman Killed in Gates Avenue Crosswalk 6
Police charged William Cruz after he made a left turn in a box truck and hit Jenny Maribel Chacho Sanchez as she crossed Gates Avenue.
SUV driver failed to yield, hit elders
An SUV driver making a left turn failed to yield and hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal at Crescent Street and 35th Avenue. An 83-year-old man suffered a head injury and was knocked unconscious.
Driver Dies After Cross Bronx Expressway Rear-End Crash 1
A 30-year-old Toyota driver died after police said he rear-ended a stopped tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway; the rig driver ran off before officers arrived.
Two drivers fatally hit 74-year-old crossing FDR Drive 2
Two drivers hit 74-year-old Derek Coker as he crossed the FDR Drive near East Houston Street; he died at Bellevue Hospital.
Motorcyclist dies after Van Wyck Expressway collision 1
Police said Jonathan Santiago hit a stationary motorcycle near Exit 12A and then collided with a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van on the Van Wyck Expressway.
Driver blew left turn; rider died
On Boston Road near E 211th Street, a driver turning left failed to yield and hit a 28-year-old motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and killed.
Driver in Lesson Hits Floyd Bennett Field Building, Killing Passenger 1
A 33-year-old woman taking a driving lesson hit a Floyd Bennett Field building, killing rear-seat passenger Pearle Davis and injuring two people.
Motorcycle driver dies after wrong-way Mosholu Parkway turn 3
Andy Peralta, 32, died after police said he turned the wrong way onto West Mosholu Parkway South and collided with an oncoming MTA bus.
Driver Kills Man at Staten Island Mall Bus Stop 2
A 51-year-old driver lost control of a Nissan Pathfinder and hit a 40-year-old man at a bus stop near the Staten Island Mall, police accounts said.
Driver leaves after fatal Bruckner Expressway pedestrian crash 1
A driver left after hitting a man crossing the westbound Bruckner Expressway near the White Plains Road exit; EMS took him to Jacobi, where he died.
Ambulance Driver Fatally Hits Woman Crossing in Midwood 9
A driver in a Maimonides ambulance fatally hit Cherry Cayetano Sobel, 44, as she crossed with the signal at Ocean Avenue and Avenue O.
Driver in Queens Hit-Run Kills Edward Luyo on Whitney Avenue 1
Police said accused driver Jose Dilone Duran left after hitting 44-year-old pedestrian Edward Luyo on Whitney Avenue in Elmhurst.
Driver Charged After Teen Killed at Roosevelt and 62nd 6
Police said Mayra Cruz, driving a Royal Waste sanitation truck, hit and killed 19-year-old Nishath Jannath at Roosevelt Avenue and 62nd Street in Queens.
75-year-old driver dies on LIE 1
A 75-year-old SUV driver died on the Long Island Expressway service road Sunday morning in Queens. Police listed other occupants in the report, but injuries weren’t described.
Driver hits mobility-scooter rider on Harlem River Drive
A driver hit a 77-year-old man riding a mobility scooter on Harlem River Drive. He was killed.
Driver charged after Midtown hit-run death of Espina Bundley 8
Police said Bryan Guashpa Rumipamba hit Espina Bundley in Midtown and left; she died at Weill Cornell, and he was charged hours later.
Driver dies in overnight Expressway crash 1
A 60-year-old driver was killed after a crash on the Trans-Manhattan Expressway at Amsterdam Avenue. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver Charged After Fatal Upper East Side Oil Truck Crash 7
Prosecutors said Vincent Spano backed an oil truck into Terrill Jenkins at Lexington Avenue and East 61st Street, checked on him, then left before Jenkins died.
Driver charged after Harlem e-bike rider killed near Apollo 23
Police said Kevin Crosby drove a red Hyundai Tucson into two e-bike delivery workers on West 125th Street, killing a 28-year-old rider and injuring four people.
Passenger killed after Bronx driver loses control near backhoe 1
A 24-year-old driver lost control on East 233rd Street, and front passenger Mohamed Salim was killed in a crash with a parked backhoe.
Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue 4
A hit-and-run driver in a dark sedan traveling west on Jamaica Avenue hit a woman near 155-10 Jamaica Ave on March 11, 2026, and left before medics took her to Jamaica Hospital, where she died.
Cement truck driver fatally hit bicyclist on 16th Avenue 1
A Mack cement truck driver hit 53-year-old bicyclist Edwin Delgado on 16th Avenue in Borough Park; medics took Delgado to Maimonides, where he died.
DOT Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed in Queens Turn 6
A DOT dump-truck driver turning at Metropolitan Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard hit and killed 31-year-old pedestrian Nilufar Komilova; police later charged Jonathan Adorno.
Driver blows traffic control; passenger dies 2
A driver disregarded traffic control on Avenue S near W 11th Street, police say, setting off a multi-vehicle crash that killed a 78-year-old passenger. Multiple other occupants reported pain and nausea.
Unlicensed driver killed on Liberty Ave 3
A driver with no license died after a crash on Liberty Avenue at 109th Street. Police cited defective pavement.
Drivers Left After Man Was Fatally Hit on Linden Boulevard 3
Two drivers in light-colored SUVs left after a man was fatally hit at Linden Boulevard and Rockaway Avenue in Brownsville, police told BK Reader.
Distracted driver hit 20-year-old motorcyclist
Police recorded driver inattention after a driver hit a 20-year-old rider on Lacombe Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury.
Driver kills 4-year-old on Rockaway Parkway, flees 12
A driver in a white Ford Explorer hit 4-year-old Zachariah Padilla in a marked crosswalk on Rockaway Parkway and fled, police said.
SUV driver hits, kills man on Deegan
A driver in an SUV hit and killed a 30-year-old man on the Major Deegan Expressway in the afternoon. Police say the victim was on the highway, not at an intersection.
SUV drivers hit pedestrian on Henry Hudson 2
Two SUV drivers collided on the Henry Hudson Parkway, and a man on foot was killed crossing at an intersection.
Driver blacked out; Henry Hudson death
A driver lost consciousness on the Henry Hudson Parkway and a crash left a 77-year-old driver dead. An 80-year-old woman suffered a head injury.
Distracted driver hits man on Vandervoort 1
A distracted driver hit a 31-year-old pedestrian near Vandervoort Ave and Maspeth Ave overnight. Police said the man suffered a head injury and was unconscious.
Sedan driver blows control, kills e-biker
A sedan driver disregarded traffic control on Broadway at W 212 St and hit a 45-year-old e-bike rider. The rider was killed.
Distracted driver kills 27-year-old man 1
A driver’s inattention turned deadly overnight near Westchester Ave in the Bronx. Police say the driver hit and killed a 27-year-old pedestrian.
SUV driver killed a 1-year-old 1
A driver making a left turn hit and killed a 1-year-old boy near 61-55 98 St in Queens. One small body, one lethal mistake.
Unlicensed Driver Charged After Major Deegan Pedestrian Death 2
Robert Blakney, an unlicensed driver, hit and killed a 62-year-old man on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx.
Slippery LIE crash leaves driver dead 3
Two westbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway overnight. One driver, 50, was killed; the other, 52, reported pain or nausea.
School Bus Driver Failed to Yield, Killing 11-Year-Old 8
Police said school bus driver Wawa Aurelus failed to yield while turning in Brooklyn, killing 11-year-old Amira Aminova in a crosswalk.
Unlicensed motorcyclist killed after inattention crash 2
Police recorded driver inattention after a crash on Ashland Pl. An unlicensed 65-year-old motorcyclist was killed.
SUV driver hit pedestrian on Broadway
A 31-year-old SUV driver hit a male pedestrian at Broadway and W 262 St after dark. The pedestrian was left unconscious, with “severe bleeding” recorded in the report.
Distracted box-truck driver hits pedestrian 1
Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield. A box-truck driver hit a man on Clinton St at Tillary St, injuring his entire body.
Pickup Driver Charged After Queens Cyclist Xi Zheng Dies 2
Police said Quinn Daly hit Xi Zheng while turning a Ford F-150 in Flushing; Zheng died, and Daly later faced a misdemeanor failure-to-yield charge.
Two drivers left after fatal Brownsville crash, sources say 15
Police sources said two drivers left after hitting former child actor Kianna Underwood at Pitkin Avenue and Mother Gaston Boulevard.
64-Year-Old Scooter Driver Crushed On Waters Pl 1
A 64-year-old scooter driver suffered fatal crush injuries on Waters Pl at Marconi St in the Bronx late Thursday morning. He died after being ejected from the standing scooter.
Distracted moped rider slams teen passenger
A distracted moped rider going east on 86th Street hit parked and moving SUVs, ejecting a 15-year-old passenger and leaving him with crush injuries. Morning in Bensonhurst, and a kid paid for an adult’s inattention.
Distracted e-bike rider killed on 1st Ave 1
A 32-year-old e-bike rider going straight on 1st Avenue died from crush injuries at East 45th Street. Police recorded driver inattention on the night ride that never finished.
71-Year-Old Driver Dies After Slamming Parked Car
A 71-year-old driver going north on Woodhaven Blvd hit a parked sedan by 97th Avenue and died from chest injuries.
Senior Belt Parkway driver kills rear passenger 1
A 69-year-old SUV driver on the Belt Parkway crashed and killed his 43-year-old rear-seat passenger on a Thursday night. Another adult in the vehicle was listed in the report, but police did not record their injuries.
Driver hits 66-year-old on South Avenue; Jean Victorin dies 1
A 22-year-old driver in a 2014 Audi Q5 hit 66-year-old Jean Victorin as he crossed South Avenue; Victorin died a week later.
Alleged Drunk Driver Ejects Woman on Crescent 1
Overnight on Crescent Street, a 54-year-old driver with alcohol recorded in the crash report hit a standing scooter and threw its rider into the street. The woman was knocked unconscious with a head injury.
SUV driver hits 75-year-old at Arverne
A 60-year-old SUV driver hit a 75-year-old woman in the intersection at Beach 59th and Arverne Boulevard. She left with a fractured shoulder while the driver kept going straight through her.
Two passengers die after Staten Island SUV crash 2
A 50-year-old Audi driver attempted a left turn before a Staten Island crash that killed two passengers and injured two other people.
Driver arrested after fatal New Year's hit-and-run in East New York 3
Prosecutors said Anselm Okeke hit Elvin Sanchez on Linden Boulevard, fled, and Sanchez died at Brookdale University Hospital.
Overnight SUV Driver Kills Man In Queens Crosswalk 4
Before dawn on 102nd Street and 32nd Avenue, a driver going straight in an SUV hit two men in a marked crosswalk, killing one and leaving the other unconscious with crush injuries.
SUV driver slams parked cars on Cross Bronx
A 55-year-old SUV driver hit two parked cars on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Morris Avenue and died of head injuries. Other listed occupants are noted in the report but their injuries are not described.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Killed In Jamaica Ave Smash
A 40-year-old unlicensed moped driver went straight through and hit an SUV turning left at Jamaica Ave and 204th St.
Garbage truck driver kills 75-year-old on 1st Ave 3
A garbage truck driver speeding and changing lanes on 1st Ave hit and crushed a 75-year-old woman near E 101st St. Three people in cars were hurt while the oversized truck tore through parked vehicles.
SUV driver hits woman on Grand Central
A 33-year-old SUV driver hit a woman walking against traffic along Grand Central Parkway.
Teen SUV driver kills woman in 8th Ave crosswalk 2
A 19-year-old SUV driver turned right off 8th Avenue and hit a 66-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at West 25th Street. Police recorded failure to yield; she died of internal injuries.
BMW driver hit, killed 64-year-old 2
A BMW driver hit a 64-year-old man on 5th Avenue at 44th Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian died.
Scooter rider killed in Marine Park minivan collision 2
Ilya Perloff died after a collision involving his electric stand-up scooter and a 70-year-old woman driving a Toyota Sienna in Marine Park.
Speeding BMW Driver Kills Young Man
A BMW driver changing lanes at unsafe speed on the Staten Island Expressway slammed into traffic, killing a 24-year-old man and leaving several occupants on a Sunday night
Pickup driver hits cyclist on Beach 67th
A pickup driver going straight on Beach 67th hit a 54-year-old man on a bike and left him with a head fracture. Police recorded driver inattention on a rainy Rockaway morning.
Driver indicted after woman killed in Lower East Side crosswalk 7
Prosecutors said Julio Cachago hit 76-year-old Yong Li in a Stanton Street crosswalk, drove away, and was indicted after her death.
Pickup driver kills woman on Castleton 1
A pickup driver going straight on Castleton Ave hit three women crossing near Barker Street. A 66-year-old woman died; two others suffered abdominal and facial injuries.
Driver hits 86-year-old woman in Queens crosswalk
An afternoon driver hit an 86-year-old woman at 114th Street and 89th Avenue, leaving her unconscious with a head injury. Another weekend shattered on a neighborhood corner.
Dump truck driver hits woman crossing
A dump truck driver starting on Williamsburg St W hit a 53-year-old woman in the intersection at Wythe. Morning rush, crushing injuries, another pedestrian smashed by a massive truck in Brooklyn.
Driver charged after actor killed crossing Broadway in Midtown 9
Police said MD Abdul Shomuz hit Wendy Davis while turning left at West 53rd Street and Broadway; Davis was killed and Shomuz was later charged.
Distracted driver kills 78-year-old cyclist 4
A northbound driver in a sedan hit a 78-year-old man riding a bike on Riverside Drive Sunday morning. Police recorded driver inattention, and the crash killed the rider with hip and upper leg injuries.
Hit-and-run driver killed Shariq Bryant in Williamsbridge 4
Police said a BMW driver fatally hit 27-year-old Shariq Bryant as he crossed East 222nd Street in Williamsbridge, then ran from the scene.
Distracted motorcycle rider kills Queens man 1
A motorcycle rider blew through 93rd Avenue and hit a 68-year-old man crossing at 168th Street. The rider went on, the older man never got back up.
Speeding driver slams box truck on Bruckner 1
Before dawn on Bruckner Boulevard, a northbound driver in a sedan hit the rear of a box truck at unsafe speed. The 29-year-old woman at the wheel died; three passengers were hurt in the frozen Bronx dark.
Distracted SUV driver kills 88-year-old in crosswalk
A 52-year-old SUV driver turned left on 1st Avenue and hit an 88-year-old man crossing with the signal on East 80th Street. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
Left-turning SUV driver kills elder 3
A Mercedes SUV driver turned left off Park and hit an 85-year-old man walking with the signal in the crosswalk. Daylight, clear weather, one corner, one death.
Driver Charged in Fatal Bronx Hit-and-Run Near Ellis Avenue 1
Police charged Enisman Jalloh, 22, after he allegedly drove away from a Bronx collision that fatally injured Brandon Jose De La Cruz, 20.
Two northbound drivers kill 22-year-old
Two northbound drivers on FDR Drive hit a 22-year-old man in the roadway just before midnight and killed him. Their SUV and sedan showed front-end and undercarriage damage. Every official cause line stayed blank.
SUV driver hits, kills man on Bruckner
A northbound SUV driver went straight on the Bruckner and hit a 43-year-old man crossing on foot at night. The impact shattered his whole body. He died there on the highway, another pedestrian wiped out in the dark.
Driver going straight kills Bronx pedestrian 1
A southbound driver on Grand Concourse hit a 25-year-old man in the roadway near East 181st Street late Sunday night. The crash crushed his body. He died there in the dark while the driver just kept going.
Distracted pickup driver kills young cyclist
A Kia pickup driver pulled from a parked spot on Liberty Ave and hit a 24-year-old man on a bike. The crash threw him to the pavement with a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Bronx driver fails to yield, kills 80-year-old
At Holland and Allerton, a male driver turned left and ignored the crossing woman. Police say he failed to yield. He hit her in the head as she walked with the signal. She died in the intersection at midday.
Wrong-Way Driver Charged in West Village Crosswalk Death 4
Police say Gary Levinson drove the wrong way on Morton Street and hit Valerie Schoeck in a West Village crosswalk; he was later charged with criminally negligent homicide and reckless driving.
SUV driver hits, kills man on Grand Central
A 40-year-old SUV driver hit a 46-year-old man in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway in Queens on a Friday night. He died there; she reported head pain.
Unlicensed SUV driver kills 84-year-old on 18 Ave
An unlicensed SUV driver going south on 18 Ave hit an 84-year-old man crossing near 49 St. The man died from head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.
Truck driver kills 68-year-old crossing 149th
A box truck driver going west on East 149th hit a 68-year-old man crossing near Third Avenue. The crash shattered his hip and leg and he died there in the afternoon street traffic. Police recorded the driver’s view as obstructed.
Citi e‑bike rider killed at parked BMW
A 26‑year‑old Citi e‑bike rider hit a parked BMW on 108 St at 38 Ave and died from crush injuries to his head. The BMW’s licensed driver reported a minor injury while sitting in the car.
Distracted driver turns, kills Staten Island man
An 80-year-old driver making a left on Arthur Kill Road hit a 60-year-old man walking outside the intersection. Police logged distraction and failure to yield as the man died with hip and leg injuries.
Bus driver fails to yield, kills 83-year-old
A westbound bus driver blew through 86th and Columbus and hit an 83-year-old man in the crosswalk after midnight. Police recorded the driver’s failure to yield. The man had internal injuries and died.
Driver going straight kills Queens pedestrian
A northbound sedan driver hit a 55-year-old man in the roadway on 130 St at 90 Ave late at night. The man suffered crush injuries and died there; the driver and her passenger were listed with unclear injury status.
Belt Parkway speeding duel kills two young men
Late-night lane changes on the Belt Parkway ended in demolition. A speeding sedan driver and a motorcyclist hit parked cars; the 28-year-old driver and his 22-year-old front passenger were killed. Police recorded Unsafe Speed for both drivers.
Distracted driver kills woman on E. 118th
At 2:16 a.m., a driver going east on East 118th Street hit a 37-year-old woman near Second Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention. She died in the street.
Speeding BMW driver dies on Jerome
Before dawn on Jerome Ave at Cameron Pl, a 46-year-old BMW driver going north hit something and died. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
Taxi driver hits unlicensed rider, kills him
A taxi driver going west on W 139th hit a northbound motorcyclist at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd overnight. The 56-year-old rider was ejected and killed while heading straight through the Harlem intersection.
Truck driver pulls out, kills Queens pedestrian
A truck driver started from parking on Borden Avenue at Maurice Avenue and hit a 48-year-old man in the roadway. The man suffered crush injuries and died on a weekday morning freight route.
SUV driver backing on Neptune kills 89-year-old
A man backing an SUV on Neptune Ave hit an 89-year-old woman and killed her in the early afternoon. According to police, she was not in the roadway. A parked sedan driver was also listed in the crash.
Bus and sedan slam together, crush man
A bus driver and a sedan driver collided on Mosholu Parkway, and a 43-year-old man on foot took the worst of it. He suffered crush injuries and lost consciousness as police cited improper lane use and unsafe speed.
Driver loses consciousness, dies on Henry Hudson
A 38-year-old SUV driver heading north on Henry Hudson Parkway lost consciousness midday and crashed. He died at the scene. No other people outside the vehicle were reported hurt.
Taxi driver dies after Midtown crash
A 70-year-old taxi driver suffered a fatal head injury on W 42nd Street at 12th Avenue. Afternoon run, arterial street, one man didn’t make it home.
E-bike rider kills woman on Flushing
A 60-year-old woman getting off a vehicle on Flushing Avenue was hit and killed by an e-bike rider. The Monday morning crash also injured the 41-year-old rider and his passenger.
Unlicensed e-bike rider dies on Southern Blvd
A 50-year-old man on an e-bike went down on Southern Boulevard in the evening and never got back up. He was ejected, suffering head and crush injuries. No other road user appears in the police file.
Speeding Staten Island driver flips car, kills three
A 27-year-old driver pushed a Chevy sedan on the Staten Island Expressway overnight and flipped it at Dr. MLK Jr Expressway. He died. His two passengers died with him. Police recorded unsafe speed and distraction by the driver.
Driver hits man on Hillside, leaves him maimed
A driver going east on Hillside Ave hit a man in the dark early hours. Police recorded an upper‑arm injury and an amputation. One overnight crash, a life permanently cut down in Queens.
Driver Blows Light, Kills 75-Year-Old on 7 Ave 1
A northbound driver on 7 Ave ran the signal at 41 St and hit a 75-year-old woman crossing with the light. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver distraction. She suffered crush injuries and died.
SUV driver hits 66-year-old woman dead
A Mazda SUV driver going straight on Veterans Rd E hit a 66-year-old woman in the Bloomingdale Rd intersection. Morning light, one driver, one pedestrian. She died of crush injuries in the crosswalk space and never made it across.
SUV driver blows signal, crushes teen rider
A Ford SUV driver ran a traffic control and hit an e-bike at Rosedale Ave and Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The 18-year-old rider was ejected, left unconscious with head and crush injuries.
Sedan driver plows into cyclist at Meserole
A westbound sedan driver hit a 32-year-old woman riding south on Leonard in the dead of night. She died in the street while two parked SUVs sat damaged beside her route.
Overnight Harlem River Drive Crash Kills SUV Driver
A 55-year-old SUV driver crashed on Harlem River Drive around 3 a.m. in Manhattan. He took the full front-end impact, suffered a head injury, and died at the scene.
Left-turning SUV driver kills motorcyclist
A 50-year-old SUV driver turned left at Francis Lewis and Linden and hit a northbound motorcycle. The 34-year-old rider died; his 24-year-old passenger was ejected with crushing abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded failure to yield.
Overnight Queens crash kills 30‑year‑old rider
On the Long Island Expressway, SUV drivers and a 30-year-old motorcyclist collided overnight in Queens. The rider was ejected and killed in the multi-vehicle crash, which also involved a parked sedan.
Unlicensed SUV driver backs over Midtown pedestrians, kills woman
An unlicensed SUV driver backing on E 40th at Fifth hit two people crossing with the signal. A woman died from head wounds. A 55-year-old man suffered a head fracture. Police recorded backing unsafely and failure to yield.
Driver hits e-bike rider, kills him at 115 Ave
A car driver went straight on 227 St and hit a 36-year-old man riding an e-bike west on 115 Ave. He was ejected, suffered head and crush injuries, and died. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded in the report.
Distracted Driver in Parked Car Knocks Out Cyclist
On 117th Street at 103rd Avenue, a driver sitting in a parked sedan failed to pay attention and hit a 36-year-old man on a bike. The cyclist was left unconscious with a head injury and a reported concussion.
Turning drivers crush woman on Liberty
Two left-turning drivers on Liberty Avenue near I-678 hit a 51-year-old woman in the intersection and killed her with crush injuries. Police recorded driver inattention in the afternoon Queens crash.
Unlicensed speeder kills woman working in roadway
A 25-year-old unlicensed driver sped west on Nassau Expressway and changed lanes. He hit a 44-year-old woman working in the roadway. She died there while doing her job. Police recorded unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded.
Truck Driver Fatally Hits Pedestrian on Eastern Parkway 1
A truck driver heading east on Eastern Parkway hit and killed a 69-year-old woman near Schenectady Avenue, then left the scene, police told Brooklyn Paper.
Driver Charged After Fatal Gowanus Three-Vehicle Crash 1
Police said Alexey Ivanov ran a red light in Gowanus before a collision that left Mercedes driver Arturo Alberto Baez Cordero dead.
Aggressive SUV driver kills teen off Roosevelt
A 38-year-old SUV driver on Roosevelt Ave in Queens drove straight and hit four pedestrians off the roadway. A 16-year-old girl was killed and three others were hurt as police recorded road-rage driving and alcohol.
Three westbound drivers kill man on Belt
Three westbound drivers on the Belt Parkway hit a 43-year-old man in the roadway before sunrise. He died there while they kept going straight.
Moped rider killed in 3rd Ave truck crash
A 39-year-old moped rider hit a flatbed truck on 3rd Ave at St. Marks Place and died. Police recorded improper passing or lane use in the afternoon crash involving a parked SUV.
Driver failed to yield, killed 76-year-old
A driver hit and killed a 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Ocean Avenue and Avenue U. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
Unlicensed speeder dies on Flatbush Avenue
A 25-year-old unlicensed driver pushed a Honda too hard on Flatbush at East 35th and paid with his life. Police recorded unsafe speed and distraction before the sedan was demolished and he was thrown out.
Motorcyclist Dies in Solo Van Wyck Crash
A 40-year-old rider on a BMW motorcycle went down on the southbound Van Wyck Expressway Monday afternoon and died from crush injuries. No other vehicles were listed in the police report.
Distracted driver kills man on Mosholu
A 23-year-old driver went straight on Mosholu Parkway overnight and hit a 30-year-old man in the roadway. The man died from crush injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Police flag unsafe speed in parkway death
A 21-year-old motorcyclist crashed on Cross Island Parkway and died after being thrown from his bike. A northbound sedan driver and two parked cars were caught in the chaos as police cited unsafe speed.
SUV driver fails to yield, kills moped rider on City Island Bridge
On City Island Bridge, an SUV driver going west hit a 59-year-old moped rider who was turning right. The rider was ejected, suffered crush injuries to his head, and died. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed on Myrtle
A 25-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit two northbound sedans at Myrtle and Bedford before dawn. He was ejected and died in the street while the drivers carried on alive.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Two Riders
A left-turning SUV driver hit a westbound motorcycle on Atlantic Ave at Elton St in East New York, killing the 42-year-old rider and his 42-year-old passenger. Both were ejected and died of head injuries.
Driver fails to yield, kills woman in LIC
A driver in a Ford SUV turned right from 30th St onto 39th Ave and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She died there in the Sunday afternoon sun. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
Taxi driver fails to yield, kills man
A southbound taxi driver hit a man in the roadway on York Avenue at East 72nd before dawn. Police recorded failure to yield, and the pedestrian died of crush injuries to his entire body.
Motorcyclist slams into parked dump truck 3
A 30-year-old rider going north on Classon hit the rear of a parked dump truck near Atlantic in the night quiet. He wore a helmet. He suffered fatal head and internal injuries.
Box truck driver kills motorcyclist on BQE ramp
A box truck driver and a 30-year-old motorcyclist met on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. Only the rider left in a body bag, crushed and ejected while the truck crew walked away.
Right-turn driver kills woman walking, rider 1
Overnight on Bruckner and Leggett, a turning driver failed to yield and hit a 32‑year‑old woman on foot and a 32‑year‑old woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died there in the dark.
Speeding BMW driver kills 24‑year‑old passenger
Overnight on the Cross Island Parkway, a BMW driver pushed it too fast and crashed. A 24-year-old passenger suffered crush injuries and died while the driver lived to tell police about “unsafe speed.”
Parked SUV driver hits southbound cyclist
A driver pulled a parked SUV into Lefferts Boulevard and hit a 32-year-old man riding an e-bike south. The rider took the impact head-on and died of his head injuries. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
Young motorcyclist dies in Verrazzano speed crash
A 21-year-old rider hit the Verrazzano span at unsafe speed and was thrown from his motorcycle late Monday night. He died there, alone on the bridge, with no other vehicles listed.
Distracted driver kills man in Queens 1
A distracted driver in a Ford sedan hit a 38-year-old man in the roadway on United Nations Ave S. The impact killed him.
Hit-and-run driver kills man near JFK Airport 4
A hit-and-run driver killed a 52-year-old man crossing near 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue in Springfield Gardens, police said.
Driver Hit Men at Astoria Food Truck; Three Killed 9
An 84-year-old driver hit two men near an Astoria food truck; Joaquin Venancio and Santiago Baires died, along with the driver.
Driver Going Straight Kills Man on Union Tpke
A driver heading east on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man crossing near 189th Street on a clear August night, then crashed into a parked Lexus. The man died after head trauma and crush injuries.
Sedan Drivers Kill Two Young Bronx Moped Riders 7
Two young moped riders were hit and killed overnight on the Bronx River Parkway by southbound sedan drivers. Both riders were ejected and died at the scene; a 21‑year‑old sedan driver was also injured.
SUV driver merging on Ocean Parkway kills woman
A southbound SUV driver merging on Ocean Parkway hit a 45-year-old woman crossing near Avenue C overnight in Brooklyn. She died from head and crush injuries in the street.
Truck Driver Hits, Kills Pedestrian on Morgan Avenue 2
A 56-year-old truck driver hit a pedestrian on Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn, where the city record says one pedestrian died.
Driver Blew Traffic Control, Killed 76-Year-Old
A driver ignored traffic control on 18th Avenue and hit a 76-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 86th Street. She took the impact to her head and died there overnight in Brooklyn.
Driver Leaves After Fatal Morris Heights Driveway Crash 4
A driver turning into a Morris Heights driveway hit a 44-year-old woman near West 174th Street and Macombs Road and left; she died at St. Barnabas Hospital.
