Westchester Square: Two Dead, Seventy‑Seven Hurt

Nov 4 - A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Castle Hill Avenue and hit a 39-year-old e-bike rider going straight. He suffered a leg injury. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Following Too Closely.

An SUV driver attempted a U-turn while traveling north near 1654 Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx around 3:05 p.m. The e-bike rider was heading north, straight through. The driver hit the rider. The 39-year-old man suffered a leg injury and a bruise, and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved an E-Bike and a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Following Too Closely as contributing factors. Police listed the SUV’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center front as impact points. The data lists an occupant of the SUV, but the only injury recorded was to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Nov 3 - Two sedans collided at Commerce and Newbold in the Bronx. One driver turned left. The other drove north. Two passengers and one driver were hurt. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and Other Vehicular in the crash.

At Commerce Ave and Newbold Ave in the Bronx, a driver making a left turn in a Hyundai sedan collided with a northbound driver in a Toyota sedan. Two passengers were injured: a 33-year-old woman in the front seat with shoulder pain, and a 51-year-old man in the right rear with back pain. A 49-year-old male driver also reported shoulder pain. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Alcohol Involvement and Other Vehicular." Police recorded Alcohol Involvement by both drivers. The left-turning car showed center-front damage; the northbound car showed damage to the left front. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

• Man intentionally drove into NYPD car, struck cyclist in Bronx, police say, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-26

Oct 3 - A sedan driver went west. An SUV driver moved north. They collided at Williamsbridge and St Raymond in the Bronx. Two passengers suffered neck injuries. A driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

Two passengers suffered neck injuries when a westbound sedan driver and a northbound SUV driver collided at Williamsbridge Road and St Raymond Avenue in the Bronx (10461) at 8:12 p.m. One driver also reported a neck injury. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan driver’s left front bumper hit the SUV’s right front bumper, and damage matched those points of impact. The SUV driver was listed as going straight; the sedan driver’s pre-crash action was marked “Other.” Multiple occupants were involved, including two 26-year-old passengers and a 24-year-old driver who reported whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Oct 3 - A driver in an SUV went straight and hit a 13-year-old on E Tremont near Westchester in the Bronx. The boy was conscious. He suffered a leg fracture. Police listed no specific contributing factors.

A driver in a 2014 Dodge SUV, traveling south and going straight, hit a 13-year-old pedestrian on E Tremont Avenue near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The boy was conscious and suffered a lower-leg fracture. Impact was to the SUV's left front quarter panel. According to the police report, the driver's travel direction was south, pre-crash movement was going straight, and the point of impact was the left front quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the driver and all parties. The child was recorded as a pedestrian outside an intersection. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848381 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Sep 29 - Two drivers collided at St Raymond and Parker in the Bronx. A 47-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed. The sedan had front-end damage. The SUV’s right-side doors were damaged.

Two vehicles collided at St Raymond Ave and Parker St in the Bronx at 11:46 a.m. A 47-year-old woman driving was injured, with pain to her entire body, recorded as injury severity 3. Another occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. The crash involved a sedan traveling east and an SUV traveling south, both reported going straight. Damage notes show impact to the sedan’s center front end and the SUV’s right-side doors. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed. These driver errors were cited in the person-level entries. The report did not list any pedestrian or cyclist victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Sep 7 - Bronx left turn, early morning. A driver in a sedan turned left on Westchester Ave and crashed. Three passengers took head hits; one bled. The driver was hurt too. Police recorded driver inattention.

A driver in a sedan made a left turn at 2276 Westchester Ave in the Bronx at 1:56 a.m. and crashed. Three passengers, ages 19 and 21 and 21, suffered head injuries; two had bruises and one had minor bleeding. The 35-year-old driver reported head pain as well. According to the police report, officers recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" by the driver. The pre-crash action was making a left turn. The point of impact and damage were listed as the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

• 30-year-old man struck and killed on Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx, NYPD says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-07

Aug 12 - A speeding Mercedes struck two motorcycles on Bronx River Parkway. Both riders died. The driver, drunk, tried to pass another car. The road closed. Metal, bodies, sirens. Lives ended fast.

Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports a 21-year-old driver faces vehicular manslaughter and DWI charges after a crash on Bronx River Parkway killed two motorcycle riders. Police say Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, allegedly intoxicated, attempted to pass a Volkswagen, hit it, then struck two motorcycles. Both riders, Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21, died. The article notes Neyra Yuyes "had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath" and refused a chemical test. The highway closed for hours. The case highlights the lethal risk of impaired, reckless driving on city roads.

• Drunk Driver Kills Two Bronx Motorcyclists, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-12

Aug 11 - A car struck two mopeds on Bronx River Parkway. Both riders died. Police arrested the driver. Charges include vehicular manslaughter and intoxication. The crash investigation continues.

According to amny (2025-08-11), a Mercedes-Benz tried to pass a Volkswagen on Bronx River Parkway, striking it and then hitting two mopeds. Both moped riders, Enrique Martinez and Manuel Amarantepenalo, died. The driver, Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, was arrested and faces charges including vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. The article notes, "Neyra Yuyes was arrested on Monday... He faces a list of charges including vehicular manslaughter, driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired." NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is handling the ongoing investigation. The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and impaired operation.

• Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders, amny, Published 2025-08-11

Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.

• Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-08-09

Jul 31 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a sedan at 1350 Commerce Ave in the Bronx. A 57-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded "Following Too Closely."

The driver of an SUV hit the rear of a sedan at 1350 Commerce Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan's driver, a 57-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely." Both vehicles were traveling north. The SUV struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end; the SUV sustained center front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. The sedan driver was conscious and was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Jul 30 - A 22-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on East Tremont Avenue when a merging car struck him. He suffered a head injury and was unconscious at the scene. Police cited improper lane use and failure to yield.

According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" contributed to the crash. The driver of a car merged and struck a northbound motorcycle near 2633 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. He was unconscious at the scene and listed with abrasions. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage by the driver. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained side damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Jul 16 - A driver backing an SUV hit a parked pick-up on Castle Hill Ave at Metropolitan Ave in the Bronx. The 23-year-old driver suffered a concussion. Police cited 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors.

An SUV driver backed into a parked pick-up truck on Castle Hill Ave at Metropolitan Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old driver was injured and suffered a concussion. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The report lists multiple parked vehicles involved and vehicle damage to center front and center back ends. Police recorded the listed driver errors as the causes. The record shows the injured occupant was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Jul 15 - A taxi driver was shot in the Bronx after a fare dispute. The driver survived. The shooter fled but was arrested. Violence erupted over a $40 ride. Police acted fast. The street was left scarred.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-15), a 27-year-old taxi driver, Alusine Barrie, was shot in the abdomen during a fare dispute on Nelson Avenue, Bronx. The shooter, Joseph Meeks, 76, tried four credit cards before the argument escalated. ABC7 reports, "Mr. Barrie asked him to get out of the car and pay him, instead of paying him he shot him in the stomach." Meeks, with about 60 prior arrests, was charged with attempted murder. The United Federation of Taxi Drivers urged the district attorney to deny bail. The incident highlights risks faced by drivers and exposes gaps in passenger screening and fare enforcement.

• Taxi Driver Shot Over Fare Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 3 - A moped and sedan collided on Blondell Ave. Unsafe lane changing and speed sent a moped driver to the hospital with leg injuries. Four others were shaken. The street stayed dangerous.

A moped and a sedan crashed at 1369 Blondell Ave in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The moped driver wore a helmet. Four other occupants, including passengers and the sedan driver, were involved but not seriously hurt. The moped driver was unlicensed. The crash highlights the risk when drivers change lanes unsafely and speed through city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825740 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Jul 3 - An officer shot an unarmed man during a Bronx traffic stop. The NYPD judge called for firing. The commissioner overruled. The man’s family called it outrage. The system shielded the shooter.

Gothamist (2025-07-03) reports NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch overruled a departmental judge and cleared Lt. Jonathan Rivera, who fatally shot Allan Feliz, unarmed, during a 2019 Bronx traffic stop. Judge Maldonado found Rivera's use of deadly force unjustified, writing it 'requires more than the mere possibility of danger.' Tisch disagreed, citing a 'split-second decision' and risk to another officer. The stop began over a seatbelt. Feliz tried to flee; Rivera fired once, killing him. Tisch's decision echoes the state attorney general, who declined charges. The case highlights the commissioner's power over discipline and ongoing debate about police accountability.

• Commissioner Clears Officer In Bronx Killing, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-03

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.

• Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-28