Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Hell'S Kitchen?
Hell’s Kitchen Bleeds: City Stalls, Bodies Fall
Hell’S Kitchen: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 6, 2025
The Toll in Hell’s Kitchen
The streets do not forgive. In the last twelve months, one person died and 275 were injured in traffic crashes in Hell’s Kitchen. Five of those injuries were serious. The dead do not speak. The wounded carry scars you cannot see.
Just this spring, a 39-year-old man was killed by a box truck on West 40th Street. Last year, a 29-year-old woman died under the wheels at 9th Avenue and West 58th. These are not isolated. They are the drumbeat of daily life here.
The Voices on the Street
People see what happens. They know the danger. After a cyclist was struck in Washington Heights, a resident described the lawlessness: “No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time.” Another pleaded for action: “I really want there to be speed humps because it’s just terrifying.”
The numbers are relentless. Since 2022, six people have died and 791 have been injured in 1,732 crashes in this neighborhood. Most victims are people on foot or on bikes. Most drivers keep going.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Some in Albany have moved. Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal helped pass Sammy’s Law, giving the city power to lower speed limits. State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal voted to curb repeat speeders. But the city has not yet used its new power to set a 20 mph limit. The carnage continues.
Every day of delay is another day of blood on the street.
The Next Step Is Yours
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit and real enforcement. The dead cannot speak for themselves. You must do it for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Hell'S Kitchen sit politically?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Hell'S Kitchen?
▸ Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-31
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
- Cyclist Struck In Washington Heights Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
- Albany lawmakers set to pass Sammy’s Law, allow NYC to lower speed limit to 20 mph, amny.com, Published 2024-04-18
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
- Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-03
- Carriage Horse Dies On Manhattan Street, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-06
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-31
- File A 7997, Open States, Published 2025-04-16
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Hell'S Kitchen
Inexperienced Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUVs▸A young driver crashed a sedan into parked SUVs on West 47th. One passenger suffered abdominal injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling west on West 47th Street in Manhattan struck several parked SUVs. According to the police report, seven people were in the moving vehicle. One 20-year-old female passenger was injured, suffering abdominal abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal torn and a passenger hurt. Driver error stands out in the official account.
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
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DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
Sedan Strikes Child Playing on West 45th▸A sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the street on West 45th. The child suffered a fractured hip and shock. No driver errors listed. The street saw pain and fear.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street in Manhattan struck a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway. The child suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The driver, a 49-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash▸Two women face indictment after a deadly Chinatown crash. The toll is real. The system failed to protect. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.
CBS New York reported on August 7, 2025, that two women were indicted following a deadly crash in Chinatown, Manhattan. The article states, 'Two women charged in connection with a deadly crash in Chinatown have now been indicted.' Details on the crash itself are limited, but the indictment signals potential driver error or negligence. The case highlights ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in dense city neighborhoods and underscores the need for stronger traffic safety measures.
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Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at W 53rd▸A sedan hit a 75-year-old man crossing W 53rd Street with the signal. The car’s left front bumper struck his leg. He was left bruised but conscious. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud.
A sedan making a left turn at W 53rd Street and 9th Avenue struck a 75-year-old man as he crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the car’s left front bumper. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver’s actions during the left turn led to the collision. No other injuries were reported.
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on 12th Avenue▸A northbound sedan struck a taxi’s rear on 12th Avenue. One driver suffered a hip injury. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Unsafe speed played a role. Metal, glass, and pain on Manhattan’s west side.
A sedan rear-ended a taxi on 12th Avenue near West 50th Street in Manhattan. One driver, age 38, sustained a hip injury and bruising. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Unsafe speed was also listed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the collision.
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on W 55th. He suffered severe head cuts. Passenger in the car also hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Blood on the street. Night in Manhattan.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 30-year-old man crossing W 55th Street with the signal. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other factors were listed.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
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Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
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Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A young driver crashed a sedan into parked SUVs on West 47th. One passenger suffered abdominal injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A sedan traveling west on West 47th Street in Manhattan struck several parked SUVs. According to the police report, seven people were in the moving vehicle. One 20-year-old female passenger was injured, suffering abdominal abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal torn and a passenger hurt. Driver error stands out in the official account.
DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal▸A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
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DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
Sedan Strikes Child Playing on West 45th▸A sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the street on West 45th. The child suffered a fractured hip and shock. No driver errors listed. The street saw pain and fear.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street in Manhattan struck a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway. The child suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The driver, a 49-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash▸Two women face indictment after a deadly Chinatown crash. The toll is real. The system failed to protect. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.
CBS New York reported on August 7, 2025, that two women were indicted following a deadly crash in Chinatown, Manhattan. The article states, 'Two women charged in connection with a deadly crash in Chinatown have now been indicted.' Details on the crash itself are limited, but the indictment signals potential driver error or negligence. The case highlights ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in dense city neighborhoods and underscores the need for stronger traffic safety measures.
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Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at W 53rd▸A sedan hit a 75-year-old man crossing W 53rd Street with the signal. The car’s left front bumper struck his leg. He was left bruised but conscious. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud.
A sedan making a left turn at W 53rd Street and 9th Avenue struck a 75-year-old man as he crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the car’s left front bumper. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver’s actions during the left turn led to the collision. No other injuries were reported.
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on 12th Avenue▸A northbound sedan struck a taxi’s rear on 12th Avenue. One driver suffered a hip injury. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Unsafe speed played a role. Metal, glass, and pain on Manhattan’s west side.
A sedan rear-ended a taxi on 12th Avenue near West 50th Street in Manhattan. One driver, age 38, sustained a hip injury and bruising. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Unsafe speed was also listed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the collision.
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on W 55th. He suffered severe head cuts. Passenger in the car also hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Blood on the street. Night in Manhattan.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 30-year-old man crossing W 55th Street with the signal. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other factors were listed.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
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Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
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Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A driver sped at 109 mph. Concrete barriers now ring the crash site. DOT will shrink lanes and cut speed limits. Change comes slow. Pedestrians and cyclists paid the price.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports DOT will install concrete barriers and narrow lanes at Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street exit after a driver killed a cyclist and pedestrian at 109 mph. DOT plans to lower the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph, pending public comment. The article notes, 'the bridge currently functions like a Mario Kart-style speed boost.' DOT will also 'fast-track community engagement on a full redesign.' The crash highlights the danger of wide lanes and high speeds at a busy pedestrian crossing. Policy changes lagged until tragedy forced action.
- DOT Lowers Speed, Adds Barriers On Canal, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
Sedan Strikes Child Playing on West 45th▸A sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the street on West 45th. The child suffered a fractured hip and shock. No driver errors listed. The street saw pain and fear.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street in Manhattan struck a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway. The child suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The driver, a 49-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash▸Two women face indictment after a deadly Chinatown crash. The toll is real. The system failed to protect. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.
CBS New York reported on August 7, 2025, that two women were indicted following a deadly crash in Chinatown, Manhattan. The article states, 'Two women charged in connection with a deadly crash in Chinatown have now been indicted.' Details on the crash itself are limited, but the indictment signals potential driver error or negligence. The case highlights ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in dense city neighborhoods and underscores the need for stronger traffic safety measures.
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Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at W 53rd▸A sedan hit a 75-year-old man crossing W 53rd Street with the signal. The car’s left front bumper struck his leg. He was left bruised but conscious. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud.
A sedan making a left turn at W 53rd Street and 9th Avenue struck a 75-year-old man as he crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the car’s left front bumper. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver’s actions during the left turn led to the collision. No other injuries were reported.
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on 12th Avenue▸A northbound sedan struck a taxi’s rear on 12th Avenue. One driver suffered a hip injury. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Unsafe speed played a role. Metal, glass, and pain on Manhattan’s west side.
A sedan rear-ended a taxi on 12th Avenue near West 50th Street in Manhattan. One driver, age 38, sustained a hip injury and bruising. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Unsafe speed was also listed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the collision.
