Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Woodside?
Four Dead in Woodside—Speed Kills, Leaders Stall
Woodside: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Do Not Lie
Four people are dead. Eleven are seriously hurt. In Woodside, from 2022 to June 2025, the street is a wound that will not close. Crashes do not stop. In the last twelve months alone, 224 people were injured. Three were left with injuries that will mark them for life. Not one death in the past year, but the memory of loss lingers. NYC Open Data
The Pattern: Relentless and Unchanged
SUVs, trucks, sedans, mopeds. They strike bodies and break them. Two killed by SUVs. One by a truck. One by a motorcycle. Pedestrians, cyclists, riders—all at risk. The numbers do not care if you are young or old. In the last year, 11 children were hurt. No one is spared.
Leadership: Promises and Waiting
The city talks of Vision Zero. They say every life matters. They point to new laws—Sammy’s Law lets the city lower speed limits. Cameras catch speeders. But in Woodside, the street stays the same. Crashes keep coming. The council can lower the limit to 20 mph. They have not. The state can keep speed cameras running. They have not acted fast enough. Every day of delay is another day of risk.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. Streets can be made safe. Speed can be slowed. Cameras can be kept on. But only if leaders act. Only if people demand it. The cost of waiting is written in broken bodies and empty chairs.
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand speed cameras stay on. Do not wait for another name on the list.
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37-04 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205, Long Island City, NY 11101
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212-788-6975
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Albany, NY 12247
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Woodside Woodside sits in Queens, Precinct 108, District 26, AD 30, SD 12, Queens CB2.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Woodside
E-Scooter Rider Dies Head-First on Queens Boulevard▸A 31-year-old man rode his e-scooter east on Queens Boulevard. The front end crumpled. He struck head-first, was ejected, and died alone in shock on the cold pavement. No helmet. No other vehicles listed. The street stayed silent.
A 31-year-old man riding an e-scooter east on Queens Boulevard near 73rd Street was killed. According to the police report, he struck head-first, was ejected, and died in shock on the pavement. The report states, 'The front end crumpled. He died in shock, alone on the cold pavement.' The only vehicle involved was the e-scooter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were named in the report. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the absence of any specified driver errors.
Motorcycle and SUV Collide on Queens Broadway▸A motorcycle and an SUV crashed head-on on Broadway in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles hit center front ends. The crash involved disregarded traffic controls. The motorcyclist wore a helmet.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle collided on Broadway in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and struck each other at their center front ends. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries or ejections were reported.
2SUV Slams Car Rear on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸SUV crashed into car’s rear on the expressway. Driver and front passenger in the SUV hurt. Distraction and tailgating listed. Both suffered shock and pain. Metal and flesh met at speed.
According to the police report, a 2007 SUV rear-ended a 2022 car on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV’s driver, a 34-year-old man, and his 41-year-old female front passenger were both injured. The driver suffered upper arm pain and nausea; the passenger had lower leg injuries. Both were in shock. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and following too closely as contributing factors. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the car’s center front end. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
Gianaris Defends Safety Boosting $15 Congestion Pricing Plan▸Republicans attack Democrats for backing Manhattan’s $15 congestion toll. Michael Gianaris shrugs off GOP outrage. The fight centers on drivers, but the city’s streets remain deadly for those on foot and bike. The toll’s impact on safety goes unmentioned.
On December 3, 2023, partisan lines hardened over New York’s congestion pricing law. The $15 toll, set to hit drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street, became a political weapon. State Sen. Michael Gianaris, mentioned in the debate, dismissed Republican attacks as ineffective. The measure, approved in 2019 by Democrats, aims to raise $1 billion for mass transit and reduce traffic. GOP figures like Nicole Malliotakis and Michael Lawler call it a 'burdensome tax' and 'outrageous cash grab.' Mayor Eric Adams seeks exemptions for medical trips. The bill’s matter title frames it as a major election issue: 'NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections.' No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The debate centers on drivers and politics, not on the lives at risk in city crosswalks.
