About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 1
▸ Crush Injuries 2
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 32
▸ Contusion/Bruise 41
▸ Abrasion 26
▸ Pain/Nausea 10
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Forest Hills
- 2023 Blue BMW Coupe (LSS9339) – 58 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Me/Be Suburban (LPP4515) – 44 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 White Me/Be Sedan (LJY3842) – 42 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Me/Be Sedan (LRD8483) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Red Honda Sedn (LKL4602) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Forest Hills: three bikes hit in nine days. One death on the L.I.E. still hangs there.
Forest Hills: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just before 10 PM on Sep 12, a driver going north hit a person on a bike at Metropolitan Ave and 72 Rd; police recorded driver inattention as a factor. Source.
Since 2022, Forest Hills has recorded 2,117 crashes, 950 injuries, and 1 death. NYC Open Data.
This Week
- On Sep 6, a driver in a sedan hit a person on a bike at 71 Ave and Austin St. Source
- On Sep 4, a driver making a U-turn in an SUV collided with two boys on a bike at 108 St and 66 Ave. Source
- On Aug 6, a driver backing up injured a person walking at 102 St and 67 Rd. Source
Where the street breaks
One death and 139 injuries sit on the Long Island Expressway, the worst hotspot in this area. 108 Street and Austin Street follow close behind for injuries. NYC Open Data.
Afternoons and evenings hit hardest. Injuries peak around 4 PM to 8 PM, then again near 7 PM to 8 PM. NYC Open Data.
Police records often name driver inattention and failure to yield in local crashes. Improper passing shows up too. NYC Open Data.
Trucks and buses are fewer here, but they are not harmless. Among people walking who were hurt, police logged serious injuries from a truck and a bus. NYC Open Data.
What officials have done — and not done
In Albany, Senator Joe Addabbo voted yes in committee for S 4045, a bill to require speed limiters for repeat speeders. Source. Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi voted yes to extend school speed zones under S 8344. Source.
At City Hall, Council Member Lynn C. Schulman co‑sponsored Int 1339-2025, a bill to let ambulettes drive, stop, and double‑park in bus lanes to assist passengers. NYC Council – Legistar.
What would make this corner safer now
- Daylight the corners and harden turns on Metropolitan Ave, Austin St, and 108 St. Protect the space where people walk and bike. NYC Open Data
- Target driver inattention and failure to yield at the afternoon and evening peaks with signal timing and on‑street operations. NYC Open Data
- Fix the worst locations first: the L.I.E. crossings, 108 Street, and Austin Street. NYC Open Data
Citywide, two steps are on the table. Lower speeds on local streets. And pass speed limiters for the small group of repeat speeders. Albany has S 4045. Your council member can act on speed limits now.
One bike on Metropolitan. Three crashes in nine days. The fix is known. Act. /take_action/.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (NYC Open Data) - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- File S 4045, Open States / NYS Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- File S 8344, Open States / NYS Senate, Published 2025-06-17
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
- FDNY Truck Strikes Cyclist In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-20
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi
District 28
Council Member Lynn C. Schulman
District 29
State Senator Joe Addabbo
District 15
▸ Other Geographies
Forest Hills Forest Hills sits in Queens, Precinct 112, District 29, AD 28, SD 15, Queens CB6.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Forest Hills
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Motorcycle Collides With SUV on Metropolitan Avenue▸Dec 2 - A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Metropolitan Avenue. The 20-year-old motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider wore a helmet.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling westbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided head-on with an SUV making a left turn eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No occupants were reported in the SUV. The collision caused center front-end damage to the motorcycle. The motorcyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the motorcyclist beyond the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 1 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 108 Street with the signal in Queens. She suffered a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling north on 108 Street struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near 70 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, complaining of a concussion. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and was positioned at the crosswalk when struck.
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SUV Hits Parked Vehicle on 68 Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked SUV on 68 Avenue in Queens. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was injured and incoherent. Air bag deployed. Traffic control disregarded caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2012 Honda SUV traveling north on 68 Avenue collided with a parked 2022 BMW SUV. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV, a 56-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The air bag deployed during the crash. 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 actions were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The collision caused center front end damage to the moving SUV and left rear quarter panel damage to the parked SUV.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Austin Street Queens▸Nov 20 - A 38-year-old woman was struck while crossing Austin Street at an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The sedan involved showed no damage. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Austin Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the driver’s maneuver. No victim fault or safety equipment is noted.
