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 4
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Whiplash 25
▸ Contusion/Bruise 16
▸ Abrasion 8
▸ 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.
Caught Speeding Recently in Cambria Heights
- 2022 Gray Nissan Suburban (KHB9511) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2011 Lincoln Sedan (MSD1321) – 34 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 1983 Me/Be Coup (3834Z7) – 33 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2019 Black Toyota Suburban (DZK5745) – 24 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2009 Infiniti Sedan (MSB7834) – 19 times • 1 in last 90d here
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.
CloseA bike, an intersection, a death — Cambria Heights keeps the count
Cambria Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 27, 2025
Just after noon on Sep 22, at 115 Ave and 227 St, a driver in a 2019 Honda sedan hit a 36‑year‑old man riding an e‑bike. He died at the scene. NYC Open Data • AMNY
Since 2022, Cambria Heights has recorded 4 people killed and 705 injured in 1,070 crashes. NYC Open Data
This Month
- Sep 22: The cyclist was killed at 115 Ave and 227 St. NYC Open Data
- Sep 16: A 21‑year‑old on a motorcycle was injured when a driver making a U‑turn hit him at 116 Ave and 228 St. NYC Open Data
- Sep 7: Two men walking were hurt when a driver in a 2021 Nissan SUV hit them on 237 St near 120‑33. Police recorded driver inattention. NYC Open Data
- Sep 2: A 7‑year‑old girl walking at 223 St and 114 Ave was hit by a driver going straight in an SUV. NYC Open Data
The corners that keep breaking us
Cross Island Parkway is the top killer here, with two deaths since 2022. 115 Ave and 116 Ave each mark a death. NYC Open Data
One death came with speed. On Jun 26, 2025, police recorded unsafe speed when a 39‑year‑old was killed at Nashville Blvd and 116 Ave. NYC Open Data
Evenings are not safe. A death was logged around 8 PM. NYC Open Data
What leaders have — and haven’t — done
Council Member Nantasha M. Williams sponsored a bill to crack down on unlicensed commuter vans; it sits in committee. NYC Council – Legistar
State Senator Leroy Comrie co‑sponsored and voted yes on the Senate’s speed limiter bill S 4045. Open States Assembly Member Clyde Vanel co‑sponsored the matching Assembly bill A 2299. Open States
The tools are on the table: slower default speeds and mandatory limiters for repeat speeders. Our city already knows how to write the rules. It needs to use them — on these corners.
Fix what’s in front of us
- Daylight the crosswalks and corners on 115 Ave, 116 Ave, and 227–228 St. Harden the turns so drivers take them slow.
- Give pedestrians a head start with leading intervals. Enforce failure‑to‑yield at known trouble spots.
- Target speed and distraction at night on Cross Island Parkway and neighborhood feeders.
End where it started. A bike. A sedan. An intersection with a name. The next one is already on the map unless someone moves first.
Take one step now. Tell City Hall and Albany to act: slower default speeds and real consequences for repeat speeders. Start here: Take action.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened on Sep 22 in Cambria Heights?
▸ How bad is the crash toll in Cambria Heights since 2022?
▸ Where are the worst local spots?
▸ Which elected officials represent this area and what have they done?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-27
- St. Albans cyclist struck and killed by driver after failing to stop at red light in Cambria Heights: NYPD, AMNY, Published 2025-09-26
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Clyde Vanel
District 33
Council Member Nantasha M. Williams
District 27
State Senator Leroy Comrie
District 14
Help Fix the Problem.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Cambria Heights
26
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
22
Sedan driver kills e-bike rider at 115 Ave▸Sep 22 - At 115 Ave and 227 St in Queens, a sedan driver went straight and hit a westbound e-bike rider. The 36-year-old man died of head and crush injuries. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded.
A 2019 Honda sedan driver heading south on 227 St went straight through 115 Ave and hit a man riding an e-bike westbound. The crash happened in Queens at 4:20 p.m. The 36-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head and crush injuries. He died. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The report does not assign that violation to a specific person. The sedan shows front-end damage. The e-bike is listed with impact along its right side. No other contributing factors are recorded in the data.