-
NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections,
nypost.com,
Published 2023-12-03
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on 39 Avenue in Queens. The impact injured his knee and lower leg. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 SUV traveling west on 39 Avenue struck him at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
Unlicensed E-Bike Hits Sedan Turning Left▸A 33-year-old male e-bike driver struck a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved improper turning and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles damaged front center ends.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when he collided with a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the e-bike driver. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan was traveling south and the e-bike west, both impacting at their center front ends. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper turning and failure to yield, with no mention of victim fault or safety equipment.
Motorcycle Slams Head-On in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle tore down 69th Street. Wrong lane. Steel met steel. The rider, 29, flew from the seat. Legs crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. Northbound ended in pain on 50th Avenue.
A 29-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle crashed head-on at 69th Street and 50th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed head-on.' The rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The crash involved the motorcycle traveling north and another vehicle traveling south, both with center front-end damage. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
Unlicensed SUV Hits Sedan on Queens Boulevard▸A Kia SUV, driven by an unlicensed woman, struck a Toyota sedan head-on on Queens Boulevard. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male passenger in the SUV suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard involving a 2015 Kia SUV and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling west, collided with the sedan traveling south. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The unlicensed status of the SUV driver is also noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors are mentioned.
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Motorcycle Passenger Ejected in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front end. The passenger was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near 37 Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle was traveling west, the SUV north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s center front end. A 30-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle had two occupants, including the injured passenger.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
-
Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 43 Avenue▸A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A 31-year-old man rode his e-scooter east on Queens Boulevard. The front end crumpled. He struck head-first, was ejected, and died alone in shock on the cold pavement. No helmet. No other vehicles listed. The street stayed silent.
A 31-year-old man riding an e-scooter east on Queens Boulevard near 73rd Street was killed. According to the police report, he struck head-first, was ejected, and died in shock on the pavement. The report states, 'The front end crumpled. He died in shock, alone on the cold pavement.' The only vehicle involved was the e-scooter. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or people were named in the report. The man was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the absence of any specified driver errors.
Motorcycle and SUV Collide on Queens Broadway▸A motorcycle and an SUV crashed head-on on Broadway in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles hit center front ends. The crash involved disregarded traffic controls. The motorcyclist wore a helmet.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle collided on Broadway in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and struck each other at their center front ends. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries or ejections were reported.
2SUV Slams Car Rear on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸SUV crashed into car’s rear on the expressway. Driver and front passenger in the SUV hurt. Distraction and tailgating listed. Both suffered shock and pain. Metal and flesh met at speed.
According to the police report, a 2007 SUV rear-ended a 2022 car on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV’s driver, a 34-year-old man, and his 41-year-old female front passenger were both injured. The driver suffered upper arm pain and nausea; the passenger had lower leg injuries. Both were in shock. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and following too closely as contributing factors. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the car’s center front end. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
Gianaris Defends Safety Boosting $15 Congestion Pricing Plan▸Republicans attack Democrats for backing Manhattan’s $15 congestion toll. Michael Gianaris shrugs off GOP outrage. The fight centers on drivers, but the city’s streets remain deadly for those on foot and bike. The toll’s impact on safety goes unmentioned.
On December 3, 2023, partisan lines hardened over New York’s congestion pricing law. The $15 toll, set to hit drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street, became a political weapon. State Sen. Michael Gianaris, mentioned in the debate, dismissed Republican attacks as ineffective. The measure, approved in 2019 by Democrats, aims to raise $1 billion for mass transit and reduce traffic. GOP figures like Nicole Malliotakis and Michael Lawler call it a 'burdensome tax' and 'outrageous cash grab.' Mayor Eric Adams seeks exemptions for medical trips. The bill’s matter title frames it as a major election issue: 'NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections.' No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The debate centers on drivers and politics, not on the lives at risk in city crosswalks.
-
NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections,
nypost.com,
Published 2023-12-03
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on 39 Avenue in Queens. The impact injured his knee and lower leg. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 SUV traveling west on 39 Avenue struck him at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
Unlicensed E-Bike Hits Sedan Turning Left▸A 33-year-old male e-bike driver struck a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved improper turning and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles damaged front center ends.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when he collided with a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the e-bike driver. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan was traveling south and the e-bike west, both impacting at their center front ends. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper turning and failure to yield, with no mention of victim fault or safety equipment.