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Box Truck Strikes Bicyclist on 108 Street▸Nov 18 - A box truck hit a bicyclist on 108 Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on 108 Street collided with a bicyclist heading north. The impact occurred on the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s front center. The 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but was found to be inattentive or distracted, which contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention in interactions with vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Right-Turn Crash▸Nov 9 - Sedan turned right on Yellowstone Boulevard. Motorcycle struck, driver ejected. Whole-body injuries. Police cite distraction and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in Pennsylvania; the motorcycle driver was licensed in New York.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on 63 Avenue▸Nov 8 - A sedan collided head-on with a bicyclist on 63 Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The bicyclist was semiconscious but not ejected from the bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast and a bicycle traveling east collided head-on on 63 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan and bike both suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and speeding in collisions with vulnerable road users.
1S 7732
Addabbo co-sponsors bill adding barriers to e-bikes, reducing street safety.▸Nov 1 - Senate bill S 7732 would force e-bikes and scooters to carry plates, insurance, and licenses. Riders face new hurdles. Streets stay hostile. No relief for those on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7732, sponsored by Simcha Felder and co-sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., sits in the sponsorship stage as of November 1, 2023. The bill 'relates to the regulation of bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters; requires license plates... liability insurance... operator's safety manual and licensing.' The bill targets e-bike and scooter riders with new requirements. No committee action or votes yet. No evidence these measures protect pedestrians or cyclists. Systemic street danger remains unaddressed.
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File S 7732,
Open States,
Published 2023-11-01
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Moped Driver Injured on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 26 - A 47-year-old man riding a moped eastbound on Queens Boulevard suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's defective accelerator caused a crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Damage was centered on the front end of the moped.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male moped driver was injured on Queens Boulevard due to a defective accelerator. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in center front end damage to the moped. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing 108 Street▸Oct 25 - A 44-year-old man was struck crossing 108 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, distracted, hit the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The man suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved an e-bike traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain focus. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s center front end.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 52-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The collision occurred at 8:07 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. A 52-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 112 Street Queens▸Oct 17 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Dec 2 - A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Metropolitan Avenue. The 20-year-old motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved driver inattention and unsafe speed. The rider wore a helmet.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling westbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided head-on with an SUV making a left turn eastbound. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No occupants were reported in the SUV. The collision caused center front-end damage to the motorcycle. The motorcyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the motorcyclist beyond the listed contributing factors.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Dec 1 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 108 Street with the signal in Queens. She suffered a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling north on 108 Street struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near 70 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, complaining of a concussion. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and was positioned at the crosswalk when struck.
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SUV Hits Parked Vehicle on 68 Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked SUV on 68 Avenue in Queens. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was injured and incoherent. Air bag deployed. Traffic control disregarded caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2012 Honda SUV traveling north on 68 Avenue collided with a parked 2022 BMW SUV. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV, a 56-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The air bag deployed during the crash. 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 actions were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The collision caused center front end damage to the moving SUV and left rear quarter panel damage to the parked SUV.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Austin Street Queens▸Nov 20 - A 38-year-old woman was struck while crossing Austin Street at an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The sedan involved showed no damage. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Austin Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the driver’s maneuver. No victim fault or safety equipment is noted.
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Box Truck Strikes Bicyclist on 108 Street▸Nov 18 - A box truck hit a bicyclist on 108 Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on 108 Street collided with a bicyclist heading north. The impact occurred on the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s front center. The 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but was found to be inattentive or distracted, which contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention in interactions with vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Right-Turn Crash▸Nov 9 - Sedan turned right on Yellowstone Boulevard. Motorcycle struck, driver ejected. Whole-body injuries. Police cite distraction and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in Pennsylvania; the motorcycle driver was licensed in New York.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on 63 Avenue▸Nov 8 - A sedan collided head-on with a bicyclist on 63 Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The bicyclist was semiconscious but not ejected from the bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast and a bicycle traveling east collided head-on on 63 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan and bike both suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and speeding in collisions with vulnerable road users.
