Recent severe crashes

1. 75-year-old driver dies on LIE 2026-03-29T08:33:00+00:00
   LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY (CDR)
   A 75-year-old SUV driver died on the Long Island Expressway service road Sunday morning in Queens. Police listed other occupants in the report, but injuries weren’t described.
   According to the police report, a 75-year-old man driving an SUV was killed at 8:33 a.m. on March 29, 2026, on the Long Island Expressway (Cdr) in Queens. Police recorded his injury as death, with chest injury noted. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Distracted driver sparks LIE SUV pileup 2026-04-18T03:38:00+00:00
   LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY
   On the Long Island Expressway overnight, a driver’s inattention set off a chain crash involving multiple SUVs. Several occupants were hurt, including a 22-year-old passenger with a head abrasion.
   According to the police report, a crash on the Long Island Expressway at 3:38 a.m. Friday involved multiple SUV drivers traveling east, including one driver who was merging and others who were slowing or stopping. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. Injured occupants included a 22-year-old front passenger with a head abrasion and others reporting back pain or pain/nausea. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted BQE driver slams packed sedans 2026-01-17T23:34:00+00:00
   BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPRESSWAY
   A distracted driver on the Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway hit two eastbound sedans, injuring both drivers and a 20‑year‑old rear passenger. Late‑night highway, same old story: people inside pay the price.
   According to the police report, a driver on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway drove east and, while distracted, hit two other eastbound sedans. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. Two male drivers, ages 31 and 36, reported head and neck pain and nausea. A 20-year-old male rear passenger sustained a facial contusion. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.