Recent severe crashes

1. Box-truck driver hit cyclist in lane 2026-01-21T08:00:00+00:00
   W 34 ST
   A box-truck driver hit a 29-year-old cyclist near W 34 St and 10 Ave. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage, and the cyclist suffered a head injury.
   According to the police report, a box-truck driver going straight on W 34 St near 10 Ave hit a 29-year-old bicyclist who was making a left turn. Police recorded passing or lane usage improper. The cyclist was injured, with a head injury and minor bleeding, and was listed as ejected. The truck was an oversized vehicle.
2. SUV driver’s U-turn injures rear passenger 2026-01-18T14:00:00+00:00
   W 34 ST
   A driver making a U-turn hit another SUV on W 34 St at Dyer Ave. A 57-year-old rear passenger reported hip and upper-leg pain and nausea.
   According to the police report, a driver making a U-turn on W 34 St at Dyer Ave hit another SUV whose driver was going straight. A 57-year-old woman riding in the left rear seat reported pain or nausea and an injury to her hip and upper leg, and was listed as injured. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted E-Bike Rider Hits Woman In Crosswalk 2026-01-14T07:00:00+00:00
   W 16 ST
   A distracted e-bike rider hit a 59-year-old woman crossing with the signal at W 16th St and Ninth Ave. She went into shock with a bruised leg while the rider kept going straight like she wasn’t there.
   According to the police report, an e-bike rider traveling west on West 16th Street hit a 59-year-old woman who was crossing at Ninth Avenue with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield the right of way. The pedestrian sustained a leg contusion and was listed in shock.
4. SUV driver’s bad turn slams e-biker 2026-01-13T18:35:00+00:00
   W 40 ST
   A 55-year-old SUV driver blew a right turn at W 40th and 11th and hit a 51-year-old man riding an e-bike. The rider took a blow to the face and walked away bruised; the driver kept the car and the power.
   According to the police report, a 55-year-old man driving an SUV south on 11th Avenue turned right onto West 40th Street and hit a 51-year-old man riding an e-bike straight north. Police recorded improper passing or lane use as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider sustained a facial contusion. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Distracted driver turns, slams cyclist on 11th 2026-01-13T11:25:00+00:00
   11 AVE
   A turning sedan driver looked away and hit a 60-year-old bike rider at 11th Avenue and West 29th Street. The rider went down hard and injured his hip and leg.
   According to the police report, a 54-year-old driver in a sedan turned right from West 29th Street onto 11th Avenue and hit a 60-year-old man riding a bicycle straight west. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction. The cyclist was ejected and had an abrasion and injury to his hip and upper leg. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.