About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 2
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 5
▸ Whiplash 28
▸ Contusion/Bruise 33
▸ Abrasion 12
▸ Pain/Nausea 8
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseJamaica Estates–Holliswood: Two pedestrians gone, hundreds hurt, and speed still wins
Jamaica Estates-Holliswood: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Two people on foot are dead here since 2022. Another 536 neighbors are hurt. This is Jamaica Estates–Holliswood. The cars keep coming.
- 876 crashes since 2022. 2 deaths. 536 injuries. Pedestrians: 2 killed, 51 hurt. Trucks killed one person on foot; sedans killed another. City data.
Grand Central and Union: the grind
Injuries pile up on the Grand Central Parkway: 211 hurt, 3 seriously. Union Turnpike saw one killed, 6 injured. Union Tpke also logged another death with 12 injuries. This is not one bad corner. It is a corridor.
The clock tells the story too. Injuries spike in the late afternoon and evening: 5 p.m. (51), 1–2 p.m. (36 each), and 8 p.m. (30), with a death at 9 a.m. and another at 8 p.m. NYC Open Data.
Two pedestrians, two endings
On Feb. 24, 2022, an 83‑year‑old woman was killed at Union Turnpike and 193rd Street. The driver of a 2019 box truck was turning right. Police recorded the crash as a pedestrian fatality at an intersection. Crash record.
On Aug. 12, 2025, at Union Turnpike and 189th Street, a 61‑year‑old man was struck mid‑block. Records say he was killed. The striking vehicle was a 2023 Mercedes sedan with Florida plates. Crash record.
“Two motorists were badly hurt and still have not fully recovered,” Queens DA Melinda Katz said in another Queens case, after a driver went the wrong way on the Clearview and hit five cars. He told police, “I entered the… expressway in the wrong direction because I wanted to hurt people.” He got eight years. amNY.
Who gets hit, and when
Most of the hurt are car occupants: 468 injured, 4 seriously. Pedestrians: 51 injured, 3 seriously, and 2 killed. Cyclists: 10 injured. Trucks and buses are a small share of collisions, but they account for one of the two pedestrian deaths in this area. Neighborhood rollup.
Contributing factors in the data name “failure to yield” and alcohol in a handful of cases, but most entries land under “other” or “unspecified.” The outcome is not vague: 100+ harmed across midday into night, every day, for years. City dataset.
Fix the line of fire
Start with the known killers along Union Turnpike and the Grand Central service roads. Daylight corners. Harden right turns for trucks. Give leading pedestrian intervals. Slow approach speeds. Then hold the worst drivers.
Albany moved a tool. The Senate advanced a bill to force speed limiters on repeat violators; Sen. Toby Stavisky voted yes in committee on S4045. The bill targets drivers who rack up points or multiple camera tickets. Open States.
City Hall already has another tool. Lawmakers renewed 24/7 school‑zone speed cameras through 2030, but some city Assembly Members voted no, including David Weprin. Streetsblog named them. Streetsblog NYC.
Slow every street
Lower speeds save lives. New York can lower local limits and expand 20 mph zones now; advocates are pressing for a citywide default and faster action. Our city page shows how to push. Take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (area summary, hotspots, hours) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amny, Published 2025-08-15
- S4045 – Intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- Dirty Dozen who voted against speed cameras, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- CrashCount: Take Action, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
- CrashID 4505331 (Union Turnpike & 193 St) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- CrashID 4834595 (Union Tpke & 189 St) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Jamaica Estates-Holliswood
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Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says▸
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Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-09-26
23
Improper pass injures child on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 23 - Two westbound drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 10-year-old passenger and a 42-year-old driver were hurt. Police cite improper passing and unsafe speed. The sedan was passing; the SUV went straight.
