Recent severe crashes

1. Driver Failed to Yield, Killed Queens Pedestrian 2026-11-02T00:10:00+00:00
   38 AVE
   A driver turning left failed to yield and hit a 71-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on 38th Avenue. He died.
   According to the police report, a driver making a left turn hit a 71-year-old pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk at 38th Avenue and 11th Street. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The pedestrian died.
2. SUV driver failed to yield, hit elders 2026-04-17T10:36:00+00:00
   CRESCENT ST
   An SUV driver making a left turn failed to yield and hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal at Crescent Street and 35th Avenue. An 83-year-old man suffered a head injury and was knocked unconscious.
   According to the police report, a 51-year-old SUV driver was making a left turn at Crescent Street and 35th Avenue in Queens when he failed to yield the right-of-way and hit two pedestrians in the intersection. An 83-year-old man suffered a head injury and was reported unconscious, with internal complaints. An 87-year-old woman suffered a head injury and reported pain or nausea.
3. Bicyclist and Scooter Rider Collide in Queens 2026-08-28T18:00:00+00:00
   21 STREET
   A bicyclist and an e-scooter rider collided on 21st Street. The scooter rider suffered a fracture or dislocation to the knee, lower leg or foot.
   According to the police report, a bicyclist and an e-scooter rider were traveling east on 21st Street near the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge when they collided. The e-scooter rider, 40, suffered a fracture or dislocation involving the knee, lower leg or foot. Police recorded inattention or distraction for the bicyclist.
4. Unlicensed Driver Tailed Too Close 2026-06-03T16:00:00+00:00
   34-41 21 ST
   Police say an unlicensed driver followed too closely near 34-41 21st Street and hit stopped traffic. A 33-year-old driver was ejected and injured.
   According to the police report, a 30-year-old driver going straight hit stopped traffic near 34-41 21st Street in Queens. Police recorded following too closely and defective brakes for that driver, whose license status was listed as none. A 33-year-old male driver was ejected and injured, with internal back injuries reported. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Moped Rider Fractured in Queens Crash 2026-06-01T06:20:00+00:00
   41-50 22 ST
   A moped rider crashed with an SUV driver near 41-50 22nd Street in Queens. Police recorded improper passing or lane use; the 31-year-old rider suffered a leg fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, a 31-year-old moped rider was making a left turn and an SUV driver was going straight near 41-50 22nd Street in Queens around 6:20 a.m. on June 1, 2026. The report lists a collision between them. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage, and also listed passing too closely. The rider was partially ejected and reported a knee/lower-leg/foot fracture and dislocation.