Left‑Turn Driver Kills Motorcyclist on Pitkin
A sedan driver turning left from Pitkin onto Strauss hit a 29‑year‑old motorcyclist riding straight. The rider was ejected and died in the street. Police recorded unsafe speed and bad lane use by both drivers.
22-Year-Old Driver Flips Car on Belt Parkway
A 22-year-old driver sped west on the Belt Parkway, lost control, and overturned the car. He was ejected and killed. Three male passengers were injured in the late-night wreck, after police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
Driver Sought After Pedestrian Killed on Broadway in Brooklyn 2
Police said a driver hit and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian at Broadway and Suydam Street in Brooklyn, then left the scene.
E-bike rider dies after Queens collision with Nissan Rogue driver 2
A 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver and e-bike rider Zhao Feng Zhen collided in Queens; police said Zhen died at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.
Speeding Driver Kills 23-Year-Old in Queens 2
A driver barreling down 101st Street hit a 23-year-old man in the roadway and killed him late at night in the rain. Police recorded unsafe speed and slippery pavement in yet another preventable Queens death.
SUV Driver Blows Signal, Kills 65-Year-Old Cyclist
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV heading south on 2nd Avenue disregarded traffic control and hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15th Street. The rider was ejected, left unconscious with head and crush injuries, and died.
Unlicensed driver dies on Grand Ave
An unlicensed driver crashed on Grand Avenue near 79th Street in Queens. Police recorded the 33-year-old man as killed and ejected.
Driver left after firefighter fell on FDR Drive 5
A driver left after off-duty FDNY firefighter Matthew Goicochea fell from his motorcycle on the FDR Drive and was fatally struck.
Truck Driver’s Lane Trap Kills Young Rider 1
A 24-year-old motorcyclist changing lanes on the Long Island Expressway hit a tractor-trailer and died. An SUV driver was also caught in the chain of impact. Another young body gone to truck traffic on Queens asphalt.
Driver Charged With Murder After Two Killed at Bowery and Canal 30
Prosecutors say Autumn Romero sped off the Manhattan Bridge before Kevin Cruickshank and May Kwok were killed at Bowery and Canal.
Driver Hits Man Crossing Church Avenue 1
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 36-year-old man crossing Church Avenue at East 55th Street. The man died from head injuries on the afternoon pavement in Brooklyn.
Distracted driver kills woman off Gateway 3
A male driver looking elsewhere drove his Genesis sedan off Gateway Drive and hit a 21-year-old woman who was not even in the roadway. Police say his distraction and unsafe speed crushed her body and ended her life overnight in Brooklyn.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Dies on E 83rd
A 55-year-old driver lost consciousness on E 83rd Street at York and crashed his sedan. He died there, alone in the car, on a Sunday evening.
Scooter rider killed in solo Union Ave crash
A 60-year-old standing-scooter rider hit hard on Union Ave at Grand St and died from a head injury. Early-morning Brooklyn, clear weather, one man gone in seconds.
Driver Charged After Two Pedestrians Killed in Sunset Park 15
Police charged Juventino Anastacio Florentino after Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin were killed at Third Avenue and 52nd Street.
Improper pass on Bartow Ave kills 71-year-old
A driver tried to pass on Bartow Avenue and set off a chain crash. Two sedans hit, and a 71-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat died as five other people were injured.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Dies on Ft. George Hill
A 37-year-old unlicensed moped driver went straight on Ft. George Hill and crashed. He was ejected and killed with severe head and internal injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience.
Driver Turns Left, Crushes Bronx Pedestrian
A 53-year-old SUV driver turned left on E 232 St and hit a 67-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Her head was crushed. She went down in the crosswalk and never woke up at the scene.
Moped rider fled after 90-year-old was fatally injured in Brooklyn 4
Police said a moped rider hit a 90-year-old pedestrian at East 14th Street and Avenue U, left the scene, and the man died at a hospital.
Smart Car Driver Kills 70-Year-Old Pedestrian in Midwood 1
A Smart Car driver hit Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I at E. Fifth Street in Brooklyn; he died at Maimonides Medical Center.
Moped driver killed in early-morning Astoria crash 1
Moped driver Antonio Hernandez-Bazan died after a crash with a 22-year-old Subaru driver at 37th Street and 23rd Avenue in Astoria.
Speeding driver on Belt Parkway ejects, kills two 3
A driver speeding on the Belt Parkway hit two other cars and blew passengers out onto the road. Two young passengers were ejected and killed. Two more people were badly hurt, one with internal injuries, one with a fractured arm.
Driver Charged After East Flatbush Crash Kills Moped Rider 1
Police said Tony Wallace drove east on Clarendon Road and hit Mamadou Oury Diallo, who died after the East Flatbush crash.
Motorcyclist Dies After Driver Makes K-Turn on Bay Street 1
Police said a 40-year-old Toyota driver was making a K-turn on Bay Street when Jeremy Claudio, 34, riding a Suzuki motorcycle, was fatally injured.
Unsafe lane change kills 76-year-old passenger 1
A driver changing lanes on Cross Island Parkway set off a sedan crash that killed a 76-year-old woman riding in the rear seat. Three other people were hurt in the afternoon pile of metal and bodies.
Driver Hits Man Crossing East New York Ave 3
A driver hit a 36-year-old man crossing East New York Ave at Broadway on a July night in Brooklyn. The crash killed him, with head trauma and crush injuries recorded.
Unlicensed BQE Rider Dies After Late‑Night Crash 1
A 55-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider went down on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway overnight and was ejected. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. He died of head injuries on the road, alone.
51-Year-Old Driver Dies After Sudden Illness
A 51-year-old SUV driver on Cross Island Parkway suffered a medical episode and crashed near Bell Blvd. He died at the scene. According to police, no one else was hurt.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Senior on Avenue C
A driver in an SUV turned left on Avenue C and hit a 77-year-old man who was crossing East 14th with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a fatal head injury. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
SUV Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Teen Rider 1
A Hyundai SUV driver hit a 16‑year‑old on a standing scooter on College Ave. The boy was ejected, left unconscious with severe head bleeding. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
SUV driver hits, kills 8-year-old on Albany Ave 4
A 69-year-old driver in a Honda Pilot hit an 8-year-old boy at Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue; police said he stayed and was not arrested.
Motorcyclist Dies After Botched Pass on Pelham 1
A 31-year-old rider tried to pass on Pelham Parkway and hit an SUV turning left by the Bruckner. He died after being ejected. The SUV driver and two 12-year-old girls were hurt in the afternoon crash.
Motorcycle Rider Ejected and Killed on Jackie Robinson
A 39-year-old man riding east on Jackie Robinson Parkway was ejected from his motorcycle and died from a head injury overnight. No other people were hurt.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Queens Scooter Rider 1
An unlicensed SUV driver turned off 116 Ave at Nashville Blvd and hit a 39-year-old man on a standing scooter. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider was ejected and died from crush injuries to his head.
Teen moped driver dies in Midwood crash near Avenue N 2
Jhoan Puga, 17, died and his passenger was critically injured after he rode a moped into a crash near East 8th Street and Avenue N in Midwood.
Driver Fails To Yield, Knocks Man Unconscious on 72nd
A driver going straight on 72nd Street hit a 42-year-old man crossing near New Utrecht Avenue overnight. Police say the driver failed to yield; the man went down with a head injury and lost consciousness in the street.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Dies in 3rd Ave Crash 2
A 22-year-old unlicensed moped driver hit a westbound sedan on 3rd Avenue overnight and died after being thrown. His 21-year-old passenger was also ejected and fractured his arm in the street.
Motorcyclist blows lane on Cross Bronx, knocked out
A 42-year-old rider pushed a bad lane move on the Cross Bronx late Saturday and hit hard. He was thrown from his bike, hit his head, and lost consciousness in the night rain.
E-bike rider dies after Central Park crosswalk collision 5
Salvador Nico-Garcia, 43, died after he collided with a pedestrian in a Central Park crosswalk while riding an e-bike, police told reporters.
Driver going straight kills man on 101 Ave
A driver heading east on 101 Avenue hit a 66-year-old man in the intersection at 116 Street late at night. The pedestrian took the impact to his head and died there, another man erased in the dark by a passing car.
MTA Bus Driver Fatally Injures Pedestrian in Gramercy 1
A 41-year-old MTA bus driver hit a 49-year-old man crossing East 28th Street at Third Avenue; medics took him to Bellevue, where he died.
Bus driver hits 70-year-old man on Hoffman
A bus driver going straight on Hoffman Drive hit a 70-year-old man in the roadway. The man died from head and crush injuries while the 2020 bus showed no damage at all.
Passenger killed in Bronx crash involving tanker driver 2
A 24-year-old operating a Razor electric bike lost control, police said, and passenger Jaydin Arroyo, 22, died after a crash involving a 31-year-old driver in a tanker.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Tears Through Moped Rider on Flushing
A garbage truck driver turned right off Flushing Avenue and hit a moped rider going straight. The rider, ejected and left unconscious with severe lacerations, took the full force of the oversized truck’s bad turn.
BMW driver slams turning motorcyclist on Avenue P
A BMW driver hit a left-turning motorcyclist on Avenue P at East 2nd. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The 42-year-old rider was ejected and killed while the teen driver walked away.
Driver Ignores Signal, Motorcyclist Dead on Avenue P
A driver blew past traffic control on Avenue P and hit a 42-year-old motorcyclist turning left. The rider was ejected and killed beside a parked pickup and sedan. One act of disregard, and a man is gone.
Driver Changing Lanes Kills Man on Belt
A westbound SUV driver changed lanes on the Belt Parkway and hit a 54-year-old man walking along the highway. The impact crushed the man’s head. He died there in the dark, on the shoulder of a road built only for cars.
Driver indicted after fatal Northern Boulevard pedestrian crash 3
Prosecutors said Salvatore Sassone was impaired and speeding when he hit and killed 74-year-old Eric Wexler on Northern Boulevard.
Hit-and-run driver kills moped rider on 149th Ave in Queens 1
A wrong-way hit-and-run driver fatally hit 25-year-old moped rider Antonio Smith-Ortiz on 149th Avenue in South Ozone Park, police said.
71-Year-Old Rider Collapses, Dies on Center Drive
A 71-year-old man riding his bike on Center Drive lost consciousness and went down. No driver hit him. He died there, alone on a quiet park road.
Driver Hits Man on RFK Exit Ramp, Kills Him 1
A driver going straight on the RFK Bridge exit to 125th and 2nd hit a man in the roadway and killed him in daylight. Another pedestrian dies on a highway-style ramp built to move cars, not protect people.
Bus Driver Fails To Yield, Knocks Down 87-Year-Old
A bus driver turned left off Avenue Z and hit an 87-year-old man crossing with the signal at East 12th Street. The crash left him unconscious and hurt across his body while the oversized bus rolled on.
Unlicensed Rider Dies After Hitting FDNY Truck 2
A 30-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit a southbound FDNY truck on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U late Sunday night. Police recorded unsafe speed. The rider was ejected and killed; five people in the fire truck were not seriously hurt.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills 76-Year-Old on White Plains Rd 2
A 56-year-old SUV driver looked away on White Plains Road and hit a 76-year-old woman crossing outside the intersection. Police call it driver inattention. She died there at night. The driver kept her license and her life.
Driver accused of murder in fatal Bed-Stuy fender-bender flight 7
Prosecutors said Chaquasia Pigford drove into Tiffany Cifuni after a Brooklyn fender-bender; the city record lists Cifuni, 32, as a pedestrian killed.
E‑scooter rider speeding kills man on Targee 2
A 25-year-old e-scooter rider sped up Targee Street and hit a 58-year-old man crossing midblock. The man died from chest crush injuries. The rider was ejected and hurt his back after slamming into parked cars.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injures pedestrian on Fulton Street 2
A hit-and-run driver in a Ford Explorer fatally injured a 55-year-old pedestrian at Fulton Street and Washington Avenue, police told news outlets.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Dies Hitting Parked Truck
A 22-year-old unlicensed driver sped up Douglaston Parkway overnight and hit a parked garbage truck. He died from full-body trauma. Police cite unsafe speed in a crash that left a parked worker’s rig as the last thing he ever saw.
Mercedes driver fatally hit woman crossing in East Flatbush 3
A 64-year-old Mercedes driver fatally hit 68-year-old Maurette Lafleur as she crossed Rutland Road with the signal in East Flatbush, police said.
Overnight e‑scooter crash leaves rider unconscious
A 59-year-old Segway rider went straight on E 53rd Street overnight and hit something head-on. He was thrown off, knocked unconscious, and suffered internal and head injuries as police recorded pedestrian or cyclist confusion in the crash.
Hit-and-run driver killed Kelvin Mitchell on Webster Avenue 5
A driver racing down Webster Avenue hit a 43-year-old man in the crosswalk at East 168th just after midnight. Police flagged unsafe speed. The crash crushed his body and ended his life on the street.
Driver Hits 72-Year-Old Crossing With Signal 2
A driver in a Chevy sedan hit and killed a 72-year-old man who was crossing Sutter Ave with the signal at Osborn St. Evening, clear skies, and a marked crossing still weren’t enough to protect him.
Driver in SUV Hits 73-Year-Old Crossing 135th
A driver in an SUV hit a 73-year-old man crossing West 135th Street late Saturday night. The man suffered a fatal head injury and died after the crash.
Unlicensed Driver, Dead Rider in BQE Smash 1
On the BQE at night, a driver slowed and a 27-year-old motorcyclist hit her sedan from behind. The rider died with chest injuries. The unlicensed driver and her passenger survived, while police recorded driver inattention.
Van driver opens door before e-bike rider dies in Soho crash 5
A van driver opened a door into Georgios Smaragdis’s path on Broome Street, sending the e-bike rider into a box truck driver’s path; he died at Bellevue.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Pickup, Dies on Pennsylvania Ave 1
A 28-year-old unlicensed SUV driver going north on Pennsylvania Avenue hit a pickup Tuesday night at Seaview. He died from severe bleeding while three people in the pickup were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
Motorcyclist Blows Light, Kills 23‑Year‑Old 2
A motorcyclist ran a light on Woodhaven Boulevard overnight and hit a 23-year-old woman in the intersection. She died there in the dark while the driver kept going straight through her path.
SUV Driver Dies in Solo Head-On Crash
A 42-year-old SUV driver hit head-on on Charles J Crimi Road by Pelham Parkway Friday night and died at the scene. He was the only person in the vehicle.
74-Year-Old Cyclist Dies After Hitting Parked Bus
A 74-year-old man rode his bike east on West 70th Street and hit a parked bus at West End Avenue. He suffered a fatal chest injury and died in the afternoon street light.
Driver Fleeing Linden Boulevard Crash Leaves Pedestrian Dead 2
Police said a driver hit Christopher Gayton on Linden Boulevard and fled before a 49-year-old Ford Edge driver ran over him; Gayton died at Jamaica Hospital.
SUV driver hits man on W 86th, kills him
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 57-year-old man crossing West 86th at Broadway before dawn. His body went under the wheels. He died there in the quiet street.
Speeding SUV driver kills himself on Belt 1
A 57-year-old SUV driver tore west on Belt Parkway at unsafe speed and blew a lane change. He hit hard and died of whole-body injuries. According to police, his own speeding and lane change killed him.
FDNY Truck Driver Kills Bicyclist Outside Juniper Valley Park 6
A truck driver turned right off Juniper Blvd North and hit a 54-year-old cyclist on 80th Street. Police say the driver ignored traffic control; the rider was ejected and died from crush injuries as six truck passengers walked away.
Truck driver pulls out, kills man on Coster 1
A box‑truck driver pulled from a parked spot on Coster Street and hit a 61-year-old man standing in the roadway. His body crushed. He died in the Bronx morning as the city woke.
89-Year-Old Driver Slams Parked SUV, Dies
An 89-year-old driver drove straight down Arkansas Drive and hit a parked SUV. He died after the midday crash in Brooklyn. A baby, toddler, and other occupants sat in the SUV as metal folded around them.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills 19-Year-Old Rider
On 188th Street at 90th Avenue, a 60-year-old Audi driver failed to pay attention and hit a 19-year-old on a motorbike head-on. The teen was ejected and killed overnight in Queens. The driver survived with pain.
Truck Driver Backs Over Man on Gulf Ave 2
A box‑truck driver reversed on Gulf Avenue at night and hit a 34‑year‑old man in the roadway. The man was crushed and killed under the truck. The driver’s vehicle showed no damage.
Unlicensed Driver Fatally Injures 101-Year-Old in Crown Heights 3
Police said Menachem Shagalow, an unlicensed driver, hit 101-year-old Taibel Brod as she crossed with the signal in Crown Heights; she died 12 days later.
SUV Driver Hits, Kills Man on Bay Parkway
A 61-year-old man crossing Bay Parkway at 60th Street went down in the crosswalk Sunday night. A southbound SUV driver hit him and he died in the road while the driver stayed at the scene.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Queens Rider 1
On Woodhaven at 60th Drive, a driver failed to yield and three southbound vehicles collided. A 55-year-old man riding a motorcycle was ejected and killed. Other drivers and passengers were hurt in the morning crash.
Truck driver hits man, leaves him dead on 9th Ave 1
A box-truck driver hit a 39-year-old man on 9th Avenue near West 40th just after 3 a.m. The impact crushed his head and killed him in the street. According to the police report, the driver kept going.
Driver Fatally Hit Hospital Worker Inza Fofana in the Bronx 2
A 48-year-old driver hit Inza Fofana, 52, near E. 149th St. and Morris Ave.; police said the driver stayed and faced no immediate charges.
Driver Dies After NYPD Pursuit Ends in Fiery Inwood Crash 13
Two NYPD officers pursued Francisco Andres Guzman Parra before he crashed on Dyckman Street in Inwood; city records cite unsafe speed.
Driver Charged After Mother, Two Children Killed on Ocean Parkway 58
Police said Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license, hit a for-hire car and then a family crossing Ocean Parkway, killing a mother and two daughters.
Driver Turns Right, Kills Man in Crosswalk
A van driver making a right on University Ave hit a 65-year-old man who was crossing W Kingsbridge with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. The man died there in the intersection.
Queens SUV driver blacks out, kills two men 3
A 35-year-old SUV driver lost consciousness on 87th Street near Atlantic and veered into two men walking mid-block, killing them. Parked cars were smashed as the morning turned into a crime scene of silence.
Driver Hits Man Crossing New Lots Ave
A driver heading west on New Lots Ave hit a 31-year-old man crossing against the signal near Van Sinderen. Night rain, empty street, and one pedestrian left dead on the asphalt.
Left‑turning driver kills 72‑year‑old at Union Ave
A driver turning left from Union Ave hit a 72-year-old man in the intersection at Scholes St on a Monday night. The crash crushed his chest. He died there in the road.
Mercedes-Benz driver rear-ends disabled Ford on Major Deegan, killing a 11
A Mercedes-Benz driver rear-ended Darryl Mathis Jr.'s disabled Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway, killing the 39-year-old, police said.
E-bike rider killed pedestrian Luis Cruz in Greenpoint 3
An e-bike rider hit 49-year-old Luis Cruz on Franklin Street in Greenpoint; Cruz died, and police reported no arrests as the inquiry continued.
Two Drivers Blow Light, Kill Queens Cyclist 2
A 23-year-old cyclist on Queens Boulevard was hit by a Ford SUV and a Mercedes sedan near 63rd Drive. Police say traffic control was disregarded and attention lost. His head took the hit. He died in the street while eastbound traffic kept moving.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injures 78-year-old on Northern Boulevard 2
Police said a hit-and-run driver fatally injured 78-year-old Jung Sook Ung as she crossed Northern Boulevard near Parsons Boulevard.
Truck Driver Crushes Woman, Leaves Her Dead in Bronx Crosswalk
A concrete truck driver rolled north on Park Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman at E 168th Street. Police say she suffered crush injuries to her whole body and died there while the driver kept going.
Driver Fatally Hits 80-Year-Old Pedestrian on Hylan Boulevard 2
A 65-year-old woman driving a Ford Edge hit Chaosheng Wu as he crossed Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island, and he died at a hospital.
Dump truck driver left after fatal Brooklyn pedestrian crash 4
A 49-year-old dump truck driver hit a pedestrian near Woodpoint Road and Withers Street and left the scene, police told reporters.
Driver Hits and Kills Woman Exiting Taxi on Flatbush Avenue 2
A driver in a sedan hit a stopped SUV on Flatbush Avenue near State Street. A 45-year-old woman riding unbelted in the rear seat died from crush injuries to her chest. Night traffic, one car waiting, one driver plowing ahead.
Unlicensed driver charged after passenger dies in Brooklyn crash 3
Prosecutors say Tyree Epps sped through a stop sign in Brooklyn, leaving passenger Imani Vance dead and a school bus driver injured.
Ex-FDNY firefighter charged in fatal Queens crash 21
Prosecutors say ex-FDNY firefighter Michael Pena ran a red light at 83 mph on Northern Boulevard, hit Justin Diaz’s BMW and killed the 23-year-old.
MTA bus driver fatally hits e-bike rider in Mott Haven 4
An MTA bus driver turning left at East 149th Street and Brook Avenue fatally hit a 57-year-old e-bike rider, according to police and crash records.
Teen moped rider dies after Bronx intersection impact 6
A 42-year-old Honda driver remained at the scene after a Soundview crash that killed 17-year-old moped rider Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo and injured a 14-year-old girl.
Parked SUV Door, Dead Cyclist on 51st
A 67-year-old man rode west on W 51st. Someone opened an SUV door into his path. He hit, flew, and went down hard. He died there, on a Midtown corner built for cars, not for him.
Speeding BMW driver killed on Belt Parkway 1
A 41-year-old BMW SUV driver pushed it too fast on Belt Parkway overnight and lost it. Police say unsafe speed on slick pavement ended with him ejected and killed, alone in the dark.
Driver Crashes Minivan Head-On, Kills 78-Year-Old 1
A 74-year-old driver crashed his 2022 minivan head-on on Brookville Blvd near S Conduit Ave. A 78-year-old woman riding in the left rear seat died from full-body trauma. Another woman suffered fractures; the driver lived with internal injuries.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Woman in Midtown Crosswalk
An SUV driver turned left off Sixth Avenue and hit an 83-year-old woman crossing W 58th with the signal. The impact crushed her head. She died in the crosswalk under the winter night lights.
Speeding driver flips Belt Parkway into death trap 2
A 27-year-old woman sped east on Belt Parkway and lost control. She and her front-seat passenger were thrown from the Toyota; she died from head injuries, he was left unconscious and badly hurt.
Taxi and SUV Drivers Kill Man on FDR
Two southbound drivers turned FDR Drive into a killing lane before dawn. Their taxi and SUV hit a 61-year-old man in the roadway. He died there in the dark, another body fed to a highway through Manhattan.
Drivers Fatally Hit 90-Year-Old Woman on York Avenue 1
A cab driver hit 90-year-old Frances Rickard as she crossed York Avenue, police said; another driver also hit her, and she died at Weill Cornell.
Driver Speeding on FDR Kills Baby 2
A Tesla driver tore up FDR Drive overnight at unsafe speed and crashed. An infant girl inside the car was ejected and killed, her whole body listed as injured in the report.
Rafael Delgado charged after fatal Bronx left-turn crash 1
Police said Rafael Delgado failed to yield while turning left in a BMW SUV in Parkchester, fatally injuring 75-year-old pedestrian Wahid Miah.
Truck Driver Fatally Hits 65-Year-Old Woman in Morrisania 1
A 43-year-old truck driver hit a 65-year-old woman crossing Franklin Avenue in Morrisania; she died at Lincoln Hospital, and police made no arrests.
Truck Driver Dies Alone on Lorimer
A 51-year-old box truck driver lost consciousness rolling down Lorimer Street before dawn. The truck kept straight. He died alone in the cab while the rest of the block stayed dark and quiet.
Unlicensed Rider Killed Passing Taxi on Parkway
An unlicensed 38-year-old rider tried to pass a westbound taxi on Grand Central Parkway and hit its front corner. He flew off the motorcycle onto the roadway and died there. Police recorded driver inexperience and unsafe speed.
Box truck driver fatally hit pedestrian at Queens Village corner 1
Police said a 51-year-old box truck driver making a left turn hit and killed 29-year-old Kevin Thoral as he crossed Hillside Avenue in Queens Village.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Killed by Bus
A bus driver heading north on Lenox hit a 59-year-old man riding an e-bike through West 138th. The crash crushed his head and killed him in the street, another cyclist gone before dawn.
Unlicensed SUV driver kills man on Harlem River Drive 1
Before dawn on Harlem River Drive, a 53-year-old man tried to cross without a crosswalk. An unlicensed SUV driver hit him and caused fatal crush injuries. He died on the roadway, another pedestrian gone in the dark.
MTA Bus Driver Hits Boom Lift; Worker Dies in Midtown 1
An MTA bus driver hit the base of a boom lift on Fifth Avenue, and worker Vladamir Cruz fell and died, police told Gothamist.
Speeding driver kills man in Kings Hwy crosswalk
A southbound Honda driver hit a 30-year-old man in the Kings Highway crosswalk near Church Avenue on a freezing Saturday night. Police recorded unsafe speed. The man died from devastating head injuries in the street.
Driver Kills Mayya Gil on Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst 4
A man making a left turn at Cropsey Avenue and 24th Avenue hit Mayya Gil and her aide; Gil, 95, died and the aide was hospitalized.
Driver Charged After Fatal East New York Turn 2
Police said Megan Martin hit Janet Henriquez while turning at Blake and Pennsylvania avenues; Henriquez died later that day.
Driver Hits 23-Year-Old Crossing North Conduit
A driver in a BMW hit a 23-year-old man crossing North Conduit near Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed the car’s front and killed the pedestrian in the intersection evening rush forgot.
Speeding SUV Driver Kills Himself on 90th Ave 1
Before dawn on 90th Avenue, a 63-year-old SUV driver tore into a parked sedan. Police recorded unsafe speed. He died alone in the crushed SUV on a quiet Queens block.
73-Year-Old Driver Dies After Illness on W 64th
A 73-year-old driver slumped behind the wheel on West 64th at Amsterdam. The SUV kept rolling. Police say illness took him in the driver’s seat as two rode inside, the ride ending in a fatal, uncontrolled crash.
Late-Night Driver Slams Parked Jeep, Dies
A 23-year-old driver in a 2010 Honda slammed into a parked Jeep on the Belt Parkway ramp just before 1 a.m. He took the full hit and died there in the dark, alone on the frozen ramp.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A driver turned left off 7th Avenue and hit a 70-year-old woman crossing with the light at 44th Street. Police say the driver failed to yield. She went down in the intersection and never got back up.
73-Year-Old Driver Blacks Out, Slams Lexus
On the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, a 73-year-old driver lost consciousness and veered left, hitting a Lexus. He died in his seat with fatal chest injuries. Morning traffic turned deadly in a moment of illness.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Baby in Crosswalk
A man driving an SUV turned left onto Avenue L and hit a baby girl in a marked crosswalk by E 88th St. Police recorded failure to yield. Her chest injuries were fatal. The parked sedan in the report did not hit her.
SUV driver blows left, kills man in crosswalk
A 68-year-old man walked in the marked crosswalk on Forest Avenue. A Mazda SUV driver turned left, failed to yield, hit his head, and left him dying on the cold Staten Island street before sunrise.
MTA Bus Driver Fatally Hits Woman in Queens Crosswalk 1
A 48-year-old MTA bus driver hit a woman in a Queens crosswalk; police said she lacked a walk signal and later died at Elmhurst Hospital.
Driver hits 64-year-old man on Caton 1
A driver in an Audi sedan hit a 64-year-old man on Caton Avenue near Flatbush and killed him. He lay in the roadway, skull fractured, body crushed, with no crosswalk in sight.
Speeding moped rider killed at Pennsylvania turn
A 24-year-old moped rider and his passenger hit a turning sedan on Pennsylvania Avenue near Pitkin. Police recorded unsafe speed for the rider. He died of head injuries after being ejected; his passenger was ejected and injured.
Taxi Driver Crash Leaves Woman Dead on Queens Sidewalk 2
A 23-year-old taxi driver collided with a 25-year-old Honda driver in South Ozone Park, and Vidya Dookran-Franco was killed on the sidewalk.
Hit-and-run driver hit Queens mother in fatal Christmas crash 1
A westbound hit-and-run driver hit Antonina Freycinet as she crossed 111th Avenue in Jamaica, and police said she was hit again before dying at a hospital.
Unlicensed 21-Year-Old Dies in Laurelton Parkway Speed Crash
A 21-year-old unlicensed driver changed lanes fast on Laurelton Parkway and hit hard. Police recorded unsafe speed. He died alone in the demolished Audi.
Driver Following Too Close Kills Man on Clearview
A 56-year-old man lay in the northbound lanes of the Clearview Expressway. Three drivers going straight hit him on the slick road, crushing his chest and killing him. One driver, also 56, suffered chest crush injuries inside his car.