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
Driver U‑Turn Hits Motorcyclist at 116 Ave▸Sep 16 - A sedan driver made a U‑turn at 228 St and 116 Ave. A westbound motorcyclist went straight. The car’s left side took the hit. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
At 11:30 a.m. in Queens, a motorcyclist rode west on 116 Avenue as a sedan driver attempted a U‑turn on 228 Street at the same junction. Impact followed. Damage was to the sedan’s left side and left rear quarter; the motorcycle’s front was crushed. The 21‑year‑old rider was injured, with a neck injury and internal pain reported. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience.”
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
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
7
SUV driver injures two pedestrians, hits parked SUV▸Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
5
Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
2
SUV driver hits girl at 223 St, Queens▸Sep 2 - A northbound SUV driver hit a seven-year-old at 223 St and 114 Ave in Queens. Center-front impact. The child suffered a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a northbound 2015 Toyota SUV went straight on 223 St and hit a seven-year-old girl in the 114 Ave intersection in Queens. The impact was to the center front. The child suffered an arm contusion and was conscious. A front-seat passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and others. Police recorded no vehicle damage.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
- Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says, Gothamist, Published 2025-09-26
22
Sedan driver kills e-bike rider at 115 Ave▸Sep 22 - At 115 Ave and 227 St in Queens, a sedan driver went straight and hit a westbound e-bike rider. The 36-year-old man died of head and crush injuries. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded.
A 2019 Honda sedan driver heading south on 227 St went straight through 115 Ave and hit a man riding an e-bike westbound. The crash happened in Queens at 4:20 p.m. The 36-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head and crush injuries. He died. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The report does not assign that violation to a specific person. The sedan shows front-end damage. The e-bike is listed with impact along its right side. No other contributing factors are recorded in the data.
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
Driver U‑Turn Hits Motorcyclist at 116 Ave▸Sep 16 - A sedan driver made a U‑turn at 228 St and 116 Ave. A westbound motorcyclist went straight. The car’s left side took the hit. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
At 11:30 a.m. in Queens, a motorcyclist rode west on 116 Avenue as a sedan driver attempted a U‑turn on 228 Street at the same junction. Impact followed. Damage was to the sedan’s left side and left rear quarter; the motorcycle’s front was crushed. The 21‑year‑old rider was injured, with a neck injury and internal pain reported. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience.”
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
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
7
SUV driver injures two pedestrians, hits parked SUV▸Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
5
Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
2
SUV driver hits girl at 223 St, Queens▸Sep 2 - A northbound SUV driver hit a seven-year-old at 223 St and 114 Ave in Queens. Center-front impact. The child suffered a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a northbound 2015 Toyota SUV went straight on 223 St and hit a seven-year-old girl in the 114 Ave intersection in Queens. The impact was to the center front. The child suffered an arm contusion and was conscious. A front-seat passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and others. Police recorded no vehicle damage.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
Sep 22 - At 115 Ave and 227 St in Queens, a sedan driver went straight and hit a westbound e-bike rider. The 36-year-old man died of head and crush injuries. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded.
A 2019 Honda sedan driver heading south on 227 St went straight through 115 Ave and hit a man riding an e-bike westbound. The crash happened in Queens at 4:20 p.m. The 36-year-old rider was ejected and suffered head and crush injuries. He died. According to the police report, police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The report does not assign that violation to a specific person. The sedan shows front-end damage. The e-bike is listed with impact along its right side. No other contributing factors are recorded in the data.
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▸
-
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Driver U‑Turn Hits Motorcyclist at 116 Ave▸Sep 16 - A sedan driver made a U‑turn at 228 St and 116 Ave. A westbound motorcyclist went straight. The car’s left side took the hit. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
At 11:30 a.m. in Queens, a motorcyclist rode west on 116 Avenue as a sedan driver attempted a U‑turn on 228 Street at the same junction. Impact followed. Damage was to the sedan’s left side and left rear quarter; the motorcycle’s front was crushed. The 21‑year‑old rider was injured, with a neck injury and internal pain reported. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience.”
