Highbridge’s Roads, Highbridge’s Reckoning

Sep 6 - Southbound on Edward L Grant Hwy at Plimpton Ave, the driver of a motorcycle crashed. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver and Pavement Defective.

On Edward L Grant Hwy at Plimpton Ave in the Bronx, the driver of a motorcycle traveling south and going straight crashed. The passenger, an 18-year-old woman riding on the rear, was injured with a shoulder abrasion. The 18-year-old male driver was listed with an unspecified injury status. According to the police report, officers recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver and Pavement Defective as contributing factors. No other vehicles were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 3 - Ford sedan driver reversed on Edward L Grant Highway at University Avenue and hit a 26-year-old woman. She was conscious with abrasions. Police recorded "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction."

On September 3, 2025, at 11:49 a.m. in the Bronx, a Ford sedan driver was backing on Edward L Grant Highway at University Avenue and hit a 26-year-old woman in the roadway. She suffered injuries and reported abrasions. She was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. The driver was licensed in New York. An occupant was recorded with an unspecified injury. The pedestrian location was recorded as outside an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 2 - Northbound driver on Nelson Ave hit a 58-year-old woman at W 169th. Neck injury. Whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

In the Bronx, a northbound driver going straight on Nelson Ave hit a 58-year-old woman at West 169th Street. She suffered a neck injury and whiplash and was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The point of impact was the center front end. No vehicle type was listed. The report lists the pedestrian at the intersection. No other contributing factor beyond Unspecified appears in the file.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 27 - The driver of a carry-all made a left turn on Boscobel Place and struck two parked vehicles. The 42-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and hand and remained conscious. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction.

The driver of a carry-all made a left turn on Boscobel Place at Undercliff Avenue and struck a parked sedan and a parked pickup. One person was hurt: the 42-year-old driver of the carry-all suffered a contusion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was \"Driver Inattention/Distraction.\"" Police recorded the carry-all’s point of impact as its right front bumper, damage to the sedan’s left front, and damage to the pickup’s left rear. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 13 - A westbound driver turned left at West 170th and struck a man in the crosswalk. The impact broke him. He had the signal. Distraction ruled the wheel. The front end took him down. Bronx asphalt bore the weight.

A pedestrian crossing with the signal at W 170 St and Shakespeare Ave was struck by a westbound driver making a left turn. He suffered a fracture and other injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The vehicle’s center front end hit the victim during the turn. The listed driver error was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was in the intersection with the signal; no pedestrian contributing factors were noted before the driver’s error. The report lists the vehicle as unspecified and notes no vehicle damage despite the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 7 - A speeding SUV tore through a red light, crushed a cab. The driver fled. The cabbie died, bloodied and alone. Police found the suspect two years later. The street stayed dangerous.

NY Daily News (2025-08-07) reports Imani Williams was arrested for a 2022 Bronx crash that killed livery cab driver Robert Godwin. Williams drove 77 mph in a 25-mph bus lane, ran a red, and T-boned Godwin, who had the right of way. The SUV pushed the cab 70 feet into parked cars. Williams and her passengers fled. DNA evidence linked her to the scene. Charges include manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The case highlights deadly speed and red-light running, raising questions about enforcement and street design.

• Bronx Cab Driver Killed In Hit-And-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-07

Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.

The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 15 - A taxi driver was shot in the Bronx after a fare dispute. The driver survived. The shooter fled but was arrested. Violence erupted over a $40 ride. Police acted fast. The street was left scarred.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-15), a 27-year-old taxi driver, Alusine Barrie, was shot in the abdomen during a fare dispute on Nelson Avenue, Bronx. The shooter, Joseph Meeks, 76, tried four credit cards before the argument escalated. ABC7 reports, "Mr. Barrie asked him to get out of the car and pay him, instead of paying him he shot him in the stomach." Meeks, with about 60 prior arrests, was charged with attempted murder. The United Federation of Taxi Drivers urged the district attorney to deny bail. The incident highlights risks faced by drivers and exposes gaps in passenger screening and fare enforcement.

• Taxi Driver Shot Over Fare Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 13 - SUV turned into a motorized scooter on Edward L Grant Hwy. The scooter rider, partially ejected, suffered leg abrasions. Police cite improper turn and failure to yield. Danger struck fast. Streets stayed loud.