Ten Parkway Drivers Pile Up, Kill Passenger
Before dawn on Hutchinson River Parkway, ten northbound drivers slid on black ice and crashed. A 45-year-old front-seat passenger died; a 14-year-old girl in back was hurt with back and neck injuries.
Flatbed Driver Misses Man, Then Kills Him
Before dawn on the Long Island Expressway, two flatbed drivers passed a 65-year-old man lying off the road. One kept going. The other, distracted, hit his head and killed him, police say.
Driver Charged After Bellerose Pedestrian Dies 2
Police charged Benjamin Jean-Baptiste after a left-turn crash in Bellerose that fatally injured 78-year-old pedestrian Jose Jimenez.
Distracted Florida Driver Kills Man on Amboy
An 84-year-old man stepped into Amboy Road and a southbound Buick driver, distracted, hit him head-on. He died there in the street under Florida plates as evening closed in.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Staten Island Pedestrian
A 64-year-old woman crossed Mason Avenue in the morning rain. A westbound SUV driver turned left, failed to yield, and hit her. She died in the street while the licensed driver kept the turn and took her life.
School Bus Driver Fatally Hits Pedestrian on Staten Island 1
A 55-year-old school bus driver hit Carl Calabro as he crossed Slosson Terrace in Staten Island, and police said Calabro died at a hospital.
Driver Killed Pedestrian at Seddon and St. Raymond 1
A tow truck driver hit a woman near Montefiore Westchester Square Hospital and left, police said; the official record lists one pedestrian killed.
Unlicensed Driver Dies in Kings Highway Fire
A 57-year-old unlicensed man drove his Ford into a head-on crash with another sedan on Kings Highway at Avenue M. Steel crumpled, fire erupted, and he died strapped in his seat as his car burned to ash.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man on Van Wyck
A southbound SUV driver hit a 41-year-old man standing near a parked flatbed on the Van Wyck Expressway late Tuesday morning. Police say the driver was distracted and alcohol was involved. The man died there in the road.
Driver Turning at Avenue L Fatally Hit Chana Layosh 1
A 57-year-old Jeep driver making a right turn at Avenue L and E. 12th St. fatally hit 73-year-old pedestrian Chana Layosh, police said.
Distracted Drivers Crush E‑Bike Rider on Webster
Two southbound drivers hit a 24-year-old e-bike rider on Webster Avenue near East 233rd Street, crushing him beneath their car and SUV on a freezing Sunday night. Police recorded driver inattention and a slick roadway.
Jeep Driver Fatally Hits Pedestrian in Bronx Intersection 1
A 34-year-old Jeep driver hit pedestrian Uddin Shahi at Bruckner Boulevard and Castle Hill Avenue; he died at Jacobi Hospital.
BMW driver charged after Bronx crash kills Dwight Downer 6
Police said Sheydon McClean, driving a BMW, was charged after a chain-reaction crash at Eastchester Road and Givan Avenue killed Dwight Downer.
Van Driver’s Unsafe Lane Change Kills Man
A van driver veered on McDonald Avenue and hit a station wagon/SUV. The 54-year-old SUV driver died belted in his seat. A 50-year-old passenger in the van suffered a fractured pelvis-area injury. One bad lane change ended a life.
Hit-and-run driver killed Lucia Grant at Queens intersection 2
A hit-and-run driver hit Lucia Grant as she crossed 150th Street at North Conduit Avenue in Queens; the 47-year-old died at Jamaica Hospital.
Driver’s Rear-Seat Passenger Crushed to Death
Overnight on the Long Island Expressway, a 32-year-old woman riding in the back of a sedan died of crush injuries. The driver kept going straight. Police say the car showed no damage, only a dead passenger in the dark.
Pickup Driver Slams Taxi, Kills Elderly Passenger
An pickup driver hit a taxi on the BQE, killing a 75-year-old man riding in back and injuring a child. The driver later said he lost consciousness.
SUV driver hits 58-year-old woman, leaves her dead in Brownsville
A Toyota SUV driver hit a 58-year-old woman in the roadway near 570 Pennsylvania Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered fatal head and crush injuries and died there as the driver continued on.
Truck Driver Runs Over Man on Columbia
A box-truck driver rolled down Columbia Street and hit a 65-year-old man in the roadway. Morning light, dry pavement, a giant truck, and a man who never got back up.
23-Year-Old Driver Kills Man on Flatbush
A 23-year-old SUV driver heading south on Flatbush Avenue hit a 60-year-old man and crushed him beneath the front of the vehicle. The man died at the scene. The driver was also hurt when the SUV then hit a parked wood chipper.
Driver Charged After Passenger Dies in Castle Hill Crash 1
Police charged Dimas Cuadrado after they said he drove drunk and hit a car in Castle Hill, killing passenger Dorilys Ramos.
Driver in Truck Fatally Hit Pedestrian in Sunset Park 1
A driver in a box truck fatally hit 30-year-old Brian Irizarry near Fourth Avenue and 60th Street in Sunset Park.
Pickup driver turns left, kills woman in Hylan crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left off Hylan and hit a 57-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk at Jefferson. Police recorded driver inattention. She went down with head and internal injuries and died there on the Staten Island asphalt.
SUV driver kills man on Cross Bronx
A driver in an eastbound SUV hit a 55-year-old man on the Cross Bronx Expressway and killed him in the roadway, far from any crosswalk. Night, headlights, one man dead under a truck-sized car.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman in 96th Street Crosswalk 1
A male SUV driver turned left on Amsterdam and hit a 69-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded outside distraction and reaction to another vehicle before she died in the crosswalk.
Motorcyclist Runs Red, Dies Hitting BMW
A 27-year-old rider on Monticello Avenue blew a traffic control and hit a BMW’s side. He flew off the Honda, his head taking the full force. He died there in the Bronx evening, another rider gone on a short city block.
YouTuber Andre Beadle Dies in Nassau Expressway Crash 1
Andre Beadle, 25, died after police said he raced at high speed, lost control and hit a light post on the Nassau Expressway in Queens.
Bus Driver Turns, Kills 74-Year-Old E-Biker
A bus driver swung through the Jay and Tillary turn and hit a 74-year-old e-bike rider going straight. The crash threw him from the saddle and killed him in the street.
Speeding BMW driver kills himself on Belt Parkway
A 25-year-old BMW SUV driver tried to change lanes on Belt Parkway at unsafe speed and hit a sedan from behind. He died in the wreck he caused. The sedan’s driver kept going straight when he hit her car.
SUV driver hits 66-year-old man on W 135th
A driver in a westbound SUV hit a 66-year-old man on W 135th Street near 5th Avenue on a Sunday night. His head and internal organs were destroyed. He died there in the road under the streetlights.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills E-Bike Rider 1
A distracted SUV driver hit an e-bike head-on at W 155th and St. Nicholas. The rider was thrown to the pavement and died from head trauma on the street where he fell.
Distracted driver kills 88-year-old
Police recorded driver inattention after a driver hit an 88-year-old woman on Co-Op City Boulevard in the Bronx. She died.
SUV driver hits, kills man on Seaview
A driver in a Toyota SUV hit a 66-year-old man crossing Seaview Avenue near Rockaway Parkway and crushed his head. He died there in the dark, another pedestrian erased by a driver at an evening light.
Unlicensed rider hits turning KIA, dies
A 39-year-old unlicensed Suzuki rider hit a KIA turning left at Eliot Ave and 69th St. He flew off the bike, went headfirst to the pavement, and died from crush injuries in the street.
Driver Stayed After Woman Was Killed on Hylan Boulevard 1
An 18-year-old man driving a Nissan Maxima remained at the scene after Justine Perez was fatally hit on Hylan Boulevard, police said.
FDNY Pickup Driver Kills E-Bike Rider in Park Slope 2
An FDNY pickup truck driver responding to a 911 call hit and killed a 24-year-old e-bike rider at Fourth Avenue and Sackett Street.
Van driver charged after Brooklyn flagger killed on Myrtle Ave 1
Driver Clyde Mercury was charged after police said he tried to pass a slow box truck and hit construction flagger Luis Mario Sangurima, who died.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman In SoHo Crosswalk
She crossed Spring and Crosby with the signal. A Jeep driver turned left, hit her head, and killed her in the crosswalk while the SUV sat there without a scratch.
Driver Hits 13-Year-Old Girl Crossing Manhattan Avenue
A driver in a southbound Toyota SUV hit a 13-year-old girl crossing Manhattan Avenue near Cathedral Parkway. The impact to her head killed her there in the afternoon sun.
Pickup Driver Killed Queens Bicyclist During Police Chase 6
Prosecutors say Bekim Fiseku killed bicyclist Amanda Servedio in Astoria while fleeing police after an alleged burglary attempt.
Distracted Driver Kills Teen on Bruckner
A distracted driver hit a 19-year-old man walking on Bruckner Expressway overnight. The impact shattered his body. He died there in the dark, another kid taken by a driver who would not look at the road.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Woman on 59th
An unlicensed SUV driver going east on East 59th Street hit an 81-year-old woman near the curb. The impact shattered her pelvis. She died there while the 2023 Ford showed no damage.
Distracted E‑Scooter Rider Slams Into Brooklyn Bus, Dies
A 44-year-old Hover‑1 rider hit the side of a southbound bus on Church Avenue near Linden Boulevard on a Sunday afternoon. He was thrown off, his head hit the pavement, and he died there as the oversized bus kept rolling straight.
Driver in Pickup Hits and Kills Bronx Bicyclist in Soundview 1
A 24-year-old driver in a GMC pickup hit a 66-year-old Bronx bicyclist at Commonwealth and Westchester avenues; EMS took the rider to Jacobi, where he died.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Dies in Solo Crash
A 37-year-old unlicensed moped rider changed lanes on Nassau Expressway and went down. He hit the roadway headfirst and died there, alone, on a fast arterial built for everyone but him.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Dies in Bushwick Hit-and-Run 2
Police charged Lennis Escalona Luna after a 59-year-old pedestrian was fatally injured while crossing DeKalb Avenue in Bushwick.
Driver Dies After Bronx Thruway Crash With Parked Tractor-Trailer 1
Edwin Seixas, 40, died after police said he drove a Dodge Journey into an unoccupied tractor-trailer on the southbound New England Thruway in the Bronx.
Two SUV Drivers Kill Man on Parkway
On Cross Island Parkway at night, a 31-year-old man stood in the roadway. Two SUV drivers hit him in succession. His body took both blows. No crosswalk, no protection, just steel and darkness.
Motorcycle Rider Slams SUV, Both Killed
A BMW motorcycle rider hit the side of a Toyota SUV at East 106th Street and 3rd Avenue. The 30-year-old rider and his 35-year-old passenger were thrown, suffered head and crush injuries, and died. The SUV driver was injured.
Two Honda passengers killed in Bronx crash at Park and Claremont 1
A Honda Accord driver and a Toyota Highlander driver were involved in a Bronx crash that left two passengers dead and two others injured.
Speeding Driver Flips Car, Kills 17‑Year‑Old
A driver pushed a Nissan too fast on Cross Island Parkway overnight. The car flipped with six inside. A 17‑year‑old boy in the back was thrown out and killed. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Hit-and-run driver kills Felix Mendez in Bed-Stuy crosswalk 3
A driver heading north on Bedford hit a 49-year-old man in the intersection at Lafayette before dawn. The impact to his head killed him there in the street, under the dark Brooklyn sky.
Motorcyclist Dies After Richmond Avenue Crash With SUV Driver 1
Police said Abdumalik Kurbanov, 21, died after a crash with a 25-year-old woman driving a Chevy Trailblazer at Richmond Avenue and Amboy Road.
26-Year-Old Rider Dies on Whitestone Expressway
A 26-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Whitestone Expressway near the Grand Central Parkway hit headfirst and never got back up. Afternoon traffic rolled on while his body stayed on the road.
Overnight Triborough crash kills car driver
A 55-year-old car driver slammed into the back of a backhoe on the Triborough Bridge before dawn and died from crushing head injuries. The backhoe driver survived with neck trauma in the rear-end hit.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injured Bronx pedestrian in Longwood 2
A hit-and-run driver in a reported stolen Ford fatally injured 56-year-old Alhadji Fofana as he crossed near Westchester Avenue and East 163rd Street.
Tow Truck Driver Fatally Struck Bronx Pedestrian in Crosswalk 2
A hit-and-run tow truck driver fatally struck SM Akhtaruzzaman, 64, as he crossed with the walk signal in a Bronxwood Avenue crosswalk.
Driver blows traffic control, kills e-biker
A driver on Hart Street ignored traffic control and hit a 26-year-old e-bike rider near Evergreen Avenue. He was thrown, crushed against a parked car, and died there overnight in Brooklyn.
Pickup driver kills man on Gowanus Ramp
A pickup driver hit a 46-year-old man on the Gowanus Ramp before dawn. The oversized truck crushed his body in the roadway. He died there, alone on the ramp.
Garbage truck U-turn throws driver to his death
A garbage truck driver tried a U-turn on Douglaston Parkway and hit a parked truck by the Grand Central overpass. The 54-year-old, not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the cab. He died after his head hit the pavement.
Driver Hits Cyclist Head-On on Belt Parkway, Kills Him
A driver going east on the Belt Parkway hit a 43-year-old man riding west on a bike. The impact threw him from the bike and caused fatal head trauma in the dark before dawn.
Driver Fled After Hitting 74-Year-Old in Bay Ridge Crosswalk 3
A Honda SUV driver going north on Bay Ridge Avenue hit a 74-year-old man in the intersection near Ridge Boulevard at night. Police say the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, and still recorded driver inattention before the crash killed him.
Moped Rider Runs Light, Kills Man Crossing
Two moped riders smashed into each other on Grand Concourse. One blew the light and both hit a 64-year-old man in the intersection. He died from hip and leg injuries in the afternoon rain.
Driver Hits Man Walking on Van Wyck
Near midnight on Van Wyck Expressway, a driver hit a 29-year-old man walking along the highway with traffic. His head and body crushed, he died in the dark on a road built only for cars.
Cyclist Hits 66-Year-Old Man, Kills Him on 7th Avenue
A rider going south on 7th Avenue hit a 66-year-old man crossing by West 56th Street. The man’s head hit the pavement. He died there in the street while the rider stayed upright and rolled on from the impact.
Driver dies after hitting trees on Staten Island 1
Edan Darmoni, 29, died after police said he lost control of a Ferrari convertible and hit multiple trees near Drumgoole Road West and Watkins Avenue.
William Day charged after Major Deegan pedestrian death 1
Police said William Day was driving a southbound Toyota RAV4 when he hit a pedestrian on the Major Deegan; the man died at Lincoln Hospital.
Four Drivers Hit Man Crossing Hutch Parkway
A 66-year-old man tried to cross Hutchinson River Parkway in the dark. Four northbound drivers hit him in sequence. He died there in the traffic lane, whole body crushed.
Driver Hits and Kills Cyclist on Union Avenue in Williamsburg 2
Police said a 40-year-old driver hit a 46-year-old cyclist on Union Avenue in Williamsburg; the cyclist died at Kings County Hospital.
Motorcyclist Dies on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens 1
A 28-year-old motorcyclist died after police said he lost control on the Jackie Robinson Parkway near Myrtle Avenue and hit a barrier.
Teen moped operator and passenger killed on Cross Island Parkway 3
Police said 15-year-old Andy Rodriguez lost control while operating a moped, killing him and passenger Giselle Flores, 19.
Distracted SUV driver kills man, flees Myrtle
A Chevy SUV driver hit a 63-year-old man crossing Myrtle near Broadway and crushed his arm. According to police, driver inattention came first. The man died in the intersection while the driver kept going.
Speeding Honda Driver Kills 64‑Year‑Old Man
A Honda driver, moving too fast on 90th Avenue, slammed into a Jeep at 212th Street. The 64-year-old Jeep driver took the full force of the crash and died behind the wheel.
Unlicensed pickup driver hits woman dead on Cross Bay
A man driving a Ford pickup without a license hit a 55-year-old woman head-on as she crossed Cross Bay Boulevard before dawn. She died there in the road while the oversized truck kept rolling through the quiet night.
Distracted Rider Thrown, Killed on Cross Bay Bridge
A 35-year-old motorcycle rider on Cross Bay Veterans Bridge lost control and hit hard near Beach 94 Street. Police say distraction and unsafe speed sent him flying. He died there on the bridge, alone.
Speeding driver slams bike, kills teen
A driver turning onto the New England Thruway ramp hit a westbound motorcycle on Pelham Parkway. The 20‑year‑old rider and his 17‑year‑old passenger were ejected and killed; a 3‑year‑old girl in the sedan was also hurt.
73-Year-Old Driver Collapses, SUV Slams Cars on Gun Hill Ramp
A 73-year-old driver on the New England Thruway ramp near East Gun Hill Road lost control when he collapsed at the wheel. His SUV hit two vehicles. He died in the driver’s seat as illness ended his trip in traffic.
Teen Charged After Wrong-Way Henry Hudson Crash Killed Two 9
Prosecutors said Jimmy Connors drove a Chevy pickup the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway before hitting a Dodge Challenger; Kirk Walker and Robert McLaurin died.
24-Year-Old Rider Killed Slamming Dump Truck
A 24-year-old motorcyclist hit the back of a dump truck on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Saturday afternoon. Police recorded unsafe speed. He was ejected, suffered head and crush injuries, and died on the road while the truck driver continued on.
SUV driver hits, kills woman on Laurelton Parkway
A northbound Kia SUV driver hit a 44-year-old woman walking in the roadway on Laurelton Parkway on a Friday night. The impact fractured her skull and killed her there, far from any crosswalk.
Speeding Moped Slams SUV, Passenger Killed 1
A 21-year-old moped passenger died at 73rd Avenue and 184th Street after the rider hit an SUV at unsafe speed. He was thrown off and suffered fatal head injuries. Evening traffic kept moving around a life that stopped.
Driver Charged After Fatal Flushing U-Haul Hit-and-Run 5
Prosecutors said Jamie Ferreira was speeding in a U-Haul in Flushing when she hit and killed David Opiela, then fled on foot with passenger Jennifer Sablan.
Box Truck Driver Blows Signal, Kills Rider
A box truck driver rolled through Flushing Avenue and a 29-year-old on a BMW motorcycle paid with his life. The rider hit the truck’s front, was crushed and thrown, and died in the street while the truck kept going straight.
Teen E-Bike Rider Dies at Ditmas and Coney Island Avenues 3
A 48-year-old box-truck driver turned at Ditmas and Coney Island avenues, where 16-year-old e-bike rider Juraed Umedjon died and another teen was injured.
Taxi Driver Turns, Young Rider Dies on 42nd
A taxi driver turned at West 42nd and Sixth as a 24-year-old rider came straight through. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The motorcycle smashed, the rider’s head crushed, his life over in the night glare.
Left-Turning Driver Kills 82-Year-Old in Crosswalk
An 82-year-old man started crossing Quincy Street with the signal. A left-turning SUV driver hit his head and left him on the pavement; he did not survive.
Unlicensed Rider Dies in Solo Speed Crash
A 40-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider tore south on Central Road and hit at unsafe speed. He was thrown, suffered crush injuries across his body, and died in the street, another life burned off for nothing.
SUV driver chain-reaction kills rear passenger
Westbound traffic slowed on the LIE. Three SUVs compressed. A 41-year-old man in the right rear seat took the crush to his head and never woke. A driver’s chain-reaction hit left him dead in afternoon traffic.
Unlicensed Jeep Driver Kills 65‑Year‑Old Moped Rider
A Jeep driver going west on Bushwick Avenue hit a northbound moped near Putnam. The 65-year-old rider took the full front blow and died of head injuries. Police say the Jeep driver was unlicensed.
Two motorcycle riders die in Bronx crash at Commerce and Newbold 1
A 21-year-old motorcycle driver and a 13-year-old passenger died after a late-night crash at Commerce Avenue and Newbold Avenue in the Bronx.
Driver Charged After Fatal FDR Drive Hit-and-Run 1
Police accused Jose Turpo of leaving after hitting Jose Mojica as Mojica crossed the FDR Drive; Mojica died nearly a month later.
Unlicensed Rider Slams SUV, Dies on Saint Anns
A 21-year-old unlicensed rider on a motorcycle hit the side of an SUV at Saint Anns Avenue and East 156th Street on a Saturday night. Police say a traffic light was ignored. He was thrown from the bike and died of head injuries in the street.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Van, Dies on 2nd Ave
A 33-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit the back of a slowing refrigerated van on 2nd Avenue and died in the street on a quiet Saturday morning. Police cited improper lane use in the fatal crash.
Bus driver fails to yield, kills woman
A bus driver turned left on Baisley Boulevard and hit a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down in the crosswalk and never got back up.
Truck Driver Turns, Kills Teen Rider
A box-truck driver turned at 34th Street and 43rd Avenue and hit an 18-year-old on an e-bike riding straight. The rider was ejected and died from crush injuries to his head in the morning light.
Bronx Passenger Killed After Driver Hits Traffic Pole 1
A 23-year-old BMW driver merged on Metropolitan Avenue overnight. Both men were thrown from the car. The 20-year-old passenger died from crush injuries to his head while the driver lived to walk away from the wreck he drove.
Driver charged after bridge worker killed on Washington Bridge 3
Police say Jesus Juarez changed lanes on the Washington Bridge before a crash that killed worker Herb Henry Alesna, and charged him 16 months later.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Parked Van, Dies
A 57-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist rode straight into the back of a parked refrigerated van on Saint Johns Place near Utica Avenue. He hit headfirst and died there. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction.
Driver indicted in East Harlem chain-reaction pedestrian death 1
Prosecutors said Angel Melendez drove recklessly on First Avenue before 51-year-old Nadjari Reid was killed in a chain reaction.
Inexperienced Rider Slams Parked SUVs, Dies
A 25-year-old KTM rider hit two parked SUVs on Fort George Avenue on a summer night and was ejected. According to police, driver inexperience came first; head trauma and severe bleeding came next. He died there in the dark.
E-bike rider killed on Westchester after right-of-way failure
A 26-year-old e-bike rider hit a car on Westchester Avenue at night and died from head injuries and internal bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield the right-of-way in the fatal crash.
Unlicensed Driver Runs Down Man on Bruckner
A 51-year-old man died on Bruckner Expressway before dawn after a driver going straight hit his body and another sedan took the impact. Police recorded driver inattention as a factor. One driver should not have been behind the wheel at all.
Driver Runs Red, Young Passenger Killed
Two sedan drivers met in the dark on Manida Street. One blew the light. A 21-year-old woman riding up front paid for that choice with her life.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Motorcyclist
A left-turning SUV driver cut across Hylan Boulevard and a 31-year-old rider hit the front of the truck. The motorcyclist was thrown and crushed and died there in the evening heat, another body on Staten Island asphalt.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 28-Year-Old E-Biker
A box-truck driver turned right off Greenpoint Avenue and hit a 28-year-old woman riding her e-bike straight on 43rd Street. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction. She was thrown, suffered a shattered hip, and died in the street.
Scooter rider dies after Upper East Side SUV collision 1
A 19-year-old scooter rider died after police said he collided with a Volvo SUV driven by Shraga Orgad at East 79th Street and Second Avenue.
Driver Hits Man Walking on Givan, Leaves Him Dead in the Dark
A driver heading west on Givan Avenue hit a 55-year-old man walking in the roadway at night. The impact threw him to the pavement and caused fatal head injuries. He died there beneath the car.
Driver Turning in Harlem Kills 3-Year-Old in Crosswalk 1
A 40-year-old man driving a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder hit a family crossing with the signal in Harlem, killing 3-year-old Jaynelyse Valdez and injuring three.
Teen Rider Dies Alone on Belt Parkway
A 17-year-old motorcycle rider hit a hard object on westbound Belt Parkway at night and died from head injuries. One teenager, one crash, no second chance.
SUV driver turns left, kills man on Weiher Court
A woman driving a 2008 Toyota SUV turned left on Weiher Court overnight and hit a 34-year-old man in the road. His body shattered; he died there. According to police, the SUV showed no damage.
SUV Driver Dies in Major Deegan Pileup
Three SUV drivers collide on the Major Deegan near West 230th Street just after 2 a.m. A 34-year-old man behind the wheel dies from crush injuries to his head. Night driving, three big vehicles, one driver never makes it home.
Drunk Driver Sentenced After Four Killed at Corlears Hook Park 6
Daniel Hyden drove drunk into a July Fourth barbecue at Corlears Hook Park, killing four pedestrians and injuring others, prosecutors said.
Driver drifts on Meridian, kills passenger
A driver drifted west on Meridian Road near Pacific Avenue and hit something head‑on. The unbelted 52-year-old man in the front passenger seat took the impact with his head and died there as the car reeked of alcohol.
Teen rider hits bus, dies on Queens corner
A 15-year-old motorscooter rider hit a bus at 19th Avenue and 43rd Street just after midnight. He was ejected and died from head injuries while the licensed bus driver continued west on the quiet overnight street.
Hit-and-run driver fatally hits woman on FDR Drive 1
A hit-and-run driver hit a 31-year-old woman crossing FDR Drive in Lower Manhattan, and police said she died at Bellevue Hospital.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Ahead, Dies Alone
A 31-year-old unlicensed SUV driver slammed forward on Throgs Neck Expressway near Lawton Avenue overnight. He wore a belt, hit head-on, and died alone behind the wheel in the dark rain.
Dump Truck Driver Turns, Kills 83-Year-Old
A dump truck driver turned right at Bond and Butler and hit an 83-year-old woman crossing without a signal. Daylight, a massive truck, and one pedestrian’s life erased on a quiet Brooklyn corner.
Driver indicted after teen killed in Queens crosswalk hit-and-run 4
Prosecutors said Boubacar Barry drove through a Woodside crosswalk, killing 16-year-old Jael Zhinin and injuring her 8-year-old sister, then left the scene.
Distracted Taxi Driver Kills Man in Bronx Night
A taxi driver, distracted on East 149th Street, hit a 61-year-old man crossing the road. The impact threw his head to the pavement. He never got back up. Another pedestrian gone to a driver who didn’t bother to look.
Driver Hits Woman Walking Before Dawn
A driver heading east on West 58th Street hit a 29-year-old woman walking in the roadway before dawn near Ninth Avenue. Police say she suffered crush injuries and died there in the dark.
Taxi Driver Runs Red, Kills 79-Year-Old
A taxi driver blew the light at East 4th and Bowery and hit a 79-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died there in the afternoon heat, another pedestrian erased for a driver’s shortcut.
Motorcyclist Takes Deadly Left on Verrazzano
A 46-year-old rider turned left too fast on the Verrazzano’s upper deck before dawn and hit head-on. Thrown from his 2023 Kawasaki, he suffered fatal head injuries despite his helmet.
Ford SUV Driver Dies After Slamming Parked Truck
A 59-year-old Ford SUV driver drifted along Drumgoole Road West and hit a parked RAM pickup. He lost consciousness and died alone in the driver’s seat on a Staten Island arterial built for trucks, not mistakes.
Unlicensed Riders Collide on Clearview, Motorcyclist Killed
On Clearview Expressway, a 39-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist slammed into the back of a pickup as the unlicensed truck driver changed lanes. The rider was thrown from the bike and died at the scene.
Speeding rider slams SUV on Morningstar
A 25-year-old motorcyclist hit an SUV on Morningstar Road near Dixon Avenue and died in the street. Police recorded unsafe speed by the rider as the crash’s cause.
Pickup driver kills 67-year-old crossing 54th
A pickup driver hit a 67-year-old man in the crosswalk at 54th Street and 15th Avenue at night. The man died there in the truck’s headlights, another pedestrian gone under a tall front end.
Unlicensed rider dies in 145th Street Bridge crash
A 34-year-old unlicensed rider crashed on the 145th Street Bridge and died in the eastbound lane. Police cited driver inexperience as a factor.
E-Bike Rider Zoned Out, Killed Woman on 7th Avenue
A distracted e-bike rider hit a man on a bike at 7th Avenue and 68th Street, throwing his 48-year-old rear passenger to the pavement. She suffered fatal head injuries while the men stayed upright.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed at 2nd and East 93rd 1
Police said Darrell Lopez was charged after he hit 78-year-old Virginia Renta while turning at East 93rd Street and 2nd Avenue.
Truck Driver’s Turn Kills 86-Year-Old Pedestrian
A Ford lift-boom driver turned right on Dahlgren Place and hit an 86-year-old man in the intersection at 92nd Street. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver; the man died from catastrophic head and leg injuries.
SUV driver kills 72-year-old on Washington Bridge
A westbound SUV driver hit a 72-year-old man on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue just after midnight. The impact crushed his body in the dark roadway and he died there, far from any crosswalk or signal.
Distracted SUV Driver Turns Left, Kills 63-Year-Old Cyclist
A 63-year-old woman rode her bike west on 41st Avenue. A Ford SUV driver turned left from Bowne Street and hit her. Police recorded driver inattention. She was thrown to the pavement and died of head injuries.