1S 7732
Addabbo co-sponsors bill adding barriers to e-bikes, reducing street safety.▸Nov 1 - Senate bill S 7732 would force e-bikes and scooters to carry plates, insurance, and licenses. Riders face new hurdles. Streets stay hostile. No relief for those on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7732, sponsored by Simcha Felder and co-sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., sits in the sponsorship stage as of November 1, 2023. The bill 'relates to the regulation of bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters; requires license plates... liability insurance... operator's safety manual and licensing.' The bill targets e-bike and scooter riders with new requirements. No committee action or votes yet. No evidence these measures protect pedestrians or cyclists. Systemic street danger remains unaddressed.
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File S 7732,
Open States,
Published 2023-11-01
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Moped Driver Injured on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 26 - A 47-year-old man riding a moped eastbound on Queens Boulevard suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's defective accelerator caused a crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Damage was centered on the front end of the moped.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male moped driver was injured on Queens Boulevard due to a defective accelerator. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in center front end damage to the moped. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing 108 Street▸Oct 25 - A 44-year-old man was struck crossing 108 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, distracted, hit the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The man suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved an e-bike traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain focus. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s center front end.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 52-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The collision occurred at 8:07 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. A 52-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 112 Street Queens▸Oct 17 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Dec 1 - A 35-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 108 Street with the signal in Queens. She suffered a head injury and was semiconscious at the scene. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a Toyota SUV traveling north on 108 Street struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near 70 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, complaining of a concussion. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and was positioned at the crosswalk when struck.
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SUV Hits Parked Vehicle on 68 Avenue▸Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked SUV on 68 Avenue in Queens. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was injured and incoherent. Air bag deployed. Traffic control disregarded caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2012 Honda SUV traveling north on 68 Avenue collided with a parked 2022 BMW SUV. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV, a 56-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The air bag deployed during the crash. 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 actions were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The collision caused center front end damage to the moving SUV and left rear quarter panel damage to the parked SUV.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Austin Street Queens▸Nov 20 - A 38-year-old woman was struck while crossing Austin Street at an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The sedan involved showed no damage. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Austin Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the driver’s maneuver. No victim fault or safety equipment is noted.
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Box Truck Strikes Bicyclist on 108 Street▸Nov 18 - A box truck hit a bicyclist on 108 Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on 108 Street collided with a bicyclist heading north. The impact occurred on the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s front center. The 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but was found to be inattentive or distracted, which contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention in interactions with vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Right-Turn Crash▸Nov 9 - Sedan turned right on Yellowstone Boulevard. Motorcycle struck, driver ejected. Whole-body injuries. Police cite distraction and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in Pennsylvania; the motorcycle driver was licensed in New York.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on 63 Avenue▸Nov 8 - A sedan collided head-on with a bicyclist on 63 Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The bicyclist was semiconscious but not ejected from the bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast and a bicycle traveling east collided head-on on 63 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan and bike both suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and speeding in collisions with vulnerable road users.
1S 7732
Addabbo co-sponsors bill adding barriers to e-bikes, reducing street safety.▸Nov 1 - Senate bill S 7732 would force e-bikes and scooters to carry plates, insurance, and licenses. Riders face new hurdles. Streets stay hostile. No relief for those on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7732, sponsored by Simcha Felder and co-sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., sits in the sponsorship stage as of November 1, 2023. The bill 'relates to the regulation of bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters; requires license plates... liability insurance... operator's safety manual and licensing.' The bill targets e-bike and scooter riders with new requirements. No committee action or votes yet. No evidence these measures protect pedestrians or cyclists. Systemic street danger remains unaddressed.
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File S 7732,
Open States,
Published 2023-11-01
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Moped Driver Injured on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 26 - A 47-year-old man riding a moped eastbound on Queens Boulevard suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's defective accelerator caused a crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Damage was centered on the front end of the moped.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male moped driver was injured on Queens Boulevard due to a defective accelerator. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in center front end damage to the moped. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing 108 Street▸Oct 25 - A 44-year-old man was struck crossing 108 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, distracted, hit the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The man suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved an e-bike traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain focus. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s center front end.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 52-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The collision occurred at 8:07 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. A 52-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 112 Street Queens▸Oct 17 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Nov 30 - A northbound SUV struck a parked SUV on 68 Avenue in Queens. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was injured and incoherent. Air bag deployed. Traffic control disregarded caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2012 Honda SUV traveling north on 68 Avenue collided with a parked 2022 BMW SUV. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV, a 56-year-old woman, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The air bag deployed during the crash. 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 actions were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The collision caused center front end damage to the moving SUV and left rear quarter panel damage to the parked SUV.