A crash on Edward L Grant Highway at Nelson Ave in the Bronx left a 33-year-old man riding a motorized scooter injured. According to the police report, an SUV made an improper turn and failed to yield right-of-way, striking the scooter. The rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel hit the scooter's left front bumper. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 13 - A car struck two vehicles and a pole on Bartow Ave. Eight people hurt. Stella Nyarko-Dei, 71, died. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the scars. All drivers stayed. Police investigate.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-13), a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a light pole in the Bronx, killing his 71-year-old passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, and injuring seven others. The article states, "The impact sent the Hyundai careening into an unoccupied parked car." All drivers remained at the scene. Police said, "The cause of the crash was not immediately known." No arrests were made. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions and the vulnerability of passengers. Authorities continue to investigate the sequence and cause of the crash.

• Bronx Crash Kills Passenger, Hurts Seven, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-13

Jul 3 - A Mustang jumped the curb in Melrose, struck six pedestrians, shattered scaffolding, then the driver fled. Screams echoed. Blood on the sidewalk. Police hunt for suspects. Steel and flesh collided. No arrests.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians after mounting the curb and crashing into scaffolding at East 149th Street and Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, stopped at a turn, accelerated into a crosswalk where 'people in the crosswalk had the right of way.' Witnesses described panic and pain. The suspects abandoned the damaged car and fled. All victims were hospitalized with minor injuries. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the danger when drivers disregard pedestrian priority. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Mustang Plows Into Scaffolding, Six Hurt, ABC7, Published 2025-07-03

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 28 - Five hospitalized after Bronx crash. Pedestrians struck. Driver fled. Police made arrest. Metal and bodies met on city streets. System failed to shield the vulnerable.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a Bronx man was arrested after a multivehicle crash sent five people, including pedestrians, to the hospital. The article states, "The suspect allegedly fled the scene after the crash, which injured several pedestrians." The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-runs and the failure to protect those on foot. The crash underscores persistent risks for pedestrians and the urgent need for safer streets.

• Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 21 - A moped crash on Hutchinson River Parkway left an 18-year-old woman sprawled on the asphalt, clinging to life. The driver fled. Metal and bodies scattered. Six others hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.

NY Daily News reported on June 21, 2025, that an 18-year-old woman was critically injured after being thrown from a moped in a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to police, 'the moped driver sped away from the 3:45 a.m. crash,' leaving the woman on the road. The crash began when a Honda Accord hit a Honda Pilot, which then struck the moped from behind, ejecting the passenger. The moped operator stopped briefly but fled before first responders arrived. Six others from the involved vehicles were hospitalized with minor injuries. The incident highlights the risks of multi-vehicle collisions and the consequences when drivers abandon crash scenes, leaving vulnerable road users exposed and unprotected.

• Moped Passenger Critically Hurt in Bronx Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-21

Jun 19 - A cyclist swerved to avoid a pedestrian in Central Park. He fell. His head struck the curb. He died at the hospital. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries. The crash happened at a crosswalk near 96th Street. The case is under investigation.

ABC7 reported on June 19, 2025, that Salvador Nico-Garcia, 43, died after colliding with a pedestrian while riding an e-bike in Central Park. According to police, Nico-Garcia swerved to avoid a 41-year-old pedestrian crossing at the crosswalk near 96th Street and East Drive. He fell, struck his head on the curb, and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital. The pedestrian sustained minor abrasions. ABC7 notes, 'Officials say Nico-Garcia was on an e-bike and was not wearing a helmet at the time he was thrown.' New York City does not require cyclists over 14 to wear helmets. In Central Park, pedestrians have the right of way at all times. The incident remains under investigation, highlighting ongoing risks at crosswalks and the lack of helmet mandates for adult cyclists.

• Cyclist Killed Dodging Pedestrian In Park, ABC7, Published 2025-06-19

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - A road rage clash in the Bronx turned deadly. Keino Campbell, a Navy veteran, was shot three times while driving. He crashed a few blocks away and died at the hospital. Police arrested Michael Aracena for murder.

NY Daily News reported on June 16, 2025, that Michael Aracena, 20, was arrested for the murder of Keino Campbell, 27, during a road rage incident in the Bronx. According to police, Campbell was driving near Co-op City at 2 a.m. when a confrontation escalated. Aracena allegedly shot Campbell three times in the chest. The wounded Campbell drove off but lost consciousness and crashed near Givan and Palmer Avenues. He died shortly after at Jacobi Medical Center. The article states, 'Campbell was shot three times in the chest as the quarrel escalated.' This case highlights the lethal risks of armed confrontations on city streets and raises questions about gun access and road conflict escalation.

• Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-16