2023 fatal crashes
In 2023, as of December 31, 2023, there have been 269 fatal crashes in New York City that killed 280 people, including 107 pedestrians, 31 cyclists, 123 motorists and 19 other people.
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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.
Driver Dies After Queens Collision Near JFK Airport
Police said a 30-year-old pickup driver hit Fitz H. Slowe’s Chevy at South Conduit Avenue and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard; Slowe died at Jamaica Hospital.
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
Kenny DeForest died after a Dec. 8 e-bike crash on Rogers Avenue in Crown Heights, where police told the Post he hit an unoccupied car.
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.
Scooter passenger killed after operator swerved in Jamaica
A 25-year-old scooter operator swerved on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, and 62-year-old passenger Sezero Gonzales died after being thrown off.
18-Year-Old Rider Killed on Cross Bronx Expressway
An 18-year-old rider was killed on the Cross Bronx Expressway after a morning crash that the record linked to unsafe speed and a witness said involved dragging.
Passenger killed after driver fleeing police crashes in Inwood
A 22-year-old driver in a Lamborghini SUV fleeing police ran a red light and crashed in Inwood, killing passenger Tiana Rodriguez, police said.
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
Police said Kevin Gomez drove away after hitting 3-year-old Quintus Chen with a white Infiniti near College Point Boulevard and 41st Avenue 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 killed woman on Bruckner Expressway
A hit-and-run driver fatally hit 32-year-old Jasmine Hunter after she stepped out of her car on the Bruckner Expressway, police told the Daily News.
Cameron Mency Died in Alcohol-Related LIE Crash
A driver in a sedan was merging east on the Long Island Expressway in an alcohol-related crash in which passenger Cameron Mency died and three motorists were injured.
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 Sought After ATV Rider Dies on Southern Boulevard
Police said a Jeep driver hit Raymond Brightman and another rider on Southern Boulevard and fled; Brightman died at St. Barnabas Hospital.
Hit-and-run driver fatally injures woman on Marine Avenue
A hit-and-run driver fatally injured a 72-year-old woman crossing Marine Avenue in Brooklyn, and police reported no arrests the next day.
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.
Two Drivers Leave After Fatal Borough Park Pedestrian Crash
Police said two southbound drivers hit Mohammed Hossain on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Borough Park and left; he died at the scene.
Driver dies after early-morning crash on Jerome Avenue
Jonathan Ramos-Robles died and his passenger was critically hurt after he lost control on Jerome Avenue and hit a tree, police told the Daily News.
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.
Teen Moped Rider Killed in Washington Heights Collision
A 15-year-old moped rider died after a crash involving an SUV driver at St. Nicholas Avenue and West 185th Street, where police said the driver stayed.
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 home
Alexander Murillo, 44, died after police said he lost control of his 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.
Scooter rider dies after Queens sidewalk crash into fence
Andrew Beicht, 46, died after police said he lost control of an electric standup scooter on a Maspeth sidewalk and was 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.
Tesla Driver’s Queens Crash Killed Passenger Near JFK
Police said a 52-year-old Tesla driver rear-ended a Ford on Rockaway Boulevard, then hit a utility truck; his 54-year-old front passenger died.
Distracted Driver Rolls Car, Kills Man
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
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 7-Year-Old Killed in Fort Greene
NYPD tow-truck driver Stephanie Sharp was charged after police said she failed to yield while turning in Fort Greene and hit 7-year-old Kamari Hughes.
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.
Motorcyclist Dies After Guider Avenue Crash in Brooklyn
A 50-year-old motorcyclist died after NYPD said he lost control near Guider and Coney Island avenues in Brooklyn; the city record listed driver inattention.
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 After Queens Bus Collision
Dylan Picaza, 16, died after hitting the side of an MTA Q49 bus while riding a motorcycle on Astoria Boulevard at 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
A 26-year-old motorcyclist died after police said he crashed into two cars at Ditmars Boulevard and 31st Avenue in East Elmhurst.
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.
Cyclist killed in right-turn crash at Clarkson and Rogers
A 26-year-old box truck driver was turning right at Clarkson and Rogers avenues when a 56-year-old cyclist traveling west was fatally injured.
