Castle Hill Bleeds While Drivers Speed—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Oct 24 - Drivers collided at Pugsley and East 177th in the Bronx. A 36-year-old bicyclist suffered fractures. A passenger and a driver were hurt. Police cited aggressive driving and other vehicular factors. One driver was in police pursuit.

Drivers crashed at Pugsley Ave and East 177th Street in the Bronx, injuring a 36-year-old bicyclist and two people in cars. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations. A 41-year-old front-seat passenger and a 38-year-old driver reported pain. Multiple drivers were involved, including two in SUVs, one in a Sprinter-type van, and one in a sedan. According to the police report, “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” and “Other Vehicular” were contributing factors, and one driver was in “Police Pursuit” before the crash. The bicycle was listed as demolished.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Oct 22 - A pavement defect jolted a northbound bus on Bruckner. Police recorded the hazard. Ten passengers were hurt with whiplash, neck, back, and leg pain. The bus showed right-rear damage near 2560 Bruckner Blvd.

A New Flyer bus traveled north near 2560 Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx when the ride turned rough. Ten passengers were injured. Riders reported whiplash and pain to neck, back, hip, and legs. The bus showed right-rear damage. According to the police report, "Pavement Defective" was the recorded contributing factor. No driver error was listed in the data. The driver went straight and held a valid New York license. The driver's injury status was listed as "Unspecified." The bus carried eleven occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Oct 21 - On the Cross Bronx, a truck driver hit the rear of an eastbound SUV. A 21-year-old passenger hurt his back. The 27-year-old SUV driver was injured. Police noted reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, driver inexperience, and an oversized vehicle.

On the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx, a truck driver traveling east hit the rear of an eastbound SUV. A 21-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered a back injury. The 27-year-old SUV driver suffered a lower-leg injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. Police recorded Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle and Driver Inexperience for both drivers, and listed Oversized Vehicle as a factor. The SUV driver held a permit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851905 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Oct 19 - A driver in a convertible turned left on Westchester at Leland and hit a westbound cyclist. The 28-year-old man went down, semiconscious, bleeding from the face. Police recorded driver inattention.

A crash at Westchester Ave and Leland Ave in the Bronx left a 28-year-old bicyclist injured. The cyclist was riding west when the driver of a convertible, traveling east on Westchester, turned left and hit him. He was semiconscious with facial bleeding. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also recorded Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The car showed damage to the right-side doors; the bike had front-end damage. The collision was logged at 7:29 p.m. in the 43rd Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Oct 15 - A left-turning Jeep driver hit an 80-year-old man at 670 Castle Hill Ave in the Bronx. The man was conscious with a facial abrasion. Impact came at the left front bumper.

A licensed 51-year-old woman driving a 2021 Jeep SUV turned left while heading south and hit an 80-year-old pedestrian in the intersection at 670 Castle Hill Ave in the Bronx at 4:50 p.m. The man was conscious with a facial abrasion to the face. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The report did not record a driver error. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left front bumper. A vulnerable road user was hurt in a left-turn conflict, at an intersection where the driver controlled the turn and the pedestrian was in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850041 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Sep 22 - Two northbound drivers crashed on the Bruckner in the Bronx. A driver and two passengers reported neck injuries. The sedan’s right-side doors were damaged. The truck showed left-front damage. Police listed factors as Unspecified.

Two northbound drivers collided on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. Two passengers reported neck injuries. One driver also reported neck pain. According to the police report, both were going straight ahead when the drivers collided. The report records the sedan’s point of impact as the right-side doors and the box truck’s as the left front quarter panel. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors, such as Failure to Yield or Distraction, were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844773 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 22 - A driver followed too close and rear-ended another SUV on Bruckner Blvd. A 40-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash. A child rode in the right rear seat. Two other SUVs showed rear and side damage at the scene.

According to the police report, the driver of a Florida-registered SUV struck the rear of a New York-registered SUV while both traveled south on Bruckner Blvd near Brush Ave. A 40-year-old female left-rear passenger complained of whiplash and was listed as injured; a child occupied the right rear seat. Police recorded Following Too Closely as the contributing factor. Vehicle damage noted a center-front impact to the striking SUV and center-back damage to the struck SUV; a third SUV suffered left-side-door damage. The report lists Following Too Closely by the driver; no other contributing factors are specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 14 - A Kia turned left by 2140 Westchester Ave and struck a 15-year-old on a bike. The boy was ejected and hurt. The car’s front quarter took the hit. Driver inexperience marked the file. The street bore the impact.