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Pedestrian Injured Crossing Austin Street Queens▸Nov 20 - A 38-year-old woman was struck while crossing Austin Street at an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The sedan involved showed no damage. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Austin Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the driver’s maneuver. No victim fault or safety equipment is noted.
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Box Truck Strikes Bicyclist on 108 Street▸Nov 18 - A box truck hit a bicyclist on 108 Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on 108 Street collided with a bicyclist heading north. The impact occurred on the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s front center. The 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but was found to be inattentive or distracted, which contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention in interactions with vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Right-Turn Crash▸Nov 9 - Sedan turned right on Yellowstone Boulevard. Motorcycle struck, driver ejected. Whole-body injuries. Police cite distraction and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in Pennsylvania; the motorcycle driver was licensed in New York.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on 63 Avenue▸Nov 8 - A sedan collided head-on with a bicyclist on 63 Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The bicyclist was semiconscious but not ejected from the bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast and a bicycle traveling east collided head-on on 63 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan and bike both suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and speeding in collisions with vulnerable road users.
1S 7732
Addabbo co-sponsors bill adding barriers to e-bikes, reducing street safety.▸Nov 1 - Senate bill S 7732 would force e-bikes and scooters to carry plates, insurance, and licenses. Riders face new hurdles. Streets stay hostile. No relief for those on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7732, sponsored by Simcha Felder and co-sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., sits in the sponsorship stage as of November 1, 2023. The bill 'relates to the regulation of bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters; requires license plates... liability insurance... operator's safety manual and licensing.' The bill targets e-bike and scooter riders with new requirements. No committee action or votes yet. No evidence these measures protect pedestrians or cyclists. Systemic street danger remains unaddressed.
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File S 7732,
Open States,
Published 2023-11-01
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Moped Driver Injured on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 26 - A 47-year-old man riding a moped eastbound on Queens Boulevard suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's defective accelerator caused a crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Damage was centered on the front end of the moped.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male moped driver was injured on Queens Boulevard due to a defective accelerator. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in center front end damage to the moped. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing 108 Street▸Oct 25 - A 44-year-old man was struck crossing 108 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, distracted, hit the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The man suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved an e-bike traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain focus. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s center front end.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 52-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The collision occurred at 8:07 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. A 52-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 112 Street Queens▸Oct 17 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Nov 20 - A 38-year-old woman was struck while crossing Austin Street at an intersection. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The sedan involved showed no damage. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Austin Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the driver’s maneuver. No victim fault or safety equipment is noted.
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Box Truck Strikes Bicyclist on 108 Street▸Nov 18 - A box truck hit a bicyclist on 108 Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on 108 Street collided with a bicyclist heading north. The impact occurred on the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s front center. The 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but was found to be inattentive or distracted, which contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention in interactions with vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Right-Turn Crash▸Nov 9 - Sedan turned right on Yellowstone Boulevard. Motorcycle struck, driver ejected. Whole-body injuries. Police cite distraction and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in Pennsylvania; the motorcycle driver was licensed in New York.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on 63 Avenue▸Nov 8 - A sedan collided head-on with a bicyclist on 63 Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The bicyclist was semiconscious but not ejected from the bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast and a bicycle traveling east collided head-on on 63 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan and bike both suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and speeding in collisions with vulnerable road users.
1S 7732
Addabbo co-sponsors bill adding barriers to e-bikes, reducing street safety.▸Nov 1 - Senate bill S 7732 would force e-bikes and scooters to carry plates, insurance, and licenses. Riders face new hurdles. Streets stay hostile. No relief for those on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7732, sponsored by Simcha Felder and co-sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., sits in the sponsorship stage as of November 1, 2023. The bill 'relates to the regulation of bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters; requires license plates... liability insurance... operator's safety manual and licensing.' The bill targets e-bike and scooter riders with new requirements. No committee action or votes yet. No evidence these measures protect pedestrians or cyclists. Systemic street danger remains unaddressed.
