Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Upper East Side-Yorkville?
Three Dead, 114 Hurt—Speed Kills, Leaders Stall
Upper East Side-Yorkville: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Do Not Lie
Three people are dead. Fourteen more have been left with serious injuries. In just over three years, the streets of Upper East Side-Yorkville have not spared the young or the old. Pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—no one is immune. In the last twelve months alone, there were 232 crashes. One hundred fourteen people were hurt. Three suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same, according to NYC Open Data.
The Pattern Is Relentless
A woman crossing with the light at 3rd Avenue and East 80th was struck by a taxi. Her shoulder crushed. CrashID 4760573 A cyclist, 24, thrown from his bike at 2nd Avenue and East 94th, left bleeding in the street. CrashID 4814750 The dead do not speak. The injured carry the story in scars and limps.
Most victims are not behind the wheel. They are walking. They are riding. They are trying to get home. Cars and trucks are the main weapons—two deaths, four serious injuries. Bikes and mopeds are not innocent, but their toll is smaller, as shown in period_stats.
Leadership: Progress and Delay
The city has made moves. Sammy’s Law passed. The city can now lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit has not dropped yet. Cameras catch speeders, but the law that keeps them running is always at risk of expiring, according to Take Action.
Local leaders have not done enough. The numbers do not move fast enough. The dead do not come back. Every day of delay is another day of risk.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand cameras that never go dark. Demand streets where walking does not mean risking your life, as urged by Take Action.
Do not wait for another name on the list. Act now.
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▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Upper East Side-Yorkville
Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights▸A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
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Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-04
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Cyclist Injured in Collision on 3rd Avenue▸A cyclist struck by a sedan on 3rd Avenue suffered shoulder abrasions. Pavement was slick. Both vehicles moved straight. Police cite confusion as a factor.
A crash on 3rd Avenue at East 93rd Street in Manhattan left a 36-year-old cyclist injured with abrasions to the shoulder after a collision with a sedan. According to the police report, both the bike and the sedan were going straight when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No injuries were specified for the sedan occupants. The report does not mention any driver errors beyond those listed.
Taxi Left Turn Strikes Cyclist on 1st Avenue▸Taxi turned left at speed. Cyclist hit. Leg bruised. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Danger at the intersection. Streets unforgiving. Cyclist ejected. Another injury on Manhattan asphalt.
A taxi making a left turn on 1st Avenue at East 93rd Street struck a northbound cyclist. The 28-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a contusion to his leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The cyclist was conscious after impact. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants. The collision highlights the risks faced by cyclists in Manhattan traffic.
Box Truck Passes Too Close, Sedan Driver Hurt▸A box truck passed too close on the FDR Drive entrance. The sedan driver suffered a bruised abdomen. Metal scraped metal. The road did not forgive.
A crash on the FDR Drive entrance at York Avenue involved a sedan and a box truck. According to the police report, the box truck was 'Passing Too Closely.' The sedan's right side was struck. The 32-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured, sustaining a contusion to her abdomen and pelvis. The box truck driver and other occupants were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the key contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in SUV Collision on E 92nd▸A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on East 92nd. The rider, 34, suffered crushed legs. Police cite outside distraction and inexperience. The crash left the rider partially ejected but conscious.
A 34-year-old motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a parked SUV on East 92nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot and was partially ejected from the motorcycle but remained conscious. Police list 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distraction and inexperience on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 86th and 2nd▸A sedan hit a 29-year-old man at E 86th and 2nd. The car’s right front smashed his arm. Blood pooled. The driver, 75, stayed at the scene. View was blocked. The street did not forgive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan at the intersection of E 86th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding and a serious upper arm injury. The vehicle, a 2020 Mercedes sedan, was traveling straight when its right front quarter panel hit the pedestrian. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues are noted.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
-
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
-
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
-
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.
CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.
- Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack▸A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
-
Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
-
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Cyclist Injured in Collision on 3rd Avenue▸A cyclist struck by a sedan on 3rd Avenue suffered shoulder abrasions. Pavement was slick. Both vehicles moved straight. Police cite confusion as a factor.