Two westbound drivers crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The driver of an Audi sedan was passing. The driver of a Honda SUV went straight ahead. Impact damaged the sedan’s right front and the SUV’s left rear. A 10-year-old girl in the back seat was injured with an arm abrasion. A 42-year-old woman who was driving was also injured, with chest pain and nausea. Others in both cars were listed with unspecified injuries. "According to the police report, police recorded improper passing or lane usage and unsafe speed." The sedan carried three people. The SUV carried two. Both drivers held New York licenses. The crash fell in the 107th Precinct area.
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
14
Unsafe Speed on GCP Injures Passenger▸Sep 14 - Two eastbound drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis. A 57-year-old front passenger suffered a hip bruise and shock. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Two eastbound drivers, one in an SUV and one in a sedan, collided while going straight on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens at 4:50 p.m. The crash injured a 57-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat; she reported a hip bruise and shock. The 58-year-old male driver was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. Damage was noted to the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the sedan's right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
25
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
17
Three-car eastbound crash on GCP▸Aug 17 - Three eastbound cars slammed nose-first on the Grand Central near Francis Lewis. Metal buckled. A driver went semiconscious. Two others hurt. Police cite distraction. Night traffic turned brutal in Queens.
Three vehicles traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway near Francis Lewis Boulevard collided front to front. A 57-year-old male driver was listed semiconscious with neck injury. Two other drivers, a 25-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, reported pain and arm injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error led to a center-front impact chain among an SUV, a sedan, and another SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, but occupants bore the force. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The vehicles showed center-front damage, consistent with a straight-ahead, nose-to-nose pileup in Queens’ 107th Precinct.
15
Sedan Lane Change Rear-Ends SUV▸Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
- Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says, Gothamist, Published 2025-09-26
23
Improper pass injures child on Grand Central Parkway▸Sep 23 - Two westbound drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 10-year-old passenger and a 42-year-old driver were hurt. Police cite improper passing and unsafe speed. The sedan was passing; the SUV went straight.
Two westbound drivers crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The driver of an Audi sedan was passing. The driver of a Honda SUV went straight ahead. Impact damaged the sedan’s right front and the SUV’s left rear. A 10-year-old girl in the back seat was injured with an arm abrasion. A 42-year-old woman who was driving was also injured, with chest pain and nausea. Others in both cars were listed with unspecified injuries. "According to the police report, police recorded improper passing or lane usage and unsafe speed." The sedan carried three people. The SUV carried two. Both drivers held New York licenses. The crash fell in the 107th Precinct area.
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
14
Unsafe Speed on GCP Injures Passenger▸Sep 14 - Two eastbound drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis. A 57-year-old front passenger suffered a hip bruise and shock. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Two eastbound drivers, one in an SUV and one in a sedan, collided while going straight on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens at 4:50 p.m. The crash injured a 57-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat; she reported a hip bruise and shock. The 58-year-old male driver was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. Damage was noted to the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the sedan's right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
25
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
17
Three-car eastbound crash on GCP▸Aug 17 - Three eastbound cars slammed nose-first on the Grand Central near Francis Lewis. Metal buckled. A driver went semiconscious. Two others hurt. Police cite distraction. Night traffic turned brutal in Queens.
Three vehicles traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway near Francis Lewis Boulevard collided front to front. A 57-year-old male driver was listed semiconscious with neck injury. Two other drivers, a 25-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, reported pain and arm injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error led to a center-front impact chain among an SUV, a sedan, and another SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, but occupants bore the force. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The vehicles showed center-front damage, consistent with a straight-ahead, nose-to-nose pileup in Queens’ 107th Precinct.
15
Sedan Lane Change Rear-Ends SUV▸Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Sep 23 - Two westbound drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. A 10-year-old passenger and a 42-year-old driver were hurt. Police cite improper passing and unsafe speed. The sedan was passing; the SUV went straight.