Motorcyclist With Defective Throttle Kills Woman on Queens Sidewalk
A motorcyclist lost control on 37th Avenue and hit a 44-year-old woman standing on the sidewalk near 90th Street. She suffered severe leg fractures and died after the impact. A defective accelerator is listed in the police report.
Driver in Beer Truck Fatally Hits Citi Bike Rider in Manhattan 1
A 26-year-old driver in a Lagunitas beer truck turned at West 50th Street and 11th Avenue and hit a 32-year-old electric Citi Bike rider, who died at the scene.
Distracted Driver Dies in Solo Manor Road Crash
A 78-year-old driver on Manor Road kept going straight and hit head-on. Police say distraction behind the wheel led to arm fractures that killed her.
Bronx driver hits 70-year-old, leaves him dead in the crosswalk
A northbound Mercedes SUV driver hit a 70-year-old man at Bainbridge Avenue and East 211th Street on a June night. The pedestrian suffered head trauma and internal bleeding and died on the pavement.
E-scooter rider killed slamming parked box truck
A 38-year-old e-scooter rider changing lanes on 7th Avenue hit a legally parked box truck near West 20th Street and died of head injuries. A morning commute turned fatal on a clear Manhattan day.
Unlicensed Rider Killed Under Cross Bronx Trucks
A 35-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider hit two westbound diesel trucks on the Cross Bronx Expressway. He was ejected, crushed, and died at the scene while the truck drivers rolled on, their rigs untouched.
Speeding driver kills 82-year-old on Southern
A speeding Chrysler driver hit an 82-year-old man crossing Southern Boulevard before dawn. Police recorded unsafe speed and bad lane use. The pedestrian took the blow to the head and died in the street.
Driver hits man crossing Major Deegan
A southbound Toyota driver hit a 35-year-old man crossing the Major Deegan overnight. The impact shattered his head and twisted his limbs on that dark Bronx highway.
Unlicensed Rider Hits, Kills 82-Year-Old
An unlicensed motorcycle rider hit an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street in Brooklyn. The impact killed him in the afternoon light, another pedestrian gone to a lawless street.
E-Bike Rider Dies After Washington Heights Collision 1
Police said Jose Luis Zamora Rodriguez was riding east on West 181st Street when he collided with a double-parked tractor-trailer; city records list one cyclist killed.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk
A 63-year-old man tried to cross New Lots Avenue at Mother Gaston. An eastbound SUV driver hit him and shattered his head. He died in the street while an unlicensed driver sat behind the wheel.
Truck Driver Blows Lane Change, Kills Rider
A diesel truck driver shifted lanes on the Long Island Expressway and a 26-year-old motorcyclist hit its rear. Police recorded traffic-control disregard. The rider went down on the pavement and never got back up.
SUV driver hits man crossing Hillside
A driver in a Honda SUV hit a 56-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue near 171st Street on a May night in Queens. The man suffered a head injury and died in the street.
SUV driver dies after hitting parked taxi
A 42-year-old driver in a Mazda SUV veered along 36th Avenue in Queens and hit a parked taxi. According to the police report, he lost consciousness and died at the wheel in the middle of a Friday afternoon.
Driver Hits Elderly Man Crossing Kings Highway
A driver heading east on Kings Highway hit a 70-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk. He died from head and internal injuries on a clear weekday morning in Brooklyn.
Uber or Lyft Driver Fatally Hit Pedestrian in Midtown 1
Police said a 47-year-old Uber or Lyft driver in a Toyota Highlander hit and killed 34-year-old John Horan as he crossed in Midtown.
Jeep Driver Fled After Woman Killed in Bronx Crosswalk Crash 1
A Jeep driver fled after a Bronx crash in which a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal was killed at Washington Avenue and East 167th Street.
Teen passenger killed in Bronx moped and SUV crash 2
Police said a 22-year-old Honda driver stayed at the scene after a Bronx crash in which 15-year-old moped passenger Daphne Juan died and the rider was injured.
Passenger dies after driver fleeing police runs red light in Brooklyn 1
Police identified Juan Lopez as the Mercedes driver who fled a traffic stop and ran a red light before a Brooklyn crash that city records say killed a 29-year-old passenger.
Drivers in Truck and SUV Fatally Run Over Man on Atlantic Avenue 1
A 36-year-old truck driver and a 72-year-old SUV driver ran over a 39-year-old pedestrian on Atlantic Avenue in Crown Heights, police said.
E‑Bike Rider Hit From Behind, Left Dead on Washington Bridge
A 30-year-old e-bike rider was hit from behind on Washington Bridge near Amsterdam Avenue and died from a severe head wound. Late at night, another person on two wheels never made it home.
E-bike rider killed after pickup driver turns at 4th and 53rd 1
A pickup driver turning left at 4th Avenue and 53rd Street was in a collision with a 49-year-old e-bike rider, who later died.
Broken Brooklyn Street Kills 66-Year-Old Rider
A 66-year-old woman rode her moped down 39th Street. The pavement failed under her, threw her off, and she hit her head and died there. No driver hit her. The broken street did.
Unlicensed Motorcycle Driver Slams Parked Cars, Kills Two
An unlicensed motorcycle driver tore down 57th Avenue and hit parked cars. Two young men, 24 and 25, were thrown into the street and killed. Police cited improper lane use in a crash that ended both lives on a quiet Sunday morning.
Driver Hits 23-Year-Old Man on Van Wyck
Before dawn on the Van Wyck Expressway, a driver in a Dodge sedan hit a 23-year-old man in the roadway. The crash killed him there in the dark, another young pedestrian gone on a high-speed Queens artery.
Speeding Driver Flips Mercedes on Grand Central
A 22-year-old driver tore east on Grand Central Parkway, passed in the fast lane, and flipped his Mercedes. He died from head injuries; four other people in the chain crash were hurt.
Driver Hits and Kills 5-Year-Old on 124th Street in Queens 1
A 25-year-old Honda SUV driver hit a 5-year-old boy on 124th Street in College Point, and city records list one pedestrian death.
Garbage truck driver backs over man on Cornelia
A garbage truck driver backed down Cornelia Street before dawn and hit a 35-year-old man in the roadway. Police recorded backing unsafely. The truck’s wheels crushed his head. He died there in the street.
Tow truck driver kills 70-year-old on Hoyt
A tow truck driver rolled down Hoyt Avenue South before dawn and hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk at 29th Street. The impact caused fatal head injuries. He died in the dark, in the middle of Queens.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams Seven Cars on BQE
A 51-year-old driver lost consciousness on the Gowanus Expressway and hit seven cars. He died in his seat while three other drivers and a passenger were left with neck injuries in the westbound crush.
SUV Driver Hits Woman on Grand Central
A 33-year-old woman walking on Grand Central Parkway near exit 24 was hit head-on by an eastbound SUV driver overnight. She suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene.
Driver Charged After Bushwick Hit-and-Run Killed Pedestrian 1
Police said Robert Matthews fled a stop, hit Juanita Vidal and her daughter in a Bushwick crosswalk, and left; Vidal died and he was later charged.
Runaway BMW Kills 77‑Year‑Old Driver on Ocean Avenue
A parked BMW broke loose on Ocean Avenue, hitting a stopped sedan and then a Subaru. The Subaru’s 77-year-old driver suffered crush and head injuries and died there, thrown partway from his seat by a car nobody was driving.
SUV driver kills man crossing Roosevelt
A Ford SUV driver hit a 38-year-old man crossing Roosevelt Avenue before dawn near 70th Street. The impact crushed his chest. He died in the street while the neighborhood slept.
Unlicensed E‑Scooter Rider Kills Man in Queens Crosswalk
A 58-year-old man stepped into 37th Avenue. An unlicensed Hurley e-scooter rider failed to yield and hit him head-on. He went down with severe head wounds and never got back up.
Unlicensed SUV driver blows it on Bronx River Parkway, dies
A 30-year-old unlicensed SUV driver tore north on Bronx River Parkway at unsafe speed, lost control and crashed. She died after being ejected; her front-seat passenger was left unconscious with internal and shoulder injuries.
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Killed in BMW Crash
A 24-year-old unlicensed e-bike rider turned left on Neptune Avenue and a BMW driver hit him head-on. He died from crush injuries to his head on the street where he fell.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 74-Year-Old in Brooklyn Crosswalk
A driver turned left off New York Avenue and hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Avenue D. She died in the crosswalk while traffic kept rolling past her right of way.
Driver charged after 10-year-old dies in Williamsburg crosswalk 1
Police said Isaac Karczag turned left against the light in Williamsburg and hit 10-year-old Yitty Wertzberger, who died at a hospital.
Distracted Moped Rider Kills Woman in Elmhurst Crosswalk
A distracted moped rider hit a 78-year-old woman in a Grand Avenue crosswalk before dawn. Her hip fractured; she died on the street while the rider kept going.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed Hitting Parked SUV
A 34-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit a parked SUV on Waring Avenue near Barker. He was thrown, suffered fatal chest injuries, and died in the Bronx night. Police recorded traffic control disregarded in the crash.
Distracted Taxi Driver Slams Stopped SUV, Dies
A 73-year-old taxi driver drove west on the Long Island Expressway before dawn and hit the rear of a stopped SUV. Police recorded illness and driver inattention. The taxi’s airbag went off, the belt held, and he died in the driver’s seat.
56-Year-Old E-Scooter Rider Dies Alone on Greenway
A 56-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and killed on Jamaica Bay Greenway near Pennsylvania Avenue. Police recorded driver inexperience as a factor in the fatal fall on the quiet path.
Police Say Driver Ran Red Before Bronx Crash That Killed Two 1
Police said John Delorbe sped through a red light in Fordham, where a collision killed him and passenger Angel Tussan and injured three others.
Unlicensed speeding driver kills woman in crosswalk
A speeding driver tore down Grand Concourse and hit a 75-year-old woman who was crossing East 164th Street with the signal. The unlicensed driver ignored the light. She died in the intersection.
87-Year-Old Driver Dies Backing On West 10th
An 87-year-old driver lost consciousness while backing her Toyota on West 10th Street. She was not belted, was ejected, suffered fatal chest injuries, and died at the scene. Police listed loss of consciousness as the cause.
Driver Fatally Hits Bus Driver in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run 1
A driver traveling east on Wortman Avenue hit and killed a 57-year-old pedestrian near Georgia Avenue at 5:54 a.m. on April 5, 2024.
Driver Hits Woman Crossing York Avenue; She Dies Days Later 1
A 72-year-old Land Rover driver hit Sophia d'Antoine as she crossed York Avenue, police told the Post; she died three days later.
Unlicensed Truck Driver Kills 68-Year-Old on Nassau
An unlicensed box-truck driver barreled down Nassau Expressway and hit a 68-year-old man in a sedan near Kennedy. Police cited unsafe speed. The man never made it home.
Brooklyn SUV Driver Kills 74-Year-Old in Crosswalk
A Honda SUV driver hit a 74-year-old woman in the 14th Avenue crosswalk at 39th Street. Afternoon light, dry pavement, and still a body left lifeless in the paint.
Cyclist Hits Man in Head, Kills Him on East 106th
A northbound cyclist hit a 59-year-old man in the head at East 106th Street and 1st Avenue. The man died where he fell on the quiet nighttime corner.
Motorcyclist Killed in Harlem River Drive Head‑On
A 42-year-old rider moving south on Harlem River Drive hit a southbound SUV head-on on slick pavement and died from head trauma. Early-morning weekend, one man gone on a fast road built for cars, not bodies.
SUV Driver Listed At Fault In Deadly Moped Crash
A 22-year-old moped rider hit the back of a stopped SUV on 18th Avenue before dawn and died in the street. Police still recorded failure to yield by the SUV driver.
Motorcyclist Hits Woman Crossing Liberty Ave, Kills Her
A motorcyclist rode through 114th Street and Liberty Avenue and hit a 52-year-old woman crossing the intersection. She suffered a fatal head injury and died there in the street.
Driver Fatally Hits Pedestrian on Linden Boulevard in East New York 1
A driver in a Chevy sedan hit a 36-year-old man in the Linden Boulevard crosswalk at Ashford Street on a Monday afternoon. The crash crushed his head and killed him where he fell, as traffic kept moving around his body.
Truck Driver Runs Control, Kills E‑Biker
A box-truck driver blew past traffic control on Manhattan Avenue and hit a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike head-on. His skull was crushed. He died in the street before most of the city woke up.
Speeding SUV Driver Kills Himself on Beach Channel
A 39-year-old SUV driver tore down Beach Channel Drive and hit an unseen object. Police say unsafe speed crushed his body and ended his life in the driver’s seat, late Monday morning.
Distracted moped rider dies on Atlantic
A 46-year-old moped rider hit an object head-on on Atlantic Avenue at Kingston just after midnight. His head took the impact. He died there while, police say, inattention ruled his last seconds.
Jeep Driver Tailgates, Kills 81-Year-Old on BQE
A Jeep driver followed too closely on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and hit a 2000 Honda from behind. The 81-year-old Honda driver, belted in and driving straight, died at the wheel with a broken neck.
Speeding SUV Driver Hits, Kills Woman
A driver sped a Toyota SUV down Clearview Expressway and hit a 58-year-old woman crossing at 32nd Avenue. Police recorded unsafe speed. She died there. The driver left her and kept going.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Motorcycle Into Ambulance, Dies
A 23-year-old unlicensed rider hit the side of an ambulance on Eastchester Road near Pelham Parkway. Police say his motorcycle struck the doors, his helmet cracked, and he died of head and crush injuries at the scene.
Driver Turning Left Kills 8-Year-Old in Queens Crosswalk 1
A 52-year-old driver turning left in East Elmhurst hit two brothers in a crosswalk, killing an 8-year-old boy and injuring his 10-year-old brother.
Kia Driver Hits Cyclist Head-On, Kills Him
A westbound Kia driver hit a 47-year-old man riding his bike head-on near Avenue O in Brooklyn. He was thrown from the bike, suffered severe head trauma, and died in the street.
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills Man In Crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left off 101st Avenue and hit a 47-year-old man crossing 120th Street with the signal. He collapsed, unconscious, his body badly injured, and died in the street. Police recorded driver inattention.
Dump truck driver fails to yield, kills woman in Queens crosswalk
A dump truck driver turned right off 57th Avenue onto 80th Street and hit a 43-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died there in the morning light. Police recorded failure to yield and the oversized truck as factors.
Inexperienced Rider Loses Control, Dies on Richmond Ave
A 25-year-old motorcycle rider lost control on Richmond Avenue and hit head-on. Police recorded driver inexperience and unsafe speed before he was thrown, his helmet cracked, and head trauma killed him in the evening dark.
67-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Dies on 6th Avenue
A 67-year-old man rode his e-bike up 6th Avenue in Brooklyn and went down with no crash marks, no bent metal, no other driver in sight. He was thrown from the seat. His body broke. He died on the street.
Late-Night BMW Crash Kills Passenger
A driver in a 2011 BMW crashed on Goethals Road North late at night. The impact blew open the right rear door and threw a 26-year-old passenger into the street, where he suffered fatal head injuries.
Unlicensed Teen Rider Dies on Laurel Hill
An 18-year-old unlicensed motorscooter rider crashed on Laurel Hill Boulevard near 49th Street on a rainy Saturday night. He was ejected and killed by head injuries. No other people were involved.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman
A dump truck driver turned right at Bedford and Tilden and hit a 58-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police say he failed to yield. She died in the street while the truck rolled on, metal untouched.
SUV driver hits, kills man crossing Canal
A driver in a Chevy SUV hit a 55-year-old man crossing Canal Street before dawn. The impact killed him in the road, another pedestrian gone on an empty overnight artery.
SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 63-Year-Old Rider
A Honda SUV driver turned on Blossom Avenue and hit a 63-year-old woman riding an e-scooter. Police cited failure to yield. She was thrown from the scooter, suffered severe head trauma, and died in the street on a weekday morning.
Speeding pickup kills 69-year-old driver
A 69-year-old man drove a Dodge pickup down Joline Avenue at unsafe speed and hit hard. The airbag blew and he died of severe lacerations, alone in the truck on a quiet Staten Island morning.
Truck driver passes too close, kills e-bike rider
A truck driver passed too close on West 76th Street and hit a 57-year-old woman riding an e-bike. She suffered crush injuries to her hip and died there in the dark while the oversized truck rolled on.
Bus driver’s right turn kills man at Avenue D
A bus driver swung right off Avenue D at East 10th. The rear wheel hit a 45-year-old man’s head. He died in the street under a vehicle that never even showed damage.
Senior driver slams SUV, dies on Vanduzer
A 78-year-old driver rear-ended an SUV on Vanduzer Street on a cold Thursday morning. Her Volvo’s front crumpled, and she died in the driver’s seat while the SUV’s two occupants survived.
Aggressive Cross Island drive ends in death
A 54-year-old driver pushed a Ford sedan north on Cross Island Parkway at night and hit hard. Police labeled it aggressive driving and road rage. He was alone in the car and died there.
Driver kills cyclist after car door opens on Brooklyn Broadway 2
A Hyundai Elantra driver hit and ran over a 64-year-old cyclist after someone opened a parked car door on Broadway at Lorimer Street, police said.
Infiniti Driver Slams Into Truck, Dies on Van Wyck
A 67-year-old Infiniti driver going south on the Van Wyck hit the back of a diesel truck and died in the demolished SUV. Morning expressway traffic kept moving around one man who never got out.
Driver indicted after passenger dies in Williamsburg bus crash 3
Prosecutors said Michael Rivera ran red lights and hit an MTA bus in Williamsburg; passenger Alex Caba-Gutierrez died and others were injured.
Driver Turns Right, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A driver in a GMC SUV turned right at Nostrand and Beverley and hit a 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. She suffered head trauma and fractures and died there in the Sunday afternoon light.
Truck Driver Slams Stopped SUV, Kills Bronx Passenger
Before dawn on the New England Thruway, a box‑truck driver went straight ahead and hit a stopped SUV. A 61‑year‑old man in the back seat was killed. Another passenger was left with a chest fracture in the dark northbound traffic.
Driver Charged After Bronx Hit-and-Run Kills E-Bike Rider 3
Police said Edward Montero was charged nearly a year after a Bronx hit-and-run in which Thierno Balde, 24, was killed while riding an e-bike.
Truck driver kills cyclist on Maurice
A box-truck driver went straight on Maurice Avenue and hit a 47-year-old man on a bike. The rider was thrown, crushed, and killed with head injuries on a Queens street at night.
Pickup driver slams sedan, kills 29‑year‑old passenger
A pickup driver drove into a westbound sedan on 28th Avenue and crushed the passenger side. A 29-year-old woman, buckled into the front seat, died there before dawn. Police recorded alcohol involvement in the crash.
Driver Turning Left Fatally Injured Danielle Aber in Greenpoint 1
Stanley Manel, 68, hit Danielle Aber, 49, in a Greenpoint crosswalk while turning left; she died three days later, police told Brooklyn Paper.
Jeep driver T-bones car, kills woman
A Jeep driver slammed into a car at Woodhaven Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue overnight, crushing the passenger side. A 32-year-old woman in the front seat died in the impact while both drivers survived.
Driver dies after Cross Bronx Expressway rear-end crash 1
A 38-year-old Chevrolet Trax driver died after police said he hit the back of a stopped tractor trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway.
Rider Dies After Bronx Hit-and-Run at Park and 183rd 2
Police said William Cruz, 35, died after a Park Avenue collision with an eastbound sedan driver; Emilio Galvan was later arrested in the hit-and-run case.
Speeding driver kills woman on Main Street
A northbound Toyota driver hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Main Street near Reeves Avenue on a dark February night. Police say his unsafe speed turned that crosswalk into a fatal impact.
Speeding SUV Driver Kills Man on Whitestone 1
A driver in a northbound SUV hit two men on Whitestone Expressway, killing a 43-year-old pedestrian and injuring a 27-year-old beside him. Police recorded unsafe speed and other vehicular factors in the early-morning crash.
Tow Truck Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman
A tow truck driver swung left off Avenue C and hit a 67-year-old woman in the intersection. Her head took the blow. She died there in the evening dark, another pedestrian erased by a turning truck.
Drivers Hit Bronx Pedestrian on White Plains Road; One Charged 2
Adam Vilajeti was charged after police said he and another driver hit 22-year-old Wilbert De Jesus Cordero on White Plains Road in the Bronx.
SUV driver rolls on as rear passenger dies
A 23-year-old man riding in the back of a Nissan SUV on Northern Boulevard was ejected and killed. The driver kept going as the passenger lay in the street, his head shattered, body twisted.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 81-Year-Old
An 81-year-old man entered the Delancey and Willett crosswalk. A Ford SUV driver turned right, failed to yield, and hit him. He suffered head trauma and internal injuries and died there at night.
Driver’s Head-On Hit Kills 73-Year-Old
A driver in a 2008 Honda went straight on Cross Island Parkway and hit head-on. The 73-year-old man in the middle front seat never moved again. Night traffic rolled on while he died in the dark.
Speeding driver hits, kills woman in Jackson Heights crosswalk
A driver pushed an SUV too fast through 37th Avenue and hit a 60-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police recorded unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded for the driver.
Allegedly Intoxicated Driver Charged in Canarsie Pedestrian Death 1
Police said Gary Turner, allegedly intoxicated, drove into Louis Garcia as Garcia crossed Glenwood Road in Canarsie; Garcia died at a hospital.
Police Say Speeding Driver Killed 14-Year-Old in Canarsie 1
Police said Rayan K. Salmon, 45, was speeding when he hit 14-year-old Christian Antoine at a Canarsie intersection.
Driver Hits Man Mid-Block, Leaves Him Dead on Coney Island Ave
A driver in a Toyota sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing mid-block on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue T. Afternoon light, dry pavement, and he still died in the street from head trauma and severe bleeding.
Distracted E‑Scooter Rider Ejected on Northern
A 42-year-old woman riding an e-scooter along Northern Boulevard was ejected and left unconscious after she hit an SUV’s side. Police recorded driver inattention before the crash on the busy arterial.
Driver Charged After Two Passengers Killed in Bronx Crash 1
Police said Enrique Lopez was charged after he lost control in Hunts Point, where two passengers, ages 15 and 21, were killed.
Pickup Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left on Avenue X and hit a 62-year-old woman walking in the marked crosswalk at East 16th Street. Her head took the blow. She died there in the cold afternoon light.
Distracted Truck Driver Kills Woman in Bay Ridge
A distracted pickup driver turned left on Bay Ridge Avenue and hit a 52-year-old woman in the roadway near 13th Avenue. She died there under the night sky because a driver could not be bothered to pay attention.
Hit-and-Run Driver Fatally Hits Bronx Pedestrian at Melrose 2
A hit-and-run driver hit Lourdes Camilo at Melrose Avenue and East 157th Street, and a second driver remained after she was thrown into southbound traffic.
68-Year-Old Driver Dies After Hitting Parked Cars
A 68-year-old driver lost consciousness on Schley Avenue and hit three parked sedans. He died in his car, alone on a Bronx morning lined with parked steel.
Distracted Mercedes Driver Kills Man Crossing Capodanno
A northbound Mercedes SUV driver hit a 61-year-old man crossing Capodanno Boulevard near Lincoln Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention. The man suffered head trauma and internal injuries and died in the street.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman In Crosswalk
An SUV driver turned on 89th Avenue and hit an 85-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She took the impact to her head and died in the street while she had the light.
Driver Sentenced in Bushwick Crash That Killed Hayden Wallace 4
Christopher Seabrook drove a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris in Bushwick, killing passenger Hayden Wallace and injuring three others, prosecutors said.
Unlicensed Mercedes Driver Killed in Speed U-Turn Crash
A 42-year-old unlicensed Mercedes driver sped up Gerritsen Avenue and hit a garbage truck mid U-turn near Florence Avenue. He died from head injuries in the driver’s seat while the truck crew survived the overnight impact.
BMW driver blows signal, kills moped rider
A BMW driver drove through a signal on Mosholu Parkway and hit a 35-year-old moped rider near Bainbridge Avenue overnight. The rider was ejected and died from a head injury in the street.
Drunk, Speeding Driver Turns Parkway Into Grave
On Cross Island Parkway before dawn, a 24-year-old driver mixed alcohol and speed and crashed head-on into another car. Five people died, including an ejected baby. Passengers never had a chance.
SUV driver hits man lying on Belt Parkway
A Lexus SUV driver hit a 55-year-old man lying in the eastbound lanes of Belt Parkway. The impact to his head left him unconscious and he died there, on a cold night road built for speed, not bodies.
Two drivers hit, kill man on Woodhaven
A 47-year-old man crossed Woodhaven Boulevard before sunrise. One driver in a Toyota sedan hit him head-on; another driver in a Jeep sedan hit him next. He died in the roadway between their cars.
Driver Hits Newborn on 3rd Avenue
A northbound Tesla driver hit a newborn boy in the roadway on 3rd Avenue before dawn. The baby, not yet a day old, died in the street while the car kept going straight.
Driver Hits Man on Cross Bronx, Drives Off
Just after midnight on the Cross Bronx, a driver in a 2005 Chrysler hit a 36-year-old man crossing the road. The driver kept going. The man’s body suffered crush injuries and he died there in the dark.
Driver Blows Turn, Kills E-Bike Rider on Park Ave South
A Lexus driver turned left off Park Avenue South and hit a 23-year-old e-bike rider going straight on East 27th. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The rider was thrown, badly hurt, and died in the street.
Taxi driver hits 72-year-old crossing Flatbush
A taxi driver hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Flatbush at 5th Avenue before sunrise. She died there in the rain-dark street while the driver kept going north.
Truck Driver Ignores Signal, Kills 81-Year-Old on E-Bike
An 81-year-old man turned left on his e-bike on Northern Boulevard. A flatbed truck driver came straight through, ignored the traffic control, and hit him. He was thrown, suffered crush and head injuries, and died there in the rain.
E‑Bike Rider Hits 75‑Year‑Old in Queens Crosswalk
A rider on an e‑bike hit a 75‑year‑old man in the Roosevelt Avenue crosswalk near Broadway. The man fell, suffered a head injury and severe fractures, and died there in the afternoon rain.
Bronx driver loses consciousness, dies after slamming parked cars
A 69-year-old driver on Bruckner Boulevard lost consciousness and plowed into two parked cars. Metal tore, glass flew, and he died in his seat as the morning commute rolled past.
BMW driver hits moped, kills 30-year-old
A BMW driver hit a westbound moped on Thomas S Boyland Street near Linden Boulevard overnight on Christmas. The 30-year-old rider was thrown into a parked Ford SUV and died from crush injuries.
Speeding BMW driver kills 72-year-old on Utopia Pkwy
A BMW driver blew through Utopia Parkway and hit a Lexus broadside on Peck Avenue. The 72-year-old Lexus driver never made it home. Police recorded unsafe speed. Holiday afternoon, one more empty chair at the table.
BMW SUV driver kills woman on Jamaica Ave
A BMW SUV driver hit a 68-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue before dawn. She died in the dark, on a frozen arterial built for drivers, not for her.
E-Scooter Rider Killed on Queens Boulevard
A 31-year-old e-scooter rider heading east on Queens Boulevard near 73rd Street hit head-first, was ejected, and died from his injuries. No other vehicles were listed in the police report.
Pickup Driver and Sedan Driver Collide in Fatal Queens Crash 1
A 30-year-old pickup driver and 71-year-old Fitz H. Slowe collided at South Conduit Avenue and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard; Slowe died.
Distracted SUV driver reverses, kills 83-year-old
A driver in a Honda SUV backed down 76th Street and hit an 83-year-old woman standing in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered fatal leg injuries and died there, far from any crosswalk.
Distracted Drivers Hit 66-Year-Old Twice on Hempstead
A 66-year-old man tried to cross Hempstead Avenue on a rainy Sunday night. One distracted SUV driver hit him. A distracted sedan driver hit him again. His head injury was fatal. He died in the street where he fell.
Speeding Queens driver killed on Cross Bay
A 27-year-old driver tore up Cross Bay Boulevard in the rain and hit left-side first. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol. He was thrown from his 1993 Toyota and died in the street, alone in the dark.
Comedian Kenny DeForest Dies After Brooklyn E-Bike Crash 1
Kenny DeForest, 37, died after police said he hit an unoccupied car while riding an electric CitiBike in Crown Heights.
20-Year-Old Moped Rider Dies Hitting Turning Tanker
A 20-year-old moped rider hit the side of a turning tanker at Greenpoint and Kingsland. He was thrown off, his head hit the pavement, and he died there in the morning cold while the tanker’s driver rolled on.
Driver hits man and kills him on Soundview
A driver going north on Soundview Avenue hit a 41-year-old man crossing the street and killed him. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The man died in the road. The driver stayed.