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File S 7732,
Open States,
Published 2023-11-01
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Moped Driver Injured on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 26 - A 47-year-old man riding a moped eastbound on Queens Boulevard suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's defective accelerator caused a crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Damage was centered on the front end of the moped.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male moped driver was injured on Queens Boulevard due to a defective accelerator. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in center front end damage to the moped. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing 108 Street▸Oct 25 - A 44-year-old man was struck crossing 108 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, distracted, hit the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The man suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved an e-bike traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain focus. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s center front end.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 52-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The collision occurred at 8:07 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. A 52-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 112 Street Queens▸Oct 17 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Nov 18 - A box truck hit a bicyclist on 108 Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The truck’s left side doors were damaged. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on 108 Street collided with a bicyclist heading north. The impact occurred on the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s front center. The 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but was found to be inattentive or distracted, which contributed to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention in interactions with vulnerable road users.
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Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Right-Turn Crash▸Nov 9 - Sedan turned right on Yellowstone Boulevard. Motorcycle struck, driver ejected. Whole-body injuries. Police cite distraction and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in Pennsylvania; the motorcycle driver was licensed in New York.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on 63 Avenue▸Nov 8 - A sedan collided head-on with a bicyclist on 63 Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The bicyclist was semiconscious but not ejected from the bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast and a bicycle traveling east collided head-on on 63 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan and bike both suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and speeding in collisions with vulnerable road users.
1S 7732
Addabbo co-sponsors bill adding barriers to e-bikes, reducing street safety.▸Nov 1 - Senate bill S 7732 would force e-bikes and scooters to carry plates, insurance, and licenses. Riders face new hurdles. Streets stay hostile. No relief for those on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7732, sponsored by Simcha Felder and co-sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., sits in the sponsorship stage as of November 1, 2023. The bill 'relates to the regulation of bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters; requires license plates... liability insurance... operator's safety manual and licensing.' The bill targets e-bike and scooter riders with new requirements. No committee action or votes yet. No evidence these measures protect pedestrians or cyclists. Systemic street danger remains unaddressed.
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File S 7732,
Open States,
Published 2023-11-01
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Moped Driver Injured on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 26 - A 47-year-old man riding a moped eastbound on Queens Boulevard suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's defective accelerator caused a crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Damage was centered on the front end of the moped.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male moped driver was injured on Queens Boulevard due to a defective accelerator. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in center front end damage to the moped. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing 108 Street▸Oct 25 - A 44-year-old man was struck crossing 108 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, distracted, hit the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The man suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved an e-bike traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain focus. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s center front end.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 52-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The collision occurred at 8:07 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. A 52-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 112 Street Queens▸Oct 17 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Nov 9 - Sedan turned right on Yellowstone Boulevard. Motorcycle struck, driver ejected. Whole-body injuries. Police cite distraction and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in Pennsylvania; the motorcycle driver was licensed in New York.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on 63 Avenue▸Nov 8 - A sedan collided head-on with a bicyclist on 63 Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The bicyclist was semiconscious but not ejected from the bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast and a bicycle traveling east collided head-on on 63 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan and bike both suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and speeding in collisions with vulnerable road users.
1S 7732
Addabbo co-sponsors bill adding barriers to e-bikes, reducing street safety.▸Nov 1 - Senate bill S 7732 would force e-bikes and scooters to carry plates, insurance, and licenses. Riders face new hurdles. Streets stay hostile. No relief for those on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7732, sponsored by Simcha Felder and co-sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., sits in the sponsorship stage as of November 1, 2023. The bill 'relates to the regulation of bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters; requires license plates... liability insurance... operator's safety manual and licensing.' The bill targets e-bike and scooter riders with new requirements. No committee action or votes yet. No evidence these measures protect pedestrians or cyclists. Systemic street danger remains unaddressed.