Two westbound drivers crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The driver of an Audi sedan was passing. The driver of a Honda SUV went straight ahead. Impact damaged the sedan’s right front and the SUV’s left rear. A 10-year-old girl in the back seat was injured with an arm abrasion. A 42-year-old woman who was driving was also injured, with chest pain and nausea. Others in both cars were listed with unspecified injuries. "According to the police report, police recorded improper passing or lane usage and unsafe speed." The sedan carried three people. The SUV carried two. Both drivers held New York licenses. The crash fell in the 107th Precinct area.
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
14
Unsafe Speed on GCP Injures Passenger▸Sep 14 - Two eastbound drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis. A 57-year-old front passenger suffered a hip bruise and shock. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Two eastbound drivers, one in an SUV and one in a sedan, collided while going straight on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens at 4:50 p.m. The crash injured a 57-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat; she reported a hip bruise and shock. The 58-year-old male driver was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. Damage was noted to the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the sedan's right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
25
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
17
Three-car eastbound crash on GCP▸Aug 17 - Three eastbound cars slammed nose-first on the Grand Central near Francis Lewis. Metal buckled. A driver went semiconscious. Two others hurt. Police cite distraction. Night traffic turned brutal in Queens.
Three vehicles traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway near Francis Lewis Boulevard collided front to front. A 57-year-old male driver was listed semiconscious with neck injury. Two other drivers, a 25-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, reported pain and arm injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error led to a center-front impact chain among an SUV, a sedan, and another SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, but occupants bore the force. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The vehicles showed center-front damage, consistent with a straight-ahead, nose-to-nose pileup in Queens’ 107th Precinct.
15
Sedan Lane Change Rear-Ends SUV▸Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
- Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection, ABC7, Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
-
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
14
Unsafe Speed on GCP Injures Passenger▸Sep 14 - Two eastbound drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis. A 57-year-old front passenger suffered a hip bruise and shock. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Two eastbound drivers, one in an SUV and one in a sedan, collided while going straight on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens at 4:50 p.m. The crash injured a 57-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat; she reported a hip bruise and shock. The 58-year-old male driver was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. Damage was noted to the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the sedan's right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
25
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
17
Three-car eastbound crash on GCP▸Aug 17 - Three eastbound cars slammed nose-first on the Grand Central near Francis Lewis. Metal buckled. A driver went semiconscious. Two others hurt. Police cite distraction. Night traffic turned brutal in Queens.
Three vehicles traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway near Francis Lewis Boulevard collided front to front. A 57-year-old male driver was listed semiconscious with neck injury. Two other drivers, a 25-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, reported pain and arm injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error led to a center-front impact chain among an SUV, a sedan, and another SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, but occupants bore the force. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The vehicles showed center-front damage, consistent with a straight-ahead, nose-to-nose pileup in Queens’ 107th Precinct.
15
Sedan Lane Change Rear-Ends SUV▸Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
- Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
-
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
-
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
14
Unsafe Speed on GCP Injures Passenger▸Sep 14 - Two eastbound drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis. A 57-year-old front passenger suffered a hip bruise and shock. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Two eastbound drivers, one in an SUV and one in a sedan, collided while going straight on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens at 4:50 p.m. The crash injured a 57-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat; she reported a hip bruise and shock. The 58-year-old male driver was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. Damage was noted to the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the sedan's right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
25
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
17
Three-car eastbound crash on GCP▸Aug 17 - Three eastbound cars slammed nose-first on the Grand Central near Francis Lewis. Metal buckled. A driver went semiconscious. Two others hurt. Police cite distraction. Night traffic turned brutal in Queens.
Three vehicles traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway near Francis Lewis Boulevard collided front to front. A 57-year-old male driver was listed semiconscious with neck injury. Two other drivers, a 25-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, reported pain and arm injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error led to a center-front impact chain among an SUV, a sedan, and another SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, but occupants bore the force. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The vehicles showed center-front damage, consistent with a straight-ahead, nose-to-nose pileup in Queens’ 107th Precinct.