Passenger dies after Queens scooter operator swerves 1
Police said a 25-year-old scooter operator swerved on Jamaica Avenue to avoid a turning driver, lost control, and Sezero Gonzales, 62, died.
Rider Killed on Cross Bronx Expressway 1
An 18-year-old rider died on the Cross Bronx Expressway after a crash that the Daily News reported left him dragged about a half-mile.
Passenger Dies After Fleeing Driver Crashes in Inwood 1
Police said a 22-year-old Lamborghini driver fled a stop, ran a red light and crashed in Inwood, killing passenger Tiana Rodriguez.
Speeding driver kills 22-year-old on Sixth
A driver in a Ford sedan, going too fast up Sixth Avenue near West 39th, hit a 22-year-old man crossing and crushed him between parked SUVs. He died in the street while the driver walked away with a broken face.
Overnight Rider Dies After Collapse on Expressway
A 53-year-old Harley rider heading north on the West Shore Expressway lost consciousness overnight, went down, and suffered fatal head and internal injuries. He died alone on the Staten Island roadway.
Driver charged after 3-year-old killed in Flushing hit-and-run 5
Police said Kevin Gomez drove away after hitting a 3-year-old pedestrian while pulling from a parking spot in Flushing.
Dump Truck Driver Kills 77-Year-Old on Avenue P
A dump truck driver rolled east on Avenue P and hit a 77-year-old woman crossing at East 19th Street. She suffered crush injuries and died there while the truck kept going straight, untouched.
Driver Hits Man on Bruckner at Night
A driver in a Lexus SUV drove east on Bruckner Expressway and hit a 36-year-old man in the roadway. The impact killed him there in the dark, another pedestrian left dead on the asphalt.
Taxi Driver and Moped Rider Hit Head-On on Northern Blvd
A taxi driver and a 59-year-old moped rider slammed head-on on Northern Boulevard near 29th Street late at night. The rider died from facial injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience in the crash.
Speeding driver slams moped rider on Fox
A young driver blew down Fox Street and hit a 23-year-old moped rider from behind. Police say unsafe speed and blowing a traffic control ended with the rider dead on the pavement.
71-Year-Old Driver Blacks Out, Crushes Pedestrians
A 71-year-old SUV driver on Whitestone Expressway lost consciousness and veered toward 20th Avenue. He died in the crash. His passenger suffered crush injuries. Two pedestrians off the roadway were hit and badly hurt anyway.
SUV Driver Turns, Kills Man in Crosswalk
A Subaru driver turned right off Bay Parkway and hit a 56-year-old man in the head as he crossed at 79th Street before sunrise. He died in the intersection, another pedestrian left on the asphalt.
88-Year-Old Passenger Killed as Driver Tailgates Truck
On Atlantic Avenue, an 88-year-old woman riding up front in a Jeep SUV died after the driver followed too closely and slammed into a diesel truck. Daylight, clear weather, and still she never made it out of the front seat.
66-Year-Old Driver Dies After Slumping at Wheel
A 66-year-old driver lost consciousness on 164 Street, drifted forward, and hit a parked Honda. His chest took the impact against the belt. He died there in the afternoon daylight, on an ordinary Queens block.
Hit-and-run driver fatally hits woman on Bruckner Expressway 1
A hit-and-run driver fatally hit Jasmine Hunter, 32, after she got out following a minor crash on the Bruckner Expressway, police said.
Driver in LIE alcohol-involved crash leaves passenger dead 1
A driver in an eastbound sedan was recorded with alcohol involvement after a Long Island Expressway crash that killed passenger Cameron Mency and injured three motorists.
Two Drivers Kill Elderly Pair on Woodhaven
Two southbound sedan drivers hit a 71-year-old woman and 73-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard at night. Head trauma. Crush injuries. Both pedestrians died in the street where they fell.
Unlicensed driver fails to yield, woman killed on Belt Parkway
An unlicensed driver on the Belt Parkway failed to yield and set off a chain crash. A 57-year-old woman riding in the front seat died from head wounds. An infant in the driver’s seat survived with crush injuries.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Man in Times Square
A Ford flat-rack truck driver turned left at West 47th and 7th and hit a 59-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield and an improper turn. He died in the crosswalk while the morning commute rolled on.
Driver Backs Boom Lift Over Teen Pedestrian
A boom‑lift driver reversed at East 7th and 1st Avenue and hit a 19-year-old crossing the intersection. Steel crushed his body. He died there in the morning light.
Jeep Driver Fatally Hits ATV Rider on Southern Boulevard 1
Police said a hit-and-run Jeep driver hit Raymond Brightman and another rider on Southern Boulevard, killing Brightman and injuring his friend.
Hit-and-run driver kills 72-year-old on Marine Avenue 2
A hit-and-run driver in a dark-colored sedan fatally injured a 72-year-old woman crossing Marine Avenue in Brooklyn, police and witnesses said.
Driver in BMW kills man on 85th Street
A driver in a BMW hit a 43-year-old man on 85th Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered crushing head injuries and died in the street, away from any intersection, on a quiet afternoon.
Pickup Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk
A GMC pickup driver turned left off 11th Avenue at 64th Street and hit a 71-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She went down with severe head trauma and died in the crosswalk.
Police Said Drivers Fled After Borough Park Pedestrian Was Killed 2
Police said a Honda SUV driver hit Mohammed Hossain in Borough Park and left; a second southbound driver may also have hit him before fleeing.
Driver Dies After Jerome Avenue Crash by Woodlawn Cemetery 1
Police said Jonathan Ramos-Robles, 30, lost control of a Honda Odyssey on Jerome Avenue, hit a tree and died; a passenger was critically hurt.
Bus Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 73-Year-Old
A bus driver turned left on 107th Avenue and hit a 73-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street while the morning commute rolled on.
15-Year-Old Moped Rider Killed in Washington Heights Crash 1
A 15-year-old moped rider died after a crash with a driver in an SUV at St. Nicholas Avenue and West 185th Street.
Teen Pickup Driver’s Distraction Kills 4‑Year‑Old
A 16‑year‑old permit driver ran a pickup along Atlantic Avenue and lost focus. Police say his inattention and speed ended a 4‑year‑old boy’s life in the back seat and left the front passenger with a serious fracture.
Unlicensed, Drunk Rider Dies on Southern Blvd
A 23-year-old without a license rode his 2023 Fly E up Southern Boulevard before dawn. Police found alcohol in his blood. He hit hard, went flying, and died alone in the dark street.
SUV Driver’s U-Turn Kills Motorcyclist
A BMW SUV driver tried a U-turn on Cross Bay Boulevard. A 29-year-old motorcycle rider hit the side and was thrown, suffering fatal head injuries. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed in the overnight crash.
23-Year-Old Rider Dies on Belt Parkway
A 23-year-old motorcyclist hit the front of a westbound vehicle on Belt Parkway overnight. He was ejected, suffered crushing chest injuries, and died at the scene. Police recorded unsafe speed in the fatal crash.
E-scooter rider dies after Bronx crash near Givan and Sexton 1
Alexander Murillo, 44, died after police said he lost control of an electric scooter near Givan Avenue and Sexton Place in the Bronx.
Two SUV drivers kill woman in Brooklyn crosswalk
Two SUV drivers crashed at New York Avenue and Herkimer Street and hit a 79-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She died in the crosswalk while the light was green and the right-of-way was hers.
Maspeth scooter rider dies after sidewalk crash into fence 1
Police said Andrew Beicht lost control while riding an electric standup scooter on a Maspeth sidewalk and died after being thrown into a metal fence.
Overnight Bronx E‑Scooter Crash Kills 47‑Year‑Old
A 47-year-old e-scooter rider hit a parked pickup on Shakespeare Avenue overnight. He was thrown from the scooter and suffered fatal head injuries on the street.
Passenger dies after Tesla driver rear-ends sedan near JFK 1
A 54-year-old front-seat passenger died after a 52-year-old man driving a Tesla rear-ended a Ford Fusion on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens.
Distracted Driver Rolls Car, Kills Man 1
A driver starting from parking on Jerome Avenue let a Lincoln roll. The undercarriage hit a 59-year-old man standing nearby. He was crushed and died there on the weekend afternoon pavement.
Motorcyclist Slams SUV, Dies on Henry Hudson 1
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle hit the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway Friday evening. Police recorded unsafe speed. He was thrown from the bike and died of crush injuries to his entire body.
Motorcyclist Slams SUV, Dies on Bruckner
Near midnight on the Bruckner Expressway, a 38-year-old motorcycle rider hit the rear of a slowing SUV. He flew off the bike, hit the pavement headfirst, and died there while traffic rolled past.
NYPD Tow-Truck Driver Charged After Boy Is Killed in Fort Greene 2
NYPD tow-truck driver Stephanie Sharp hit and killed 7-year-old Kamari Hughes as he crossed Myrtle Avenue with the signal, and police charged her with failure to yield.
Taxi driver fails to yield, kills man
A southbound taxi driver hit an 89-year-old man walking in a marked crosswalk on Riverside Boulevard at West 70th Street. His hip and leg shattered. He died there. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
Distracted SUV driver kills 82-year-old on Forest Avenue
A Nissan SUV driver hit an 82-year-old woman in a Forest Avenue crosswalk near Bard Avenue on a dark Monday night. Police say the distracted driver kept going as she lay with fatal head and internal injuries.
Speeding Driver Slams Woman on Utica Corner
Two sedan drivers crashed at Utica and East New York. Police recorded unsafe speed and a blown turn. A 32-year-old woman standing off the roadway took the hit to her head and died. Another pedestrian’s leg was fractured.
Driver Blows Light, Slams Bus; 69-Year-Old Dead
A 69-year-old SUV driver ran a traffic signal at 3rd Avenue and East 147th Street and hit a bus. Her Jeep’s front collapsed. According to the police report, she died at the scene while belted in her seat.
BMW driver turns, kills man on Astoria Boulevard
A BMW driver turned on Astoria Boulevard before dawn and hit a 50-year-old man in the roadway near Steinway Street. The street was quiet. He ended up with crush injuries and never left alive.
Dump truck driver turns, kills woman at work
A dump truck driver turned right off Atlantic Avenue onto Woodhaven Boulevard and hit a 63-year-old woman working in the intersection. She died under the truck while the oversized rig showed no damage. Police recorded the driver’s view as blocked.
Driver With Tinted Windows Kills Man in Broadway Crosswalk
A 76-year-old man tried to cross Broadway at West 161st. A southbound Dodge sedan, its windows tinted dark, hit him. Police recorded unsafe speed and illegal tint. The crash killed him in the intersection.
Unlicensed Scooter Rider Killed Under Truck
A 27-year-old unlicensed motorscooter rider hit a southbound box truck on Laconia Avenue near East 214th Street. He was ejected, crushed under the truck, and died in the street while the truck driver kept moving straight.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman on Broadway
A Jeep driver kept going through Broadway and Flushing while a 68-year-old woman crossed with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. The crash threw her to the pavement and killed her in the middle of the intersection.
BMW driver fails to yield, 24-year-old killed on Belt Parkway
A BMW driver failed to yield on the Belt Parkway and hit a Toyota, triggering a head-on crash with a Honda. Three cars smashed together. A 24-year-old man driving one of them died there in the dark.
Distracted Queens Driver Kills Young Motorcyclist
A distracted sedan driver hit a 28-year-old motorcyclist head-on on 111th Avenue near Merrick Boulevard. A clear Sunday morning, straight road, and he still died in the street.
Motorcycle Driver Dies After Sheepshead Bay Crash 1
A 50-year-old motorcyclist died after police said he lost control on Guider Avenue near Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn.
Unlicensed E-Scooter Rider Dies on 12th Ave
A 32-year-old man on an Apollo Ghost e-scooter hit an object head-on on 12th Avenue and went down hard. Police say unsafe speed threw him off the scooter. He died from severe head injuries in the street at night.
Unlicensed Harley Rider Killed Hitting Parked Car
Near midnight on Hinsdale Street, an unlicensed 59-year-old man rode his Harley into a parked Honda sedan. He flew off, hit the pavement headfirst, and died in the street while the empty car sat at the curb.
Pickup driver fails to yield, kills woman
A pickup driver turned right on Fresh Pond Road and hit a 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police say he failed to yield. She died in the crosswalk in broad daylight.
Teen Motorcyclist Dies in Queens Crash With MTA Bus 1
Dylan Picaza, 16, died after police said he rode a motorcycle into the side of an MTA bus at Astoria Boulevard and 101st Street in Queens.
Driver Hits Woman Crossing Belt Parkway at Night
A man driving a 2017 Volkswagen hit a 40-year-old woman crossing Belt Parkway after dark. She went down with a head wound and died on the highway while the car continued eastbound.
Unlicensed Vespa Rider Dies on Henry Hudson
A 46-year-old unlicensed Vespa rider crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway before dawn. Thrown from the moped, he took the blow to the head and died alone in the dark. No other driver was there to hit him or help him.
Motorcyclist Killed in East Elmhurst Crash 1
A 26-year-old motorcyclist died after a Sunday evening crash with two cars at Ditmars Boulevard and 31st Avenue in East Elmhurst, police told the Daily News.
Distracted Rider Dies on Highland Boulevard
A 34-year-old motorcycle rider lost focus on Highland Boulevard and went down hard. He was ejected, his head hit, and he died there in the afternoon light.
Dump truck driver crushes man on 14 Road
A dump truck driver rolled west on 14 Road and hit a 63-year-old man walking with traffic at 115 Street. The impact crushed his body. He died there in the morning light.
Box Truck Driver in Right-Turn Crash That Killed Brooklyn Cyclist 2
A 26-year-old box truck driver turning right at Clarkson and Rogers was involved in a crash that killed a 56-year-old cyclist.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed at 94th and 2nd
A 47-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit a box truck broadside at East 94th and 2nd overnight and died from head trauma. Police recorded improper passing or lane use, illegal drugs, and unsafe speed before the impact.
Driver fatally hits pedestrian at Greenwich Avenue and West 10th 1
A 56-year-old driver hit Lori Kleinman as she crossed Greenwich Avenue at West 10th Street; she died the next day, and police said the driver remained.
Driver charged after Castle Hill Avenue pedestrian death 1
Police said Victor Ramos, driving an Infiniti sedan, hit and killed 67-year-old Mohammed Rahman on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx.
Driver Turns Right on York, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A 71-year-old woman crossed York Avenue with the signal. A northbound SUV driver turned right onto East 68th Street and hit her head-on; she never woke up. Police recorded driver inattention.
School bus driver fatally hits bicyclist in Borough Park turn 1
A school bus driver making a right turn in Borough Park hit and killed a 44-year-old bicyclist at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 41st Street.
SUV driver hit Queens e-bike rider
A Kia SUV driver hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider at Pitkin Avenue and 95th Street in the evening dark. The rider was thrown and died of severe head injuries.
Speeding moped rider dies on Bronx River
A 27-year-old moped rider sped down Bronx River Parkway near Southern Boulevard and died after hitting headfirst. Police cited unsafe speed and alcohol; the overnight ride ended in a fatal solo crash.
Distracted E-Bike Rider Dies Alone at 1st Ave
Just before 1 a.m., a 46-year-old e-bike rider going north on 1st Avenue hit something head-on near East 47th Street and was thrown off. Police say distraction and alcohol were factors. He died there, on the Manhattan pavement.
E-Bike Rookie Slams Turning Truck, Dies
A 19-year-old e-bike rider hit a turning diesel truck at 4th Avenue and 39th Street overnight in Brooklyn. Police recorded inexperience and distraction. He took the full blow and died there in the street.
Distracted Rider Dies Alone on Avenue W
A 53-year-old motorcyclist went west on Avenue W and never made it home. Police blamed distraction after he flew from his Honda and died in the street, no other driver in sight.
Distracted SUV driver kills e-bike rider
A Honda SUV driver drifted through Roosevelt Avenue and hit a 43-year-old man riding an e-bike before dawn near 84th Street. Police recorded driver inattention. The rider died in the street, another neighbor erased in the dark.
Driver fails to yield, killing woman in Bath Beach crosswalk 3
Police said Faheem Shabazz turned left in a Dodge Ram and hit Xia Ying Chen and her 2-year-old grandchild in a Bath Beach crosswalk, killing Chen.
Speeding Audi Driver Dies on Steuben
A 30-year-old Audi driver tore up Steuben Street before he hit an object and crushed his chest. Police recorded unsafe speed and an improper turn. He died alone in the car before sunrise.
Driver Hits Man Crossing Queens Boulevard
A driver going straight on Queens Boulevard hit a 37-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk near 66th Street. He suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died in the street during the morning rush.
Access-A-Ride driver charged after woman killed at Canal Street 1
Police said Access-A-Ride driver Michael Broughton failed to yield while turning at Allen and Canal streets, where 88-year-old Ngan Yung was fatally hit.
E-bike rider fled after fatal Chinatown crosswalk crash 2
An e-bike rider hit 69-year-old Priscilla Loke at Chrystie and Grand streets and fled; police said she died two days later from severe head injuries.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man, Hurts Three on 73 Avenue
A distracted SUV driver hit a 67-year-old man mid-block on 73 Avenue, killing him and injuring a woman and two young children nearby. One child suffered a head injury. Afternoon, broad daylight, and a family was torn open in the street.
Driver Hits Young Woman Crossing Atlantic
A driver in a westbound Nissan hit a 26-year-old woman crossing Atlantic near Van Siclen. She took the impact to the head, suffered deep cuts, and died in the street while traffic rolled past.
Driver Dies After Bronx Parkway Crash Near Exit 4 1
A 49-year-old driver died after police said he lost control on the Hutchinson River Parkway near Exit 4 and went off the road before 2:45 a.m.
Unlicensed E‑Scooter Rider Killed on Avenue C
A 44-year-old man rode his KAABO Mantis e-scooter down Avenue C and went straight ahead. He came off the scooter, hit his head on the pavement, and died there in the afternoon heat.
Speeding driver slams truck, kills two
A 22-year-old driver tore down the Staten Island Expressway and hit a Ford pickup broadside. She and her 22-year-old passenger died there on the road. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol in the sedan.
Motorcyclist Killed in New Dorp Lane Pickup Collision 2
A 29-year-old motorcycle rider died after a collision with a pickup driven by a 21-year-old at New Dorp Lane and 10th Street, police said.
E-bike rider dies after Crown Heights collision with Jeep driver 3
A Jeep driver turning left and a 41-year-old e-bike rider collided on Eastern Parkway; the rider died at Kings County Hospital.
Unlicensed Rider Slams SUV, Dies on Utica
A 39-year-old unlicensed man riding a Suzuki hit the back of an SUV on Utica Avenue. He flew off the motorcycle, hit the street, and died there in the evening light.
Moped rider dies after Sunset Park crash with unlicensed driver 1
Police said Waki Knight, 41, died after he fell from a moped in Sunset Park and hit the side of a Honda driven by an unlicensed 26-year-old.
Moped Rider Dies After Hitting Parked Car
A 47-year-old moped rider turned on Sound View Avenue and hit a parked Dodge sedan near White Plains Road just after midnight. He suffered head trauma and internal injuries and died at the scene.
83-Year-Old Driver Killed as SUV Hits His Oldsmobile on Broadway
A southbound SUV driver hit the rear-left of an eastbound ’86 Oldsmobile on Broadway at West 230th in the Bronx. The 83-year-old driver of the Oldsmobile died from chest injuries and whiplash. Police recorded unsafe speed and a blown signal.
SUV driver hits teen crossing Long Island Expressway
An 18-year-old boy tried to cross the Long Island Expressway in the dark. A Lexus SUV driver went straight and hit him head-on. He died there on the roadway, another kid lost to a highway built for cars, not bodies.
Drunk Driver Fails to Yield, Kills 67-Year-Old on E-Bike
A woman driving a sedan turned left on Chestnut Avenue, failed to yield, and hit a 67-year-old man riding an e-bike. His head was crushed. He was thrown to the pavement and died there. Police noted alcohol in the driver’s blood.
Unlicensed SUV Driver’s Distraction Kills Both on Whitestone
Overnight on the Whitestone Expressway, two Honda SUV drivers met head‑on. Police recorded distraction by both. The 25‑year‑old was unlicensed and unbelted; the 45‑year‑old was buckled in. Both men died in the dark.
Moped Driver Dies After Bronx Grand Concourse Red-Light Crash 1
Eliseo Garcia, 23, died after driving a moped north on Grand Concourse; the Daily News reported video showed him going through a red light.
Driver charged after Agustina Muniz killed in Brooklyn crosswalk 2
A dump truck driver making a left turn hit Agustina Muniz, 86, in a Greenpoint crosswalk and left; police later arrested Luis Gutierrez on a manslaughter charge.
SUV Driver Charged After Fatal Bronx Moped Chase 4
Prosecutors said Brehisly Jimenez Gonzalez chased and rear-ended Kadeem Davis’s moped in the Bronx; Davis died after being thrown into a light pole.
Van Driver Loses Consciousness, Slams SUV on BQE
A 48-year-old van driver lost consciousness and hit the back of a Toyota SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He died in the driver’s seat on a bright Sunday afternoon, another life gone on a highway built to move cars, not people.
Driver charged in Atlantic Avenue death of teen passenger 6
Police said Kashawn Croswell ran a red light in a Mercedes at Atlantic Avenue and Court Street, and 18-year-old Honda passenger Shanti Joyner died.
Moped rider killed at East 170th Street and Jerome Avenue 1
Police said a man who took a running moped died after a crash involving a dump truck driver and a bus driver in the Bronx.
Overnight swerve on Deegan kills young SUV driver
A 28-year-old SUV driver swerved on the Major Deegan overnight and hit the dash. Police say he reacted to another vehicle. His chest injuries were fatal. No one else was in the car.
E-Bike Rider Slams Slowing SUV, Killed on Fresh Pond
A 29-year-old e-bike rider going south on Fresh Pond Road hit a slowing SUV at night. He wore a helmet, was thrown off, and died from whole-body injuries on the pavement.
Driver Hits 82-Year-Old Woman Crossing Parkway
Before dawn on Cross Island Parkway, a Cadillac SUV driver hit an 82-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk. She suffered crush injuries across her body and died there in the dark.
Driver Hits Man After Breakdown on Major Deegan 1
A Subaru driver hit and killed a 22-year-old man who had gotten out after his Honda broke down on the Major Deegan Expressway, the Daily News reported.
Broken Beverley Road Kills 67-Year-Old Rider
A 67-year-old Segway rider hit broken pavement on Beverley Road, was thrown, struck his head, and died. A quiet afternoon, a shattered life over a chunk of neglected street.
Hit-and-run driver killed e-bike rider in Hunts Point 3
Police said a hit-and-run driver fatally hit a 29-year-old e-bike rider at Tiffany and Barry streets in Hunts Point.
Truck Driver Crushes Man on Fordham Road
A flatbed truck driver going west on East Fordham Road hit a 69-year-old man in the roadway. The impact crushed his body. He died there in the afternoon traffic while the city moved around him.
Bus driver blows light, kills teen rider
A bus driver ran the light at 168th Street and 89th Avenue and hit an 18‑year‑old on an e‑scooter. The rider was thrown, suffered head trauma and died there on the street.
Unlicensed rider killed in overnight Queens head-on 1
A 36-year-old unlicensed motorscooter rider hit a Honda SUV head-on on 97th Street near 50th Avenue before dawn. He was thrown from the seat and died from crush injuries to his head.
Infiniti Driver Fatally Hits Scooter Rider in Bed-Stuy 2
A 21-year-old Infiniti driver hit a 26-year-old scooter rider at Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Decatur Street; the rider died at Kings County Hospital.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Turning SUV, Dies 1
A 33-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit a left-turning SUV at 233rd Street and 125th Avenue overnight in Queens. He flew from the bike and died in the street while the SUV driver walked away.
24-year-old driver dies in 34th Ave BMW wreck
A 24-year-old BMW driver sped west on 34th Avenue before dawn and hit hard. He died in the demolished SUV. No one else was in his car or on the road with him.
Unlicensed rider killed hitting U‑turn SUV
A 35-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit a U-turning SUV on Jerome Avenue on a summer Saturday afternoon. He was thrown from the bike and died from severe head injuries in the street.
Dump truck driver kills woman in daylight
A dump truck driver turned left off Shore Parkway and hit a 75-year-old woman waiting at Shell Road. The oversized truck crushed her body in the morning light. She died there on the street.
Drivers Indicted After Fatal Henry Hudson Parkway Motorcycle Crash 6
Prosecutors said Cary Brown and Marcos Vega-Pagan were drag racing when Vega-Pagan hit motorcyclist Joel Quintana and Brown then hit him.
19‑Year‑Old Rider Dies After Hitting Parked SUV 2
A 19‑year‑old motorcyclist rode up 64th Street and hit the back of a parked SUV at 58th Road. The impact threw him into the roadway, and he died of his head injuries late that night in Queens.
Motorcycle Rider Killed at 173rd Light
A 35-year-old motorcycle rider hit a sedan at West 173rd and Saint Nicholas and died from hip and leg injuries. Police recorded a driver disregarding traffic control at the evening intersection.
Distracted SUV Driver Turns, Kills 76-Year-Old
A distracted SUV driver turned right at 69th Street and 41st Avenue and hit a 76‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal. She stayed conscious after the blow to her head but later died from her injuries.
Unlicensed driver fatally hit 88-year-old on Dry Harbor Road 2
Filippo Bonura, driving a Chevy Silverado, hit 88-year-old Chung Lun Shao on Dry Harbor Road; Shao later died from his injuries.
Driver Reverses Lexus, Kills 71‑Year‑Old
A driver backed a Lexus on East 10th Street and hit a 71-year-old man crossing Avenue O. He lay semiconscious under the rear of the car and died there, in the dark, on a Brooklyn corner.
Driver Hits and Kills Woman Crossing in Kensington 2
A driver going south on McDonald Avenue hit and killed 68-year-old Joyce Greenberg at Webster Avenue on July 23, 2023; police told the Daily News she was crossing in her wheelchair and died at Maimonides.
Unlicensed scooter rider dies on Menahan
A 24-year-old unlicensed rider on a gas scooter crashed head-on on Menahan Street and died after his head hit the pavement. Police recorded driver inexperience in a daylight Sunday wreck that ended one life for nothing.
Driver Dies After Hitting Wall in Queens Village 1
Police said Winsome Rose, 76, suffered an apparent medical episode while driving near 112th Avenue and Cross Island Parkway, hit a wall and died.
E-Bike Rider Kills 23-Year-Old Pedicab Driver
A woman riding an e-bike hit a 23-year-old pedicab driver head-on on West 36th Street at night. The young driver suffered fatal abdominal injuries. Police recorded driver inexperience and distraction.
BMW Driver’s Left Turn Ends Rider’s Life
A BMW driver turned left off Rockaway Parkway and a southbound motorcycle rider hit the car’s side. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and died from head injuries in the street at night.
Distracted Taxi Driver Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A taxi driver going north on 4th Avenue hit a 61-year-old woman in the Senator Street crosswalk on a rainy Sunday night. Police recorded driver distraction. The impact to her head killed her there in the intersection.
19-Year-Old Moped Rider Slams Parked Dump Truck
A 19-year-old moped rider hit the back of a parked dump truck on Vandervoort Avenue overnight in Brooklyn and died. His 25-year-old passenger was thrown and suffered severe head wounds in the dark street.
Two SUV drivers kill 20-year-old e-biker, then run
A 20-year-old e-bike rider on 164th Street was hit by two SUV drivers and thrown to the pavement. Police recorded driver inexperience. Both drivers left him in the street to die.
SUV driver hits man walking on BQE
A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway at night. A southbound SUV driver hit him head-on and killed him on the roadway built to move cars, not people.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Parked Pickup, Dies
A 41-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider going straight on Hollis Avenue hit a parked Ford pickup head-on. He flew off the bike, hit the pavement, and died there. The pickup was empty. Police recorded driver inexperience.
Unlicensed Scooter Rider Killed at Queens Stop Sign
A 50-year-old scooter rider hit an SUV at 28th Avenue and 42nd Street and died of head injuries. According to police, both drivers were unlicensed and someone blew the stop sign.
Driver charged after DEP worker killed in Queens crash 1
Police said Errick Persaud, 24, drove a Mercedes into a DEP truck in Richmond Hill, killing an on-duty sewer maintenance worker.
Teen driver charged after Washington Heights crash kills two teens 2
Police said a 16-year-old driving a stolen Hyundai Elantra and a 53-year-old Jeep driver collided in a crash that killed Daniel Duran and Daniel Rodriguez.
Distracted Audi Driver Kills Man With Light
A 60-year-old man crossed Post Avenue with the signal. A distracted Audi driver turned left and hit him in the crosswalk. He died of chest injuries where he fell.
Motorcyclist’s Botched Lane Change Turns Fatal
A 33-year-old rider changing lanes on West Shore Expressway hit a pickup mid-move and went down hard. Police recorded improper lane use and unsafe lane changing before the crash that killed him.
