Three Dead, Hundreds Hurt: Morris Park Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Oct 24 - At Paulding and Lydig in the Bronx, a driver in a Jeep failed to yield and hit a 33-year-old woman on a standing scooter. She was ejected, bruised in the face. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A southbound driver in a 2024 Jeep collided with a 33-year-old woman on a standing scooter at Paulding Ave and Lydig Ave in the Bronx. She was traveling east and going straight. She was ejected and suffered a facial contusion. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. No other injuries were listed. The data notes center front-end damage on both vehicles and identifies the scooter rider as the only injured person. The crash location is in the 49th Precinct in ZIP 10462.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Oct 24 - On Pelham Parkway in the Bronx, a driver sped and flipped a sedan near Williamsbridge Road. Two passengers were hurt; one was unconscious. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.

A driver in a sedan going north on Pelham Parkway overturned the sedan near Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. Two passengers were injured: a 31-year-old man was found unconscious in the right rear seat, and a 38-year-old man was conscious but hurt. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was recorded for the driver. The report also notes a center-front impact and vehicle damage listed as 'Overturned.' No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. Both injuries were recorded as passenger injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Oct 8 - A northbound pickup driver on Williamsbridge Road hit a parked garbage truck by Pierce Avenue after midnight. The 55-year-old driver reported neck pain. Police cited distraction and following too closely.

On Williamsbridge Road near Pierce Avenue in the Bronx, a northbound pickup driver went straight and hit the left rear bumper of a parked garbage truck at 12:36 a.m. The pickup’s center front took damage. The 55-year-old driver reported neck whiplash. Two other men were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” The report lists the garbage truck as “Parked.” Police recorded inattention and tailgating by the pickup driver that night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Sep 25 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Eastchester Road at Pelham Parkway in the Bronx. Two women in the back seats got hurt. Shoulders. Arms. Whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked before impact. Causes marked unspecified.

Two drivers in SUVs collided on Eastchester Road near Pelham Parkway in the Bronx at 7:46 p.m. Two women riding in the rear seats were injured, ages 36 and 30, with shoulder and upper-arm pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both vehicles were listed as 'Parked' before the crash, and contributing factors for both drivers were 'Unspecified.' Police recorded damage to the Kia SUV's left rear quarter panel and to the Ford SUV's right front bumper. The drivers were listed as licensed and permitted, respectively, and not reported injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Sep 17 - Two sedans collided at Eastchester Road and McDonald Street in the Bronx. One driver went straight. One turned right. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use. Both drivers suffered head and neck injuries.

Two sedan drivers crashed at Eastchester Road and McDonald Street in the Bronx at 5:59 p.m. One driver traveled north and went straight. The other made a right turn. They collided. Both drivers were injured: one with a neck injury, one with a head injury. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were contributing factors. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843142 - 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 10 - A westbound Nissan driver hit an 83-year-old woman at Bronxwood Ave and Pelham Pkwy N. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, including a fracture-dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

An 83-year-old woman pedestrian was struck by a westbound 2008 Nissan at Bronxwood Ave and Pelham Pkwy N in the Bronx. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a fracture-dislocation. The driver was the lone occupant. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle's pre-crash action is recorded as going straight ahead with a center-front impact. An occupant in the vehicle is listed with unspecified injury. The scene is in the 49th Precinct area; no other contributing factors or vehicle damage are recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

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 6 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left into a Honda motorcycle on Pierce Ave. The 27-year-old rider suffered arm abrasions and was conscious. Police reported a center-front impact.

According to the police report, 'both vehicles had center-front impact and the motorcycle was going straight as the car made a left.' The driver of a BMW sedan turned left from Pierce Ave toward Yates Ave and collided with a Honda motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The sedan’s 41-year-old driver was not reported injured. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and offers no coded driver errors such as Failure to Yield. Safety-equipment notes list a lap belt for the car driver; no other equipment is documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838244 - 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 25 - Two sedans collided on Eastchester Road at Pelham Parkway. A 22‑year‑old driver suffered arm injuries; three others, including a 77‑year‑old and an infant, were listed with injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.

Two sedans collided on Eastchester Road at Pelham Parkway in the Bronx. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, suffering an abrasion and elbow/lower-arm/hand injuries; he was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. "According to the police report," both drivers were making turns when the crash happened. The KIA was making a right turn and took left-side damage. The Nissan was making a left turn and took center-front damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. Three others, including a 77-year-old man and an infant, were listed with unspecified injuries in the crash summary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 20 - Two SUVs collided on Pelham Parkway North at Seymour Avenue. Five people were reported injured. Occupants complained of leg, neck, and back injuries. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.

Two SUVs collided at Pelham Parkway North and Seymour Avenue in the Bronx. Four injured occupants are listed in the report: a 66-year-old female driver; a 68-year-old male front passenger; a 44-year-old female rear passenger; and a 65-year-old female rear passenger. According to the police report, five people were injured and “the report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.” Police records show both drivers were going straight before the crash. One SUV was traveling south and suffered left-front bumper damage; the other was traveling west with right-front quarter-panel damage. Occupants complained of leg, neck, and back injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 18 - A sedan driver struck the left rear quarter of an SUV on Pelham Parkway. The 76-year-old SUV driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to police, 'Passing Too Closely' caused the crash. Both vehicles were damaged; no pedestrians involved.

The driver of a sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a station-wagon SUV while both vehicles were traveling west on Pelham Parkway at Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A 76-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The sedan’s right front bumper struck the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the sole contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

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 6 - A 14-year-old unlicensed driver was ejected and suffered head injuries on Pelham Parkway North. A sedan and a standing scooter collided. The teen lay unconscious. Others escaped serious harm.

A crash on Pelham Parkway North at Bronxwood Avenue left a 14-year-old unlicensed male driver of a standing scooter ejected and unconscious with head injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and a standing scooter collided as both traveled straight. The teen suffered crush injuries and was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter driver was unlicensed, which is noted in the report after driver actions. No further details on fault or cause were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825985 - 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

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30