Longwood Bleeds: City Stalls, Streets Kill

• Woman dies after dragged by SUV she tried to enter in East Harlem hit-run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-19

Sep 18 - Southbound bicyclist and other motorized rider collided near 850 Beck Street. A 10-year-old boy suffered abdominal abrasions. A 4-year-old boy reported head pain. Police recorded rider error and unsafe speed. No motor vehicle was involved.

Two children were hurt in a crash near 850 Beck St in the Bronx at about 6:30 p.m. A 10-year-old boy riding a bike was injured in the abdomen and pelvis, with abrasions. A 4-year-old boy on another motorized device reported head pain. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Unsafe Speed" were recorded for the riders; no motor vehicle driver contributing factor was listed. The bike and the other device were traveling south and going straight. Impact locations were recorded as the bike’s front center and the other device’s back center. The crash was logged by the 41st Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Sep 9 - A sedan driver turned right on Westchester Ave at Home St and hit a 23-year-old man on an e-bike going straight. The rider suffered an eye injury. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A sedan driver made a right turn on Westchester Ave at Home St in the Bronx at 9:20 a.m. and hit a 23-year-old man riding an e-bike who was going straight. The rider was injured with an eye contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the sedan was "Making Right Turn" and the e-bike was "Going Straight Ahead." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for all parties and did not record a driver error. Impact marked the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The driver, a 45-year-old woman, and her 50-year-old front passenger were listed with "Unspecified" injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV went north on E 167 St and hit a 75-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. The right front bumper hit him. He suffered a concussion and a shoulder injury. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction.

A driver in a 2007 Honda SUV, heading north near 900 E 167 St in the Bronx, hit a 75-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk at the intersection. The point of impact was the right front bumper. The man was conscious and reported a concussion and shoulder–upper arm injury. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver was going straight. The crash was at 7:37 p.m. Vehicle damage was to the right front bumper. The pedestrian is listed as injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 30 - A southbound sedan passed and struck a 61-year-old man crossing near 1036 Intervale Ave. The vehicle's left front bumper struck his head. He was conscious with a head contusion and bruising.

According to the police report, a southbound sedan engaged in a passing maneuver and struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian near 1036 Intervale Ave in the Bronx. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was reported conscious. Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor for the driver. The report lists the pedestrian action as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk" after noting the driver's improper passing. The vehicle is recorded as a New Jersey-registered sedan with pre-crash action listed as "Passing." No other contributing factors are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 24 - SUV rolling west on E 163. Sedan whipped a U-turn. Metal met fast and hard. Passenger hit the leg. Driver took a shot to the back. Lane-change chaos and rage wrote the script.

Two westbound vehicles collided near 1009 E 163 St in the Bronx. A 2010 Honda sedan attempted a U-turn and struck a 2021 Mercedes SUV traveling straight. The SUV’s driver, 25, was injured. Her front-seat passenger, 21, suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Unsafe Lane Changing” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.” The sedan’s pre-crash action was making a U-turn; the SUV was going straight. Driver errors—unsafe lane change and aggression—led the list. The data notes the passenger had no safety equipment, but only after the driver errors cited above.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 22 - A sedan door took the lane. A bike came west on E 163. Metal and flesh met. The rider went down with face wounds. Police list passing too closely and limited view. Bronx asphalt kept the rest of the story.

A parked Chevrolet sedan and a westbound bicyclist collided at Kelly St and E 163 St in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with facial abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “View Obstructed/Limited” and “Passing Too Closely.” The sedan was parked and struck on its left-side doors, indicating dangerous proximity as the bike passed. These driver errors put the cyclist in harm’s way. Helmet use was reported as “Unknown” and is noted only after the listed driver factors. This crash shows how a simple pass becomes trauma when drivers encroach and sightlines fail.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 21 - Taxi driver going south hit a 41-year-old man at Southern Blvd. The man was injured and semiconscious. The taxi showed left-front and left-side damage. Police list contributing factors as Unspecified.

According to the police report, a southbound taxi traveling straight ahead struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection near 639 Southern Blvd in the Bronx. The pedestrian was injured and found semiconscious at the scene. Police noted the point of impact at the vehicle's left side doors and recorded left front quarter damage to the taxi. The driver is listed as licensed. The report records contributing factors as "Unspecified" and does not list explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield, Inattention, or Reckless Operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 17 - A left-turning SUV cut across West Farms Road and struck a westbound moped. The 20-year-old rider fell and suffered leg abrasions. Police report lists traffic control disregarded by the driver.