Motorcyclist Blows Light, Teen Passenger Left Bleeding
A 21-year-old motorcycle rider blew a traffic control at 80th Street and hit a Ford’s side. He died of a head wound. His 17-year-old passenger was thrown and left unconscious, bleeding in the street overnight in Queens.
Unlicensed rider slams SUV, dies on Caton
A 35-year-old unlicensed, helmetless rider hit the side of an SUV on Caton Avenue near Dahill. He flew off the motorcycle, struck head-first, and died in the street while the SUV driver walked away unharmed.
Police: Fleeing Driver Fatally Hit Bronx Pedestrian 1
Police said Reynaldo Nazario, fleeing in a stolen Honda CRV, fatally hit 74-year-old Muj Gjocaj at a Bronx intersection where officials recorded the pedestrian crossing with the signal.
Distracted Driver Kills Man on Deegan Ramp
A distracted sedan driver hit a 62-year-old man near a parked box truck on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp overnight. The pedestrian died from severe lacerations across his body.
61-Year-Old E-Scooter Rider Killed in Solo Fall
A 61-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Jasmine Avenue went down and hit the pavement headfirst late at night. No driver, no other vehicle, just a rider who never got back up.
Unlicensed Belt Parkway Driver Kills Passenger
A 35-year-old unlicensed driver sped west on Belt Parkway and crashed into another car. He and a 29-year-old woman riding in back were thrown from the Dodge and died from head injuries on the road, overnight in the rain.
Driver Falls Asleep, Kills Teen Pedestrian
A driver on Rockaway Beach Boulevard fell asleep and drove onto the sidewalk, hitting a 19-year-old woman standing by Beach 108th Street. She died there, in the middle of a Saturday afternoon.
Inattentive SUV Driver Kills E‑Bike Rider
A 58-year-old man rode his e-bike up Broadway at night. A southbound SUV driver turned left onto Conway and hit him head-on. He was thrown from the bike and died from head injuries in the street.
Permit-Only Rider Turns, Teen Passenger Dies
On Cross Island Parkway just after midnight, a 17-year-old girl riding on the outside of a Honda motorcycle was thrown and killed when the permit-only driver turned left at unsafe speed. Police cited driver inexperience and speed; she never had a chance.
Teen driver blows merge, dies on Deegan
An 18-year-old driver, speeding on the Major Deegan, lost control while merging and crashed. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol. Four people rode in the Honda; the unbelted teenager at the wheel was partially ejected and killed overnight.
Citi Bike Rider Dies After 1st Avenue Collision With Amazon Driver 1
An Amazon electric truck driver stayed at the scene after a 1st Avenue collision that killed a Citi Bike rider at East 17th Street in Manhattan.
Speeding Motorcyclist Dies Alone on Bronx Road
A 33-year-old rider on a Honda motorcycle pushed too fast down White Plains Road near East 217th Street. Police recorded unsafe speed. He was ejected, hit his head on the pavement, and died there in the night.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman in Queens Morning Crosswalk
A 50-year-old woman crossed Marathon Parkway with the signal. A southbound Toyota driver turned left, hit her, and caused fatal head trauma. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
Queens Driver Loses Consciousness, Dies Alone on Remington
A 53-year-old driver on Remington Street lost consciousness, veered in his 2001 Honda, and hit hard near Liberty Avenue. He died belted in, alone in the car, in the middle of a Queens afternoon.
Driver Charged After Woman Killed at 8th and West 25th 1
Police said Fernando Zabla Ochoa was charged after, while turning left at 8th Avenue and West 25th Street, he hit a woman who died the next day.
Teen Tesla Driver Killed Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway Sidewalk 2
A Tesla driver hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M at night and tore away his leg. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. He died on the pavement, just off the roadway.
MTA Express Bus Driver Fatally Hits Roberta Lehrman Near Union Square 2
Police said an MTA express bus driver hit Roberta Lehrman, 70, at Broadway and East 13th Street; the retired teacher died at the scene.
Driver Charged After Two Men Die in South Ozone Park Crash 3
Prosecutors said Tamir Khan drove drunk and blew a stop sign in South Ozone Park; two men in a Toyota died after the predawn Queens crash.
Driver Charged After Deadly Gramercy Crash on Third Avenue 5
Police said Mahbub Ali, 26, drunkenly drove a Hyundai sedan into people in Gramercy, killing Abdulhekim Esiyok and injuring four others.
Overnight bike ride ends in deadly Brooklyn impact
A 39-year-old man rode his bike west on Conselyea Street near Graham Avenue just before 1 a.m. He hit something head-on, was thrown from the saddle, and died from massive head and internal injuries on the quiet block.
Rider Dies in 4th Avenue Collision With Jeep Driver 1
Police said Nicholas Sanchez, 21, died after he rode south on Fourth Avenue and hit a Jeep driven by a 44-year-old man on 52nd Street.
Distracted Pickup Driver Kills 73-Year-Old
A southbound pickup driver hit a 73-year-old man crossing Hutchinson River Parkway in daylight. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as the factors in the fatal crash.
Motorcycle rider dies after Major Deegan barrier impact 1
A 26-year-old motorcycle rider died after police said he hit a barrier on the northbound Major Deegan Expressway in Mott Haven.
Distracted Bronx rider dies in head-on crash 1
A 36-year-old motorbike rider hit a slowing Ford sedan head-on on University Heights Bridge. His leg fractured, he was thrown from the bike, and he died in the road. Police recorded driver inattention and aggressive driving in the deadly collision.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Kills Woman on Essex
An unlicensed driver pushed a Chevy sedan too fast down Essex Street and slammed into a line of vehicles, including a bus. A 44-year-old woman riding in the back seat took the worst of it and died there as eighteen people were left hurt.
Truck Driver, Speeding Rider, One Dead Night 1
A 22-year-old motorcyclist hit a tractor-trailer on the Long Island Expressway before dawn. Police cited unsafe speed. The rider died in the road while the truck driver carried on eastbound.
Speeding driver slams parked box truck 1
A 24-year-old driver ran his sedan into the back of a parked box truck on Narrows Road North before dawn. He died in the crash. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Speeding Lexus Driver Slams Toyota, Kills Man
A speeding Lexus driver rear-ended a Toyota on Whitestone Expressway before dawn. Police say unsafe speed and a blown lane change killed a 62-year-old man belted in the back seat and left the Toyota’s 43-year-old driver with neck injuries.
E-Bike Rider Slams SUV, Dies on Avenue R
A 35-year-old e-bike rider hit the side of an SUV on Avenue R near Nostrand and died in the street. Four people riding in the SUV lived and walked away from the Friday night crash.
Driverless SUV Rolls, Kills Bronx Woman
A parked Mercedes SUV rolled away on East 234th Street near Vireo Avenue. The driverless truck crushed its 51-year-old driver, pinning her under her own vehicle and killing her there on the morning street.
Truck driver kills man in Harlem crosswalk
A truck driver lurched forward on East 125th Street and hit a 53-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. The oversized diesel rig crushed his body. He died in the street. Morning, broad daylight, and he never made it across.
Truck driver hits, kills man on Hook Creek
A box-truck driver ran over a 41-year-old man on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens overnight, far from any intersection. The man died under the front of the oversized truck, alone in the dark at 2:11 a.m.
Rider Loses Control on North Conduit, Dies
A 54-year-old rider lost control of his Yamaha on North Conduit Avenue at midday and hit the pavement. Police later cited inexperience and distraction. No one else was there when he died in the road.
Left‑turn SUV driver kills young rider
A left‑turning SUV driver hit a 25‑year‑old on a Kawasaki at 150th Street and 20th Avenue in Queens. The rider flew off, suffered severe head trauma, and died. Police recorded driver inexperience in the deadly evening crash.
Teen Driver in Queens BMW Crash Killed 14-Year-Old Passenger 4
A 16-year-old boy driving a BMW at high speed lost control on North Conduit Avenue, prosecutors said, and passenger Fortune Williams, 14, died.
Driver’s U-Turn Kills Brooklyn Motorcyclist
A driver swung a sedan into a U-turn on East 103rd Street and a 57-year-old rider hit the car head-on. The motorcyclist, helmet on, was thrown and killed. Two people in the car were hurt on a Sunday night street gone quiet.
SUV Driver Hit E-Bike Rider Who Later Died in Greenpoint 1
A 62-year-old SUV driver hit 73-year-old e-bike rider Teddy Orzechowski at Monitor Street and Driggs Avenue; Orzechowski died 19 days later.
Overnight Bronx Truck Crash Kills E‑Biker
A 29-year-old man riding a Fly Wing e-bike hit the front of a tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway overnight. He was thrown off, suffered fatal head injuries, and died in the roadway while the truck driver kept going straight.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Man With Walk Signal
A RAM SUV driver turned left on Amsterdam Avenue and hit a 74-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police say the driver failed to yield. The man’s shoulder shattered. He died in the street while the light still said walk.
Two Drivers Hit Woman on Major Deegan
A 64-year-old woman walked along the Major Deegan. Two northbound sedan drivers hit her in sequence and left her dying on the road’s edge.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Slams Parked Truck, Passenger Killed
An unlicensed driver pushed a speeding SUV down Drake Street and into a parked tractor-trailer. The 31-year-old front passenger died in the crushed front seat. Police recorded unsafe speed in another midnight body count.
Shore Road Driver’s Speeding, Drinking Kills Three
A 38-year-old driver pushed a Toyota too fast on Shore Road after drinking. He hit hard, the car burned, and he and two women in their thirties died inside, all with severe burns recorded on the police report.
Truck Driver Hits Cyclist in Fatal Franklin Avenue Right Turn 1
A truck driver making a right turn hit 39-year-old cyclist Adam Uster at Franklin and Lexington avenues in Brooklyn; he died at New York Presbyterian.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed on 8th Avenue
A 32-year-old unlicensed moped rider hit a turning sedan on 8th Avenue near Harlem River Drive late at night. He was thrown off and suffered fatal head injuries in the street.
Truck driver hits man at dawn
A truck driver hit a 47-year-old man crossing 2nd Avenue at East 82nd just before sunrise. The man died from head injuries and fractures in the intersection.
Pickup driver blows turn, kills man
A pickup driver turned left off Hylan, failed to yield, and hit a 62-year-old man in the crosswalk on Seguine Avenue. The man died in the street while the driver fled.
Speeding Driver Kills Man on Jackson 1
A driver pushed it on Jackson Avenue overnight and hit a 58-year-old man in the crosswalk at 50th. Police recorded unsafe speed. The man died there in the dark.
SUV Driver Hits Man Crossing 41st Avenue 1
A Toyota SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man crossing 41st Avenue near 147th Street in the dark and killed him. Head and internal injuries ended his life on the asphalt.
Speeding Parkway Drivers Kill Road Worker
Two sedan drivers tore down Grand Central Parkway and hit a 36-year-old man working in the roadway. Police cited unsafe speed. He died on the asphalt while doing his job.
Bus Driver Blows Light, Kills E‑Biker
A bus driver ran a traffic signal on Queens Boulevard and hit a 43-year-old e-bike rider head-on near Jackson Avenue. The rider was thrown, suffered crushing head injuries, and died in the street.
Unlicensed BMW Driver Slams Truck, Kills 22-Year-Old
Overnight on the Cross Bronx Expressway, an unlicensed BMW driver hit the rear of a slowing truck. The car was demolished. A 22-year-old passenger took the impact to his head and died there in the dark.
Drunk E‑Bike Rider Slams Stopped SUV, Dies
A 45-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the back of a stopped Ford SUV on McDonald Avenue at night. He went over the handlebars, hit his head, and died in the street while the driver sat unhurt.
Driver Sentenced After Killing Pedestrian on Atlantic Avenue 2
Erick Trujillo drove drunk, ran a red light and killed Katherine Harris as she crossed Atlantic Avenue at Clinton Street in Brooklyn, prosecutors and police said.
Drunk Driver Hits, Kills Man in Bronx Crosswalk
A driver in a Chevy sedan hit a 64-year-old man in a marked Sound View Avenue crosswalk at night. The car’s front end drove straight through him. He died in the street. Police say the driver had been drinking.
BMW driver kills man on Broadway night
A BMW SUV driver heading south on Broadway hit a 48-year-old man in the road late Saturday night. The impact crushed the man’s head. He died there on the asphalt.
Distracted Honda Driver Kills Man Crossing
A distracted Honda driver hit a 73-year-old man crossing North Conduit Avenue near Cohancy Street. The man died in the street while the westbound car kept going straight.
Unlicensed Young Rider Dies in Poly Place U-Turn Crash
A 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider hit an SUV making a U-turn on Poly Place near the VA hospital and died from internal injuries. Police recorded improper lane use and an improper turn before the fatal impact.
Driver Hits 70-Year-Old Man Crossing East 149th
A westbound Toyota driver hit a 70-year-old man crossing East 149th Street near 305. The impact to his head was fatal. Night, dry pavement, and one man left dead in the street.
Driver went wrong way before Belt Parkway crash that killed two 1
Police said Winston Ramdeen drove east in the Belt Parkway’s westbound lanes and collided head-on with a 79-year-old driver; both men died.
BMW driver fails to yield, kills teen rider
A BMW SUV driver failed to yield at 21st Street and 21st Avenue and hit a 16-year-old on an e-bike. The teen was ejected, suffered severe pelvic bleeding, and died in the street at night.
Young SUV driver reacts, dies on Grand Central
A 20-year-old SUV driver swerved on Grand Central Parkway in reaction to another vehicle and hit hard enough to demolish his 2022 Hyundai. His head injuries were fatal. He died there before sunrise.
Two SUV drivers collide, kill 23-year-old on 13th Ave
Two SUV drivers crashed at 13th Avenue and 50th Street. One hit a 23-year-old man crossing the intersection. He died there in the evening dark while the drivers lived to go home.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man in Harlem
A driver in a Toyota SUV hit a 62-year-old man in the crosswalk at East 122nd and 3rd. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed. He died there on the Harlem asphalt.
Unlicensed Pickup Driver Kills Bronx E-Biker
An unlicensed pickup driver sped down Williamsbridge Road and hit a 64-year-old man on an e-bike near Pierce Avenue. The rider was thrown and killed in the night street.
SUV driver hits man walking on North Channel Bridge
A northbound SUV driver hit a man walking along Cross Bay Boulevard on the North Channel Bridge overnight. The man died in the road by the water, unnamed.
Speeding SUV driver kills man on Clove
A Ford SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man in the head on Clove Road near Tioga Street before sunrise. Police recorded unsafe speed. The man died there on the quiet Staten Island block.
Driver Runs Red, Kills 70‑Year‑Old in Crosswalk
A driver blew the light on Vandervoort Avenue and hit a 70‑year‑old man crossing with the signal. Another driver in an SUV hit from behind. The man took the impact to his head and died in the street.
Left-Turning Van, Dead Scooter Rider on Houston
A van driver turned left off Houston as a 43-year-old man rode his KABOO scooter straight. He hit the van’s rear, was thrown, and died of head crush injuries in the street.
Bronx SUV Driver Kills Man In Crosswalk
A Ford SUV driver hit a 29-year-old man in the Grand Concourse crosswalk at East 198th Street and killed him on a March night. The man lay in the intersection while traffic on the concourse kept flowing.
Motorcycle driver kills woman in Pelham crosswalk
A 46-year-old motorcycle driver hit a 72-year-old woman in the Pelham Parkway crosswalk at Williamsbridge Road. Her skull fractured. She died in the street while the demolished bike sat beside her.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Kills Woman on Dahill
A speeding unlicensed driver tore up Dahill Road and hit a 60-year-old woman crossing midblock. He blew a lane change and left her dead on the pavement under the night sky.
Driver Charged After Two Killed in Bensonhurst Red-Light Crash 3
Police said Vitaliy Konoplyov ran a red light in Bensonhurst; city crash data recorded two people killed and five injured.
73-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Falls, Dies on 165th
A 73-year-old man riding an e-bike on West 165th near Saint Nicholas lost consciousness and fell. He hit his head on the pavement and died there in the afternoon light. No driver hit him. No one stopped it.
Driver sentenced for manslaughter in Crown Heights crash death 3
Elijah Lucaine hit David Ellis’s Acura in Crown Heights after speeding through red lights; Ellis died from his injuries, and Lucaine was sentenced for manslaughter.
Speeding Driver Dies Alone On Jackie Robinson
A 28-year-old driver pushed his Mercedes too fast on a slick Jackie Robinson Parkway and hit something hard. The sedan was demolished. He was ejected and died from head injuries on the roadway.
Overnight, E‑Bike Rider Killed on Kent
A 51-year-old man riding an e-bike down Kent Avenue hit a parked trailer and suffered fatal head and crush injuries. He wore a helmet. He never made it home from that dark, wet ride.
Driver hits baby boy off Tremont
A Nissan SUV driver hit a baby boy off East Tremont near East 177th. The bumper crushed his chest. He was unconscious. He died there in the street, in daylight. The driver stayed.
Driver charged after fatal Morgan Avenue bike-lane crash 2
Police arrested Akilo Cadogan after officials said he hit bicyclist Eugene Schroeder while turning a truck at Morgan and Johnson Avenues and left the scene.
91-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Dies on Belt Parkway
A 91-year-old man riding an e-bike on Belt Parkway went straight, was thrown off the seat, and suffered a fatal head injury. He died after police recorded bicyclist error and passenger distraction in the crash.
Distracted driver kills 75-year-old on Jamaica Ave
A westbound Toyota driver hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue and killed her in the street. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction as a factor.
Van Driver’s Left Turn Kills Motorcyclist
A van driver turned left off Farmers Boulevard. A 38-year-old rider, going straight on his motorcycle, hit the van and was thrown. He took the impact to his head and died in the street.
SUV Driver Runs Sign, Kills Bronx Cyclist
A Toyota SUV driver blew past traffic control at East 142nd and Brook and hit a 63-year-old man on a bike. Police say he was ejected, suffered head trauma and severe bleeding, and died there under the streetlights.
Driver Charged in Coney Island Hit-and-Run That Killed Tamika Richards 4
Police said Mitchell Maldonado drove a red pickup into Tamika Richards and her 18-year-old son in Coney Island, killing Richards, and later faced hit-and-run and failure-to-yield charges.
Drunk SUV Driver Kills Woman Crossing Van Wyck
A drunk SUV driver hit a 24-year-old woman crossing Van Wyck Expwy Service Road near 106th Avenue. Police recorded alcohol and unsafe speed. She died from full-body trauma in the roadway with no crosswalk.
Unlicensed Bronx Driver Dies After Hitting Parked Car, Tow Truck
Before dawn on Bronx River Parkway, a 30-year-old unlicensed driver in an SUV hit a parked car, then slammed a tow truck. She wore a seatbelt. She died from head injuries on the road.
18-Year-Old Driver Dies in Solo High-Speed Smash
An 18-year-old driver tore down North Conduit Avenue overnight and hit at unsafe speed. Police found him alone in his Nissan with fatal head injuries. No one else got a scratch.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man on Westchester
A distracted GMC SUV driver hit a 40-year-old man standing in the roadway on Westchester Avenue before dawn. The impact to his head dropped him to the pavement. He never woke up.
Distracted SUV driver kills Staten Island cyclist
A distracted SUV driver hit a 52-year-old man biking south on Wilson Avenue and crushed him from behind on a Friday morning. He died in the street while the driver kept going straight ahead.
E-Bike Rider Thrown, Left Dead on Greenway
A 32-year-old Arrow e-bike rider went straight on the Hudson River Greenway near West 94th and went down hard. Thrown from the bike, he hit his head and bled on the path. He died there, alone on the route built for safety.
Teen Driver Hits 75-Year-Old Pedestrian in Flushing; She Dies 2
An 18-year-old driver hit Ana Rosa Infante as she crossed at 47th Avenue and 192nd Street in Flushing; she died at a hospital days later.
Driver Charged After Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed on Webster 3
Police said Trina Bryant drove a 2011 Ford Escape that fatally hit Felix Thomas Bontia as he dried a customer's Toyota at a Bronx car wash.
Driver Hits Fallen Pedestrian at Flatbush Intersection 2
A 58-year-old driver in a Toyota Highlander hit Aracely Courtenay after police said she fell while crossing East 21st Street in Flatbush.
Driver fatally hit 7-year-old girl in Queens crosswalk 1
A 46-year-old woman with a learner's permit fatally hit 7-year-old Dolma Naadhun as she crossed at Newtown Road and 45th Street in Queens.
NYPD Officer’s Emergency Run Kills Pedestrian in Far Rockaway 3
Officer Sudan Osorio was driving an NYPD SUV to an emergency call when a chain-reaction crash on Beach Channel Drive killed Zabina Gafoor, 52.
U-Haul Driver Killed Delivery Worker in Brooklyn Rampage 1
Police said driver Weng Sor killed YiJie Ye, 44, during a Brooklyn U-Haul rampage; the official record lists a pickup truck and moped at Bay Ridge Parkway and 5th Avenue.
Unlicensed Taxi Driver Hits Parked Forklift, Kills Passenger
An unlicensed taxi driver drove straight on Webster Avenue and hit a parked forklift. A 64-year-old man riding in the right rear seat died in the crash. Police recorded driver inattention as a contributing factor.
Distracted truck driver kills man on Roosevelt
A Toyota truck driver looked away on Roosevelt Avenue and hit a 55-year-old man crossing near 111th Street. The impact shattered his head. He died in the street while the evening traffic rolled past.
Drunk Driver Slams Wall, Dies Alone
A 27-year-old driver slammed his Chevy into a barrier on West 30th near 12th Avenue late at night. Police recorded alcohol and distraction before the impact. He died in the driver’s seat. No one else was inside.
Speeding teen driver kills two friends
A 19-year-old BMW driver tore down Belt Parkway and crashed. Two teenage passengers, 16 and 18, never made it home. Unsafe speed turned a late-night ride into a dead end.
Driver Rear-Ends Electric Motorcycle Rider on FDR Drive 1
Police said a 19-year-old driver rear-ended Nathaniel Knight as he rode north on FDR Drive, and Knight died at the scene.
SUV driver hits man on Henry Hudson, kills him
A driver in a Dodge SUV hit a 27-year-old man in the head on Henry Hudson Parkway overnight. The man died in the roadway, far from any crosswalk, with no one else around.
Speeding, Drinking Driver Kills Passenger on Hylan
A 23-year-old driver sped down Hylan Boulevard overnight with alcohol in the car. He crashed while changing lanes. His front-seat passenger, also 23, was ejected and killed, her body amputated. Police recorded unsafe speed and alcohol involvement.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills Man in Crosswalk
A 63-year-old SUV driver turned left off Grand Central Parkway and hit a 24-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Home Lawn Street. The impact killed the pedestrian on the spot, a routine winter morning ending in a dead stop.
Distracted Bronx River Driver Dies Alone
A 42-year-old driver on Bronx River Parkway hit head-on and died alone in his Mazda on a cold Saturday night. Police recorded driver inattention and alcohol, no skid marks, no second chance.
Queens e-bike rider dies in night crash
A 62-year-old e-bike rider went north on College Point Boulevard and hit something in the dark near 30th Avenue. He suffered a fatal head injury and never got back up from the asphalt.
Elderly Driver Killed as Jeep Rolls on Ellsworth
A 75-year-old driver rolled his Jeep on Ellsworth Avenue and died where it landed. The SUV broke apart in daylight on a quiet Staten Island street. No one else was in the vehicle.
SUV driver hits 84-year-old in Amsterdam crosswalk
A northbound SUV driver hit an 84-year-old woman in the Amsterdam Avenue crosswalk near 97th Street on a Sunday evening. She stayed conscious with bruises and broken bones and died there on the paint.
Garbage truck driver kills man on Central Park North
A westbound garbage truck driver hit a 60-year-old man crossing Central Park North near Powell Boulevard overnight. Metal met skull. He went down and never got back up. Head trauma and internal bleeding killed him in the street.
Garbage Truck Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Man on Kings Highway
A garbage truck driver turned left off Kings Highway and hit a 58-year-old man standing at East 14th Street. Police say the driver failed to yield. The man died there at the intersection.
Box truck driver fatally hits cyclist in Gowanus 1
A box truck driver hit and killed a 37-year-old woman riding a Citi Bike near 2nd Avenue and 9th Street in Gowanus, police told amNewYork.
Unlicensed Driver Slams Nassau Expressway Wall, Dies
A 30-year-old unlicensed driver sped west on Nassau Expressway and hit hard on the right side. Police recorded unsafe speed. The overnight solo crash left him with head trauma and internal bleeding; he died at the scene.
Speeding drivers kill man walking Henry Hudson
Overnight on Henry Hudson Parkway, a man walking with traffic did not make it home. Three northbound drivers came through; one hit him. Police recorded unsafe speed. The man died at the scene. Two drivers were also hurt.
Truck driver’s right turn kills Queens cyclist
A concrete mixer driver turned right at 24th Avenue and 29th Street and hit a 62-year-old woman riding her bike east. The truck’s bumper smashed her head. She was thrown from the bike and died in the street.
Left-Turning Driver, Dead Rider on Hylan
A driver turned left off Hylan at Nelson. A 25-year-old rider hit the sedan, flew from his bike, and died in the street. Police flagged unsafe speed. Staten Island’s night swallowed another young life.
Helmetless Moped Rider Killed at 75th Street
A 31-year-old moped rider hit the side of a southbound Mercedes at 75th Street and 32nd Avenue overnight in Queens. Police recorded that he blew a traffic control and died from head injuries at the scene.
SUV driver hits e-bike rider, leaves him dead on Hamilton Place
Near midnight on Hamilton Place, a Nissan SUV driver hit a 46-year-old man riding a TAILG e-bike. The rider was thrown, suffered fatal chest injuries, and died in the street while the SUV showed no damage.
Driver Hits and Kills 65-Year-Old on Merrick
A driver in a sedan hit a 65-year-old man on Merrick Boulevard as he crossed outside the crosswalk. The man died in the street while traffic rolled past and the year turned over without him.
BMW driver changing lanes kills man on Gowanus
A BMW driver changed lanes on the Gowanus Expressway and hit a 32-year-old man near parked taxis and debris. The pedestrian’s leg wounds proved fatal on the overnight highway.
Pickup driver fled after fatal Broadway crash 1
A pickup driver heading north on Broadway hit 62-year-old Edwin Rivera near West 238th Street; police told the Daily News the driver fled.
Distracted SUV Driver Dies In Brooklyn Smash
A 70-year-old Audi SUV driver hit hard on Vanderbilt near Pacific and died in the seat. His 60-year-old passenger lived through crush injuries while distraction stayed logged as the cause.
Distracted driver kills 91-year-old on Rockaway Parkway
A southbound Chevy driver hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway without a signal. The car’s front end smashed into her head. She died in the street while the distracted driver kept going straight.
Bay Street driver dies after losing consciousness
A 57-year-old driver lost consciousness on Bay Street, her Hyundai rolling forward into a parked Alfa. She died there in the afternoon traffic, the only person killed in the crash.
Unlicensed driver flies down Belt, kills woman
A 21-year-old unlicensed driver tore down Belt Parkway overnight and crashed. A 26-year-old woman in the back seat died from neck injuries. According to the police report, unsafe speed turned a car ride into a fatal wreck.
Truck driver kills 75-year-old woman on Utica 2
A truck driver hit a 75-year-old woman in the Utica and Saint Johns crosswalk. Her head hit the pavement. Police recorded crush injuries. She died in the intersection while the driver rolled on.
Distracted SUV driver kills 70-year-old e-biker
A distracted SUV driver hit a 70-year-old man riding an e-bike head-on on Schenectady Avenue near Avenue J. The rider was ejected and died at the scene while both drivers failed to pay attention in the middle of the afternoon.
Motorcyclist Dies After Ocean Parkway Collision at Avenue N 1
Fred Wearing, 49, died after a December motorcycle collision with another driver on Ocean Parkway at Avenue N in Brooklyn.
Moped Rider Slams Turning Pickup, Killed
A 45-year-old moped rider hit a pickup turning off Grand Street at Graham Avenue before dawn. He flew from the bike, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The pickup driver was not reported injured.
Speeding Driver Tears Through 10 Parked Cars
A 24-year-old driver sped down Nassau Expressway overnight, hit ten parked cars, and died when his sedan burned. Unsafe speed turned a quiet row of cars into a line of wrecks.
Driver Backs Over 85-Year-Old on Bliss Terrace
A driver reversed a sedan on Bliss Terrace and hit an 85-year-old man crossing in the dark. Police say the driver backed unsafely and failed to yield. The man took the blow to his head and died there.
Driver Runs Light, Kills 72-Year-Old on 168th
A driver in an Audi SUV blew a traffic control on East 168th Street and hit a 72-year-old man emerging from behind a parked car. His shoulder and arm fractured. He died there in the Bronx street.
