Five Dead in East Elmhurst—City Stalls, Families Grieve, Speed Kills

A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing 94 Street with the signal. The driver, in a 2003 SUV, was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The man was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 94 Street with the signal. The driver, a licensed male in a 2003 SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and was following the crossing signal at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 23 Avenue in Queens. Three men inside suffered whiplash and head injuries. Drivers made unsafe lane changes and improper passing. Vehicles struck each other’s front and side. All occupants conscious and restrained. Damage focused on right and left sides.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on 23 Avenue in Queens collided due to unsafe lane changing and improper passing. The 58-year-old driver and two male passengers, ages 31 and 34, were injured. All three occupants suffered whiplash; one also had a head injury. The report lists driver errors including "Unsafe Lane Changing," "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicles impacted each other’s front bumpers and side doors. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash caused damage primarily to the right side doors of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW hit a man on 85th Street. His head was crushed. He died where he fell. No intersection, no crowd, no noise. The street stayed quiet. No one else was hurt. The city moved on. The loss stayed.

A 43-year-old man walking near 25-17 85th Street in Queens was struck and killed by a BMW. According to the police report, 'A BMW struck a 43-year-old man. His head was crushed. He died where he fell, alone, not at an intersection. The street stayed quiet. No one else was hurt.' The crash occurred away from any intersection. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The victim, a pedestrian, suffered fatal head injuries. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the data. The deadly impact ended one life and left the street unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679552, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east collided on Grand Central Parkway. A 67-year-old female passenger suffered a neck injury. Both drivers were licensed. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Grand Central Parkway collided. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 67-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat of the second sedan sustained a neck injury classified as internal and was conscious after the crash. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, though no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were identified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses and were going straight ahead before the collision. The injured occupant was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the front center of one sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678299, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old girl was struck by a sedan in Queens. The child suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver’s view was obstructed. The crash happened near 94-00 Ditmars Boulevard. The child was conscious and had abrasions.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling southeast near 94-00 Ditmars Boulevard in Queens. The child was not in the roadway but was hit nonetheless, sustaining hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a role. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on 108 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Both vehicles damaged front center ends.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south collided with an SUV making a left turn northeast on 108 Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained serious injuries including a fractured knee and lower leg dislocation. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Both vehicles sustained front center end damage. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Jackson Mill Road. The female driver of one SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved right side and front end impacts. Limited visibility and failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jackson Mill Road. The female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of limited visibility and failure to yield in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcyclist crashed into an SUV turning on Junction Boulevard. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocated arm. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV driver made an improper turn.

According to the police report, a motorcyclist traveling south on Junction Boulevard collided with an SUV making a U-turn. The motorcyclist was ejected and sustained a fractured elbow and dislocated arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction for both drivers and notes the SUV driver made an improper turn. The motorcyclist was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The SUV was struck on its left rear quarter panel, and the motorcycle was damaged at the front center. The crash occurred in Queens near 32 Avenue. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured, while the SUV driver was licensed. Both drivers' distractions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670997, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 16-year-old on a motorcycle struck the rear of a bus on Astoria Boulevard. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood pooled on the street. He died under the streetlights. The engine ticked in the dark. The city kept moving.

A 16-year-old riding a motorcycle east on Astoria Boulevard near 101st Street collided with the rear of a northbound bus. According to the police report, the teen suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The bus was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The police report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash left blood on the asphalt and a city shaken by another young life lost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669743, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle slammed into a turning SUV on Ditmars Boulevard. The rider, helmeted but unlicensed, flew from the bike. He struck the street and died on impact. The SUV’s side caved in. Metal, speed, and failure met in the dusk.

A deadly crash unfolded on Ditmars Boulevard near 31st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling at unsafe speed collided with a BMW SUV making a left turn. The 26-year-old male motorcyclist, who was unlicensed but wore a helmet, was ejected and killed. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV’s right side doors were crushed in the impact. No injuries were reported for other vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668782, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan sped down 23rd Avenue and slammed into a parked car near 91st Street. Metal shrieked. The driver, fifty, bled from the head. Sirens cut the air. The street bore witness to speed and steel.

A crash on 23rd Avenue near 91st Street in Queens left a 50-year-old driver injured. According to the police report, a speeding sedan struck a parked car with force. The driver suffered severe head lacerations and was found conscious, belted, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact also rocked a nearby bus. The data shows no errors by other road users. The only listed cause is the sedan's unsafe speed, which led to the violent collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673176, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male driver suffered head injuries in a Queens crash. A Dodge SUV traveling west struck a Toyota sedan backing east. Both vehicles sustained rear-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained. No clear driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a Dodge SUV traveling west on Ditmars Boulevard collided with a Toyota sedan that was backing east. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old male, was injured with head trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. Both vehicles were damaged at the rear, indicating a rear-end collision. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The driver’s injury severity was classified as moderate internal head injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663251, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made an improper left turn on 87 Street in Queens. It struck a motorcycle traveling straight east. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a neck injury and bruises. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter damage.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on 87 Street when it collided with a motorcycle traveling straight ahead. The motorcyclist, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a neck injury and contusions. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan's right rear quarter panel and the motorcycle's center front end were damaged. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east, as was the motorcyclist. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The front passenger in the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened as one driver followed too closely, causing a rear-end impact. Passenger distraction also contributed.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on Astoria Boulevard collided when one vehicle rear-ended the other. The front passenger in the struck SUV, a 53-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' rear and front ends respectively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A permit-holding SUV driver struck a sedan turning left on Astoria Boulevard. The impact hit the sedan’s right front quarter panel. A 16-year-old rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Driver inexperience contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan SUV driven by a permit-holding male driver traveling east collided with a 2010 Mercedes sedan making a left turn westbound on Astoria Boulevard. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan carried three occupants; a 16-year-old male rear passenger was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV driver’s permit status and the sedan driver’s left turn maneuver were key elements in the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655679, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Junction Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Alcohol was involved. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage. The injured driver was incoherent and unprotected by safety equipment. Police noted unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Junction Boulevard in Queens. The driver of one vehicle, a 47-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and minor bleeding. He was incoherent and not using any safety equipment at the time. The crash involved alcohol, which was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles had damage on their left sides, indicating a side impact collision. The report also notes unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the injured driver. The collision occurred with one vehicle traveling north and the other going straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653986, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man crossing Ditmars Boulevard was hit by an SUV traveling west. The impact struck the pedestrian’s abdomen and pelvis, causing internal injuries. The man remained conscious but seriously hurt at the scene.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Ditmars Boulevard at an intersection when he was struck by a westbound 2020 Honda SUV. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654116, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 92 Street and 24 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. The crash involved disregard of traffic control. Damage hit front bumpers on both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 92 Street near 24 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were male, licensed, and traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. One 23-year-old driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652964, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 94 Street in Queens. Five occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a left-turning sedan and a straight-moving sedan. Driver inattention was a cited factor. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 94 Street in Queens at 7:49 p.m. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was going straight ahead. Five occupants were injured, all suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The injured included the drivers and passengers of both vehicles. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The left-turning sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, and the other sedan had front-end damage. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-occupant vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The moving driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Grand Central Parkway rear-ended a parked sedan. The driver of the moving vehicle, a male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. The collision caused center front end damage to the moving sedan and center back end damage to the parked vehicle. The driver was conscious and not ejected. No other persons were reported injured. The crash occurred during a merging maneuver. No victim fault or helmet use is mentioned in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15