Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Harlem (North)?
Harlem’s Streets Bleed—It’s Time to End the Killing Field
Harlem (North): Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 10, 2025
The Toll in Harlem (North)
A child’s shoe in the crosswalk. Blood on the curb. In the last twelve months, two people died and nine were seriously injured on the streets of Harlem (North). Another 261 were hurt. The dead include a three-year-old girl, struck by an SUV while crossing with the signal at Lenox and 135th. Her mother survived, injured and alone. The SUV was making a left turn. The girl was crossing with the light. The driver kept his license. The girl lost her life. NYC Open Data
A 59-year-old man on a bike was killed by a bus at Lenox and 138th. He was crushed. The bus kept going straight. The cyclist did not. NYC Open Data
Most victims are not in cars. They are walking. They are riding. They are children, elders, workers. They are not protected by steel or speed.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Council Member Yusef Salaam has voted for laws to legalize jaywalking, co-sponsored bills for more protected bike lanes, and pushed for speed humps and safer crossings. He voted yes to let pedestrians cross where they need to, ending the city’s war on so-called jaywalkers. The law’s aim: streets for people, not just cars. The law requires the Department of Transportation to educate all road users about these new rights.
Salaam also co-sponsored a bill to force the city to build 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. The bill’s summary is plain: protected lanes increase cycling and ensure the safety of New Yorkers.
But the danger does not wait for new paint. SUVs and cars still do the most harm. In this region, they killed one, seriously injured four, and hurt 166 more. Trucks and buses killed one and injured 18. Bikes and mopeds injured eight and five, but killed no one. NYC Open Data
The Disaster Is Slow, But It Is Not Fate
Every crash is a choice made upstream. Streets built for speed. Laws that let repeat speeders keep driving. These are not accidents.
Protected lanes increase cycling and ensure the safety of New Yorkers.
The law requires the Department of Transportation to educate all road users about these new rights.
What You Can Do
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected bike lanes. Demand action, not delay.
Every day you wait, someone else pays.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Unicyclist Critically Hurt In Park Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-02
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-10
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
- Car Fire Halts Lincoln Tunnel Traffic, New York Post, Published 2025-07-09
- Woman Killed By Train At Union Square, New York Post, Published 2025-07-03
- Two Killed By Trains In Manhattan, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-02
- Bus Crash Shuts Down Port Authority, ABC7, Published 2025-07-02
- Unicyclist Critically Hurt In Park Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-02
- File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03
- Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-20
- Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-07
Other Representatives
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District 30
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▸ Other Geographies
Harlem (North) Harlem (North) sits in Manhattan, Precinct 32, District 9, AD 70, SD 30, Manhattan CB10.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Harlem (North)
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.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Driver, Child▸A BMW sedan slammed into the Harlem River Drive ramp. Alcohol played a role. The driver and a child were hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A BMW sedan crashed on the Harlem River Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, alcohol was a contributing factor. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered head and internal injuries. A child occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the main cause. The sedan took the impact on its right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the danger of impaired driving.
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
SUV Driver Fails to Yield, E-Bike Rider Injured▸SUV pulled from parking. E-bike rider struck. Arm torn. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on St. Nicholas Avenue. System failed the cyclist.
An SUV driver started from parking on St. Nicholas Avenue and struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider. The cyclist suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike rider wore a helmet. The report lists no vehicle damage. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed the danger of driver inattention.
Taxi Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on St Nicholas Ave▸Taxi struck standing vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver suffered head injury. Police cite failure to yield and keep right. Streets remain hazardous for all.
A taxi heading north on St Nicholas Ave collided with a standing vehicle. One driver suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Failure to Keep Right.' The report also lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene. Systemic driver errors led to harm on a busy Manhattan street.
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
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
Van Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on Lenox▸A van struck a cyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and metal. No escape for the vulnerable.
A van hit a cyclist at Lenox Avenue and West 137th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The van was making a right turn when the crash happened. The cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed. No other injuries were reported.
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
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.
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Woman Loses Legs In Subway Attack,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-07-29
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Driver, Child▸A BMW sedan slammed into the Harlem River Drive ramp. Alcohol played a role. The driver and a child were hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A BMW sedan crashed on the Harlem River Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, alcohol was a contributing factor. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered head and internal injuries. A child occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the main cause. The sedan took the impact on its right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the danger of impaired driving.
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
SUV Driver Fails to Yield, E-Bike Rider Injured▸SUV pulled from parking. E-bike rider struck. Arm torn. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on St. Nicholas Avenue. System failed the cyclist.
An SUV driver started from parking on St. Nicholas Avenue and struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider. The cyclist suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike rider wore a helmet. The report lists no vehicle damage. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed the danger of driver inattention.
Taxi Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on St Nicholas Ave▸Taxi struck standing vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver suffered head injury. Police cite failure to yield and keep right. Streets remain hazardous for all.