Distracted SUV driver kills 81-year-old at ferry
An 81-year-old man stepped into the Staten Island Ferry entrance on Richmond Terrace. A distracted SUV driver turned left, hit his legs, and dropped him in the street. He died there in the morning light.
Two Drivers Hit Man Crossing Grand Central
A 49-year-old man tried to cross Grand Central Parkway before dawn. An SUV driver and a sedan driver hit him in the darkness. He died in the road while both kept going straight.
Bus Driver Hits 69-Year-Old Crossing Bay Street
A Nova bus driver hit a 69-year-old man crossing Bay Street near Canal on a dark, wet evening. The man died after the impact, his leg injuries recorded while he was still conscious.
BMW driver hits 82-year-old on 73rd Ave
An 82-year-old man stepped into 73rd Avenue mid-block. A BMW SUV driver hit him and left him unconscious on the pavement. He never woke up.
Speeding driver kills woman in 96th Street crosswalk
A northbound sedan driver hit a 40-year-old woman in the 3rd Avenue and East 96th Street crosswalk and killed her. Police recorded unsafe speed. A bus behind them never touched her.
Unlicensed speeding driver kills himself, maims passenger
A 44-year-old unlicensed SUV driver tore down Arthur Kill Road at unsafe speed and crashed. He died from head wounds. His 28-year-old front-seat passenger survived but lost part of his arm in the overnight wreck.
Left-turn driver hits e-scooter, kills rider
A driver turning left off West 161 Street hit a man riding an e-scooter straight through the intersection. Police recorded aggressive driving. The 45-year-old rider was ejected and died from head injuries.
Two Drivers Hit Man Walking on FDR
Before sunrise on FDR Drive, a 31-year-old man walking along the highway against traffic was hit by a BMW SUV, then a Honda sedan. Two drivers kept moving straight. He never got up.
Pickup Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 83-Year-Old
A pickup driver turned left at White and Lafayette and hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The bumper smashed into her head. She collapsed with internal injuries and died on the street.
Speeding BMW driver kills man on Bedford
Near midnight on Bedford Avenue, a 19-year-old BMW driver tore through the dark and hit a 61-year-old man crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The impact crushed his head and organs. He died in the street.
73-Year-Old Driver Dies Alone on West Shore
A 73-year-old driver hit something on West Shore Expressway before dawn. His Dodge crumpled at the front. According to police, he died in the driver’s seat, belted in and alone.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills E‑Bike Rider
A driver going east on West 24th hit a 38-year-old man on an e-bike and threw him into a parked SUV. Police recorded failure to yield. The rider died in the street overnight.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Woman in Crosswalk
An 81-year-old woman crossed West 92nd with the light. A southbound SUV driver hit her head-on in the crosswalk and killed her, overnight on Columbus Avenue.
Driver Slams Parked Truck, Passenger Killed
A driver ran a sedan into a parked tractor-trailer on the Van Wyck. The 28-year-old front passenger died of head and crush injuries while the truck sat oversized and still. Police cited alcohol and the big rig itself as factors.
Speeding BMW driver ejects teen riders
A 20-year-old BMW driver tore down the Long Island Expressway and, at unsafe speed, crashed hard. Two 18-year-old women in the back were thrown from the car; one died on the road, the other suffered serious fractures while the young driver lay unconscious.
SUV Driver Hits, Kills Woman on 84th Street
A northbound SUV driver hit a 63-year-old woman crossing 84th Street just after dawn. She died from head and internal injuries on a block without a crosswalk.
Distracted Rider Kills 74-Year-Old on Woodhaven
A distracted motorcycle rider hit a 74-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard. The impact tore the man’s leg. He died in the street while the licensed rider was thrown and injured.
Truck Driver Plows Into Stopped SUV, Kills Woman
A tractor-trailer driver slammed into stopped traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway overnight, demolishing a 49-year-old woman’s SUV and killing her. Two trucks and her SUV ended up wrecked in the dark.
Truck Driver’s U-Turn Kills Young Rider
A box-truck driver tried a U-turn on Broadway. A 21-year-old motorcyclist, riding straight, hit the truck’s side and went flying. He wore a helmet. His head injury still killed him there in the street.
Driver Indicted After Fatal Williamsburg Crosswalk Hit-and-Run 2
Prosecutors said Daniel K. Buckley hit Leah Kohn in a Williamsburg crosswalk, left the scene, and was indicted after she died from head trauma.
Unlicensed, Drunk Driver Dies Speeding on Manhattan Bridge
A 24-year-old unlicensed driver pushed his Nissan west across the Manhattan Bridge overnight and crashed. According to police, unsafe speed and alcohol ended his ride with fatal head injuries.
Driver Charged After Fatal East Village Hit-and-Run 2
Police said Michael Pruitt fled after hitting Lucas Jimenez Aburto in the East Village; the city record lists one pedestrian killed.
BMW driver charged after scooter rider dies in Queens collision 2
Police said BMW driver Jairo Ortiz was intoxicated in a Jackson Heights collision that killed a scooter rider, amNewYork reported.
Queens SUV driver falls asleep, dies alone
A 33-year-old driver on South Conduit Avenue fell asleep in his 2021 Nissan SUV and hit hard. He died belted in with a fractured arm, on a fast arterial built to punish one tired mistake.
Driver in Jeep Fatally Hit Pedestrian on Seagirt Boulevard 2
A 26-year-old driver in a black Jeep Wrangler hit and killed a 64-year-old man crossing Seagirt Boulevard in Far Rockaway, police said.
Tanker Driver Turns Left, Kills Woman on Bike
A tanker driver turned left off Liberty Avenue and hit a 43-year-old woman riding straight on her bike. She was ejected, suffered crushing head injuries, and died at the scene while traffic moved on around her.
Left-Turning Van Driver Kills 73-Year-Old
A van driver turned left at Forest and South and hit a 73-year-old man in the crosswalk. He died on the pavement where he was walking, in broad afternoon daylight.
Queens driver blows light, dies alone
A 25-year-old BMW driver ran a red on 37th Avenue by Parsons Boulevard and hit head-on. He took the full force to his head and died there in the cold night he helped make deadly.
Distracted driver kills man on 32nd Avenue
A distracted Mazda driver hit a 32-year-old man crossing 32nd Avenue at night. The impact caused fatal head and internal injuries; he died in the street.
Left-Turning BMW Driver Kills 70-Year-Old in Queens Crosswalk
A BMW driver turned left off Northern Boulevard and hit a 70-year-old man crossing with the signal at 158th Street. The impact to his head killed him in daylight while the driver failed to yield.
Honda SUV Driver Fatally Hits E-Scooter Rider in Mott Haven 2
A 23-year-old Honda SUV driver hit a 44-year-old e-scooter rider at Grand Concourse and East 149th Street; the rider died at Lincoln Hospital.
Driver Kills 91-Year-Old Raking Leaves in Morris Park 1
Police said a 59-year-old woman driving a Hyundai sedan west on Rhinelander Avenue hit 91-year-old Simone Canepa as he raked leaves by his Radcliff Avenue home; city records list unsafe speed in the fatal Bronx crash.
Tractor-Trailer Driver Leaves After Brooklyn Pedestrian Dies 2
Police said a tractor-trailer driver left after a 47-year-old pedestrian was fatally injured at Caton and Coney Island avenues; a 24-year-old Kia driver stayed.
Speeding driver kills night worker on Grand Avenue
A driver pushed a sedan too fast down Grand Avenue and hit a 49-year-old man working in the roadway. The crash tore his leg and killed him on the street while a parked diesel truck sat nearby.
Truck driver kills man crossing Linden
A truck driver going west on Linden Boulevard hit a 47-year-old man crossing in the dark. The impact crushed the man’s head. He died there in the street while the truck kept moving west.
Truck Driver Loses Consciousness, Dies on Grand
A 50-year-old truck driver lost consciousness on Grand Avenue near Borden and crashed. Alone in the cab of the oversized rig, he suffered fatal head trauma on a clear Wednesday morning.
Driver Runs Light, Kills 23-Year-Old E-Biker
A car driver blew a traffic signal on Fort Hamilton Parkway and hit a 23-year-old man riding an e-bike near 54th Street overnight. The crash threw him off the bike and he died of head injuries at the scene.
Unlicensed Driver Blacks Out, Dies Alone
A 46-year-old unlicensed driver blacked out on North Conduit Avenue near 135th and hit a fixed object overnight. He died in the sedan, alone on the road. No one else was hurt.
Unlicensed Van Driver Kills 79-Year-Old on Church Ave
A distracted, unlicensed van driver hit a 79-year-old woman head-on as she stepped off a vehicle on Church Avenue in East Flatbush. She died in the street while the man who hit her had no license to drive there at all.
Two Drivers Run Down Man in Belt Parkway Crosswalk
A 58-year-old man crossed Belt Parkway in a marked crosswalk before dawn. One driver in a sedan hit him, then another driver in a taxi hit him again. He died in the road. Both drivers and a passenger were hurt.
Left-Turning Truck Driver Kills Queens Pedestrian
A flatbed driver turned left off Francis Lewis Boulevard and hit a 68-year-old man in the crosswalk at Hillside Avenue. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction. The man suffered head trauma and internal bleeding and died.
Driver Hits Man and Leaves Him Dead on Bronx River Parkway
A southbound Mazda driver hit a 30-year-old man on Bronx River Parkway at night. The impact crushed his body. He died in the roadway.
Driver Hits Painter After Fall Onto Van Wyck Expressway 1
A driver in a 2012 Nissan Altima remained at the scene after Jeremy Rozan fell from a bridge worksite and died after contact on the Van Wyck Expressway.
Both Drivers Blow Light, Rider Killed
A 55-year-old man on a SYM motorcycle died on 57th Avenue after a driver in an SUV hit him in the intersection. Police say both drivers ran the light. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries in the afternoon crash.
Unlicensed Pickup Driver Kills Man on Eastern Parkway
A pickup driver sped down Eastern Parkway in the rain and hit a 56-year-old man in the roadway. Police recorded unsafe speed and distraction. The man died where he fell.
Distracted driver hits, kills 66-year-old
A distracted driver heading south on 4th Avenue hit a 66-year-old man in the roadway near 64th Street. The pedestrian died there in the street while the licensed driver kept his car intact enough to go home.
Two SUV drivers kill man crossing Gun Hill
Late at night on East Gun Hill Road, a 60-year-old man crossed against the light. Two SUV drivers hit him in succession. His head and body took the full force. He died in the intersection and never made it home.
E-Bike Rider Killed Hitting Parked Truck
A 48-year-old e-bike rider hit a parked box truck on Schenectady Avenue near Lincoln Place late Friday morning. He was thrown from the bike and suffered a broken neck and fatal injuries on the street.
Distracted Young SUV Driver Kills Man on Linden Place 1
A 20-year-old SUV driver, distracted and changing lanes on Linden Place, hit a 58-year-old man in the roadway. The man died there. Police say unsafe speed and inattention also left the young driver injured.
BMW Driver Fatally Hit Pedestrian on Grand Central Parkway 2
A 35-year-old BMW driver hit and killed a 44-year-old man crossing the eastbound Grand Central Parkway in Astoria, police said.
Drunk SUV Driver Kills Man on Fulton
A woman driving a Ford SUV hit a 48-year-old man crossing Fulton Street at night. He died there in the road. Police recorded alcohol involvement for both the driver and the man she hit.
Driver fatally hit 65-year-old crossing Bronx highway 1
A driver hit and killed a 65-year-old man before dawn; records place the crash on Bronx River Parkway, while police cited the Cross Bronx Expressway.
Aggressive Queens driver kills man in street
A driver on Rockaway Beach Boulevard, raging west through the rain, hit a 27-year-old man far from any crosswalk. The impact killed him in the street and damaged a parked car nearby.
Driver Killed in High-Speed Clearview Expressway Crash 1
A 20-year-old driver died and his passenger was critically injured after police said he lost control at high speed on the Clearview Expressway in Queens.
Speeding driver kills woman on Jewett 1
A driver in a sedan fatally injured a pedestrian at Jewett Avenue and Keiber Court on Oct. 14, 2022, and the Post reported she died after a driver in a Jeep Grand Cherokee hit the ambulance taking her to a hospital.
Permit Driver Plows SUV, Kills Rear Passenger
Overnight on the Gowanus Ramp, a permit driver ran an SUV straight into trouble. A 29-year-old man in the back seat took the hit and died there, while alcohol hung over the crash.
Ambulance Passenger Dies After Staten Island Crash 1
Police said a Jeep Grand Cherokee driver hit an ambulance carrying an injured woman on Jewett Avenue; the official record lists one passenger killed.
Motorcyclist Killed Near Orchard Beach Parking Lot 1
A 58-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he hit a barricade while riding south on Park Drive near the Orchard Beach parking lot, police said.
Speeding Mercedes Driver Kills E‑Scooter Rider
A Mercedes driver going west on Avenue L hit a 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter near East 17th Street. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience. The rider was ejected and died at the scene.
Bus Driver Hits, Kills 79-Year-Old Pedestrian in East Flatbush 2
A bus driver turned left off Flatbush and hit a 79-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She died in the street while the oversized bus kept rolling.
Truck Driver and Cyclist in Fatal Parkside Avenue Crash 3
A truck driver and Kala Santiago were traveling east on Parkside Avenue before the 25-year-old bicyclist died near Parade Place.
Speeding SUV Driver Killed on Cross Bronx
A 29-year-old SUV driver hit the back of a slowing tractor-trailer on the Cross Bronx Expressway and died in the crush. Police recorded unsafe speed on a weekday morning run that ended in a steel wall.
Queens driver fails to yield, kills rider
A northbound sedan driver failed to yield at 40th Avenue and 12th Street and hit a 37-year-old motorcyclist head-on. The unlicensed, unhelmeted rider was thrown from the bike and died of head injuries in the afternoon crash.
Allegedly drunk driver charged after tow operator dies on LIE 1
Police said an allegedly drunk Dodge Durango driver caused a Long Island Expressway crash, and tow operator Carlos Santiago died as he aided a disabled driver.
Distracted Bronx Driver Kills Woman at Corner
A distracted driver turned left off Westchester Avenue and hit people standing on the corner at Hoe Avenue. A 65-year-old woman was killed. A 57-year-old man and three other pedestrians, including a 5-year-old girl, were injured.
Construction-truck driver fatally hits Midtown pedestrian 1
A construction-truck driver hit and killed a man at West 44th Street and Eighth Avenue, and police said the driver stayed to speak with officers.
Garbage truck driver fails to yield, kills woman in Brooklyn crosswalk
An 81-year-old woman, crossing with the signal at 85th Street and 15th Avenue, was hit and killed by a garbage truck driver turning left. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.
Box truck driver fatally hit pedestrian in Williamsburg 1
A box truck driver making a left turn hit and killed 63-year-old Benjamin Berger as he crossed with the signal in Williamsburg, police said.
SUV driver blows turn, 80-year-old killed
A southbound SUV driver hit an 80-year-old woman driving west on 13th Avenue at 84th Street. Police say both drivers failed to yield. The woman died of a head injury in her sedan; two people in the SUV reported back pain.
Elderly Driver Loses Consciousness, Kills Himself in Rear‑End Crash
A 72-year-old BMW driver lost consciousness on Queens Midtown Expressway and hit a stopped KIA. He died in his seat. The other driver stayed upright and alive in the same line of traffic.
Unlicensed Queens Driver Dies After Slamming Parked Car
On 34th Avenue at 106th Street, an unlicensed 38-year-old SUV driver slammed into a parked Hyundai and died at the scene. No one else was in the cars. One man gone on a Monday night for nothing.
Distracted SUV Drivers Kill Woman on Saint Johns
Two distracted SUV drivers rolled east on Saint Johns Place. A 46-year-old woman stood in the roadway. One driver had no license. They hit her and she died there overnight in Brooklyn.
Hit-and-run driver kills man walking on FDR Drive 2
A hit-and-run driver killed a 79-year-old man walking along FDR Drive's southbound lanes in Manhattan, according to police and city data.
Motorcyclist Dies After Major Deegan Expressway Barrier Crash 1
Eric Parache died after police said he hit a concrete barrier while riding a 2020 Ducati on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx.
Driver Fatally Hit Woman in Queens Hit-and-Run, Police Said 2
A driver deliberately hit a 31-year-old woman near 120th Street and 97th Avenue in Queens and fled, police said; she died at Jamaica Hospital.
Brooklyn Driver Fails to Yield, Cyclist Killed at Night
A driver blew through New York Avenue at Cortelyou and failed to yield. A 53-year-old woman riding south on her bike was hit, thrown to the pavement, and killed under the streetlights.
Right-turning SUV driver fatally injures Bronx e-bike rider 1
A 63-year-old Ford Escape driver turning right in Belmont collided with a 67-year-old e-bike rider, who was run over and died the next day.
Hit-and-Run Driver Rear-Ends Man on Henry Hudson Parkway; Man Dies 1
A hit-and-run driver rear-ended a 66-year-old man on Henry Hudson Parkway; police said he hit a guardrail, had a medical episode and died.
Driver Turns Left, Kills 9‑Year‑Old Boy
A driver in a Nissan SUV turned left on East 12th Street and hit a 9‑year‑old boy standing off the road. His chest took the blow. He died there in the afternoon sun.
Motorcyclist Killed in Richmond Hill Red-Light Crash 2
Police said Francisco Santiago rode through a red light in Richmond Hill and was in a collision with a 30-year-old driver; he died at Jamaica Hospital.
Driver in Lexus Fatally Injured Pedestrian on Bronxdale Avenue 1
A 45-year-old man driving a 2016 Lexus fatally injured Paulina Nrecaj outside her Bronx building after swerving near Bronxdale and Cruger avenues.
Truck driver hits teen on 138th, leaves him to die
A truck driver hit a 17-year-old boy playing in the roadway on East 138th Street just after midnight. The impact crushed the teen’s head. He died there. The driver kept going into the Bronx night.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injured pedestrian on Riverside Drive 2
A hit-and-run driver fatally injured a 47-year-old pedestrian at Riverside Drive and West 147th Street, police said.
Speeding SUV driver kills man on Avenue M
A driver pushed his SUV too fast down Avenue M near midnight and hit a 65-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The impact to the man’s head killed him in the street. A parked SUV was dented in the same crash.
Belt Parkway driver hits man, leaves him dead
A 40-year-old man stepped into an eastbound Belt Parkway lane at night. A Toyota driver hit him head-on. The pedestrian died there under the overpass; the licensed driver survived with leg pain.
Driver Charged After Boy Dies in East Elmhurst Hit-and-Run 5
Police said Xavier Carchipull was arrested after he left an East Elmhurst crash where 5-year-old Jonathan Martinez died.
Truck Driver's Turn Kills E-Bike Rider in East New York 3
A 52-year-old truck driver turning from Pennsylvania Avenue onto Linden Boulevard fatally hit e-bike rider Jarrod Little in East New York.
E-Bike Rider Killed in Solo High-Speed Crash
A 48-year-old e-bike rider sped down Maurice Avenue, lost control, and went flying. His head hit the street. He died there, alone on the asphalt in early evening light.
Dirt-bike operator fled after passenger died on boardwalk 2
A 25-year-old dirt-bike operator fled after he lost control on the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk, where passenger David Molina died and a rollerblader was hurt.
Driver Charged After Far Rockaway Sidewalk Fatality 4
Police said Kiani Phoenix drove onto a Far Rockaway sidewalk while targeting another woman, killing Milton Storch and injuring another pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Ends Motorcycle Rider’s Life
Before dawn on Grand Central Parkway, a distracted driver and a speeding motorcycle met in the dark. The 35-year-old rider hit the SUV and was thrown. His helmet stayed on. He didn’t survive.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 77-Year-Old In Crosswalk
A Chevy SUV driver turned left off Roosevelt and failed to yield. He hit a 77-year-old man crossing with the signal and crushed his head. The man died on the pavement while afternoon traffic kept moving.
Speeding Driver Kills 69-Year-Old at 161st
A driver pushed unsafe speed through East 161st and River and hit another SUV, then a parked one. The 69-year-old woman driving alone died. The 24-year-old driver who hit her left with a concussion. Dawn never came for her.
Cyclist Hits 67-Year-Old Man on Jamaica Bay Greenway
A rider going west on the Jamaica Bay Greenway hit a 67-year-old man on the path near 103rd Street. The man died from head and internal injuries. The e-bike nearby was parked and untouched.
Distracted Left Turn Ends Scooter Rider’s Life
A sedan driver turned left off Church Street as a man rode his e-scooter straight. He hit the car and went headfirst to the pavement. He died there at 40. Police recorded driver inattention and outside-car distraction.
Belt Parkway Pavement Fails, Two Drivers Hit Motorcyclist
Overnight on the Belt Parkway, a 41-year-old rider changed lanes and hit broken pavement. He went down and two eastbound SUV drivers hit him. He died there in the dark, thrown from his motorcycle.
Speeding SUV Driver Kills 76‑Year‑Old Passenger
A 60-year-old Cadillac SUV driver sped up Cadman Plaza West and crashed. Police recorded unsafe speed and road-rage driving. The 76-year-old woman trapped in the back seat died; the driver was left with crush injuries.
SUV driver hits, kills four-year-old on 147th Street
A northbound SUV driver hit a four-year-old boy who stepped out from between parked cars on 147th Street. The child suffered head trauma and died in the street.
Driver Hit Scooter Rider at 18th Avenue and 74th Street 2
A southbound Kia driver hit a 21-year-old Hover-1 rider at 18th Avenue and 74th Street. The rider was thrown from the scooter, suffered a severe head injury, and died at the scene. Police noted a blocked view at the corner.
Aggressive ATV Ride Ends in Queensboro Bridge Deaths
A 22-year-old unlicensed ATV rider and his 18-year-old passenger were thrown and killed when a flatbed truck driver hit them head-on on the Queensboro Bridge near 29th Street overnight. Police recorded aggressive riding and distraction before the crash.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Backs Over Woman
A 36-year-old woman walked through a Pacific Street crosswalk. An unlicensed SUV driver reversed, hit her head, and killed her in the afternoon sun. Traffic control disregarded. Backing listed as unsafe.
Driver Accused in Fatal Myrtle Avenue Hit-and-Run 2
Prosecutors accused Florin Stoian of hitting 74-year-old Be Tran on Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood and fleeing; the official record cited unsafe speed.
Boy, 4, Dies After Bronx Scooter Crash; Father Arrested 3
Police said Mario Rosario Sr. was driving a stolen scooter with his 4-year-old son, who died after a crash with a turning Toyota driver on Bailey Avenue.
Driver Hits Senior on E‑Scooter, Leaves Him Dead
A driver going straight on West 125th hit a 73-year-old e-scooter rider turning at Morningside. The rider was thrown off and suffered fatal head injuries in the morning commute.
Bicyclist sought after pedestrian Gavin Lee dies in Chelsea 2
Police said a male bicyclist hit 44-year-old pedestrian Gavin Lee in a Chelsea crosswalk and left the scene; Lee died at Bellevue days later.
Motorcyclist Slams Box Truck, Dies on Queens Boulevard
A 42-year-old rider hit the rear of a box truck on Queens Boulevard just after dawn. He was thrown from the motorcycle and died of crush injuries. The truck driver continued west, unhurt.
SUV Driver Fails Left Turn, Rider Killed
A Ford SUV driver turned left on Gateway Drive at night and hit a 36-year-old man on a KTM motorcycle head-on. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed. The rider was thrown and killed in the road.
Scooter rider dies after Henry Hudson Parkway crash 1
Police said a 48-year-old woman riding a gas-powered scooter lost control on the Henry Hudson Parkway and died after she was thrown into a motorcyclist's path.
Truck Driver Fatally Hits Delivery Worker on Morgan Avenue 1
A man driving a flatbed truck turned left off Meadow Street and hit delivery worker Daniel Vidal on Morgan Avenue; police said Vidal died at Elmhurst Hospital.
Unlicensed E‑Scooter Rider Dies on 110th
A 37-year-old unlicensed e-scooter rider went east on West 110th and went down hard. He was thrown, his head hit the pavement, and he died there in the afternoon heat. No driver stopped. No one is named.
Driver Charged After Inwood Sidewalk Crash Kills Two Men 6
Prosecutors said Leandro Diaz-Ramirez sped through a red light in Inwood, leading to a crash that killed pedestrians Joel Adames and David Fernandez.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Sedan, Dies on Himrod
A 27-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist hit a sedan’s side on Himrod Street at night. His head injury killed him in the street while the car’s licensed driver survived.
3rd Avenue head-on kills 70-year-old driver
A 70-year-old woman drove her 2020 Land Rover down 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. She hit head-on, the airbag blew, and the front end collapsed. She never left the driver’s seat. Her body took the full force and she died there.
Driver turning in Bronx fatally injures Bernice Schwartz, 99 1
A 53-year-old driver in a Mazda SUV mortally injured 99-year-old Bernice Schwartz while turning at West 235th Street and Oxford Avenue in the Bronx.
Citi Bike Rider Killed at East 85th Street and Madison Avenue 1
A tractor-trailer driver was alongside Citi Bike rider Carling Mott on East 85th Street before she fell and was fatally struck.
Speeding rider slams car, dies on Clearview
A 43-year-old motorcycle rider hit the back of a Honda mid–lane change on Clearview Expressway. Police recorded unsafe speed. The rider was thrown and died from internal injuries to his abdomen and pelvis.
Speeding driver kills woman on Rockaway
A 28-year-old driver pushed a Honda too fast down Rockaway Boulevard late Sunday. The car crashed. A 26-year-old woman in the back seat died from chest injuries. The driver and another passenger were also hurt, with alcohol recorded in the mix.
Unlicensed Bronx Driver Killed Hitting Parked SUV
A 63-year-old unlicensed driver in a Toyota sedan hit a parked Ford SUV on East Tremont Avenue. He died from neck injuries in the driver’s seat. The SUV sat empty; police recorded improper lane use and unsafe speed.
Driver Hits Woman Walking on Belt Parkway
A driver hit a 60-year-old woman walking along Belt Parkway overnight. She took the impact head-on, suffered crush injuries, and died by the shoulder while traffic kept moving past her.
Driver Hits and Kills E-Bike Rider in Bronxwood Avenue Crash 1
A 30-year-old driver hit and killed 43-year-old e-bike rider Wenntwen Porgho while turning at Bronxwood Avenue and Williamsbridge Road, according to police and city records.
Two Drivers Run Down Woman on Bruckner
Before dawn on Bruckner Expressway, a sedan driver hit a 27-year-old woman head-on. Another SUV driver rolled over her. She died in the road while traffic kept moving.
Porsche Driver Left After Fatal Long Island City Scooter Crash 1
A Porsche SUV driver hit 30-year-old scooter rider Brendan Marmolejos in Long Island City and left, police said; Marmolejos died a week later.
Speeding rider slams SUV, two killed
A speeding motorcycle rider hit a turning SUV on Morrison Avenue, throwing three men into the street. Two 25-year-olds suffered fatal head injuries. A third man was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inexperience on the bike.
Driver Going Straight Kills Woman on Belt
A driver kept going straight on Belt Parkway and hit a 35-year-old woman in the dark. Her head and body crushed on the asphalt. No crosswalk. No warning. She died there overnight while the traffic rolled on.
Pickup driver hits man on Coney boardwalk
A pickup driver rolled north on Riegelman Boardwalk West and hit a 47-year-old man near Stillwell Avenue. His head and body took the force. He died there in the dark while the truck showed no damage.
Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Woman In Bay Ridge Crosswalk
A driver in a Ford SUV turned left at 7th Avenue and Ovington and hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police say he failed to yield. She died in the crosswalk, on a Sunday morning.
Tire Blowout Sends Driver Into Parked Truck
A 43-year-old driver on Hylan Boulevard lost a tire and hit a parked pickup overnight. He suffered fatal chest injuries and died alone in the car, the only person hurt.
Motorcyclist Dies After Edgemere Collision With Driver 2
A 38-year-old motorcyclist died and two men were injured after two riders and a 52-year-old driver collided in Edgemere.
Motorcyclist Runs Red, Dies After Head-On Hit
A 37-year-old rider blew a red on 8th Avenue at West 116th and hit head-on. He was ejected and died from head trauma. The crash unfolded on a weekend afternoon in Harlem traffic that did stop. He did not.
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Truck, Man Killed
On Clearview Expressway, a 50-year-old SUV driver hit a Ford pickup and died in the crush. Police cited driver inattention for the crash that also left an 18-year-old driver with neck whiplash.
Distracted sedan driver kills moped rider
A distracted driver in a Ford sedan hit a moped from behind on Grand Concourse near East 144th Street. The 51-year-old rider was thrown and killed in the night traffic.
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills 21-Year-Old on East Houston Street 1
A fugitive driver hit and killed 21-year-old Andy Eduardo Gil near East Houston and Forsyth streets before leaving the scene, police said.