Motorcycle Slams Head-On in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle tore down 69th Street. Wrong lane. Steel met steel. The rider, 29, flew from the seat. Legs crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. Northbound ended in pain on 50th Avenue.
A 29-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle crashed head-on at 69th Street and 50th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed head-on.' The rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The crash involved the motorcycle traveling north and another vehicle traveling south, both with center front-end damage. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
Unlicensed SUV Hits Sedan on Queens Boulevard▸A Kia SUV, driven by an unlicensed woman, struck a Toyota sedan head-on on Queens Boulevard. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male passenger in the SUV suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard involving a 2015 Kia SUV and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling west, collided with the sedan traveling south. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The unlicensed status of the SUV driver is also noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors are mentioned.
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
-
Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Motorcycle Passenger Ejected in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front end. The passenger was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near 37 Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle was traveling west, the SUV north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s center front end. A 30-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle had two occupants, including the injured passenger.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
-
Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 43 Avenue▸A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A motorcycle and an SUV crashed head-on on Broadway in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles hit center front ends. The crash involved disregarded traffic controls. The motorcyclist wore a helmet.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle collided on Broadway in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and struck each other at their center front ends. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries or ejections were reported.
2SUV Slams Car Rear on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸SUV crashed into car’s rear on the expressway. Driver and front passenger in the SUV hurt. Distraction and tailgating listed. Both suffered shock and pain. Metal and flesh met at speed.
According to the police report, a 2007 SUV rear-ended a 2022 car on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV’s driver, a 34-year-old man, and his 41-year-old female front passenger were both injured. The driver suffered upper arm pain and nausea; the passenger had lower leg injuries. Both were in shock. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and following too closely as contributing factors. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the car’s center front end. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
Gianaris Defends Safety Boosting $15 Congestion Pricing Plan▸Republicans attack Democrats for backing Manhattan’s $15 congestion toll. Michael Gianaris shrugs off GOP outrage. The fight centers on drivers, but the city’s streets remain deadly for those on foot and bike. The toll’s impact on safety goes unmentioned.
On December 3, 2023, partisan lines hardened over New York’s congestion pricing law. The $15 toll, set to hit drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street, became a political weapon. State Sen. Michael Gianaris, mentioned in the debate, dismissed Republican attacks as ineffective. The measure, approved in 2019 by Democrats, aims to raise $1 billion for mass transit and reduce traffic. GOP figures like Nicole Malliotakis and Michael Lawler call it a 'burdensome tax' and 'outrageous cash grab.' Mayor Eric Adams seeks exemptions for medical trips. The bill’s matter title frames it as a major election issue: 'NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections.' No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The debate centers on drivers and politics, not on the lives at risk in city crosswalks.
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NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections,
nypost.com,
Published 2023-12-03
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on 39 Avenue in Queens. The impact injured his knee and lower leg. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 SUV traveling west on 39 Avenue struck him at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
Unlicensed E-Bike Hits Sedan Turning Left▸A 33-year-old male e-bike driver struck a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved improper turning and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles damaged front center ends.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when he collided with a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the e-bike driver. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan was traveling south and the e-bike west, both impacting at their center front ends. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper turning and failure to yield, with no mention of victim fault or safety equipment.
Motorcycle Slams Head-On in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle tore down 69th Street. Wrong lane. Steel met steel. The rider, 29, flew from the seat. Legs crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. Northbound ended in pain on 50th Avenue.
A 29-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle crashed head-on at 69th Street and 50th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed head-on.' The rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The crash involved the motorcycle traveling north and another vehicle traveling south, both with center front-end damage. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
Unlicensed SUV Hits Sedan on Queens Boulevard▸A Kia SUV, driven by an unlicensed woman, struck a Toyota sedan head-on on Queens Boulevard. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male passenger in the SUV suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard involving a 2015 Kia SUV and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling west, collided with the sedan traveling south. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The unlicensed status of the SUV driver is also noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors are mentioned.
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Motorcycle Passenger Ejected in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front end. The passenger was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near 37 Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle was traveling west, the SUV north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s center front end. A 30-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle had two occupants, including the injured passenger.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 43 Avenue▸A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
SUV crashed into car’s rear on the expressway. Driver and front passenger in the SUV hurt. Distraction and tailgating listed. Both suffered shock and pain. Metal and flesh met at speed.
