Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in University Heights (North)-Fordham?
Hit, Run, Forgotten: Bronx Streets Bleed While City Stalls
University Heights (North)-Fordham: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Deaths That Don’t Make Headlines
A man waits in the dark on the Major Deegan. His car won’t start. He calls friends for help. A Mercedes slams into him from behind. The driver runs. The man, Darryl Mathis Jr., calls again. “I can’t breathe,” he says. His friends call the ambulance. He dies at St. Barnabas Hospital. The driver is gone. “He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run. They were on their way to come give him a jump and he got hit waiting for them. And then he called to let them know, I’ve been hit. I can’t breathe.”
He is not the only one. In the last twelve months, two people have died and 254 have been injured in crashes here. One was a 65-year-old man, struck and killed by a van while crossing with the signal. A child, just four, died after being ejected in a moped crash. The numbers are cold. The pain is not.
The Slow Grind of Policy
Crashes keep coming. In the past year, there were 369 crashes in University Heights (North)-Fordham. One person suffered a serious injury. The rest were luckier, or not. The city says it is working. The mayor calls traffic violence a crime. The police say they are visible. But the street does not care about words. It cares about speed, steel, and flesh.
Local leaders have tools. The city can now lower speed limits to 20 mph. Cameras can catch speeders day and night. But change is slow. The law is on the books, but the street is not yet safer. “NYPD officers will be highly visible on New York City roadways… to deter unsafe driving and, when necessary, to take appropriate enforcement action,” said Police Commissioner Edward Caban. But the dead do not see police lights.
The Work Left to Do
Every crash is preventable. Lower the speed. Harden the crossings. Build the lanes. Hold drivers accountable. The city has the power. The council has the vote. The mayor has the pen. The only thing missing is the will.
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit and real protection for people on foot and bike. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. The street will not wait. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Hit-And-Run Kills Driver On Deegan, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-24
- Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
- Hit-And-Run Kills Driver On Deegan, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-24
- Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22
- Hit-and-Run Kills Driver on Deegan, ABC7, Published 2025-03-22
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Traffic Safety Timeline for University Heights (North)-Fordham
Improper Turn on Jerome Avenue Injures Three▸Two sedans collided on Jerome Avenue. Three people hurt. Impact struck center and right front. Police cite improper turning. Pain and whiplash. Child among injured.
Two sedans crashed at 2435 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision involved a southbound sedan going straight and a northbound sedan making a U-turn. Three people were injured: a 29-year-old male driver with leg pain, a 25-year-old female passenger with whiplash, and a child passenger. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The crash caused injuries to both adults and a child. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
3Improper Lane Use Hurts Children on Deegan▸Sedans slammed on Major Deegan. Children and adults hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The highway did not forgive.
Several sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. Two children, ages 0 and 3, were injured as passengers. Multiple adult drivers and passengers suffered injuries, including whiplash and trauma to the neck, shoulder, and entire body. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved vehicles stopped in traffic and one moving straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. Child restraints were noted for the injured children, but driver error came first. The toll fell on the most vulnerable inside the cars.
Motorcycle Ejection on Major Deegan Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Major Deegan Expressway. Failure to yield played a role. The crash left the rider with a fractured leg. The road remains unforgiving.
A motorcycle crash on Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx left the 40-year-old rider ejected and suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The rider was conscious after the crash and wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the center front end while going straight. Another vehicle was changing lanes at the time. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no damage to the motorcycle. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
Improper Turn on University Avenue Injures Driver▸SUV turned wrong on University Avenue. Sedan struck. One driver hurt, back injury. Police cite improper turn, distraction. No pedestrians involved. Steel and speed meet flesh.
A crash at 2211 University Avenue in the Bronx involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with the sedan going straight. One driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and shock. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
SUV Slams Sedan on Major Deegan Expressway▸SUV struck sedan’s rear. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left pain and questions in its wake.
A sedan stopped in traffic on the Major Deegan Expressway was hit from behind by an SUV. One driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run▸A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.
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Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-11
Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run▸A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-10
Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach▸A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.
NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-08
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Kingsbridge Road▸Sedan slammed into stopped taxi’s rear. Passenger struck in head. Outside distraction listed. Pain, shock, chaos on Webb Avenue.
A sedan crashed into the back of a stopped taxi on West Kingsbridge Road at Webb Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger in the taxi, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Other occupants, including both drivers and additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left the taxi damaged at the rear and the sedan at the front. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
2SUV Strikes Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.
Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.
2Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway▸Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
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Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
Two sedans collided on Jerome Avenue. Three people hurt. Impact struck center and right front. Police cite improper turning. Pain and whiplash. Child among injured.
Two sedans crashed at 2435 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision involved a southbound sedan going straight and a northbound sedan making a U-turn. Three people were injured: a 29-year-old male driver with leg pain, a 25-year-old female passenger with whiplash, and a child passenger. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The crash caused injuries to both adults and a child. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
3Improper Lane Use Hurts Children on Deegan▸Sedans slammed on Major Deegan. Children and adults hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The highway did not forgive.
Several sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. Two children, ages 0 and 3, were injured as passengers. Multiple adult drivers and passengers suffered injuries, including whiplash and trauma to the neck, shoulder, and entire body. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved vehicles stopped in traffic and one moving straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. Child restraints were noted for the injured children, but driver error came first. The toll fell on the most vulnerable inside the cars.
Motorcycle Ejection on Major Deegan Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Major Deegan Expressway. Failure to yield played a role. The crash left the rider with a fractured leg. The road remains unforgiving.
A motorcycle crash on Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx left the 40-year-old rider ejected and suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The rider was conscious after the crash and wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the center front end while going straight. Another vehicle was changing lanes at the time. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no damage to the motorcycle. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
Improper Turn on University Avenue Injures Driver▸SUV turned wrong on University Avenue. Sedan struck. One driver hurt, back injury. Police cite improper turn, distraction. No pedestrians involved. Steel and speed meet flesh.
A crash at 2211 University Avenue in the Bronx involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with the sedan going straight. One driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and shock. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
SUV Slams Sedan on Major Deegan Expressway▸SUV struck sedan’s rear. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left pain and questions in its wake.
A sedan stopped in traffic on the Major Deegan Expressway was hit from behind by an SUV. One driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run▸A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.
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Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-11
Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run▸A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.
-
Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-10
Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach▸A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.
NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-08
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Kingsbridge Road▸Sedan slammed into stopped taxi’s rear. Passenger struck in head. Outside distraction listed. Pain, shock, chaos on Webb Avenue.
A sedan crashed into the back of a stopped taxi on West Kingsbridge Road at Webb Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger in the taxi, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Other occupants, including both drivers and additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left the taxi damaged at the rear and the sedan at the front. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
2SUV Strikes Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.
Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.
2Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway▸Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
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Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
Sedans slammed on Major Deegan. Children and adults hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The highway did not forgive.
Several sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. Two children, ages 0 and 3, were injured as passengers. Multiple adult drivers and passengers suffered injuries, including whiplash and trauma to the neck, shoulder, and entire body. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved vehicles stopped in traffic and one moving straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. Child restraints were noted for the injured children, but driver error came first. The toll fell on the most vulnerable inside the cars.
Motorcycle Ejection on Major Deegan Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Major Deegan Expressway. Failure to yield played a role. The crash left the rider with a fractured leg. The road remains unforgiving.
A motorcycle crash on Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx left the 40-year-old rider ejected and suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The rider was conscious after the crash and wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the center front end while going straight. Another vehicle was changing lanes at the time. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no damage to the motorcycle. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
Improper Turn on University Avenue Injures Driver▸SUV turned wrong on University Avenue. Sedan struck. One driver hurt, back injury. Police cite improper turn, distraction. No pedestrians involved. Steel and speed meet flesh.
A crash at 2211 University Avenue in the Bronx involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with the sedan going straight. One driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and shock. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
SUV Slams Sedan on Major Deegan Expressway▸SUV struck sedan’s rear. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left pain and questions in its wake.