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on W 55th. He suffered severe head cuts. Passenger in the car also hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Blood on the street. Night in Manhattan.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 30-year-old man crossing W 55th Street with the signal. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other factors were listed.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
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Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
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Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the street on West 45th. The child suffered a fractured hip and shock. No driver errors listed. The street saw pain and fear.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street in Manhattan struck a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway. The child suffered a fractured hip and was in shock. According to the police report, the child was not at an intersection when hit. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The driver, a 49-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt and a street marked by trauma.
Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash▸Two women face indictment after a deadly Chinatown crash. The toll is real. The system failed to protect. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.
CBS New York reported on August 7, 2025, that two women were indicted following a deadly crash in Chinatown, Manhattan. The article states, 'Two women charged in connection with a deadly crash in Chinatown have now been indicted.' Details on the crash itself are limited, but the indictment signals potential driver error or negligence. The case highlights ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in dense city neighborhoods and underscores the need for stronger traffic safety measures.
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Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at W 53rd▸A sedan hit a 75-year-old man crossing W 53rd Street with the signal. The car’s left front bumper struck his leg. He was left bruised but conscious. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud.
A sedan making a left turn at W 53rd Street and 9th Avenue struck a 75-year-old man as he crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the car’s left front bumper. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver’s actions during the left turn led to the collision. No other injuries were reported.
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on 12th Avenue▸A northbound sedan struck a taxi’s rear on 12th Avenue. One driver suffered a hip injury. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Unsafe speed played a role. Metal, glass, and pain on Manhattan’s west side.
A sedan rear-ended a taxi on 12th Avenue near West 50th Street in Manhattan. One driver, age 38, sustained a hip injury and bruising. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Unsafe speed was also listed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the collision.
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on W 55th. He suffered severe head cuts. Passenger in the car also hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Blood on the street. Night in Manhattan.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 30-year-old man crossing W 55th Street with the signal. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other factors were listed.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
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Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
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Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Two women face indictment after a deadly Chinatown crash. The toll is real. The system failed to protect. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.
CBS New York reported on August 7, 2025, that two women were indicted following a deadly crash in Chinatown, Manhattan. The article states, 'Two women charged in connection with a deadly crash in Chinatown have now been indicted.' Details on the crash itself are limited, but the indictment signals potential driver error or negligence. The case highlights ongoing risks for vulnerable road users in dense city neighborhoods and underscores the need for stronger traffic safety measures.
- Two Indicted After Chinatown Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-31
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at W 53rd▸A sedan hit a 75-year-old man crossing W 53rd Street with the signal. The car’s left front bumper struck his leg. He was left bruised but conscious. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud.
A sedan making a left turn at W 53rd Street and 9th Avenue struck a 75-year-old man as he crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the car’s left front bumper. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver’s actions during the left turn led to the collision. No other injuries were reported.
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on 12th Avenue▸A northbound sedan struck a taxi’s rear on 12th Avenue. One driver suffered a hip injury. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Unsafe speed played a role. Metal, glass, and pain on Manhattan’s west side.
A sedan rear-ended a taxi on 12th Avenue near West 50th Street in Manhattan. One driver, age 38, sustained a hip injury and bruising. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Unsafe speed was also listed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the collision.
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on W 55th. He suffered severe head cuts. Passenger in the car also hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Blood on the street. Night in Manhattan.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 30-year-old man crossing W 55th Street with the signal. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other factors were listed.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
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Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
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Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider flew to the pavement. The driver fled. The bike’s red light blinked in the dark. Police arrested the unlicensed driver two hours later. The rider remains critical.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-31) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver in a Nissan SUV struck a 65-year-old e-bike rider on Second Ave. near 15th St., leaving the cyclist with serious head trauma. The driver fled, drove on the sidewalk, and later took the SUV to a car wash. He confessed to police after turning himself in two hours later, saying he fled because he lacked a license. The article notes, 'He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license.' The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The crash highlights persistent dangers from unlicensed drivers and gaps in enforcement.
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-31
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at W 53rd▸A sedan hit a 75-year-old man crossing W 53rd Street with the signal. The car’s left front bumper struck his leg. He was left bruised but conscious. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud.
