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A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.

CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.

• Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04

A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.

Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.

• Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-29

A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.

• Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27

Sedan overturned on E 139th Street. Teen driver and young passengers injured. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Metal, glass, shock. No escape from the crash.

A sedan driven by a 17-year-old with a permit overturned on E 139th Street in the Bronx. Four young male passengers, ages 15 to 20, were inside. The 15-year-old suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver had minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' caused the crash. The sedan struck a parked SUV and flipped. Airbags deployed for some, but not all. The system failed the young. The street stayed silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a 13-year-old girl playing in the street. She suffered a bruised leg. Two car occupants were listed as injured. Police listed no driver errors.

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a sedan while playing in the roadway near 520 E 142 St in the Bronx. She sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg. Two vehicle occupants were also listed as injured. According to the police report, both vehicles involved were sedans. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were recorded in the report. The report notes the girl was not at an intersection when struck. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.

• Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-22

Three people hurt on Bruckner Blvd. Sedans and SUVs tangled. Police cite improper lane use and inexperience. Whiplash and bruises. Steel and flesh collide. System failed to protect.

A crash on Bruckner Blvd at E 149 St in the Bronx left three vehicle occupants injured. According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while a flatbed truck was stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. A 45-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female passenger suffered whiplash, while a 26-year-old male driver sustained arm bruises. The impact highlights the danger of improper lane changes and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two vehicles crashed on Bruckner Boulevard. One man suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver distraction. No damage to vehicles. The street stayed dangerous. The city paid the price.

A motorcycle and an SUV crashed on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. One 65-year-old man, driving the motorcycle, suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The injured motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash left one man hurt and exposed the risk of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.

Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.

• Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-21

A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.

NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-20

A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.

ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.

• Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19

A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.

ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.

• Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-17

Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.

• Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-14

Two moped drivers slammed together on E 135 St and Locust Ave. Both suffered crush injuries. Police cite unsafe lane changing and speed. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. The street left them exposed.

Two moped drivers, ages 23 and 16, were injured in a crash at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both suffered crush injuries after their mopeds collided. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both drivers were also cited for 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' No safety equipment was used. The crash left both riders with serious injuries, highlighting the danger when speed and reckless maneuvers mix on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 71-year-old passenger died. A 79-year-old driver struck two cars, then a pole. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street stayed silent.

CBS New York (2025-07-12) reports a 71-year-old passenger died after a crash in Co-op City, Bronx. Police said a 79-year-old driver 'slammed into two cars before hitting a light pole.' The sequence ended in fatal injury. The article highlights the impact but does not detail causes. The crash underscores risks for passengers and raises questions about driver fitness and street design. No blame is assigned. The facts stand stark.

• Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12

Dump truck struck SUV on Major Deegan. Head injury. Police cite unsafe lane change. Metal and glass, shock and pain. The road did not forgive.

A dump truck and an SUV collided on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. One driver, age 72, suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The SUV was hit on the right rear bumper, while the dump truck had front bumper impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A pick-up truck struck a woman crossing E 135 St at 3 Ave. She suffered arm injuries. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed open. The system failed to protect her.

A pick-up truck hit a 56-year-old woman as she crossed E 135 St at 3 Ave in the Bronx. She was in a marked crosswalk, crossing without a signal, and suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was making a left turn. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Motorcycle slammed right rear, rider ejected. Head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Bronx morning, chaos on asphalt.

A motorcycle crash on Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx left a 31-year-old male rider ejected and suffering a head injury. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel while changing lanes. The rider was found incoherent with a concussion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No safety equipment was reported for the injured rider. No other injuries were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle struck a standing scooter on 3rd Ave. One man ejected, face injured. Police cite improper lane use. Impact was sharp, injuries real. Streets remain unforgiving.

A motorcycle collided with a standing scooter at 3rd Ave and E 145 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 42-year-old man driving the scooter was ejected and suffered a facial injury. The crash also involved a 21-year-old motorcycle driver and another occupant, both with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The injured scooter driver was not using safety equipment. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825877 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV struck sedan on 3rd Avenue. Glare cited. Passenger suffered neck injury. Metal and glass collided. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, glare was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger, a 50-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Both drivers were male and uninjured. The SUV hit the sedan's right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Glare' as the only driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04