According to the police report, a 2007 SUV rear-ended a 2022 car on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV’s driver, a 34-year-old man, and his 41-year-old female front passenger were both injured. The driver suffered upper arm pain and nausea; the passenger had lower leg injuries. Both were in shock. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and following too closely as contributing factors. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the car’s center front end. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
Gianaris Defends Safety Boosting $15 Congestion Pricing Plan▸Republicans attack Democrats for backing Manhattan’s $15 congestion toll. Michael Gianaris shrugs off GOP outrage. The fight centers on drivers, but the city’s streets remain deadly for those on foot and bike. The toll’s impact on safety goes unmentioned.
On December 3, 2023, partisan lines hardened over New York’s congestion pricing law. The $15 toll, set to hit drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street, became a political weapon. State Sen. Michael Gianaris, mentioned in the debate, dismissed Republican attacks as ineffective. The measure, approved in 2019 by Democrats, aims to raise $1 billion for mass transit and reduce traffic. GOP figures like Nicole Malliotakis and Michael Lawler call it a 'burdensome tax' and 'outrageous cash grab.' Mayor Eric Adams seeks exemptions for medical trips. The bill’s matter title frames it as a major election issue: 'NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections.' No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The debate centers on drivers and politics, not on the lives at risk in city crosswalks.
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NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections,
nypost.com,
Published 2023-12-03
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on 39 Avenue in Queens. The impact injured his knee and lower leg. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 SUV traveling west on 39 Avenue struck him at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
Unlicensed E-Bike Hits Sedan Turning Left▸A 33-year-old male e-bike driver struck a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved improper turning and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles damaged front center ends.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when he collided with a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the e-bike driver. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan was traveling south and the e-bike west, both impacting at their center front ends. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper turning and failure to yield, with no mention of victim fault or safety equipment.
Motorcycle Slams Head-On in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle tore down 69th Street. Wrong lane. Steel met steel. The rider, 29, flew from the seat. Legs crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. Northbound ended in pain on 50th Avenue.
A 29-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle crashed head-on at 69th Street and 50th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed head-on.' The rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The crash involved the motorcycle traveling north and another vehicle traveling south, both with center front-end damage. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
Unlicensed SUV Hits Sedan on Queens Boulevard▸A Kia SUV, driven by an unlicensed woman, struck a Toyota sedan head-on on Queens Boulevard. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male passenger in the SUV suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard involving a 2015 Kia SUV and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling west, collided with the sedan traveling south. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The unlicensed status of the SUV driver is also noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors are mentioned.
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Motorcycle Passenger Ejected in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front end. The passenger was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near 37 Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle was traveling west, the SUV north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s center front end. A 30-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle had two occupants, including the injured passenger.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 43 Avenue▸A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
Republicans attack Democrats for backing Manhattan’s $15 congestion toll. Michael Gianaris shrugs off GOP outrage. The fight centers on drivers, but the city’s streets remain deadly for those on foot and bike. The toll’s impact on safety goes unmentioned.
On December 3, 2023, partisan lines hardened over New York’s congestion pricing law. The $15 toll, set to hit drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street, became a political weapon. State Sen. Michael Gianaris, mentioned in the debate, dismissed Republican attacks as ineffective. The measure, approved in 2019 by Democrats, aims to raise $1 billion for mass transit and reduce traffic. GOP figures like Nicole Malliotakis and Michael Lawler call it a 'burdensome tax' and 'outrageous cash grab.' Mayor Eric Adams seeks exemptions for medical trips. The bill’s matter title frames it as a major election issue: 'NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections.' No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The debate centers on drivers and politics, not on the lives at risk in city crosswalks.
- NY GOP eager to pin $15 congestion tax on Democrats in 2024 elections, nypost.com, Published 2023-12-03
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on 39 Avenue in Queens. The impact injured his knee and lower leg. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 SUV traveling west on 39 Avenue struck him at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
Unlicensed E-Bike Hits Sedan Turning Left▸A 33-year-old male e-bike driver struck a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved improper turning and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles damaged front center ends.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when he collided with a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the e-bike driver. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan was traveling south and the e-bike west, both impacting at their center front ends. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper turning and failure to yield, with no mention of victim fault or safety equipment.
