Recent severe crashes

1. Driver blows light on W 69th, injures three 2026-01-08T00:12:00+00:00
   W 69 ST
   A driver who ignored a traffic signal on W 69th and Columbus hit another car, injuring both drivers and a front-seat passenger just after midnight. Head and arm injuries and internal complaints turned a quiet block into a crash scene.
   According to the police report, around 12:12 a.m. on W 69th Street at Columbus Avenue, two drivers crashed, injuring both drivers and a 38-year-old front-seat passenger. Police recorded traffic control disregarded as a contributing factor. The passenger reported internal head injury, and one driver reported arm pain and nausea. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Sedan driver U-turns into e-bike rider 2026-02-13T14:22:00+00:00
   W 62 ST
   A sedan driver making a U-turn on W 62 St at W End Ave hit a 32-year-old e-bike rider. The rider was hurt, with a head contusion.
   According to the police report, a sedan driver was making a U-turn at W 62 St and W End Ave in Manhattan on Feb. 13, 2026, when the driver hit a 32-year-old man riding an e-bike. The rider was injured, with a head contusion. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted taxi driver hits cyclist 2026-02-09T14:29:00+00:00
   W 65 ST
   A taxi driver got distracted and hit a 26-year-old cyclist on Broadway at W 65 St. The cyclist suffered a chest bruise and was ejected.
   According to the police report, a taxi driver was going straight on Broadway at W 65 St in Manhattan on Feb. 9, 2026, around 2:29 p.m. and hit a bicyclist. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The 26-year-old cyclist suffered a chest contusion and was ejected. The driver was a 21-year-old man.