A sedan making a left turn at W 53rd Street and 9th Avenue struck a 75-year-old man as he crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the car’s left front bumper. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver’s actions during the left turn led to the collision. No other injuries were reported.
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on 12th Avenue▸A northbound sedan struck a taxi’s rear on 12th Avenue. One driver suffered a hip injury. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Unsafe speed played a role. Metal, glass, and pain on Manhattan’s west side.
A sedan rear-ended a taxi on 12th Avenue near West 50th Street in Manhattan. One driver, age 38, sustained a hip injury and bruising. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Unsafe speed was also listed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the collision.
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on W 55th. He suffered severe head cuts. Passenger in the car also hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Blood on the street. Night in Manhattan.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 30-year-old man crossing W 55th Street with the signal. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other factors were listed.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
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Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
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Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A sedan hit a 75-year-old man crossing W 53rd Street with the signal. The car’s left front bumper struck his leg. He was left bruised but conscious. The driver turned left. The street stayed loud.
A sedan making a left turn at W 53rd Street and 9th Avenue struck a 75-year-old man as he crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the car’s left front bumper. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver’s actions during the left turn led to the collision. No other injuries were reported.
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on 12th Avenue▸A northbound sedan struck a taxi’s rear on 12th Avenue. One driver suffered a hip injury. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Unsafe speed played a role. Metal, glass, and pain on Manhattan’s west side.
A sedan rear-ended a taxi on 12th Avenue near West 50th Street in Manhattan. One driver, age 38, sustained a hip injury and bruising. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Unsafe speed was also listed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the collision.
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
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City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on W 55th. He suffered severe head cuts. Passenger in the car also hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Blood on the street. Night in Manhattan.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 30-year-old man crossing W 55th Street with the signal. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other factors were listed.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
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Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
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Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A northbound sedan struck a taxi’s rear on 12th Avenue. One driver suffered a hip injury. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Unsafe speed played a role. Metal, glass, and pain on Manhattan’s west side.
A sedan rear-ended a taxi on 12th Avenue near West 50th Street in Manhattan. One driver, age 38, sustained a hip injury and bruising. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Unsafe speed was also listed as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the taxi’s left rear bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors as key factors in the collision.
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene▸A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene,
West Side Spirit,
Published 2025-07-30
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on W 55th. He suffered severe head cuts. Passenger in the car also hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Blood on the street. Night in Manhattan.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 30-year-old man crossing W 55th Street with the signal. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other factors were listed.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
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Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
-
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
-
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.
West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.
- Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-07-30
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street▸City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
-
City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on W 55th. He suffered severe head cuts. Passenger in the car also hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Blood on the street. Night in Manhattan.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 30-year-old man crossing W 55th Street with the signal. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other factors were listed.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
-
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
-
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
-
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
City, BIDs, and agencies plan a $3 million study to reshape 14th Street. The goal: safer space for walkers, cyclists, and buses. The busway may become permanent. Cars lose ground. Change moves slow.
New York Magazine - Curbed (2025-07-29) reports city officials and business groups will fund a $3 million, two-year study to redesign 14th Street. The plan aims for a 'complete street'—space for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and limited cars. The article notes, 'Their (mostly) shared goal is to make 14th into what's often called a complete street.' The study will assess traffic flow and street dynamics. The busway, which restricts cars, may become permanent. No crash or injury data is cited, but the focus is on systemic street changes, not individual driver actions.
- City Eyes Overhaul For 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29
Pick-up Truck Hits Pedestrian on W 40th▸A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on W 55th. He suffered severe head cuts. Passenger in the car also hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Blood on the street. Night in Manhattan.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 30-year-old man crossing W 55th Street with the signal. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other factors were listed.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
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Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
-
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
-
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A pick-up truck struck a pedestrian on W 40th Street. The pedestrian suffered head and internal injuries. Police cite tinted windows as a factor. Streets remain hazardous for those on foot.
A pick-up truck traveling east on W 40th Street hit a pedestrian at the intersection with 10th Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian, a male, sustained head and internal injuries. According to the police report, 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in city traffic.