A sedan stopped in traffic on the Major Deegan Expressway was hit from behind by an SUV. One driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run▸A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.
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Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-11
Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run▸A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-10
Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach▸A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.
NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-08
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Kingsbridge Road▸Sedan slammed into stopped taxi’s rear. Passenger struck in head. Outside distraction listed. Pain, shock, chaos on Webb Avenue.
A sedan crashed into the back of a stopped taxi on West Kingsbridge Road at Webb Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger in the taxi, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Other occupants, including both drivers and additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left the taxi damaged at the rear and the sedan at the front. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
2SUV Strikes Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.
Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.
2Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway▸Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
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Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Major Deegan Expressway. Failure to yield played a role. The crash left the rider with a fractured leg. The road remains unforgiving.
A motorcycle crash on Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx left the 40-year-old rider ejected and suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The rider was conscious after the crash and wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the center front end while going straight. Another vehicle was changing lanes at the time. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no damage to the motorcycle. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.
Improper Turn on University Avenue Injures Driver▸SUV turned wrong on University Avenue. Sedan struck. One driver hurt, back injury. Police cite improper turn, distraction. No pedestrians involved. Steel and speed meet flesh.
A crash at 2211 University Avenue in the Bronx involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with the sedan going straight. One driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and shock. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
SUV Slams Sedan on Major Deegan Expressway▸SUV struck sedan’s rear. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left pain and questions in its wake.
A sedan stopped in traffic on the Major Deegan Expressway was hit from behind by an SUV. One driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run▸A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.
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Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-11
Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run▸A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-10
Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach▸A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.
NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-08
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Kingsbridge Road▸Sedan slammed into stopped taxi’s rear. Passenger struck in head. Outside distraction listed. Pain, shock, chaos on Webb Avenue.
A sedan crashed into the back of a stopped taxi on West Kingsbridge Road at Webb Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger in the taxi, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Other occupants, including both drivers and additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left the taxi damaged at the rear and the sedan at the front. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
2SUV Strikes Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.
Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.
2Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway▸Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
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Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
SUV turned wrong on University Avenue. Sedan struck. One driver hurt, back injury. Police cite improper turn, distraction. No pedestrians involved. Steel and speed meet flesh.
A crash at 2211 University Avenue in the Bronx involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with the sedan going straight. One driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and shock. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.
SUV Slams Sedan on Major Deegan Expressway▸SUV struck sedan’s rear. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left pain and questions in its wake.
A sedan stopped in traffic on the Major Deegan Expressway was hit from behind by an SUV. One driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run▸A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.
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Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-11
Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run▸A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-10
Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach▸A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.
NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-08
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Kingsbridge Road▸Sedan slammed into stopped taxi’s rear. Passenger struck in head. Outside distraction listed. Pain, shock, chaos on Webb Avenue.
A sedan crashed into the back of a stopped taxi on West Kingsbridge Road at Webb Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger in the taxi, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Other occupants, including both drivers and additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left the taxi damaged at the rear and the sedan at the front. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
2SUV Strikes Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.
Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.
2Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway▸Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
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Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
SUV struck sedan’s rear. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left pain and questions in its wake.
A sedan stopped in traffic on the Major Deegan Expressway was hit from behind by an SUV. One driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run▸A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.
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Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-11
Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run▸A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-10
Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach▸A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.
NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-08
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Kingsbridge Road▸Sedan slammed into stopped taxi’s rear. Passenger struck in head. Outside distraction listed. Pain, shock, chaos on Webb Avenue.
A sedan crashed into the back of a stopped taxi on West Kingsbridge Road at Webb Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger in the taxi, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Other occupants, including both drivers and additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left the taxi damaged at the rear and the sedan at the front. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
2SUV Strikes Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.
Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.
2Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway▸Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
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Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.
NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.
- Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-11
Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run▸A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.
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Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-05-10
Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach▸A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.
NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-08
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Kingsbridge Road▸Sedan slammed into stopped taxi’s rear. Passenger struck in head. Outside distraction listed. Pain, shock, chaos on Webb Avenue.