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
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
7
SUV driver injures two pedestrians, hits parked SUV▸Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
5
Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
2
SUV driver hits girl at 223 St, Queens▸Sep 2 - A northbound SUV driver hit a seven-year-old at 223 St and 114 Ave in Queens. Center-front impact. The child suffered a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a northbound 2015 Toyota SUV went straight on 223 St and hit a seven-year-old girl in the 114 Ave intersection in Queens. The impact was to the center front. The child suffered an arm contusion and was conscious. A front-seat passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and others. Police recorded no vehicle damage.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
- 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▸
-
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Driver U‑Turn Hits Motorcyclist at 116 Ave▸Sep 16 - A sedan driver made a U‑turn at 228 St and 116 Ave. A westbound motorcyclist went straight. The car’s left side took the hit. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
At 11:30 a.m. in Queens, a motorcyclist rode west on 116 Avenue as a sedan driver attempted a U‑turn on 228 Street at the same junction. Impact followed. Damage was to the sedan’s left side and left rear quarter; the motorcycle’s front was crushed. The 21‑year‑old rider was injured, with a neck injury and internal pain reported. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience.”
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
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
7
SUV driver injures two pedestrians, hits parked SUV▸Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
5
Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
2
SUV driver hits girl at 223 St, Queens▸Sep 2 - A northbound SUV driver hit a seven-year-old at 223 St and 114 Ave in Queens. Center-front impact. The child suffered a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a northbound 2015 Toyota SUV went straight on 223 St and hit a seven-year-old girl in the 114 Ave intersection in Queens. The impact was to the center front. The child suffered an arm contusion and was conscious. A front-seat passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and others. Police recorded no vehicle damage.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
- Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-20
16
Driver U‑Turn Hits Motorcyclist at 116 Ave▸Sep 16 - A sedan driver made a U‑turn at 228 St and 116 Ave. A westbound motorcyclist went straight. The car’s left side took the hit. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
At 11:30 a.m. in Queens, a motorcyclist rode west on 116 Avenue as a sedan driver attempted a U‑turn on 228 Street at the same junction. Impact followed. Damage was to the sedan’s left side and left rear quarter; the motorcycle’s front was crushed. The 21‑year‑old rider was injured, with a neck injury and internal pain reported. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience.”
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
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
7
SUV driver injures two pedestrians, hits parked SUV▸Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
5
Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
2
SUV driver hits girl at 223 St, Queens▸Sep 2 - A northbound SUV driver hit a seven-year-old at 223 St and 114 Ave in Queens. Center-front impact. The child suffered a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a northbound 2015 Toyota SUV went straight on 223 St and hit a seven-year-old girl in the 114 Ave intersection in Queens. The impact was to the center front. The child suffered an arm contusion and was conscious. A front-seat passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and others. Police recorded no vehicle damage.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
Sep 16 - A sedan driver made a U‑turn at 228 St and 116 Ave. A westbound motorcyclist went straight. The car’s left side took the hit. The rider was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.
At 11:30 a.m. in Queens, a motorcyclist rode west on 116 Avenue as a sedan driver attempted a U‑turn on 228 Street at the same junction. Impact followed. Damage was to the sedan’s left side and left rear quarter; the motorcycle’s front was crushed. The 21‑year‑old rider was injured, with a neck injury and internal pain reported. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Driver Inexperience.”
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
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
7
SUV driver injures two pedestrians, hits parked SUV▸Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
5
Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
2
SUV driver hits girl at 223 St, Queens▸Sep 2 - A northbound SUV driver hit a seven-year-old at 223 St and 114 Ave in Queens. Center-front impact. The child suffered a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a northbound 2015 Toyota SUV went straight on 223 St and hit a seven-year-old girl in the 114 Ave intersection in Queens. The impact was to the center front. The child suffered an arm contusion and was conscious. A front-seat passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and others. Police recorded no vehicle damage.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
- 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
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
7
SUV driver injures two pedestrians, hits parked SUV▸Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
5
Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
2
SUV driver hits girl at 223 St, Queens▸Sep 2 - A northbound SUV driver hit a seven-year-old at 223 St and 114 Ave in Queens. Center-front impact. The child suffered a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a northbound 2015 Toyota SUV went straight on 223 St and hit a seven-year-old girl in the 114 Ave intersection in Queens. The impact was to the center front. The child suffered an arm contusion and was conscious. A front-seat passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and others. Police recorded no vehicle damage.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
- Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
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
7
SUV driver injures two pedestrians, hits parked SUV▸Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
5
Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
2
SUV driver hits girl at 223 St, Queens▸Sep 2 - A northbound SUV driver hit a seven-year-old at 223 St and 114 Ave in Queens. Center-front impact. The child suffered a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a northbound 2015 Toyota SUV went straight on 223 St and hit a seven-year-old girl in the 114 Ave intersection in Queens. The impact was to the center front. The child suffered an arm contusion and was conscious. A front-seat passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and others. Police recorded no vehicle damage.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
- 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
7
SUV driver injures two pedestrians, hits parked SUV▸Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
5
Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
2
SUV driver hits girl at 223 St, Queens▸Sep 2 - A northbound SUV driver hit a seven-year-old at 223 St and 114 Ave in Queens. Center-front impact. The child suffered a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a northbound 2015 Toyota SUV went straight on 223 St and hit a seven-year-old girl in the 114 Ave intersection in Queens. The impact was to the center front. The child suffered an arm contusion and was conscious. A front-seat passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and others. Police recorded no vehicle damage.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
Sep 7 - Northbound SUV driver went straight on 237 St in Queens and crashed. Two men on foot were hurt, in shock and pain. A parked Jeep was hit. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.
