Recent severe crashes

1. BMW driver kills 1-year-old in Rego Park parking garage 2026-02-07T19:38:00+00:00
   61-55 98 ST
   One-year-old Imron Bakhtiyorov died after a driver hit him in a Rego Park parking garage on February 7, 2026. His parents were present, and he died at a hospital.
   Official crash records list one pedestrian killed around half past 7 PM on Feb. 7, 2026, at 61-55 98th St. in Queens; the vehicle record describes a 2025 BMW SUV traveling east and making a left turn. Police said a 29-year-old man driving a BMW X4 killed a 1-year-old boy inside a Rego Park parking garage. Medics took the child to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, where he died; the New York Post and Patch identified him as Imron Bakhtiyorov. Police said the driver remained at the scene, and Patch reported no arrests as of Monday morning.
2. Moped Rider Hit Parked SUV at Unsafe Speed 2026-10-21T01:44:00+00:00
   Unknown location
   Police recorded unsafe speed after a moped rider hit a parked SUV on 64th Avenue. The 20-year-old rider reported pain and nausea.
   According to the police report, a moped rider traveling east hit a parked SUV at 98-19 64th Avenue in Queens at 1:44 a.m. Police recorded unsafe speed for the moped rider. The 20-year-old rider reported pain or nausea and was listed as incoherent. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Driver’s Right Turn Injures E-Bike Rider 2026-10-19T19:36:00+00:00
   62 DR
   A driver turning right failed to yield and hit an e-bike rider on 62nd Drive. The rider suffered an injury to the knee, lower leg or foot and an abrasion.
   According to the police report, an e-bike rider was traveling south on 62nd Drive at 97th Place when a driver traveling west made a right turn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention. The e-bike rider, 31, suffered an injury to the knee, lower leg or foot and an abrasion; the report lists him as unconscious.
4. Driver Follows Too Closely, Hits SUV 2026-09-20T20:40:00+00:00
   LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY
   A driver following too closely hit an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV’s driver and a passenger suffered neck crush injuries.
   According to the police report, a sedan driver traveling east hit the rear of an SUV traveling east on the Long Island Expressway. Police recorded following too closely by the sedan driver. The SUV’s 42-year-old driver and 34-year-old front passenger were injured, with crush injuries to the neck. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Driver Turns Right; Alcohol Recorded, Four Hurt 2026-07-25T22:05:00+00:00
   WOODHAVEN BLVD
   A driver turning right on Woodhaven Boulevard had three passengers and himself listed as injured. Police recorded alcohol involvement and unsafe speed.
   According to the police report, the driver of a northbound SUV was making a right turn at Woodhaven Boulevard and 61st Road. Police recorded alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Three passengers were injured: one had severe lacerations to the arm, lower arm or hand, and two reported neck pain or nausea. The driver reported chest pain or nausea.