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 Injures Pedestrian Crossing With Signal in Village
A 56-year-old woman driving at Greenwich Avenue and West 10th Street hit Lori Kleinman as she crossed; Kleinman died the next day.
Driver Charged After Pedestrian Dies on Castle Hill Avenue
Victor Ramos, 27, was charged after police said he drove speeding and drug-impaired and hit Mohammed Rahman, 67, on Castle Hill Avenue.
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 Hit Cyclist in Borough Park
A school bus driver turning in Borough Park hit and killed a male bicyclist near Fort Hamilton Parkway and 41st Street, police said.
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 Charged After Woman Killed Crossing Bath Avenue
Faheem Shabazz was charged after police said he turned left in a Ram pickup and hit and killed Xia Ying Chen, 66, as she crossed Bath Avenue with a stroller.
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 in Chinatown
Police said Access-A-Ride driver Michael Broughton failed to yield while turning at Allen and Canal, where 88-year-old Ngan Yung was killed.
E-bike rider fatally injured Priscilla Loke in Manhattan crosswalk
An e-bike rider hit Priscilla Loke, 69, at Chrystie and Grand streets and left the scene; police said she died at Bellevue two days later.
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 in Hutchinson River Parkway crash
A 49-year-old driver died after he veered off the Hutchinson River Parkway near Exit 4, where police said he hit a tree and light pole.
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.
Motorcycle Rider Dies in New Dorp Lane Pickup Collision
A 29-year-old motorcycle rider died after a Staten Island collision involving a 21-year-old pickup driver, who police said remained at the scene.
E-bike rider killed in Eastern Parkway crash with Jeep driver
A Jeep driver remained at the scene after a 41-year-old e-bike rider was fatally injured in an Eastern Parkway collision in Crown Heights.
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 in Sunset Park crash; driver arrested
A 41-year-old moped rider, Waki Knight, died after a Sunset Park crash; police said the Honda driver was unlicensed and arrested him.
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 Red-Light Crash
Eliseo Garcia, 23, died after he drove a moped through a red light on Grand Concourse and fell while swerving near an SUV driver, the Daily News reported.
Dump‑Truck Driver Runs Light, Kills Woman
A dump‑truck driver blew a left at Kingsland and Richardson and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Police say he ignored the light and didn’t stop. She died from crush injuries in the crosswalk.
Moped rider dies after Bronx service-road chase
Prosecutors said Brehisly Jimenez Gonzalez chased and rear-ended Kadeem Davis's moped in the Bronx; Davis, 32, was thrown into a light pole and died.
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 After Passenger Dies at Atlantic and Court
Kashawn Croswell was charged after police said he sped through a red light at Atlantic Avenue and Court Street, where 18-year-old Shanti Joyner died.
Moped rider killed after police say he stole running Bronx moped
Police said a man who stole a running moped died after skidding on a damp East 170th Street roadway and colliding with a dump truck and a bus.
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.
Drivers hit 22-year-old after Major Deegan breakdown
After a 22-year-old got out of a disabled Honda, a 61-year-old Subaru driver hit him on the Major Deegan; he was then hit in northbound lanes, and a Jeep driver was critically hurt.
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.
Dump Truck Driver Fatally Hits E-Bike Rider in Hunts Point
A dump truck driver hit e-bike rider Mariano Leonardo Victoriano while turning at Tiffany and Barry streets in Hunts Point and fled; he died at Lincoln Hospital.
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
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
A 21-year-old Infiniti driver T-boned an eastbound scooter rider in Bed-Stuy; the official record lists one 26-year-old motorist killed.
Unlicensed Rider Slams Turning SUV, Dies
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.
Two drivers indicted after motorcyclist dies on Henry Hudson Parkway
Prosecutors said Cary Brown and Marcos Vega-Pagan were racing on the Henry Hudson Parkway when they hit motorcyclist Joel Quintana, who died at Harlem Hospital.
19‑Year‑Old Rider Dies After Hitting Parked SUV
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.
Driver Charged After 88-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies in Queens
Filippo Bonura struck 88-year-old Chung Lun Shao on Dry Harbor Road in Queens; Shao died weeks later, and Bonura was charged with driving on a suspended license.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.