Two pedestrians were injured on 237 St in Queens when a driver in a northbound Nissan SUV, recorded as going straight ahead, crashed and struck a parked Jeep SUV. The men, ages 67 and 57, reported shock and pain with leg and back injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Damage notes list right front bumper impact on the Nissan and left rear quarter damage on the parked Jeep. The crash was logged in ZIP 11411 in southeastern Queens.
5
Three westbound drivers collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
2
SUV driver hits girl at 223 St, Queens▸Sep 2 - A northbound SUV driver hit a seven-year-old at 223 St and 114 Ave in Queens. Center-front impact. The child suffered a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a northbound 2015 Toyota SUV went straight on 223 St and hit a seven-year-old girl in the 114 Ave intersection in Queens. The impact was to the center front. The child suffered an arm contusion and was conscious. A front-seat passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and others. Police recorded no vehicle damage.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
Sep 5 - Three sedans came together westbound on Cross Island Parkway at Belt. Early hour. Three drivers hurt. Front ends crumpled. Police list causes as unspecified.
Three westbound drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at the Belt Parkway in Queens at 5:07 a.m. on September 5, 2025. A 59-year-old male driver reported a back bruise. A 28-year-old male driver reported a neck bruise. A 40-year-old male driver was injured; details were listed as unknown. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, and impacts marked right front quarter panels on two cars and the left front bumper on a third. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded. ZIP code 11411.
2
SUV driver hits girl at 223 St, Queens▸Sep 2 - A northbound SUV driver hit a seven-year-old at 223 St and 114 Ave in Queens. Center-front impact. The child suffered a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a northbound 2015 Toyota SUV went straight on 223 St and hit a seven-year-old girl in the 114 Ave intersection in Queens. The impact was to the center front. The child suffered an arm contusion and was conscious. A front-seat passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and others. Police recorded no vehicle damage.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
Sep 2 - A northbound SUV driver hit a seven-year-old at 223 St and 114 Ave in Queens. Center-front impact. The child suffered a bruised arm and stayed conscious. Police listed all contributing factors as unspecified.
A driver in a northbound 2015 Toyota SUV went straight on 223 St and hit a seven-year-old girl in the 114 Ave intersection in Queens. The impact was to the center front. The child suffered an arm contusion and was conscious. A front-seat passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and others. Police recorded no vehicle damage.
14Int 1347-2025
Williams is primary sponsor of unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Williams sponsors unlicensed commuter vans crackdown bill, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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
6
Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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
3
SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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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Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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
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Passenger Hurt in Cross Island Parkway Crash▸Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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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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SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
Aug 6 - Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury. Others had minor or no injuries. Police listed no driver errors.
Two drivers in sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway in Queens while heading south. According to the police report, a 41-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot injury with an abrasion and remained conscious. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight ahead before impact. The 2021 Tesla sedan showed right-side damage; the 2013 Toyota sedan showed front-end damage. The file gave no further narrative.
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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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SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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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SUV Left-Side Hit on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
Aug 3 - An SUV driving west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. An 18-year-old driver and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. Police list the cause as unspecified.
A Nissan SUV traveling west on Springfield Boulevard was struck on its left side. The driver, an 18-year-old woman, and a 57-year-old front-seat passenger suffered leg injuries. Both were conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the cause is listed as "Unspecified." The report contains no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV sustained left-side damage to its doors. Records also show a northbound Lexus recorded at the scene. Police documented the passenger’s injury as a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot. No ejection was recorded.
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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
Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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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Left-Turn Driver Hits Westbound SUV on Linden▸Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.