A taxi heading north on St Nicholas Ave collided with a standing vehicle. One driver suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Failure to Keep Right.' The report also lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene. Systemic driver errors led to harm on a busy Manhattan street.
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
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.
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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
Van Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on Lenox▸A van struck a cyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and metal. No escape for the vulnerable.
A van hit a cyclist at Lenox Avenue and West 137th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The van was making a right turn when the crash happened. The cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed. No other injuries were reported.
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
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
Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Driver, Child▸A BMW sedan slammed into the Harlem River Drive ramp. Alcohol played a role. The driver and a child were hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A BMW sedan crashed on the Harlem River Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, alcohol was a contributing factor. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered head and internal injuries. A child occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the main cause. The sedan took the impact on its right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the danger of impaired driving.
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
SUV Driver Fails to Yield, E-Bike Rider Injured▸SUV pulled from parking. E-bike rider struck. Arm torn. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on St. Nicholas Avenue. System failed the cyclist.
An SUV driver started from parking on St. Nicholas Avenue and struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider. The cyclist suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike rider wore a helmet. The report lists no vehicle damage. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed the danger of driver inattention.
Taxi Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on St Nicholas Ave▸Taxi struck standing vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver suffered head injury. Police cite failure to yield and keep right. Streets remain hazardous for all.
A taxi heading north on St Nicholas Ave collided with a standing vehicle. One driver suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Failure to Keep Right.' The report also lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene. Systemic driver errors led to harm on a busy Manhattan street.
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
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
Van Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on Lenox▸A van struck a cyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and metal. No escape for the vulnerable.
A van hit a cyclist at Lenox Avenue and West 137th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The van was making a right turn when the crash happened. The cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed. No other injuries were reported.
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
A BMW sedan slammed into the Harlem River Drive ramp. Alcohol played a role. The driver and a child were hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A BMW sedan crashed on the Harlem River Drive ramp in Manhattan. According to the police report, alcohol was a contributing factor. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered head and internal injuries. A child occupant was also injured. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the main cause. The sedan took the impact on its right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and exposed the danger of impaired driving.
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
SUV Driver Fails to Yield, E-Bike Rider Injured▸SUV pulled from parking. E-bike rider struck. Arm torn. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on St. Nicholas Avenue. System failed the cyclist.
An SUV driver started from parking on St. Nicholas Avenue and struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider. The cyclist suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike rider wore a helmet. The report lists no vehicle damage. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed the danger of driver inattention.
Taxi Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on St Nicholas Ave▸Taxi struck standing vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver suffered head injury. Police cite failure to yield and keep right. Streets remain hazardous for all.
A taxi heading north on St Nicholas Ave collided with a standing vehicle. One driver suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Failure to Keep Right.' The report also lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene. Systemic driver errors led to harm on a busy Manhattan street.
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
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
Van Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on Lenox▸A van struck a cyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and metal. No escape for the vulnerable.
A van hit a cyclist at Lenox Avenue and West 137th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The van was making a right turn when the crash happened. The cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed. No other injuries were reported.
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
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
SUV Driver Fails to Yield, E-Bike Rider Injured▸SUV pulled from parking. E-bike rider struck. Arm torn. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on St. Nicholas Avenue. System failed the cyclist.
An SUV driver started from parking on St. Nicholas Avenue and struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider. The cyclist suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike rider wore a helmet. The report lists no vehicle damage. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed the danger of driver inattention.
Taxi Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on St Nicholas Ave▸Taxi struck standing vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver suffered head injury. Police cite failure to yield and keep right. Streets remain hazardous for all.
A taxi heading north on St Nicholas Ave collided with a standing vehicle. One driver suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Failure to Keep Right.' The report also lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene. Systemic driver errors led to harm on a busy Manhattan street.
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
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
Van Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on Lenox▸A van struck a cyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and metal. No escape for the vulnerable.
A van hit a cyclist at Lenox Avenue and West 137th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The van was making a right turn when the crash happened. The cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed. No other injuries were reported.
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
SUV pulled from parking. E-bike rider struck. Arm torn. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on St. Nicholas Avenue. System failed the cyclist.
An SUV driver started from parking on St. Nicholas Avenue and struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider. The cyclist suffered an arm injury. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike rider wore a helmet. The report lists no vehicle damage. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed the danger of driver inattention.
Taxi Fails to Yield, Driver Injured on St Nicholas Ave▸Taxi struck standing vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver suffered head injury. Police cite failure to yield and keep right. Streets remain hazardous for all.
A taxi heading north on St Nicholas Ave collided with a standing vehicle. One driver suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Failure to Keep Right.' The report also lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene. Systemic driver errors led to harm on a busy Manhattan street.
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
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.