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on W 55th. He suffered severe head cuts. Passenger in the car also hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Blood on the street. Night in Manhattan.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 30-year-old man crossing W 55th Street with the signal. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other factors were listed.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
-
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
-
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
-
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
- Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on W 55th. He suffered severe head cuts. Passenger in the car also hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Blood on the street. Night in Manhattan.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 30-year-old man crossing W 55th Street with the signal. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other factors were listed.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
-
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
-
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
-
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
SUV hit a man in the crosswalk on W 55th. He suffered severe head cuts. Passenger in the car also hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Blood on the street. Night in Manhattan.
A station wagon/SUV struck a 30-year-old man crossing W 55th Street with the signal. He suffered severe lacerations to the head. A passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The crash happened at night in Manhattan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian at the intersection. No other factors were listed.
Sedan Strikes Motorcycle on W 54th, Rider Ejected▸A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
-
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
-
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
-
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A sedan hit a motorcycle on W 54th Street. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal and bodies collided in Manhattan daylight.
A sedan and a motorcycle collided at W 54th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The 24-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered back injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet. The crash left two other occupants with unspecified injuries. The toll: one injured rider, two shaken occupants, and another day of danger on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on West 45th Street▸A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
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Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
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Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A sedan hit a cyclist on West 45th. The rider suffered back injuries and abrasions. The car’s front end struck the bike’s side. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.
A sedan traveling west on West 45th Street collided with a southbound cyclist at 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured his back, suffering abrasions. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. The sedan’s center front end struck the left side of the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
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Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
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Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
- Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-22
Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two▸A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
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Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
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Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A stolen car tore through Chinatown. The driver jumped the curb. Two lives ended—one on a bench, one on a bike. Guns found in the wreck. The street holds the scars.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-21), a stolen Chevrolet Malibu crashed at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok, 63, and Kevin Cruickshank, 55. The driver, Autumn Donna Ascension Romero, faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. Police said she "jumped a curb in Chinatown and killed two people." Passenger Kennedy Lecraft faces charges for weapon possession and unauthorized use of a vehicle. Two pistols and ammunition were found in the trunk. The article notes Romero had been freed without bail after a prior hit-and-run. The crash exposes gaps in bail and rental car oversight.
- Stolen Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-21
Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision on W 51st▸A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
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Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A sedan struck a cyclist on W 51st. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a bike collided on West 51st Street at 9th Avenue in Manhattan. One cyclist, age 20, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved a sedan traveling west and a bike heading north. The point of impact was the left side doors. No other injuries were specified. The report does not list any driver errors beyond the general confusion cited.
Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter▸A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
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Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A stolen Chevy Malibu tore through Bowery and Canal, crushing a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Metal, bodies, silence. The driver fled. Two lives ended in seconds. The street swallowed them whole.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-20), a stolen Chevy Malibu jumped a median at Bowery and Canal, striking cyclist Kevin Cruickshank and pedestrian May Kwok. Both died. The car, driven by Autumn Donna Ascencio Romero, crashed into an NYPD van. Romero and a passenger fled but were caught. Police found drugs and alcohol in the car. The article notes Romero faces a separate charge from a previous crash. The incident highlights the lethal risk of stolen vehicles and the failure of current safeguards to protect people outside cars.
- Stolen Car Kills Cyclist, Bench Sitter, New York Post, Published 2025-07-20
Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge▸A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
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Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
A Chevy Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge, struck a cyclist and a woman on the sidewalk. Both died. The car hit an NYPD van. Two drivers tried to flee but were caught. No officers hurt. No charges yet.
Gothamist (2025-07-19) reports a Chevy Malibu exiting the Manhattan Bridge at Canal Street and Bowery struck and killed a cyclist and a pedestrian at 7:30 a.m. Police say two women in their 20s drove the car and 'initially tried to leave on foot,' but were taken into custody. The crash also damaged an NYPD van. No officers were injured. As of Saturday afternoon, 'the NYPD said it had not filed charges.' The deaths follow a city report of record-low traffic fatalities, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users.
- Cyclist, Pedestrian Killed Near Manhattan Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-19
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
- Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-14