A crash on 3rd Avenue at East 93rd Street in Manhattan left a 36-year-old cyclist injured with abrasions to the shoulder after a collision with a sedan. According to the police report, both the bike and the sedan were going straight when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No injuries were specified for the sedan occupants. The report does not mention any driver errors beyond those listed.
Taxi Left Turn Strikes Cyclist on 1st Avenue▸Taxi turned left at speed. Cyclist hit. Leg bruised. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Danger at the intersection. Streets unforgiving. Cyclist ejected. Another injury on Manhattan asphalt.
A taxi making a left turn on 1st Avenue at East 93rd Street struck a northbound cyclist. The 28-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a contusion to his leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The cyclist was conscious after impact. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants. The collision highlights the risks faced by cyclists in Manhattan traffic.
Box Truck Passes Too Close, Sedan Driver Hurt▸A box truck passed too close on the FDR Drive entrance. The sedan driver suffered a bruised abdomen. Metal scraped metal. The road did not forgive.
A crash on the FDR Drive entrance at York Avenue involved a sedan and a box truck. According to the police report, the box truck was 'Passing Too Closely.' The sedan's right side was struck. The 32-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured, sustaining a contusion to her abdomen and pelvis. The box truck driver and other occupants were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the key contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in SUV Collision on E 92nd▸A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on East 92nd. The rider, 34, suffered crushed legs. Police cite outside distraction and inexperience. The crash left the rider partially ejected but conscious.
A 34-year-old motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a parked SUV on East 92nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot and was partially ejected from the motorcycle but remained conscious. Police list 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distraction and inexperience on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
-
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 86th and 2nd▸A sedan hit a 29-year-old man at E 86th and 2nd. The car’s right front smashed his arm. Blood pooled. The driver, 75, stayed at the scene. View was blocked. The street did not forgive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan at the intersection of E 86th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding and a serious upper arm injury. The vehicle, a 2020 Mercedes sedan, was traveling straight when its right front quarter panel hit the pedestrian. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues are noted.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
-
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
-
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
-
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
-
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A man shoved his girlfriend onto subway tracks at Fulton Street. The train crushed her legs. She survived, but lost both limbs. He fled, but police caught him. The court sentenced him to 18 years.
Gothamist (2025-07-29) reports a Brooklyn man received 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to pushing his girlfriend onto the tracks at Manhattan's Fulton Street Station on March 9, 2024. Prosecutors said Christian Valdez threw her as a train entered, causing injuries that led to both legs being amputated. District Attorney Alvin Bragg called it a 'life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system.' Valdez fled but was arrested hours later. The case highlights the vulnerability of transit riders and the severe consequences of violence in public spaces.
- Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-29
Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be▸A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-27
Cyclist Injured in Collision on 3rd Avenue▸A cyclist struck by a sedan on 3rd Avenue suffered shoulder abrasions. Pavement was slick. Both vehicles moved straight. Police cite confusion as a factor.
A crash on 3rd Avenue at East 93rd Street in Manhattan left a 36-year-old cyclist injured with abrasions to the shoulder after a collision with a sedan. According to the police report, both the bike and the sedan were going straight when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No injuries were specified for the sedan occupants. The report does not mention any driver errors beyond those listed.
Taxi Left Turn Strikes Cyclist on 1st Avenue▸Taxi turned left at speed. Cyclist hit. Leg bruised. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Danger at the intersection. Streets unforgiving. Cyclist ejected. Another injury on Manhattan asphalt.
A taxi making a left turn on 1st Avenue at East 93rd Street struck a northbound cyclist. The 28-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a contusion to his leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The cyclist was conscious after impact. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants. The collision highlights the risks faced by cyclists in Manhattan traffic.
Box Truck Passes Too Close, Sedan Driver Hurt▸A box truck passed too close on the FDR Drive entrance. The sedan driver suffered a bruised abdomen. Metal scraped metal. The road did not forgive.
A crash on the FDR Drive entrance at York Avenue involved a sedan and a box truck. According to the police report, the box truck was 'Passing Too Closely.' The sedan's right side was struck. The 32-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured, sustaining a contusion to her abdomen and pelvis. The box truck driver and other occupants were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the key contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in SUV Collision on E 92nd▸A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on East 92nd. The rider, 34, suffered crushed legs. Police cite outside distraction and inexperience. The crash left the rider partially ejected but conscious.