A Kia sedan making a left turn by 2140 Westchester Ave in the Bronx hit a westbound teen bicyclist. The 15-year-old was ejected and suffered arm injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor listed was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data show the sedan turned left while the bike was going straight. Driver errors came first. Only after that does the record note the bicyclist had no safety equipment. No blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 11 - A car struck two mopeds on Bronx River Parkway. Both riders died. Police arrested the driver. Charges include vehicular manslaughter and intoxication. The crash investigation continues.

According to amny (2025-08-11), a Mercedes-Benz tried to pass a Volkswagen on Bronx River Parkway, striking it and then hitting two mopeds. Both moped riders, Enrique Martinez and Manuel Amarantepenalo, died. The driver, Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, was arrested and faces charges including vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. The article notes, "Neyra Yuyes was arrested on Monday... He faces a list of charges including vehicular manslaughter, driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired." NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is handling the ongoing investigation. The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and impaired operation.

• Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders, amny, Published 2025-08-11

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aug 7 - A driver struck a woman crossing 174th Street in the Bronx. The car fled. Police search for answers. Another fatal hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Pedestrians pay the price. Streets stay dangerous. No arrests. No closure.

Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports a driver killed a 44-year-old woman crossing 174th Street and Macombs Road in the Bronx late at night, then fled. Police said, "they're looking for the driver" and have not released a description. The article also details a separate Brooklyn hit-and-run where a man was dragged over 50 feet. NYPD data shows Brooklyn leads in pedestrian injuries this year. Both cases highlight ongoing dangers for people on foot and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07

Aug 5 - The driver of a sedan made a U-turn and hit a motorcycle on Westchester Ave in the Bronx. Two motorcycle riders, a 24-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning.

A driver in a sedan made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle carrying two people. The motorcycle driver, 24, and the passenger, 26, were injured with knee and lower-leg trauma and contusions. According to the police report, the sedan was making a U-turn when the crash happened. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and noted turning improperly as contributing factors. Point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors; the motorcycle hit center front. The report lists the two riders as injured and conscious. The record attributes the crash to driver errors listed by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV reversed on Hutchinson River Parkway and hit a Carry All. One driver hurt. Shoulder and upper arm. Whiplash. Bronx morning.

A crash on Hutchinson River Parkway near 815 in the Bronx left one driver injured. A driver in an SUV reversed and hit a Carry All. The injured driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and whiplash; he was conscious. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' Police recorded driver error as the contributing factor. The SUV was reversing; the Carry All was traveling south. Both vehicles had rear-corner damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jul 12 - A 71-year-old passenger died. A 79-year-old driver struck two cars, then a pole. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street stayed silent.

CBS New York (2025-07-12) reports a 71-year-old passenger died after a crash in Co-op City, Bronx. Police said a 79-year-old driver 'slammed into two cars before hitting a light pole.' The sequence ended in fatal injury. The article highlights the impact but does not detail causes. The crash underscores risks for passengers and raises questions about driver fitness and street design. No blame is assigned. The facts stand stark.

• Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 4 - A pickup truck hit a woman crossing Havemeyer Ave. She suffered severe head cuts. The driver failed to yield. Both were hurt. The street stayed raw and dangerous.

A Ram pickup truck struck a 55-year-old woman as she crossed Havemeyer Ave at Quimby Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her head. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was also injured. Both injuries were linked to the driver’s failure to yield, as listed in the report. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 3 - Two SUVs crashed on Bruckner Expressway. One driver suffered back injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the crash, suffering back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The impact struck the center front end of one SUV and the rear of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 3 - An officer shot an unarmed man during a Bronx traffic stop. The NYPD judge called for firing. The commissioner overruled. The man’s family called it outrage. The system shielded the shooter.

Gothamist (2025-07-03) reports NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch overruled a departmental judge and cleared Lt. Jonathan Rivera, who fatally shot Allan Feliz, unarmed, during a 2019 Bronx traffic stop. Judge Maldonado found Rivera's use of deadly force unjustified, writing it 'requires more than the mere possibility of danger.' Tisch disagreed, citing a 'split-second decision' and risk to another officer. The stop began over a seatbelt. Feliz tried to flee; Rivera fired once, killing him. Tisch's decision echoes the state attorney general, who declined charges. The case highlights the commissioner's power over discipline and ongoing debate about police accountability.

• Commissioner Clears Officer In Bronx Killing, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-03