Recent severe crashes

1. Distracted SUV driver hits cyclist 2026-04-17T10:20:00+00:00
   E 42 ST
   Police recorded driver inattention. A driver making a left turn hit a 24-year-old cyclist on E 42nd Street at 2nd Avenue, leaving her with a fracture and dislocation in her arm.
   According to the police report, a driver in an SUV was making a left turn on E 42nd Street at 2nd Avenue around 10:20 a.m. on April 17, 2026, and hit a 24-year-old cyclist. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The cyclist, a woman, was injured, with a fracture and dislocation to her elbow/lower arm/hand. Another person was listed as a registrant; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Bus driver hits 67-year-old man 2026-03-20T20:30:00+00:00
   E 36 ST
   A bus driver hit a 67-year-old pedestrian on E 36th Street at 2nd Avenue. Police said the man suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot.
   According to the police report, a 34-year-old bus driver was going straight ahead on E 36th Street at 2nd Avenue in Manhattan around 8:30 p.m. on March 20, 2026, when the driver hit a 67-year-old man. Police recorded severe lacerations and injuries to the man’s knee, lower leg, and foot.
3. Unlicensed driver distracted, hits pedestrian 2026-03-17T00:53:00+00:00
   E 34 ST
   An unlicensed SUV driver hit a 28-year-old woman on E 34th Street at Lexington Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention as she suffered a head injury and minor bleeding.
   According to the police report, a 29-year-old unlicensed driver in a 2024 Mercedes SUV was making a left turn at E 34th Street and Lexington Avenue just before 1 a.m. when the driver hit a 28-year-old woman walking. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Bike rider sped, hit pedestrian 2026-03-16T07:50:00+00:00
   E 27 ST
   A bike rider going too fast hit a 44-year-old woman at E 27th Street and 2nd Avenue. Police recorded unsafe speed and failure to yield; she suffered a head injury and concussion and was listed unconscious.
   According to the police report, a bike rider going straight south on 2nd Avenue at E 27th Street hit a 44-year-old pedestrian at the intersection on March 16 at 7:50 a.m. Police recorded unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion and was listed unconscious.
5. Taxi driver hit 61-year-old pedestrian 2026-03-04T02:11:00+00:00
   550 1 AVE
   A taxi driver hit a 61-year-old man at 550 1st Avenue overnight, leaving him with a head injury and a fracture/dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention.
   According to the police report, a taxi driver was going straight ahead at 550 1st Avenue in Manhattan around 2:11 a.m. on March 4, 2026, and hit a 61-year-old man at an intersection. The pedestrian had a head injury and a fracture/distorted/dislocation complaint. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and noted the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.