A 34-year-old motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a parked SUV on East 92nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot and was partially ejected from the motorcycle but remained conscious. Police list 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distraction and inexperience on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 86th and 2nd▸A sedan hit a 29-year-old man at E 86th and 2nd. The car’s right front smashed his arm. Blood pooled. The driver, 75, stayed at the scene. View was blocked. The street did not forgive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan at the intersection of E 86th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding and a serious upper arm injury. The vehicle, a 2020 Mercedes sedan, was traveling straight when its right front quarter panel hit the pedestrian. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues are noted.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
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Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A teen drove drunk, wrong-way, head-on into a car. Two men died. The driver fled. The city failed to stop him. A wedding became a funeral.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-27), a 17-year-old allegedly drank at a Midtown club, then drove the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway. He crashed head-on into Kirk Walker and Rob McLaurin, killing both. The teen, Jimmy Connors, fled, leaving his injured passenger. The article states, “Walker, 38, was one day from his wedding when he and McLaurin were killed.” An off-duty NYPD officer pursued Connors but did not call 911. The lawsuit names the driver, club, NYPD, and city, raising questions about underage drinking enforcement and police response. Connors faces charges including second-degree murder.
- Wrong-Way Crash Kills Groom-To-Be, New York Post, Published 2025-07-27
Cyclist Injured in Collision on 3rd Avenue▸A cyclist struck by a sedan on 3rd Avenue suffered shoulder abrasions. Pavement was slick. Both vehicles moved straight. Police cite confusion as a factor.
A crash on 3rd Avenue at East 93rd Street in Manhattan left a 36-year-old cyclist injured with abrasions to the shoulder after a collision with a sedan. According to the police report, both the bike and the sedan were going straight when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No injuries were specified for the sedan occupants. The report does not mention any driver errors beyond those listed.
Taxi Left Turn Strikes Cyclist on 1st Avenue▸Taxi turned left at speed. Cyclist hit. Leg bruised. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Danger at the intersection. Streets unforgiving. Cyclist ejected. Another injury on Manhattan asphalt.
A taxi making a left turn on 1st Avenue at East 93rd Street struck a northbound cyclist. The 28-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a contusion to his leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The cyclist was conscious after impact. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants. The collision highlights the risks faced by cyclists in Manhattan traffic.
Box Truck Passes Too Close, Sedan Driver Hurt▸A box truck passed too close on the FDR Drive entrance. The sedan driver suffered a bruised abdomen. Metal scraped metal. The road did not forgive.
A crash on the FDR Drive entrance at York Avenue involved a sedan and a box truck. According to the police report, the box truck was 'Passing Too Closely.' The sedan's right side was struck. The 32-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured, sustaining a contusion to her abdomen and pelvis. The box truck driver and other occupants were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the key contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in SUV Collision on E 92nd▸A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on East 92nd. The rider, 34, suffered crushed legs. Police cite outside distraction and inexperience. The crash left the rider partially ejected but conscious.
A 34-year-old motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a parked SUV on East 92nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot and was partially ejected from the motorcycle but remained conscious. Police list 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distraction and inexperience on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 86th and 2nd▸A sedan hit a 29-year-old man at E 86th and 2nd. The car’s right front smashed his arm. Blood pooled. The driver, 75, stayed at the scene. View was blocked. The street did not forgive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan at the intersection of E 86th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding and a serious upper arm injury. The vehicle, a 2020 Mercedes sedan, was traveling straight when its right front quarter panel hit the pedestrian. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues are noted.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
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Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A cyclist struck by a sedan on 3rd Avenue suffered shoulder abrasions. Pavement was slick. Both vehicles moved straight. Police cite confusion as a factor.
A crash on 3rd Avenue at East 93rd Street in Manhattan left a 36-year-old cyclist injured with abrasions to the shoulder after a collision with a sedan. According to the police report, both the bike and the sedan were going straight when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No injuries were specified for the sedan occupants. The report does not mention any driver errors beyond those listed.
Taxi Left Turn Strikes Cyclist on 1st Avenue▸Taxi turned left at speed. Cyclist hit. Leg bruised. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Danger at the intersection. Streets unforgiving. Cyclist ejected. Another injury on Manhattan asphalt.