Motorcycle Slams Head-On in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle tore down 69th Street. Wrong lane. Steel met steel. The rider, 29, flew from the seat. Legs crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. Northbound ended in pain on 50th Avenue.
A 29-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle crashed head-on at 69th Street and 50th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed head-on.' The rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The crash involved the motorcycle traveling north and another vehicle traveling south, both with center front-end damage. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
Unlicensed SUV Hits Sedan on Queens Boulevard▸A Kia SUV, driven by an unlicensed woman, struck a Toyota sedan head-on on Queens Boulevard. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male passenger in the SUV suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard involving a 2015 Kia SUV and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling west, collided with the sedan traveling south. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The unlicensed status of the SUV driver is also noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors are mentioned.
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Motorcycle Passenger Ejected in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front end. The passenger was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near 37 Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle was traveling west, the SUV north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s center front end. A 30-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle had two occupants, including the injured passenger.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 43 Avenue▸A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on 39 Avenue in Queens. The impact injured his knee and lower leg. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2015 SUV traveling west on 39 Avenue struck him at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other factors or victim errors were noted.
Unlicensed E-Bike Hits Sedan Turning Left▸A 33-year-old male e-bike driver struck a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved improper turning and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles damaged front center ends.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when he collided with a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the e-bike driver. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan was traveling south and the e-bike west, both impacting at their center front ends. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper turning and failure to yield, with no mention of victim fault or safety equipment.
Motorcycle Slams Head-On in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle tore down 69th Street. Wrong lane. Steel met steel. The rider, 29, flew from the seat. Legs crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. Northbound ended in pain on 50th Avenue.
A 29-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle crashed head-on at 69th Street and 50th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed head-on.' The rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The crash involved the motorcycle traveling north and another vehicle traveling south, both with center front-end damage. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
Unlicensed SUV Hits Sedan on Queens Boulevard▸A Kia SUV, driven by an unlicensed woman, struck a Toyota sedan head-on on Queens Boulevard. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male passenger in the SUV suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard involving a 2015 Kia SUV and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling west, collided with the sedan traveling south. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The unlicensed status of the SUV driver is also noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors are mentioned.
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Motorcycle Passenger Ejected in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front end. The passenger was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near 37 Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle was traveling west, the SUV north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s center front end. A 30-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle had two occupants, including the injured passenger.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 43 Avenue▸A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A 33-year-old male e-bike driver struck a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash involved improper turning and failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles damaged front center ends.
According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when he collided with a sedan making a left turn on 59 Place. The e-bike driver sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the e-bike driver. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The sedan was traveling south and the e-bike west, both impacting at their center front ends. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper turning and failure to yield, with no mention of victim fault or safety equipment.
Motorcycle Slams Head-On in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle tore down 69th Street. Wrong lane. Steel met steel. The rider, 29, flew from the seat. Legs crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. Northbound ended in pain on 50th Avenue.
A 29-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle crashed head-on at 69th Street and 50th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed head-on.' The rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The crash involved the motorcycle traveling north and another vehicle traveling south, both with center front-end damage. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
Unlicensed SUV Hits Sedan on Queens Boulevard▸A Kia SUV, driven by an unlicensed woman, struck a Toyota sedan head-on on Queens Boulevard. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male passenger in the SUV suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard involving a 2015 Kia SUV and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling west, collided with the sedan traveling south. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The unlicensed status of the SUV driver is also noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors are mentioned.
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Motorcycle Passenger Ejected in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front end. The passenger was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near 37 Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle was traveling west, the SUV north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s center front end. A 30-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle had two occupants, including the injured passenger.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 43 Avenue▸A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A motorcycle tore down 69th Street. Wrong lane. Steel met steel. The rider, 29, flew from the seat. Legs crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed awake. Northbound ended in pain on 50th Avenue.
A 29-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle crashed head-on at 69th Street and 50th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle 'slammed head-on.' The rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The crash involved the motorcycle traveling north and another vehicle traveling south, both with center front-end damage. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.
