Recent severe crashes

1. Driver blew right-of-way, hurt cyclist 2026-01-23T20:04:00+00:00
   E 74 ST
   At E 74 St and 3 Ave, a driver failed to yield and hit a 41-year-old cyclist. The rider suffered a knee/lower-leg fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, the crash happened Friday at 8:04 p.m. at E 74 St and 3 Ave in Manhattan. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and traffic control disregarded. A 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with a knee/lower-leg/foot injury described as a fracture and dislocation, and was ejected.
2. Distracted driver hits 79-year-old 2026-01-19T12:23:00+00:00
   YORK AVE
   A driver making a left turn hit a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal at York Ave and E 70 St. Police recorded driver inattention.
   According to the police report, a 20-year-old driver in a sedan was making a left turn on York Ave at E 70 St around 12:23 p.m. when he hit a 79-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian reported severe lacerations and a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and driver inexperience.
3. Distracted driver hits woman on E 60th 2026-01-18T15:28:00+00:00
   E 60 ST
   A flatbed driver, distracted, hit a 35-year-old woman at E 60 St and 2 Ave. Police described her as semiconscious with a head injury.
   According to the police report, a flatbed driver going straight on E 60 St at 2 Ave in Manhattan hit a 35-year-old woman at the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The report lists the pedestrian with a head injury and internal complaint and describes her as semiconscious. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Driver failed to yield, hit 74-year-old 2026-02-12T12:35:00+00:00
   2 AVE
   On 2 Ave at E 68 St, a sedan driver failed to yield and hit a 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded a back bruise.
   According to the police report, a 34-year-old sedan driver hit a 74-year-old woman at 2 Ave and E 68 St in Manhattan around 12:35 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2026. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection and suffered a back contusion (bruise).
5. Driver rushed a right turn, hit pedestrian 2026-02-03T10:20:00+00:00
   E 70 ST
   A driver in a BMW SUV turned right at E 70 St and York Ave and hit a 40-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.
   According to the police report, a 39-year-old driver making a right turn at E 70 St and York Ave hit a 40-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal, not at an intersection. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was injured, with a shoulder/upper-arm injury and shock. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.