A taxi making a left turn on 1st Avenue at East 93rd Street struck a northbound cyclist. The 28-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a contusion to his leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The cyclist was conscious after impact. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants. The collision highlights the risks faced by cyclists in Manhattan traffic.
Box Truck Passes Too Close, Sedan Driver Hurt▸A box truck passed too close on the FDR Drive entrance. The sedan driver suffered a bruised abdomen. Metal scraped metal. The road did not forgive.
A crash on the FDR Drive entrance at York Avenue involved a sedan and a box truck. According to the police report, the box truck was 'Passing Too Closely.' The sedan's right side was struck. The 32-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured, sustaining a contusion to her abdomen and pelvis. The box truck driver and other occupants were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the key contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in SUV Collision on E 92nd▸A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on East 92nd. The rider, 34, suffered crushed legs. Police cite outside distraction and inexperience. The crash left the rider partially ejected but conscious.
A 34-year-old motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a parked SUV on East 92nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot and was partially ejected from the motorcycle but remained conscious. Police list 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distraction and inexperience on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 86th and 2nd▸A sedan hit a 29-year-old man at E 86th and 2nd. The car’s right front smashed his arm. Blood pooled. The driver, 75, stayed at the scene. View was blocked. The street did not forgive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan at the intersection of E 86th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding and a serious upper arm injury. The vehicle, a 2020 Mercedes sedan, was traveling straight when its right front quarter panel hit the pedestrian. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues are noted.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
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Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
Taxi turned left at speed. Cyclist hit. Leg bruised. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Danger at the intersection. Streets unforgiving. Cyclist ejected. Another injury on Manhattan asphalt.
A taxi making a left turn on 1st Avenue at East 93rd Street struck a northbound cyclist. The 28-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a contusion to his leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The cyclist was conscious after impact. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants. The collision highlights the risks faced by cyclists in Manhattan traffic.
Box Truck Passes Too Close, Sedan Driver Hurt▸A box truck passed too close on the FDR Drive entrance. The sedan driver suffered a bruised abdomen. Metal scraped metal. The road did not forgive.
A crash on the FDR Drive entrance at York Avenue involved a sedan and a box truck. According to the police report, the box truck was 'Passing Too Closely.' The sedan's right side was struck. The 32-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured, sustaining a contusion to her abdomen and pelvis. The box truck driver and other occupants were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the key contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in SUV Collision on E 92nd▸A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on East 92nd. The rider, 34, suffered crushed legs. Police cite outside distraction and inexperience. The crash left the rider partially ejected but conscious.
A 34-year-old motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a parked SUV on East 92nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot and was partially ejected from the motorcycle but remained conscious. Police list 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distraction and inexperience on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 86th and 2nd▸A sedan hit a 29-year-old man at E 86th and 2nd. The car’s right front smashed his arm. Blood pooled. The driver, 75, stayed at the scene. View was blocked. The street did not forgive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan at the intersection of E 86th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding and a serious upper arm injury. The vehicle, a 2020 Mercedes sedan, was traveling straight when its right front quarter panel hit the pedestrian. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues are noted.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
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Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A box truck passed too close on the FDR Drive entrance. The sedan driver suffered a bruised abdomen. Metal scraped metal. The road did not forgive.
A crash on the FDR Drive entrance at York Avenue involved a sedan and a box truck. According to the police report, the box truck was 'Passing Too Closely.' The sedan's right side was struck. The 32-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured, sustaining a contusion to her abdomen and pelvis. The box truck driver and other occupants were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the key contributing factor. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues are noted.
Motorcycle Driver Injured in SUV Collision on E 92nd▸A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on East 92nd. The rider, 34, suffered crushed legs. Police cite outside distraction and inexperience. The crash left the rider partially ejected but conscious.
A 34-year-old motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a parked SUV on East 92nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot and was partially ejected from the motorcycle but remained conscious. Police list 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distraction and inexperience on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 86th and 2nd▸A sedan hit a 29-year-old man at E 86th and 2nd. The car’s right front smashed his arm. Blood pooled. The driver, 75, stayed at the scene. View was blocked. The street did not forgive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan at the intersection of E 86th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding and a serious upper arm injury. The vehicle, a 2020 Mercedes sedan, was traveling straight when its right front quarter panel hit the pedestrian. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues are noted.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
-
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
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Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on East 92nd. The rider, 34, suffered crushed legs. Police cite outside distraction and inexperience. The crash left the rider partially ejected but conscious.