Unlicensed SUV Hits Sedan on Queens Boulevard▸A Kia SUV, driven by an unlicensed woman, struck a Toyota sedan head-on on Queens Boulevard. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male passenger in the SUV suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard involving a 2015 Kia SUV and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling west, collided with the sedan traveling south. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The unlicensed status of the SUV driver is also noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors are mentioned.
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Motorcycle Passenger Ejected in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front end. The passenger was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near 37 Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle was traveling west, the SUV north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s center front end. A 30-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle had two occupants, including the injured passenger.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 43 Avenue▸A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
-
File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A Kia SUV, driven by an unlicensed woman, struck a Toyota sedan head-on on Queens Boulevard. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male passenger in the SUV suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard involving a 2015 Kia SUV and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling west, collided with the sedan traveling south. The SUV was demolished at the point of impact. A male occupant in the SUV, seated in the middle rear seat, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating both drivers failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The unlicensed status of the SUV driver is also noted. No other contributing factors or victim errors are mentioned.
Steven Raga Supports Misguided Dollar Van Congestion Exemption▸Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
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Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-24
Motorcycle Passenger Ejected in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front end. The passenger was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near 37 Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle was traveling west, the SUV north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s center front end. A 30-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle had two occupants, including the injured passenger.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
-
Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 43 Avenue▸A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.
On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.
- Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing, amny.com, Published 2023-09-24
Motorcycle Passenger Ejected in Queens Crash▸A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front end. The passenger was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near 37 Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle was traveling west, the SUV north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s center front end. A 30-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle had two occupants, including the injured passenger.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 43 Avenue▸A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A motorcycle passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front end. The passenger was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near 37 Avenue in Queens involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle was traveling west, the SUV north. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the motorcycle’s center front end. A 30-year-old male passenger on the motorcycle was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness. He was wearing a helmet. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle had two occupants, including the injured passenger.
Gianaris Applauds DOT Steps to Improve Street Safety▸Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
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Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year,
amny.com,
Published 2023-09-18
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 43 Avenue▸A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.
On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.
- Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year, amny.com, Published 2023-09-18
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing 43 Avenue▸A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A 68-year-old woman was struck while crossing 43 Avenue outside an intersection. The SUV driver was going straight westbound. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 43 Avenue outside a crosswalk or signal. She was hit by a westbound GMC SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries affecting her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding a bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted, causing the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan starting in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 15-year-old bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in traffic.
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A 42-year-old man was injured crossing 54 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The moped hit him head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The crash left the moped damaged at the front.
According to the police report, a moped traveling east on 54 Street struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The moped's center front end was damaged from the impact. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, but confusion or error on his part was noted as a secondary factor.
A 7979Raga co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
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File A 7979,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.
Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.
- File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18
Moped Strikes 8-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens▸A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A moped hit an 8-year-old boy crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. Impact struck the moped’s left front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the moped’s left front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable pedestrians.
2Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Truck on Roosevelt Avenue▸A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A sedan struck a parked pick-up truck on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Both men inside the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver and front passenger were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked pick-up truck. The sedan's front center end struck the truck's rear center end. Both the driver, age 39, and the front passenger, age 43, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The truck was stationary at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and excessive speed leading to a collision with a parked vehicle.
S 7621Gianaris co-sponsors bill to boost safety with speed limiters for repeat offenders.▸Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
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File S 7621,
Open States,
Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.
Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.
- File S 7621, Open States, Published 2023-08-02
SUV Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on BQE▸A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A 30-year-old male SUV driver struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old male driver of a 2021 SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2014 tractor truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred, and the truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on BQE at Night▸A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.
A 33-year-old man walked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A southbound Ford SUV hit him head-on. The crash killed him. No crosswalk. The road fell silent. Headlights caught the end. Another life lost to steel and speed.
A 33-year-old man was killed when a 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on as he walked on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at night. According to the police report, 'A man, 33, walked the dark roadway. A southbound 2005 Ford SUV struck him head-on. No crosswalk. No time to stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred away from any intersection. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was not described as using any safety equipment, and no mention of helmet or signals appears in the report.