No More Hit-and-Run: Blood on Bronx Streets, Silence in City Hall

• Man struck and killed in deadly hit-and-run in the Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-09-07

Aug 28 - The driver of a taxi struck a 60-year-old woman on Marcy Place in the Bronx. She suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."

The driver of a Ford taxi struck a 60-year-old woman on Marcy Place in the Bronx. She sustained a concussion and injuries to her lower leg. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" and the pedestrian action was recorded as "Other Actions in Roadway." The taxi was reported as parked before the collision and showed left rear bumper damage. The driver and a 61-year-old occupant were uninjured. Police did not record a specific driver error beyond the "Unspecified" contributing factor entries in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - An eastbound sedan rear-ended another car on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 73-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely.

"According to the police report, the crash involved two eastbound vehicles on the Cross Bronx Expressway, with the striking vehicle hitting the center rear of the other car." The driver was a 73-year-old woman. She was conscious and treated for a head injury and a complaint of concussion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The striking vehicle shows center-front damage; the vehicle ahead shows center-back damage. The report places the crash in the 44th Precinct in the Bronx. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

• Drunk Mercedes driver fatally strikes 2 motorcyclists on Bronx parkway: NYPD, 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 2 - Drivers in two sedans and a diesel tractor truck collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 57-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were hurt with head and back injuries. Police cite 'Following Too Closely'.

A three-vehicle crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway involved two sedans and a diesel tractor truck. All were traveling north. Two occupants were injured: a 57-year-old woman with head trauma and a 60-year-old man with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. The record lists no other causes. All vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage on both sedans was to the center back end. The truck showed no listed damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 28 - At E 170 St and College Ave, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 68-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A 68-year-old woman was injured when the driver of an SUV turned left at E 170 St and College Ave in the Bronx and hit her in the intersection. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. She suffered abrasions to her lower arm and was conscious at the scene. No other factors were recorded. Police recorded the crash in the 44th Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old on Jerome Ave at E Mount Eden Ave. He suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and passing too closely by the driver.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Jerome Ave struck a 17-year-old pedestrian at Jerome Ave and E Mount Eden Ave. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The sedan made contact with its center front. The vehicle had no reported damage and the driver was going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - Four cars northbound. One look away. Rear-ends stack up on the Cross Bronx. Passengers hurt. Drivers shaken. Distraction and tailgating turn lanes into a trap.

Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway in a chain-reaction rear-end crash. Several passengers were injured, and multiple drivers reported injuries, including head and chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” Data show impacts to back ends and rear bumpers, consistent with a trailing driver striking vehicles ahead and pushing the crash forward. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but passengers absorbed the harm. The documented driver errors—distraction and tailgating—set off the pileup; any noted helmet or signal use appears nowhere in the factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - A driver in a taxi hit a 45-year-old man walking in the roadway on Cromwell Avenue. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a taxi struck a 45-year-old man who was walking in the roadway on Cromwell Avenue. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The taxi was traveling south, going straight ahead; point of impact was the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or specific violations are identified in the data. The report records the pedestrian location as not at an intersection and notes the driver was licensed; no driver injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - 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

Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.

Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old cyclist on Jerome Ave. The driver was inattentive. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. The crash left the bike and car undamaged. Streets stayed dangerous. No one died.

A sedan making a left turn struck a 60-year-old man riding a bike straight on Jerome Ave at E 170 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist was injured in the knee and lower leg, suffering abrasions. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention, especially at intersections where vulnerable road users cross paths with cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A Mustang jumped the curb in Melrose. Six pedestrians fell. Screams echoed. The driver fled. Scaffolding twisted. Blood on the sidewalk. No arrests. The city waits for answers.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians after mounting the curb at East 149th Street and Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance showed the car turning left while people crossed with the right of way. The driver accelerated, hit a woman, then continued under scaffolding, injuring five more. Witnesses described panic and pain: "People were yelling, were in pain," said Vivian Cole. The suspects abandoned the damaged car and fled. All victims were hospitalized with minor injuries. The Buildings Department confirmed the crash damaged the shed but not the vacant building. No arrests have been made.

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

Jul 2 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Clay Ave. The impact injured a 34-year-old motorized driver, leaving him in shock with leg injuries. Police cite improper passing or lane use.

A crash on Clay Ave at E 170 St in the Bronx left a 34-year-old male driver of a motorized vehicle injured, suffering shock and leg injuries. According to the police report, a sedan collided with a standing vehicle. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The injured driver was not ejected. The data highlights improper lane use as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Cross Bronx. Neck injuries for a teen driver and her passenger. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, pain. The road does not forgive mistakes.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. An 18-year-old woman driving one SUV and her 16-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were slowing or stopping when the collision happened. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left two teens hurt and others shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.

• Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 22 - Metal struck metal before dawn. A car hit another, then slammed a scooter. Two riders flew off. An 18-year-old woman lay critical. Sirens cut the Bronx dark. Seven hurt. The road stayed open. Danger did not end.

ABC7 reported on June 22, 2025, that a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx left seven injured, including one woman in critical condition. The article states, 'The Honda Accord collided with the Honda Pilot. The Honda Pilot then collided with the Razor Scooter, causing the 24-year-old man operating the scooter and an 18-year-old woman to be ejected.' Six others from the cars suffered minor injuries. The crash happened before 4 a.m. near Throggs Neck. Police are investigating the sequence of impacts. The incident highlights the risks faced by scooter riders and the dangers of high-speed, multi-vehicle traffic on city parkways.

• Seven Hurt In Hutchinson Parkway Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-06-22

Jun 21 - A scooter slammed into a Honda Pilot before dawn. The passenger, eighteen, hit the road hard. The driver fled. Three more hurt in the cars. Sirens wailed. No arrests. The street stayed cold and dangerous.

According to the New York Post (published June 21, 2025), an 18-year-old scooter passenger was left in critical condition after a crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Police said the scooter collided with a Honda Pilot around 4 a.m., triggering a chain reaction that involved a Honda Accord. The article reports, "The moped's driver fled with the bike before cops arrived." Three passengers in each car were also injured and taken to Jacobi Hospital. No arrests had been made by Saturday afternoon. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about driver accountability and the effectiveness of current enforcement on city parkways.

• Scooter Crash Leaves Teen Critical in Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-06-21