A 34-year-old motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a parked SUV on East 92nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot and was partially ejected from the motorcycle but remained conscious. Police list 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distraction and inexperience on city streets.
Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
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Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-22
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 86th and 2nd▸A sedan hit a 29-year-old man at E 86th and 2nd. The car’s right front smashed his arm. Blood pooled. The driver, 75, stayed at the scene. View was blocked. The street did not forgive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan at the intersection of E 86th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding and a serious upper arm injury. The vehicle, a 2020 Mercedes sedan, was traveling straight when its right front quarter panel hit the pedestrian. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues are noted.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
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Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
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Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A stolen Malibu sped off the Manhattan Bridge. It struck and killed a pedestrian and a cyclist. The driver tried to flee. Eyewitnesses stopped her. Broken bodies, broken laws, broken city.
According to NY Daily News (2025-07-22), Autumn Donna Ascension Romero crashed a stolen rental car at Bowery and Canal, killing May Kwok and Kevin Cruickshank. Prosecutors say Romero admitted to drinking before driving and tried to flee the scene with her passenger. An open tequila bottle and loaded pistols were found in the car. The article quotes, 'They then tried to flee the scene followed by multiple eyewitnesses who told them to stop.' Romero faces murder and vehicular homicide charges. The crash highlights dangers from impaired driving, stolen vehicles, and failures in preventing reckless use of rentals.
- Stolen Car Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-22
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at E 86th and 2nd▸A sedan hit a 29-year-old man at E 86th and 2nd. The car’s right front smashed his arm. Blood pooled. The driver, 75, stayed at the scene. View was blocked. The street did not forgive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan at the intersection of E 86th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding and a serious upper arm injury. The vehicle, a 2020 Mercedes sedan, was traveling straight when its right front quarter panel hit the pedestrian. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues are noted.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
-
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
-
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
-
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
-
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A sedan hit a 29-year-old man at E 86th and 2nd. The car’s right front smashed his arm. Blood pooled. The driver, 75, stayed at the scene. View was blocked. The street did not forgive.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan at the intersection of E 86th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding and a serious upper arm injury. The vehicle, a 2020 Mercedes sedan, was traveling straight when its right front quarter panel hit the pedestrian. The driver, a 75-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues are noted.
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian▸A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
-
Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-21
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
-
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
-
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
-
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
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Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A speeding car tore through Chinatown. It struck a cyclist and a woman on a bench. Both died at the scene. The driver faces murder charges. The car was a long-overdue rental. Debris scattered. Lives ended in seconds.
Gothamist (2025-07-21) reports a driver faces murder and manslaughter charges after a deadly Chinatown crash. The car, a weeks-overdue rental, sped off the Manhattan Bridge and struck a cyclist and a pedestrian, killing both. Police found two 9mm pistols in the trunk. The article states, "the car was traveling westbound off the Manhattan Bridge at a high rate of speed" and "struck Cruickshank, Kwok and an unoccupied NYPD vehicle." The passenger faces charges for unauthorized use and weapons possession. The crash highlights risks from unreturned rentals and high-speed driving in dense city streets.
- Chinatown Crash Kills Cyclist, Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-21
Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown▸A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
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Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
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Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A stolen car tore through Bowery and Canal. Two lives ended. The driver, unlicensed, had fled a crash months before. System let her walk. Steel met flesh. The city failed to stop it.
NY Daily News (2025-07-20) reports a 23-year-old unlicensed driver killed two people in Chinatown with a stolen rental car. Months earlier, she hit a pedestrian in Brooklyn and fled. Police charged her with leaving the scene and aggravated unlicensed operation, but she was released without bail, as the charges were not bail eligible under state law. The article notes, "Three months before the fatal high-speed Saturday morning smash up... the 23-year-old driver allegedly clipped a woman... and fled." The case highlights gaps in bail policy and enforcement for unlicensed, repeat offenders.