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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
Van Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on Lenox▸A van struck a cyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and metal. No escape for the vulnerable.
A van hit a cyclist at Lenox Avenue and West 137th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The van was making a right turn when the crash happened. The cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed. No other injuries were reported.
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
Taxi struck standing vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver suffered head injury. Police cite failure to yield and keep right. Streets remain hazardous for all.
A taxi heading north on St Nicholas Ave collided with a standing vehicle. One driver suffered a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Failure to Keep Right.' The report also lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious at the scene. Systemic driver errors led to harm on a busy Manhattan street.
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
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
Van Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on Lenox▸A van struck a cyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and metal. No escape for the vulnerable.
A van hit a cyclist at Lenox Avenue and West 137th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The van was making a right turn when the crash happened. The cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed. No other injuries were reported.
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
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
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.
-
Van Crash Reveals Fuel Stockpile In Midtown,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-17
Van Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on Lenox▸A van struck a cyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and metal. No escape for the vulnerable.
A van hit a cyclist at Lenox Avenue and West 137th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The van was making a right turn when the crash happened. The cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed. No other injuries were reported.
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
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
Van Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on Lenox▸A van struck a cyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and metal. No escape for the vulnerable.
A van hit a cyclist at Lenox Avenue and West 137th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The van was making a right turn when the crash happened. The cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed. No other injuries were reported.
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
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
Van Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on Lenox▸A van struck a cyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and metal. No escape for the vulnerable.
A van hit a cyclist at Lenox Avenue and West 137th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The van was making a right turn when the crash happened. The cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed. No other injuries were reported.
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
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
Van Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on Lenox▸A van struck a cyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and metal. No escape for the vulnerable.
A van hit a cyclist at Lenox Avenue and West 137th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The van was making a right turn when the crash happened. The cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed. No other injuries were reported.
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
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
Van Driver Distracted, Cyclist Injured on Lenox▸A van struck a cyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and metal. No escape for the vulnerable.
A van hit a cyclist at Lenox Avenue and West 137th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The van was making a right turn when the crash happened. The cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed. No other injuries were reported.
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
A van struck a cyclist on Lenox Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and metal. No escape for the vulnerable.
A van hit a cyclist at Lenox Avenue and West 137th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured in the arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The van was making a right turn when the crash happened. The cyclist had no safety equipment. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed. No other injuries were reported.
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
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
2SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Teen Cyclist▸SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
SUV struck 14-year-old cyclist on W 127 St. Both cyclist and pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Police cite passing too closely and driver distraction. System failed to protect the young.
A station wagon/SUV hit a 14-year-old bicyclist on W 127 St near Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd in Manhattan. The cyclist and a 14-year-old pedestrian both suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the bike's right front quarter panel. No helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. The data shows clear driver error, with vulnerable road users paying the price.
2Two Sedans Collide on Lenox Avenue, Drivers Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
Two sedans crashed on Lenox Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One suffered hip and leg bruises, the other neck pain. Police list driver license issues. No cause named. Passengers unhurt.
Two sedans collided at Lenox Avenue and West 145th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 27 and 35, were injured—one with hip and upper leg bruises, the other with neck pain and shock. The crash involved an unlicensed driver making a left turn in an Audi and a licensed driver going straight in a Porsche. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No helmet or signal use was noted. Passengers were not reported injured.
SUV Strikes Motorized Driver on St Nicholas Ave▸SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
SUV hit a standing motorized vehicle on St Nicholas Ave. Driver ejected, left bleeding and in shock. Police cite failure to keep right and following too closely.
A crash on St Nicholas Ave involved a station wagon/SUV striking a standing motorized vehicle. The 32-year-old female driver of the motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered minor bleeding and shock, with injuries to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the standing vehicle was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
2Sedan Crash on Harlem River Drive Injures Passengers▸Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
Sedan slammed on Harlem River Drive. Head wounds, blood, shock. Five inside. Driver and front passenger hurt. Police cite animal action. Steel and flesh meet in the dark.
A sedan crashed on Harlem River Drive in Manhattan. According to the police report, five people were inside. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, sustained a concussion. Three other passengers, including an 8-year-old girl, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Animals Action' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the report.
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Frederick Douglass▸A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
A box truck struck a 43-year-old e-bike rider on Frederick Douglass Blvd. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Police cite vehicular factors. The street bore the impact.
A 43-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck him on Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing streets with large trucks.
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on W 145th▸A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
A sedan turned wrong on W 145th. The driver struck a 27-year-old cyclist. She was ejected and injured her leg. Police cite improper turn and traffic control ignored.
A sedan and a bicycle collided at W 145th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Manhattan. The 27-year-old woman riding the bike was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan was making a right turn on red when it struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The report lists no damage to either vehicle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. Driver errors—improper turn and ignoring traffic controls—are cited as contributing factors.
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
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