A Toyota SUV made a left turn from E 167 St onto West Farms Rd and struck a westbound moped. The moped rider, a 20-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg and was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded traffic-control disregard by the SUV driver while turning across the through rider’s path. The moped showed center-front damage; the SUV had right-front quarter damage. The crash occurred in the Bronx and emergency responders treated the rider for a knee/leg abrasion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Aug 11 - A drunk driver lost control on Bronx River Parkway. He struck a Volkswagen, then hit two motorcyclists. Both riders died. The driver faces manslaughter charges. The crash left families shattered.

According to NY Daily News (2025-08-11), a 21-year-old driver, Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, tried to pass a Volkswagen on Bronx River Parkway, struck it, and then hit two motorcyclists. Both riders, Enrique Martinez and Manuel Amarante Penalo, were ejected and died. Police arrested Neyra Yuyes for vehicular manslaughter and DWI. The article states, "A drunken BMW driver fatally struck two motorcyclists after slamming into a Volkswagen he was trying to pass." All drivers stayed at the scene. The crash highlights the lethal risk of impaired driving and high-speed maneuvers on city parkways.

• Drunk Driver Kills Two Bronx Motorcyclists, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11

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

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

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

Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.

CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.

• Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-08

Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman. Driver sped off. She died at the hospital. Police hunt the hit-and-run. No arrests. Another night, another life lost to careless driving.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-07), a 44-year-old woman died after an SUV driver "slammed into her at West 174th Street and Macombs Road" while turning into a driveway. The driver did not stop, instead "speeding down the long driveway into a back parking lot." The victim was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital and pronounced dead. Police are still searching for the driver. The article highlights the ongoing danger of drivers failing to yield and fleeing crash scenes, underscoring persistent gaps in enforcement and accountability.

• Driver Turns, Strikes Woman, Flees Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-08-07

Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.

• Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-07-31

Jul 29 - Westbound driver in a Ford sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the roadway by 965 Longwood Ave. Deep cuts. Hip injury. The child was conscious. Pavement was slippery. Police cited pedestrian confusion.

A driver in a Ford sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a six-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. The crash was not at an intersection. Impact was to the right front bumper. The boy suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury and was conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. No damage was reported to the car. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The driver held a valid New York license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Jul 14 - SUV turned left on Faile Street. Driver failed to yield. Struck a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm injuries. Streets stayed dangerous. Impact was sharp, sudden.

A station wagon SUV, driven by a 37-year-old woman, struck a 62-year-old pedestrian who was crossing Faile Street with the signal at Westchester Avenue. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Jul 5 - Police shot Allan Feliz during a Bronx car stop. Officers pulled him over for a seat belt. A struggle followed. Taser fired. Gun fired. Feliz died. The officer stayed on the force. Family left stunned.

NY Daily News (2025-07-05) reports Allan Feliz was shot and killed by NYPD Lt. Jonathan Rivera during a 2019 Bronx traffic stop for a seat belt violation. Body camera footage captured Rivera threatening to shoot Feliz as officers tried to pull him from his car. Rivera fired his Taser, then his gun, killing Feliz. Commissioner Tisch decided Rivera would keep his job, leaving the Feliz family 'distraught and stunned.' The case raises questions about police accountability and use of force during routine traffic stops.

• NYPD Officer Kept Job After Fatal Stop, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-05

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

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

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

Jun 29 - Taxi and sedan crashed on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. One woman suffered a hip injury. Three others were hurt. Both cars were parked before impact. Police list all causes as unspecified.

A taxi and a sedan collided near 971 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. Four people were hurt. According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a hip injury and contusion. Three other occupants, including a child, sustained unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

Jun 28 - A driver ran a red. Cars slammed. Three pedestrians fell. Sirens cut the night. One man clings to life. The street holds the scars. The driver fled, but police caught him.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a multivehicle crash at Bruckner Boulevard and Hunts Point Avenue. Police say Charles Jenkins "allegedly ran a red light," triggering a collision that sent both vehicles onto the sidewalk. Jenkins' car struck three pedestrians, critically injuring one. Jenkins then "got out of his vehicle and ran away, but he was later arrested." Charges include vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. The crash highlights the lethal risk of red-light running and unlicensed driving. The investigation continues.

• Red Light Run Crushes Bronx Pedestrians, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-28