Five Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Who Will Stop the Killing on Bronx Streets?

May 10 - A man crossed East 160th Street. A black Mercedes hit him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed the man to Lincoln Hospital. He died. Police search for the driver. The street holds silence. Another life lost to speed and steel.

ABC7 reported on May 10, 2025, that a 43-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run at East 160th Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The article states, "A preliminary investigation found that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a black Mercedes traveling southbound on Webster Ave." The driver did not stop and has not been apprehended. Emergency services transported the victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he died from his injuries. ABC7 quotes an area resident: "That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father." The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No arrests have been made.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian, ABC7, Published 2025-05-10

May 6 - 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

May 5 - 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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - 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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - 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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 1 - 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

Apr 28 - A man was attacked in Mott Haven. The beating followed a road rage incident. Police search for suspects. The street became a scene of sudden violence. Another day, another danger for New York’s vulnerable.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a man was beaten during an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The NYPD is searching for suspects after 'a man was beaten in what police are calling an apparent road rage attack.' The article highlights the eruption of violence linked to driver aggression, turning a city street into a crime scene. No details on the victim’s actions or condition were provided. The incident underscores the risks faced by people on New York streets and points to the ongoing threat posed by unchecked driver behavior. No charges or arrests have been made at this time.

• Man Beaten In Bronx Road Rage, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.

CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.

• NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-27

Apr 26 - 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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - 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

Apr 15 - 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

Apr 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

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 6 - Inza Fofana left work, crossed E. 149th Street. A van hit him midblock. Two more cars struck as he lay in the road. Medics rushed him back to Lincoln Hospital. He died. His family mourns. The intersection stays dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 6, 2025, that Inza Fofana, a 52-year-old hospital cleaner and immigrant, was fatally struck after his shift at Lincoln Hospital. The crash occurred midblock at E. 149th St. and Morris Ave. Police said a 2019 Ford Transit van, turning left, hit Fofana as he crossed. The article quotes his sister-in-law: "He was going to buy socks. That's why he crossed the street." Police told the family that after the initial impact, two more vehicles struck Fofana. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. Family members called for more safety measures at the busy intersection, noting, "There has to be a cross guard over there for the pedestrian to cross the street safely." The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians at wide, high-traffic Bronx crossings.

• Bronx Hospital Worker Killed Crossing Street, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

Apr 4 - Box truck and sedan slammed together on West Kingsbridge Road. Seven people inside. One passenger, age sixty-nine, suffered chest injury and whiplash. No clear cause named. Streets remain unforgiving.

A box truck and a sedan crashed on West Kingsbridge Road at Heath Avenue in the Bronx. Seven people were inside the vehicles. According to the police report, a sixty-nine-year-old male passenger was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The cause remains unclear in official records.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - A moped slammed into an SUV on University Ave. The moped driver was thrown, hit his head, and lost consciousness. Police cite unsafe speed and tailgating. The street stayed dangerous. The city stayed silent.

A crash on University Ave at W 192 St in the Bronx left a 58-year-old moped driver injured and unconscious with head trauma. According to the police report, the moped struck the rear of an SUV while both vehicles traveled north. Police list 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The moped driver was partially ejected and not wearing safety equipment. The report notes minor bleeding and loss of consciousness. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - A line of cars stopped on Major Deegan. One driver struck from behind. Neck injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass, shock and pain. The system failed again.

A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, several vehicles were stopped in traffic when a collision occurred. A 43-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered a neck injury and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Most other occupants, including children, were not reported as injured. The report shows a chain reaction, with stopped vehicles struck from behind. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.

According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.

• Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-03

Mar 29 - A Ford van turned right onto University Avenue. Its bumper struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the pavement, body broken. The van showed no damage. The street swallowed another life.

According to the police report, a Ford van made a right turn at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The van's right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The report states the man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The van sustained no damage. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim's action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to respect pedestrian priority at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801942 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - A 30-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg bruises after being struck by a sedan while crossing Fordham Road outside an intersection. The vehicle, traveling east and going straight, showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg after being hit by a Nissan sedan traveling east on Fordham Road at 17:41. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, but the report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan was going straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian's actions were noted but not identified as contributing factors. The lack of vehicle damage and unspecified contributing factors suggest systemic dangers at this location, but no direct driver violations were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19