Apr 29 - A man lay on Bronx asphalt, battered by rage, then struck by an ambulance. Metal met flesh twice. Sirens and violence. The street offered no shelter. He left in critical condition. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

CBS New York reported on April 29, 2025, that a man in the Bronx was critically injured after a road rage assault left him lying in the street, where he was then struck by a passing ambulance. The article states: “Authorities say a man injured in a road rage assault in the Bronx was also hit by a passing ambulance while lying on the street.” The sequence highlights multiple failures: violent driver behavior escalated to physical harm, then emergency response vehicles encountered a vulnerable person in the roadway. The incident underscores gaps in street safety and emergency protocols, exposing risks faced by those left exposed on city pavement.

• Bronx Man Struck After Road Rage, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-29

Apr 28 - A northbound SUV hit a 19-year-old crossing with the signal. The crash tore skin from his arm. The street stayed loud. The driver turned left. The city bled again.

A 19-year-old man was struck and injured by a northbound Dodge SUV while crossing E 118 St at 3 Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the SUV, making a left turn, hit him. The impact caused abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Apr 27 - Francisco Guzman Parra died in a burning car after a police chase in Inwood. Officers left the scene unreported. Family demands answers. Two investigations run. Streets stay dangerous. System failed to protect. The dead remain silent.

CBS New York reported on April 27, 2025, that Francisco Andres Guzman Parra, 31, died after crashing a stolen vehicle on Dyckman Street in Manhattan following an NYPD pursuit. The article states, "NYPD sources said the two officers in pursuit returned to their stationhouse without reporting the crash." The FDNY later found Guzman Parra dead in the burning car. Patrick Hendry of the Police Benevolent Association claimed officers "lost sight of the car and did not know it crashed," but the family's attorney, Jeremy Feigenbaum, said their investigation "has not corroborated the officers' claim." The officers remain on leave as both the NYPD and the New York attorney general's office investigate. The case raises questions about police pursuit protocols and reporting failures.

• NYPD Pursuit Ends In Fatal Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-27

Apr 26 - Two men hurt as sedans collide on E 135 St. Metal crunches. Whiplash. Rear and front bumpers smashed. Police list no cause. Streets stay dangerous.

Two men were injured when two sedans collided at E 135 St and Madison Ave in Manhattan. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when one struck the other’s left rear bumper, damaging the center back end. The driver suffered whiplash. Both occupants were listed as injured. The police report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No helmet or signal issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Apr 26 - A sedan struck an e-scooter on West 130th. The scooter rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets remain hazardous for those outside cars.

A sedan and an e-scooter collided on West 130th Street at 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The 38-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan carried two occupants, neither reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls. No mention of helmet use or signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Apr 26 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.

Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.

• File Res 0854-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 24 - Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.

Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.

• File Res 0854-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 20 - A cyclist hit a 13-year-old boy at Lexington Avenue. Both were hurt. The crash left the child bruised and the rider bleeding. Failure to yield marked the moment. Impact was sudden. Danger was real.

A cyclist traveling south struck a 13-year-old pedestrian at the intersection near 1844 Lexington Avenue. Both were injured. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The child suffered a head contusion and the cyclist had minor bleeding from the arm. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The report highlights driver error as a key factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Apr 19 - A sedan turned improperly on E 116 St, striking a motorcycle. The rider suffered bruises. Both vehicles damaged. Streets stay dangerous for those outside steel shells.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided at E 116 St and 2 Ave in Manhattan. The crash left the motorcycle driver with bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the sedan was making a U-turn and turned improperly. The motorcycle was going straight. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by riders when drivers make unsafe maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Apr 15 - Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

Apr 13 - Acura hit hard on Harlem River Drive ramp. Blood on the driver’s face. Both men, 33, hurt. Crash sparked by reaction to another car. Metal and flesh caught in chaos.

A 2012 Acura sedan crashed on the Harlem River Drive ramp. Two men, both 33, were injured. The driver stayed conscious, bleeding from the face, with internal pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Both occupants suffered injuries in the impact. No other contributing factors were listed. The report highlights the sudden, violent nature of the collision, with both men caught in a moment chasing a ghost car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805745 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.

The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.

• Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death, The New York Times, Published 2025-04-12

Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.

• Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash, ABC7, Published 2025-04-11

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.

Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.

• Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen, Patch, Published 2025-04-07

Apr 6 - A bus struck a Ford SUV at 3rd Avenue and East 111th. Metal tore. The bus driver was crushed. Passengers clutched injured arms and necks. Unsafe speed fueled pain and fear in the morning air.

A bus hit the front of a Ford SUV at 3rd Avenue and East 111th Street. According to the police report, the bus driver suffered crush injuries and shock. Several passengers in both vehicles reported pain to their necks and arms. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians were involved. A parked USPS truck was struck but no one inside. The crash left bodies hurt and the street shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Apr 5 - A van turned left. It struck Inza Fofana in the crosswalk. He died at Lincoln Hospital. The driver stayed. No arrest. The street stayed busy. The city stayed dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 5, 2025, that Inza Fofana, 52, was killed while crossing E. 149th St. and Morris Ave. in Mott Haven. The article states, "a 48-year-old man driving a 2019 Ford Transit van west on E. 149th St. struck Fofana as the driver attempted to make a left turn onto Morris Ave." Fofana was taken to Lincoln Hospital, where he died. The driver remained at the scene. No arrest has been made, and the investigation continues. The report highlights the persistent danger at intersections where turning vehicles meet pedestrians.

• Van Turns, Man Killed Crossing Bronx, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-05

Apr 3 - A Honda CRV crashed and burned on Dyckman Street. Two NYPD officers left without reporting. The driver died in the fire. The Force Investigation Division and Attorney General are probing. Surveillance footage and autopsy will shape what comes next.

ABC7 reported on April 3, 2025, that two NYPD officers were suspended after allegedly leaving the scene of a deadly car fire in Inwood. The officers, from the 50th Precinct, reportedly followed a stolen Honda CRV into Manhattan, then turned back to the Bronx without reporting the crash. An unidentified person died in the burning vehicle. Retired NYPD Chief Robert Boyce told ABC7, 'The most troubling thing here is it's not rendering aid to a vehicle that gets into a crash like that.' The NYPD stated the incident is under review by its Force Investigation Division and the Attorney General's office. Surveillance footage and an autopsy are pending. The case highlights potential failures in police response and raises questions about accountability and reporting procedures after crashes.

• Officers Leave Scene Of Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-04-03