15
Sedan Lane Change Rear-Ends SUV▸Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
14
Unsafe Speed on GCP Injures Passenger▸Sep 14 - Two eastbound drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis. A 57-year-old front passenger suffered a hip bruise and shock. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Two eastbound drivers, one in an SUV and one in a sedan, collided while going straight on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens at 4:50 p.m. The crash injured a 57-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat; she reported a hip bruise and shock. The 58-year-old male driver was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. Damage was noted to the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the sedan's right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
25
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
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Three-car eastbound crash on GCP▸Aug 17 - Three eastbound cars slammed nose-first on the Grand Central near Francis Lewis. Metal buckled. A driver went semiconscious. Two others hurt. Police cite distraction. Night traffic turned brutal in Queens.
Three vehicles traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway near Francis Lewis Boulevard collided front to front. A 57-year-old male driver was listed semiconscious with neck injury. Two other drivers, a 25-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, reported pain and arm injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error led to a center-front impact chain among an SUV, a sedan, and another SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, but occupants bore the force. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The vehicles showed center-front damage, consistent with a straight-ahead, nose-to-nose pileup in Queens’ 107th Precinct.
15
Sedan Lane Change Rear-Ends SUV▸Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
- Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
14
Unsafe Speed on GCP Injures Passenger▸Sep 14 - Two eastbound drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis. A 57-year-old front passenger suffered a hip bruise and shock. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Two eastbound drivers, one in an SUV and one in a sedan, collided while going straight on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens at 4:50 p.m. The crash injured a 57-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat; she reported a hip bruise and shock. The 58-year-old male driver was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. Damage was noted to the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the sedan's right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
25
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
17
Three-car eastbound crash on GCP▸Aug 17 - Three eastbound cars slammed nose-first on the Grand Central near Francis Lewis. Metal buckled. A driver went semiconscious. Two others hurt. Police cite distraction. Night traffic turned brutal in Queens.
Three vehicles traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway near Francis Lewis Boulevard collided front to front. A 57-year-old male driver was listed semiconscious with neck injury. Two other drivers, a 25-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, reported pain and arm injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error led to a center-front impact chain among an SUV, a sedan, and another SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, but occupants bore the force. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The vehicles showed center-front damage, consistent with a straight-ahead, nose-to-nose pileup in Queens’ 107th Precinct.
15
Sedan Lane Change Rear-Ends SUV▸Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Sep 14 - Two eastbound drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis. A 57-year-old front passenger suffered a hip bruise and shock. Police recorded unsafe speed.
Two eastbound drivers, one in an SUV and one in a sedan, collided while going straight on Grand Central Parkway at Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens at 4:50 p.m. The crash injured a 57-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat; she reported a hip bruise and shock. The 58-year-old male driver was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. Damage was noted to the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the sedan's right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
25
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
17
Three-car eastbound crash on GCP▸Aug 17 - Three eastbound cars slammed nose-first on the Grand Central near Francis Lewis. Metal buckled. A driver went semiconscious. Two others hurt. Police cite distraction. Night traffic turned brutal in Queens.
Three vehicles traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway near Francis Lewis Boulevard collided front to front. A 57-year-old male driver was listed semiconscious with neck injury. Two other drivers, a 25-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, reported pain and arm injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error led to a center-front impact chain among an SUV, a sedan, and another SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, but occupants bore the force. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The vehicles showed center-front damage, consistent with a straight-ahead, nose-to-nose pileup in Queens’ 107th Precinct.
15
Sedan Lane Change Rear-Ends SUV▸Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
- 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
25
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Cyclist▸Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
17
Three-car eastbound crash on GCP▸Aug 17 - Three eastbound cars slammed nose-first on the Grand Central near Francis Lewis. Metal buckled. A driver went semiconscious. Two others hurt. Police cite distraction. Night traffic turned brutal in Queens.