A sedan crashed into the back of a stopped taxi on West Kingsbridge Road at Webb Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger in the taxi, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Other occupants, including both drivers and additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left the taxi damaged at the rear and the sedan at the front. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
2SUV Strikes Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.
Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.
2Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway▸Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
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Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.
- Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-10
Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach▸A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.
NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-08
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Kingsbridge Road▸Sedan slammed into stopped taxi’s rear. Passenger struck in head. Outside distraction listed. Pain, shock, chaos on Webb Avenue.
A sedan crashed into the back of a stopped taxi on West Kingsbridge Road at Webb Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger in the taxi, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Other occupants, including both drivers and additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left the taxi damaged at the rear and the sedan at the front. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
2SUV Strikes Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.
Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.
2Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway▸Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
-
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.
NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.
- Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-08
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Kingsbridge Road▸Sedan slammed into stopped taxi’s rear. Passenger struck in head. Outside distraction listed. Pain, shock, chaos on Webb Avenue.
A sedan crashed into the back of a stopped taxi on West Kingsbridge Road at Webb Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger in the taxi, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Other occupants, including both drivers and additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left the taxi damaged at the rear and the sedan at the front. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
2SUV Strikes Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.
Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.
2Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway▸Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
-
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
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Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06
S 4804Jackson votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.▸Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 4804,
Open States,
Published 2025-05-06
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Kingsbridge Road▸Sedan slammed into stopped taxi’s rear. Passenger struck in head. Outside distraction listed. Pain, shock, chaos on Webb Avenue.
A sedan crashed into the back of a stopped taxi on West Kingsbridge Road at Webb Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger in the taxi, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Other occupants, including both drivers and additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left the taxi damaged at the rear and the sedan at the front. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
2SUV Strikes Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.
Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.
2Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway▸Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
-
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.
Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Kingsbridge Road▸Sedan slammed into stopped taxi’s rear. Passenger struck in head. Outside distraction listed. Pain, shock, chaos on Webb Avenue.
A sedan crashed into the back of a stopped taxi on West Kingsbridge Road at Webb Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger in the taxi, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Other occupants, including both drivers and additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left the taxi damaged at the rear and the sedan at the front. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
2SUV Strikes Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.
Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.
2Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway▸Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
-
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
-
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
Sedan slammed into stopped taxi’s rear. Passenger struck in head. Outside distraction listed. Pain, shock, chaos on Webb Avenue.
A sedan crashed into the back of a stopped taxi on West Kingsbridge Road at Webb Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Outside Car Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. One passenger in the taxi, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Other occupants, including both drivers and additional passengers, were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash left the taxi damaged at the rear and the sedan at the front. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.
2SUV Strikes Sedan on Sedgwick Avenue▸SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.
Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.
2Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway▸Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
-
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
-
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
-
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
-
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
SUV and sedan collided on Sedgwick Avenue. Two people suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass. No pedestrians involved. System failed to protect passengers.
Two vehicles collided at 2251 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a northbound sedan that was backing up. Two occupants, a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger, suffered neck injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the ongoing danger of driver distraction on city streets.
2Two Sedans Collide on Major Deegan Expressway▸Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
-
File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
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Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
Two sedans struck on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. One man hurt across his body, another in the neck. A child and an older man escaped with minor injuries. No cause listed. Metal and flesh met at midnight.
Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 63 and 46, suffered injuries—one to the entire body, the other to the neck. A 63-year-old man and a young child, both passengers, had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal twisted and people hurt, but the cause remains unspecified.
Int 0193-2024Sanchez votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.▸Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
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File Int 0193-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
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Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.
- File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01
Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized▸Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
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Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
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Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.
CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.
- Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28
SUVs Collide on Major Deegan, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
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Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
Two SUVs crashed on Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road. One driver suffered a concussion. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. The cause remains unclear.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured and suffered a concussion. The other driver, age 40, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front quarter panels. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
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Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
-
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.
NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.
- Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26
Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx▸A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
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Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
-
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.
According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.
- Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-04-25
Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx▸Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
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Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx,
ABC7,
Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.
ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.
- Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15
Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death▸A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
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Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death,
The New York Times,
Published 2025-04-12
A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.
The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.
- Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death, The New York Times, Published 2025-04-12