SUV Driver Backs Into Scooter, Woman Killed
A driver backed an SUV on Dean Street and a motorscooter rider hit the rear. The 32-year-old woman rider was thrown, suffered a fatal head injury, and died there. A six-year-old passenger was ejected and bruised.
Overnight 2nd Ave crash kills 28-year-old rider
A 28-year-old man rode a bike down 2nd Avenue overnight and hit an unseen object. Thrown and fatally injured, he died in the street while his bike stayed intact.
Teen passengers killed in Hylan Boulevard crash 5
A 16-year-old driver in a Ford Mustang and a GMC Yukon driver collided on Hylan Boulevard, killing three teen passengers and injuring six people.
Two hit-and-run drivers fatally injured Omar Stewart in Brooklyn 3
Two hit-and-run drivers hit 61-year-old Omar Stewart on Washington Avenue in Prospect Heights, police said; he died at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist.
Left-Turning Driver Kills 75-Year-Old Man
A driver turning left from Bailey onto West Kingsbridge hit a 75-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield. An afternoon walk in the Bronx ended in the crosswalk.
Motorcycle driver dies at Williamsburg Bridge exit ramp 3
A 25-year-old motorcycle driver died near the Williamsburg Bridge exit ramp, where official data cited unsafe speed and news reports gave conflicting accounts.
Pickup driver hits man crossing Vanduzer
A pickup driver went straight on Vanduzer and hit a 49-year-old man crossing at night. His head injury killed him there in the street.
Moped Rider Killed on Major Deegan in Mott Haven 1
A 28-year-old moped rider died after police said he lost control and hit a tractor trailer on the Major Deegan Expressway in Mott Haven.
Inexperienced rider dies in Woodvale crash
A 61-year-old motorcycle driver on Woodvale Avenue lost control and went down at night. He was ejected, hit his head, and died. Police cited driver inexperience in the solo crash.
SUV Driver Runs Red, Kills CitiBike Rider
A 41-year-old man riding a CitiBike through Grand Concourse before dawn never makes it home. A southbound SUV driver blows the light at East 149th and hits him. He is thrown, suffers fatal head injuries, and dies in the street.
E-bike rider died after hitting parked SUV on Greene Avenue 1
Luciano Morales Feliciano, 25, died after police said he lost control on Greene Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant and hit a parked Toyota 4Runner.
Speeding Chrysler flips on 121st, kills driver
A 27-year-old Chrysler driver tore down 121st Street at unsafe speed, flipped, and hit parked cars and a stopped Jeep. He died from head injuries in the crash.
Jeep Driver Fled After Bronx E-Bike Rider Was Fatally Hit 2
A Jeep SUV driver blew through traffic control on Metcalf Avenue and hit a 21-year-old e-bike rider. His body was thrown, his bike demolished. A young man dead for someone’s shortcut.
Dirt Bike Rider Dies After Mott Haven Crash With Parks Truck 1
Gregorio Arango died after police said he crashed a dirt bike with a Parks Department truck near Willow Avenue and East 138th Street.
SUV driver hits woman on Boston Road
Two SUV drivers met head-on on Boston Road. A 26-year-old woman lay in the roadway; the Ford driver hit her and she died there, unnamed in the report, under Bronx streetlights on a Friday night.
SUV driver blows light, man ejected and killed
A driver in an SUV ran a traffic control on Hughes Avenue and slammed into another car. The 26-year-old driver of that car flew out, hit his head on the pavement, and died there late Friday night.
Truck driver runs down woman on e-scooter, flees
A diesel truck driver ran over a 57-year-old woman on a Hiboy e-scooter on Fort Hamilton Parkway near 60th Street. Her helmet shattered. She died in the afternoon heat while the driver kept going.
Bronx driver blows light, kills 26-year-old on e-bike
A Chevy driver ran the light at East 149th and St. Ann’s and hit a 26-year-old e-bike rider head-on. The man’s head took the first impact. He died in the street, another night casualty under ignored signals.
67-Year-Old Driver Dies in Ralph Ave Head-On
A 67-year-old driver heading south on Ralph Avenue hit a northbound pickup head-on near East 66th Street and died of a hip and internal injury. A bus driver stood in the middle of it all, her bus left damaged on a Tuesday afternoon.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Baby Boy
Before dawn on East 108th Street, a driver going straight ahead hit a baby boy in the road near Farragut. Police say the driver failed to yield, and the child died from severe injuries to his entire body.
Fleeing Driver Kills Pedestrian at Ralph and Macon 3
A fleeing driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Ralph Avenue and Macon Street, killing her and injuring four others.
Unlicensed Driver Hits E‑Bike Rider, Kills Her
A 43-year-old unlicensed driver going west on Lexington hit a woman riding an e-bike at Throop just after 2 a.m. She was thrown, suffered fatal head injuries, and died there in the street.
Evening Parkway Ride Ends in Cyclist’s Death
A 54-year-old man rode his bike north on Cross Island Parkway. He was thrown from the bike, his head hit something unseen, and he died on the pavement. No driver showed up in the story, just a body in the road.
Speeding driver kills passenger on Clearview
A 25-year-old driver pushed a Dodge sedan too fast down Clearview Expressway overnight and hit head-on. His 30-year-old front-seat passenger died. A rear passenger went to the hospital with serious fractures.
BMW driver blows light, kills cyclist
A BMW driver blew the light at Flatlands and hit a 46-year-old cyclist head-on. Night street, bike crushed, rider killed for someone’s shortcut through a red.
Driver Runs Over Man Beneath Truck in Maspeth 1
A 42-year-old driver in a Ford F350 ran over a man police said had been sleeping beneath the truck near Mount Zion Cemetery; the pedestrian died at Elmhurst Hospital.
Left‑Turn Driver Runs Light, Kills Woman on Midtown Sidewalk
A driver in an SUV blew a left turn at West 29th and Broadway and hit women standing on the sidewalk. One pedestrian, 48, died from crush injuries. A 32-year-old lost part of her leg. A 50-year-old bike rider was also hurt.
Driver Hits Young Woman, Kills Her on Flatlands
A driver in a Ford sedan hit a 24-year-old woman crossing Flatlands Avenue at night. The impact to her head and torso killed her on the street. One more pedestrian gone to a driver going straight.
Teen Driver Dies in Belt Parkway High-Speed Crash 1
Police said Mohammed Ayth Alkotait, 16, was driving at high speed on the Belt Parkway when he clipped a Kia, hit a Hyundai and died after being ejected.
Distracted Honda Driver Slams Truck, Dies
A 28-year-old Honda driver drove straight into the back of a stopped freight truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway before dawn. Police recorded distraction and illegal drugs. He died alone, crushed at the wheel.
Rider Killed at Central Avenue and Palmetto Street 1
A 33-year-old truck driver stayed at the scene after a rider was hit at Central Avenue and Palmetto Street; official records list a 49-year-old e-bike rider killed.
Speeding Driver Kills Man on Westchester
Before dawn on Westchester Avenue, a driver sped west and hit a 60-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention. He died in the street.
Driver Hits Man Crossing Flatlands, Leaves Him Dead
A driver heading west on Flatlands Avenue hit a 42-year-old man crossing midblock. The impact killed him there in the street on a weekend afternoon.
Police charge driver in fatal Webster Avenue hit-and-run 3
Police said Imani Williams sped through a red light on Webster Avenue and hit Robert Godwin's livery cab, and Godwin died in the Bronx crash.
Motorcyclist Dies After Hell's Kitchen 12th Avenue Crash 1
Police said Ian Overmier, 28, lost control while trying to pass a turning driver on 12th Avenue; medics took him to Mount Sinai West, where he died.
Motorcyclist dies after Mott Haven crash into parked cars 1
Isaiah Santana, 30, died after police said he lost control of a dirt bike on East 138th Street in Mott Haven and hit parked cars near Willis Avenue.
Driver Going Straight Kills Man Crossing 69th
A driver heading south on 69th Street hit a 49-year-old man crossing near Broadway on a June night. The impact to his head dropped him to the pavement, where he died.
Speeding SUV driver kills 70-year-old
A driver in a Jeep SUV came in too fast through 4th Avenue and 65th Street and hit a 70-year-old man in the crosswalk. He died there in the evening light while the licensed driver kept going straight.
Motorcyclist Dies After Utopia Parkway Crash in Queens 1
Thomas Hardy, 28, died after police said he sped down Utopia Parkway, lost control of a Honda motorcycle and was thrown near Jewel Avenue.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Vespa Rider
A 33-year-old Vespa rider went down on Classon Avenue and never got up. Police say an unlicensed SUV driver hit him from behind, on drugs, then kept going.
Driver hits and kills pedestrian after Gravesend crash 1
Police said a driver involved in a two-vehicle crash hit a 65-year-old man at Avenue P and West 1st Street while he was crossing with the signal.
Bus Driver Hits and Kills Bike Rider at Queens Intersection 2
A Q85 bus driver hit and killed a 35-year-old bike rider at 128th Avenue and 238th Street in Queens, according to city data and police accounts.
Driver Charged After Baby Killed in Rosebank Crosswalk 1
Police said Shannon Cocozza hit 1-year-old Lian Mashini and her mother while turning in Rosebank; Lian died at Staten Island University North Hospital.
Tow Truck Driver Rolls Through, Cyclist Killed on Bruckner
A tow truck driver rolled straight up Bruckner and a 52-year-old cyclist went under his rig. Police recorded driver inattention by the rider. The man’s abdomen was crushed. He died in the street.
Driver dies after leaving New England Thruway in the Bronx 1
A 25-year-old Mercedes driver died and his passenger was hurt after police said he sped off the New England Thruway near Pelham Bay Park West.
Distracted Box-Truck Driver Slams Stopped Rig
A box-truck driver going straight on Harding Expressway hit the rear of a stopped tractor-trailer near College Point Boulevard. The 63-year-old driver died at the scene. Police recorded driver inattention in the fatal afternoon crash.
Unlicensed Rider Blows Light, Woman Killed
On University Avenue, an unlicensed motorcycle rider blew past a traffic control and hit an SUV head-on. His 27-year-old passenger was thrown to the pavement and killed while the night rolled on around her.
Driver in Mazda Crashes on Cross Island Parkway; One Killed 1
Police said a woman driving a Mazda fell asleep on the Cross Island Parkway; the official record says one passenger was killed and two motorists were injured.
Driver dies after Staten Island parkway guardrail crash 1
Christopher Digioia, 57, veered into a median guardrail on Korean War Veterans Parkway and died after he was ejected, police said.
Speeding BMW Driver Slams SUV, Killed
A 30-year-old BMW driver tore down Bruckner Expressway and hit a northbound SUV head-on late at night. He died in the crash. His rear passenger took deep head cuts. Another passenger’s arm fractured in the wreckage, all pinned to unsafe speed and alcohol.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man on Eastern Parkway
A westbound Mercedes SUV driver hit a 47-year-old man head-on on Eastern Parkway at night. Police recorded driver distraction, and the man died from his head injuries in the street.
Bronx Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman
A Ford SUV driver turned left on Olmstead Avenue and hit a 62-year-old woman walking in the marked crosswalk at Seward. She suffered head trauma and died. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
MTA Bus Driver Charged After Fatal Staten Island Crash 1
Police said MTA bus driver Darrell Sweet drove away after hitting 69-year-old Patrick Varriale on Platinum Avenue in Staten Island.
Aggressive Riding Kills Moped Driver on FDR
A 36-year-old moped driver went down hard on FDR Drive at daybreak and died of head wounds. Police logged aggressive driving and no other vehicles at the scene. One man, one machine, and a deadly morning crash.
Unlicensed young driver slams dump truck on Belt Parkway
A 20‑year‑old unlicensed driver changing lanes on Belt Parkway hit the back of a dump truck overnight. She died at the scene. Three passengers and the truck driver suffered back and head injuries in the high‑speed chaos.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Killed on Henry Hudson Parkway 1
Police said Luis Acosta hit Victor Jose Benitez on the Henry Hudson Parkway and left; Benitez died at Harlem Hospital.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Woman on 120 Avenue
An unlicensed SUV driver going straight on 120 Avenue hit a 49-year-old woman in the roadway and killed her. Police flagged aggressive driving and road rage in the morning crash.
Driver fatally hit man crossing East Tremont Avenue 1
A 25-year-old woman driving north on East Tremont Avenue hit 72-year-old John Dellacava as he crossed near Roosevelt Avenue; he died at Jacobi Hospital.
Driver Hits Woman Crossing Astoria Park South
A 73-year-old SUV driver went north on Astoria Park South and hit a 38-year-old woman crossing outside the crosswalk near 21st Street at night. The impact to her head killed her there on the street.
Speeding drivers kill 21-year-old passenger
Three northbound drivers pushed it on the New England Thruway ramp before dawn. One slammed a car from behind, another hit head-on. A 21-year-old man in the back seat took the blow to the head and died there.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Killed
An unlicensed Ford SUV driver turned left off 4th Avenue and hit a 55-year-old man riding an e-bike on wet Brooklyn pavement. Police say traffic control was ignored. The rider was crushed and killed.
Garbage truck driver kills cyclist on 9th Avenue
A truck driver followed a man on a bike down 9th Avenue and hit him. His helmet cracked, his head took the blow, and the garbage truck rolled on with no damage. The 35-year-old cyclist died in the street.
Truck Driver Fails To Yield, Kills Bronx Teen
A box truck driver turned left on Neill Avenue and hit a 16-year-old girl crossing at Paulding. Police recorded failure to yield. She suffered head trauma and deep cuts and died in the street on a school morning.
Pickup driver fails to yield, kills man in crosswalk
A pickup driver turned left at East 77th and First and hit a 66-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield and alcohol involvement. The man suffered head and crush injuries and died in the crosswalk.
Driver Falls Ill, FDR Pileup Kills Him
A 56-year-old driver fell ill on FDR Drive and lost control of his SUV. He died as two other drivers crashed with him and were hurt in the northbound mess.
Motorcyclist Slams Object on Astoria, Dies
A 41-year-old rider on a Harley hit a hard object on Astoria Boulevard near 45th Street on a bright Tuesday afternoon. The impact crushed the front of the bike and left him with fatal internal injuries. No one else was hurt.
Taxi and sedan kill young man in Houston crosswalk
A taxi driver turned left on East Houston as a sedan driver came straight through. In the middle of that intersection, they hit a 21-year-old man and left him dying on the pavement overnight. Police flagged alcohol involvement.
Distracted SUV driver hits man, kills him
A northbound SUV driver merged on East 89th and hit a 48-year-old man standing in the roadway. The impact to his head killed him there as four parked cars were smashed in the chain of damage.
Bus Driver Fails To Yield, Kills 82-Year-Old
A bus driver turned at 2nd Avenue and East 37th and hit an 82-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He died in the crosswalk while the bus showed no damage.
Driver Loses Consciousness, Dies on Deegan
A 35-year-old driver lost consciousness on the Major Deegan and hit head-on. He died strapped into his Ford sedan on a fast Bronx expressway at night.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman in Bronx Crosswalk
A 32-year-old SUV driver turned left on Bouck Avenue and hit a 51-year-old woman walking in a marked crosswalk. The impact to her head and internal injuries killed her in the street while the driver stayed unharmed.
Left-Turning SUV Driver Kills 89-Year-Old
A Dodge SUV driver turned left off Northern Boulevard and hit an 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell, suffered severe head and internal injuries, and never woke up.
Jeep Driver Turned; Biker Died
A 26-year-old rider hit a turning Jeep on Avenue P and never got up. Police recorded illegal drugs and unsafe speed for the bike and left an Jeep driver and his passengers to walk away alive.
Overnight E‑Bike Run into Parked Box Truck Kills 20‑Year‑Old
A 20‑year‑old e‑bike rider hit a parked box truck on 86th Street overnight and was thrown, his head taking the impact. He died there. A 35‑year‑old riding on the outside of the bike was ejected and left with a fractured leg.
Speeding driver kills woman in back seat
A woman driving a Mercedes on Cross Island Parkway pushed it too fast in the dark. The crash crushed the rear seat and killed a 24-year-old woman lying there, turning a late-night ride into a death sentence.
Distracted SUV Driver Kills Man in Parkway Crosswalk
A 33-year-old SUV driver rolled west on Eastern Parkway and hit a 53-year-old man in the crosswalk on a rainy night. Police say distraction behind the wheel turned that crossing into his last.
E‑Scooter Rider Hits 86‑Year‑Old in 3rd Ave Crosswalk
A woman riding an e‑scooter hit an 86‑year‑old in the East 104th Street crosswalk at 3rd Avenue. The older woman went down with head trauma and never woke up. Afternoon light, busy street, one life erased in seconds.
Driver hits woman and child at Lenox
A driver in a Toyota sedan hit a 38-year-old woman standing at West 145th and Lenox. She died there on the corner. A six-year-old boy beside her took a head injury as parked cars crumpled behind them.
Teen driver’s speeding kills 19-year-old passenger
A 19-year-old driver raced along South Conduit Avenue and slammed a Nissan at speed. His 19-year-old front-seat passenger took the worst of it and died from neck injuries on the road that night.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Killed Hitting Parked Car
A 29-year-old man on a moped hit a parked sedan on Southern Boulevard near Crotona Avenue. He was unlicensed, wore no helmet, and was ejected. He died in the street at night.
Truck driver hits 73-year-old man in Queens crosswalk
A box-truck driver rolled north on Central and hit a 73-year-old man in the intersection at Nameoke. The older man went down with a fatal head injury while the truck showed no damage.
83-year-old driver kills Queens pedestrian while backing 1
An 83-year-old driver hit and killed a 75-year-old woman while backing out of a Queens driveway, police sources told the Daily News.
Scooter rider dies after hitting parked SUV in Wakefield 1
A 63-year-old scooter rider died after police said he hit the rear of a parked Mitsubishi Outlander on Richardson Avenue in Wakefield.
Woman killed after overpass fall on Harlem River Drive 1
A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 32-year-old woman on Harlem River Drive, away from any intersection. The impact crushed her body and killed her in the roadway on a cold Sunday morning.
Driver fatally injured 88-year-old pedestrian on Northern Boulevard 2
A 52-year-old driver leaving a Flushing restaurant parking lot hit 88-year-old Thomas Soong, who died three days later.
Hit-and-run driver kills 62-year-old on East New York avenue 2
A 23-year-old unlicensed driver in a Cadillac hit a 62-year-old woman crossing Pennsylvania Avenue near Linden at 1 a.m. He drove straight; her head took the impact. She died there on the arterial, alone in the dark.
Driver Fatally Injured Co-op City Pedestrian While Turning 1
A dump truck driver turned left on Einstein Loop and hit a 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Morning light, clear weather, legal walk — she died in the crosswalk while the truck showed no damage.
Driver and Passenger Killed on Harlem River Drive 1
Police said driver Michel Hamilton lost control near the 125th Street exit; he and passenger Norman Batiz died after the crash on Harlem River Drive.
Driver suspected of drunk driving in FDR crash that killed two 2
Police said Daquan Allen was in custody on suspicion of drunk driving after two women riding in his sedan died in a high-speed FDR Drive crash.
Unlicensed E‑Bike Rider Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A man riding an e‑bike blew the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street and hit a 43‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal. She took the impact to the head and died there in the evening street.
Driver in Private Sanitation Truck Fatally Hits Man Near Barclays 2
A driver in a private sanitation truck fatally hit a 62-year-old pedestrian near Barclays Center; police said the driver stayed and no arrests were made.
Unlicensed BMW Driver Speeds, Kills Infant and Man
On Henry Hudson Parkway overnight, an unlicensed BMW driver pushed it too fast and crashed. The car burned. A 39-year-old driver, a 30-year-old man, and an infant all died in that firetrap of speed and steel.
Box truck driver cuts left, e-scooter rider killed
A box truck driver turned left on Food Center Drive and hit a 32-year-old e-scooter rider going straight. The rider was thrown and died from head injuries while police logged bad lane use and blocked views in the Bronx morning light.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Killed on 101st Ave 1
A 24-year-old unlicensed driver tore down 101st Avenue and hit a parked Honda. He died from a crushed pelvis while his 23-year-old passenger left with severe arm lacerations in the frozen Queens night.
Two Killed After Bronx Driver Swerved Near Flatbed Truck 2
A 33-year-old woman driving a Mitsubishi Montero Sport and her front-seat passenger died after she swerved near a flatbed truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway.
Truck Driver Turns Right, Kills 83-Year-Old in Queens Crosswalk
A box-truck driver turned right from Union Turnpike onto 193rd Street and hit an 83-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She went down on the cold morning pavement and died there while the oversized truck showed no damage.
Broken Queens Pavement Kills Elderly Cyclist
A 77-year-old man rode west on 40th Drive in Queens when the pavement failed beneath his bike. He went down, hit his head, and died in the dark, with no driver even in the frame.
Unlicensed Speeding Driver Kills Young Passenger
On Ditmas Avenue, a 33-year-old unlicensed driver sped into parked trucks. His 29-year-old front-seat passenger took the hit to the head and died there in the dark.
Driver Charged in Kensington Left-Turn Death of Pedestrian 2
Police said Shmuel Zupnick, driving an Infiniti SUV, failed to yield while turning in Kensington, fatally injuring 65-year-old pedestrian Adilova Rahima.
Teen passenger died after Queens motorcycle crash 1
A 15-year-old moped rider ran a traffic control on Cooper Avenue and hit a turning SUV. His 16-year-old passenger was thrown off and killed. He suffered a fractured leg. The SUV driver and passenger reported neck and leg pain.
Driver Fatally Hits Pedestrian on Utica Avenue in Flatlands 2
A driver in a Ford Explorer hit and killed a 31-year-old man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Flatlands, police told reporters.
Distracted bus driver kills man in Flatbush
A bus driver turned on Flatbush and hit a 72-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. Police say the distracted driver failed to yield. The man’s leg was fractured; he died there on the street.
Unlicensed Pickup Driver Kills Teen Off Road
A man driving a Ford pickup along Northern Boulevard hit a 19-year-old woman standing off the roadway and kept going. Police say he drove distracted. She died there while the unlicensed driver rolled on into the afternoon.
81-Year-Old Driver Dies After Dozing Off
An 81-year-old driver on Douglaston Parkway fell asleep, lost control, and hit hard. His chest took the full force. He died there in the evening dark, alone in his car.
Pedestrian killed on Jerome Avenue; driver later charged 2
Police said Steven Castillo hit Antonio Martin on Jerome Avenue and fled; Martin, 60, died at the scene after a second driver also hit him.
BMW Driver Killed 17-Year-Old on Kings Highway 1
A 19-year-old BMW driver hit and killed 17-year-old Terah Saucier as he crossed Kings Highway near Avenue K in Flatlands, police said.
Driver Kills Child on Beach Channel Drive 2
A permit-holding SUV driver drove into a 10-year-old girl standing off Beach Channel Drive in Queens. Police recorded driver inexperience. The girl died from crush injuries. Another pedestrian was left with a fractured leg.
Driver Hit 5-Year-Old in Midwood Driveway; Boy Later Died 1
A 49-year-old driver hit 5-year-old Yaakov Farhi in a Midwood driveway area, and he died months later from his injuries.
Teen Driver Charged After Passenger Dies in Crown Heights Crash 4
Police said Ackeem Chambers fled a car stop before a Crown Heights crash that killed passenger Jada Rollins and injured four others.
Driver Killed After Bronx River Parkway Wreck
A 50-year-old Lexus driver tore down Bronx River Parkway at unsafe speed and crashed alone. He was ejected and died in the dark, his SUV demolished, no one else in the car and no one else to blame.
BMW driver hits 99-year-old crossing Oriental 3
A BMW SUV driver hit a 99-year-old man crossing Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street on a Saturday afternoon. The impact killed him in the roadway.
Unlicensed Senior Driver Dies in Solo Bronx Crash
A 79-year-old unlicensed driver sped down Schley Avenue after midnight and hit head-on. The airbag fired, but his skull and head were crushed. He died alone in the driver’s seat.
School Bus Driver Fatally Hits E-Bike Rider in Brownsville 1
A 48-year-old school bus driver hit a 32-year-old e-bike rider in Brownsville, and medics took her to Brookdale Hospital, where she died.
Driver turning at Foster and East 17th killed pedestrian 1
A 57-year-old driver turning right at Foster Avenue and East 17th Street hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk; she died at Kings County Hospital.
Scooter rider killed in Brooklyn garbage truck crash 1
Police said a 55-year-old scooter rider tried to pass a turning sanitation garbage truck on the passenger side before a Brooklyn crash that killed him.
Unlicensed, Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Taxi, Kills Teen
On Grand Central Parkway just after midnight, an unlicensed, distracted driver in a Honda slammed into the back of a taxi. An 18-year-old front-seat passenger was killed; two men in the car were injured, one with facial fractures.
Left‑Turning SUV Driver Kills 43‑Year‑Old on Amsterdam
A driver turned left off Amsterdam and hit a 43-year-old woman in the crosswalk at West 93rd. She went under the SUV and died there in the late‑morning cold. Daylight, dry street, and still a life erased.
Driver Fails to Yield, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A 51-year-old woman walked with the signal at East 76th and 3rd. A driver in an Audi SUV turned left, failed to yield, and hit her. She died there in the freezing morning while the SUV showed no damage.
Dump-Truck Driver Backs Into Man, Kills Him
A dump-truck driver reversed on 191st Street and hit a 32-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The man died there. The truck showed no damage; the pedestrian’s body took everything.
Driver Going Straight Kills Teen On Parkway
A driver in a Toyota sedan hit an 18-year-old crossing Grand Central Parkway at night. The impact killed him there on the road while three passengers sat in the car.
SUV driver hits teen off Grand Central
Near midnight on Grand Central Parkway, a GMC SUV driver hit an 18-year-old standing off the roadway. The blow crushed his head. He died there in the dark while the driver kept going straight.
Unlicensed SUV Driver Turns, Kills Woman in Crosswalk
A 77-year-old woman crossed East 29th with the light. An unlicensed SUV driver turned left off Lexington and hit her head-on. She died in the crosswalk while he sat behind the wheel.
School bus driver charged after Brooklyn teen killed crossing with first 2
Police said school bus driver Aleksandr Patlakh hit and killed 15-year-old Antonina Zatulovska as she crossed with the signal in Brooklyn.
Broken Pavement Throws 66-Year-Old Cyclist to His Death
A 66-year-old man rode his bike down West 37th Street, hit broken pavement, and went over the bars. He smashed his head on the street and died there while a nearby taxi rolled past untouched.
Taxi driver hits man walking on BQE
A taxi driver kept straight on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and hit a 69-year-old man walking against traffic. His chest was crushed. He died there on the highway.
Overnight Bronx E‑Bike Crash Kills 62‑Year‑Old Rider
A 62-year-old man rode a Fly e‑bike west on Westchester Avenue before dawn. He hit an object head-on, was thrown off, and suffered fatal head injuries on the pavement. No other people were reported hurt.
Driver in Cadillac Escalade Fatally Hits Man in Ridgewood 1
A 46-year-old driver in a Cadillac Escalade hit and killed a 57-year-old pedestrian at Metropolitan Avenue and Rentar Plaza in Ridgewood.
Motorcyclist Killed on Sheridan Expressway in Bronx 1
A 38-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Sheridan Expressway after police said he hit a truck and then an MTA bus near the Cross Bronx Expressway.
Driver Dies After Rear-Ending Snowplow on Major Deegan 1
Kevin Thompson died after police said he rear-ended a city Sanitation Department snowplow on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx.
Passenger killed after teen driver T-boned truck in Bronx 2
Police said 19-year-old T’Andre Hatcher faced manslaughter and DWI charges after a Bronx crash that killed passenger Frankely Nunez-Payano.
Driver charged after passenger dies in Jamaica crash 2
Police said Gilberto Cordova was drunk when he crashed in Jamaica, killing a 20-year-old passenger and injuring five people.
Driver fatally hit pedestrian on Ocean Parkway 2
A 56-year-old driver in a Chevrolet Impala hit a 45-year-old man lying in a northbound Ocean Parkway lane, and the pedestrian died at a hospital.
Speeding driver rear-ends dump truck, kills 22-year-old
A driver floored a sedan up Morgan Avenue and slammed into a dump truck’s rear. The 22-year-old front passenger took the hit to the head and died. Another young passenger’s arm fractured in the wrecked car.
FDNY EMT Driver Kills Pedestrian in Bronx Crosswalk 1
An FDNY EMT driver making a left turn hit and killed a 56-year-old pedestrian in a Bronx crosswalk, where video showed he had a steady walk signal.
92-Year-Old Driver Dies After Veering On Union Turnpike
A 92-year-old driver veered west on Union Turnpike near 251st Street and hit something hard enough to blow the airbag. He died in the driver’s seat on a busy Queens arterial, on a Sunday morning that kept moving without him.