Three vehicles traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway near Francis Lewis Boulevard collided front to front. A 57-year-old male driver was listed semiconscious with neck injury. Two other drivers, a 25-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, reported pain and arm injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error led to a center-front impact chain among an SUV, a sedan, and another SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, but occupants bore the force. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The vehicles showed center-front damage, consistent with a straight-ahead, nose-to-nose pileup in Queens’ 107th Precinct.
15
Sedan Lane Change Rear-Ends SUV▸Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan going south failed to yield and hit a 16-year-old bicyclist riding east at Wexford Ter and Hillside. The boy was ejected, injured across his body, conscious and complaining of whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield.
According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The driver of a sedan traveling south struck a 16-year-old bicyclist who was riding east on Wexford Ter at Hillside Ave. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body and a complaint of whiplash; he was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained center-front damage with impact at the right front bumper. The bicycle was struck on its left side. Police recorded the listed driver errors and no other contributing factors are noted.
17
Three-car eastbound crash on GCP▸Aug 17 - Three eastbound cars slammed nose-first on the Grand Central near Francis Lewis. Metal buckled. A driver went semiconscious. Two others hurt. Police cite distraction. Night traffic turned brutal in Queens.
Three vehicles traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway near Francis Lewis Boulevard collided front to front. A 57-year-old male driver was listed semiconscious with neck injury. Two other drivers, a 25-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, reported pain and arm injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error led to a center-front impact chain among an SUV, a sedan, and another SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, but occupants bore the force. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The vehicles showed center-front damage, consistent with a straight-ahead, nose-to-nose pileup in Queens’ 107th Precinct.
15
Sedan Lane Change Rear-Ends SUV▸Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Aug 17 - Three eastbound cars slammed nose-first on the Grand Central near Francis Lewis. Metal buckled. A driver went semiconscious. Two others hurt. Police cite distraction. Night traffic turned brutal in Queens.
Three vehicles traveling east on the Grand Central Parkway near Francis Lewis Boulevard collided front to front. A 57-year-old male driver was listed semiconscious with neck injury. Two other drivers, a 25-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man, reported pain and arm injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That driver error led to a center-front impact chain among an SUV, a sedan, and another SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, but occupants bore the force. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The vehicles showed center-front damage, consistent with a straight-ahead, nose-to-nose pileup in Queens’ 107th Precinct.
15
Sedan Lane Change Rear-Ends SUV▸Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Aug 15 - A sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and struck the rear of an SUV. A 39-year-old driver suffered whiplash and a neck injury. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing."
An eastbound sedan driver changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck the center back end of an eastbound SUV. One driver, age 39, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Lane Changing." The sedan's center front hit the SUV's center back. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing by the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors for the injured person were listed in the report.
12
Driver Strikes 61‑Year‑Old on Union Turnpike▸Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Aug 12 - The driver of a sedan going straight on Union Turnpike hit a 61-year-old man outside 189th Street. The man suffered head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan then struck a parked Lexus’s left rear.
The driver of a 2023 Mercedes sedan was traveling east on Union Turnpike and, while going straight ahead, struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside the intersection at 189th Street. The pedestrian sustained head trauma, crush injuries and was found unconscious. The sedan bore center-front damage and then struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Lexus. "According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as \"Unspecified.\"" The report notes no pedestrian error and records no driver citations. Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle’s center front end.
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
- Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane, NY1, Published 2025-08-11
8
Defective Tow Hitch Injures Front Passenger▸Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Aug 8 - Two sedans collided at 199-23 Dunton Ave and struck a parked car. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police listed a defective tow hitch as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, "Tow Hitch Defective" was listed as a contributing factor. Three sedans were involved at 199-23 Dunton Ave in Queens. Two vehicles were moving; one was parked. A 34-year-old front passenger was injured, suffering a neck injury and reported whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. Police recorded vehicle damage to a left front bumper and right-side doors. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The record attributes the incident to the defective tow hitch noted in the report.
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
- NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-05
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
- Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
- Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.