- Unlicensed Driver Kills Two In Chinatown, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-20
Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown▸A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
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Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
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Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
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Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A car sped off the Manhattan Bridge, jumped the curb, struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both died. The driver and passenger tried to flee. Police caught them. Metal, speed, and chaos at Canal and Bowery.
ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that a Chevy Malibu jumped the curb near Canal Street and Bowery, killing a cyclist in his 30s and a pedestrian in her 60s. The two women in the car attempted to flee but were arrested. Mayor Eric Adams cited 'the rate of speed was pretty high' and called for action against reckless driving. The car also struck a parked police van. Charges are pending as police investigate. The crash highlights ongoing dangers at busy intersections and the deadly impact of speed.
- Car Jumps Curb, Kills Two in Chinatown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown▸A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
-
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
-
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A van crashed on 42nd and 10th. Inside: 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 of diesel, dozens of propane tanks. The driver tried to hide the keys. Hazmat teams cleared the danger. Police made an arrest.
ABC7 (2025-07-17) reports NYPD found 75 gallons of gasoline, 10 gallons of diesel, and 76 propane cylinders in a van after a Manhattan crash. The driver "tried to get rid of his keys" and claimed he couldn't open the vehicle. Hazmat teams removed the fuel. The driver faces charges for reckless endangerment and fire code violations. The Manhattan DA is handling the case. The incident highlights risks from hazardous cargo on city streets and gaps in enforcement.
- Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown, ABC7, Published 2025-07-17
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes▸Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
-
Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
-
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
Adams’s Fifth Avenue plan drops bike and bus lanes. Cyclists and walkers left exposed. Sidewalks widen, but cars keep space. Board calls for real safety, not delay.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-14) reports Mayor Adams cut a bus lane and bike lane from the Fifth Avenue redesign, keeping two lanes for cars and widening sidewalks. The Manhattan Community Board 5 called this move not a "real solution" to safety, urging a return to the 2021 plan with protected bike lanes and faster bus service. "We want a real solution to the bike and pedestrian safety issue," said CB 5 Vice Chair Samir Lavingia. The board warns that without bike lanes, cyclists will ride sidewalks, risking conflict. The plan, shaped with business interests, leaves vulnerable road users exposed and delays safer changes until at least 2028.
- Fifth Avenue Redesign Cuts Bike, Bus Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-14
Int 1339-2025Menin sponsors bill weakening bus lane rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risks.▸Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
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Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
2SUV and Pickup Collide on FDR Drive Lane Change▸Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
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Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
Two drivers struck on FDR Drive. Both men injured. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal twisted. Shoulders and necks hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
Two vehicles, an SUV and a pickup, collided on FDR Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, men aged 47 and 54, suffered injuries to the shoulder, upper arm, and neck. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was changing lanes when it struck the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole driver error.
Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision▸A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
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Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A cyclist struck an electric unicycle rider in Central Park. The rider was left in critical condition. Police say the cyclist fled but later turned herself in. Details remain sparse. The street stays dangerous.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-02) reports a crash on Central Park's West Drive. Carolyn Backus, a cyclist, faces charges for leaving the scene after colliding with a 40-year-old electric unicycle rider, who suffered critical injuries. NYPD says Backus turned herself in after her photo was circulated. The article notes, 'EMS transported the critically injured one-wheeler to New York-Presbyterian with serious injuries.' Electric unicycles can exceed 40 mph and are illegal in New York City. The incident highlights risks from high-speed devices and gaps in enforcement on shared paths.
- Cyclist Charged After Unicycle Collision, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-02
Cyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
A cyclist struck an 85-year-old man crossing E 89th Street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries. Police cite passing too closely as the cause.
A cyclist traveling south on E 89th Street collided with an 85-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained chest injuries described as a contusion. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not injured. No other vehicles were involved. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the time of impact.
Int 0857-2024Menin votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.▸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.
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File Int 0857-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-06-30
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
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
2Distracted Drivers Collide on FDR Drive▸Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.
Three cars slammed together on FDR Drive. Two men suffered head and arm injuries. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The city keeps counting.
Three vehicles crashed on FDR Drive in Manhattan. Two men, both drivers, were injured—one with head trauma, another with an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the sole contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash involved a RAM SUV, a Lexus sedan, and a Mazda sedan, all traveling north. The report does not mention any other contributing factors before the collision.