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File S 7732,
Open States,
Published 2023-11-01
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Moped Driver Injured on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 26 - A 47-year-old man riding a moped eastbound on Queens Boulevard suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's defective accelerator caused a crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Damage was centered on the front end of the moped.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male moped driver was injured on Queens Boulevard due to a defective accelerator. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in center front end damage to the moped. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing 108 Street▸Oct 25 - A 44-year-old man was struck crossing 108 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, distracted, hit the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The man suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved an e-bike traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain focus. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s center front end.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 52-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The collision occurred at 8:07 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. A 52-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 112 Street Queens▸Oct 17 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Nov 8 - A sedan collided head-on with a bicyclist on 63 Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The bicyclist was semiconscious but not ejected from the bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast and a bicycle traveling east collided head-on on 63 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan and bike both suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and speeding in collisions with vulnerable road users.
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Addabbo co-sponsors bill adding barriers to e-bikes, reducing street safety.▸Nov 1 - Senate bill S 7732 would force e-bikes and scooters to carry plates, insurance, and licenses. Riders face new hurdles. Streets stay hostile. No relief for those on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7732, sponsored by Simcha Felder and co-sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., sits in the sponsorship stage as of November 1, 2023. The bill 'relates to the regulation of bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters; requires license plates... liability insurance... operator's safety manual and licensing.' The bill targets e-bike and scooter riders with new requirements. No committee action or votes yet. No evidence these measures protect pedestrians or cyclists. Systemic street danger remains unaddressed.
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File S 7732,
Open States,
Published 2023-11-01
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Moped Driver Injured on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 26 - A 47-year-old man riding a moped eastbound on Queens Boulevard suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's defective accelerator caused a crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Damage was centered on the front end of the moped.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male moped driver was injured on Queens Boulevard due to a defective accelerator. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in center front end damage to the moped. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing 108 Street▸Oct 25 - A 44-year-old man was struck crossing 108 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, distracted, hit the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The man suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved an e-bike traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain focus. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s center front end.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 52-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The collision occurred at 8:07 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. A 52-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 112 Street Queens▸Oct 17 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Nov 1 - Senate bill S 7732 would force e-bikes and scooters to carry plates, insurance, and licenses. Riders face new hurdles. Streets stay hostile. No relief for those on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 7732, sponsored by Simcha Felder and co-sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., sits in the sponsorship stage as of November 1, 2023. The bill 'relates to the regulation of bicycles with electric assist and electric scooters; requires license plates... liability insurance... operator's safety manual and licensing.' The bill targets e-bike and scooter riders with new requirements. No committee action or votes yet. No evidence these measures protect pedestrians or cyclists. Systemic street danger remains unaddressed.
- File S 7732, Open States, Published 2023-11-01
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Moped Driver Injured on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 26 - A 47-year-old man riding a moped eastbound on Queens Boulevard suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's defective accelerator caused a crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Damage was centered on the front end of the moped.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male moped driver was injured on Queens Boulevard due to a defective accelerator. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in center front end damage to the moped. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing 108 Street▸Oct 25 - A 44-year-old man was struck crossing 108 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, distracted, hit the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The man suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved an e-bike traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain focus. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s center front end.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 52-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The collision occurred at 8:07 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. A 52-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 112 Street Queens▸Oct 17 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Oct 26 - A 47-year-old man riding a moped eastbound on Queens Boulevard suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The vehicle's defective accelerator caused a crash. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Damage was centered on the front end of the moped.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male moped driver was injured on Queens Boulevard due to a defective accelerator. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in center front end damage to the moped. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.
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E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing 108 Street▸Oct 25 - A 44-year-old man was struck crossing 108 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, distracted, hit the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The man suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved an e-bike traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain focus. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s center front end.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 52-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The collision occurred at 8:07 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. A 52-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 112 Street Queens▸Oct 17 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Oct 25 - A 44-year-old man was struck crossing 108 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver, distracted, hit the pedestrian with the bike’s front center. The man suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 108 Street in Queens. The collision involved an e-bike traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the e-bike operator failed to maintain focus. No other factors such as pedestrian fault or safety equipment were noted. The e-bike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s center front end.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 20 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 52-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The collision occurred at 8:07 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. A 52-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 112 Street Queens▸Oct 17 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Oct 20 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The impact injured a 52-year-old female passenger in the rear seat. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The collision occurred at 8:07 a.m. The driver of the rear vehicle was cited for following too closely. A 52-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on 112 Street Queens▸Oct 17 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Oct 17 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on 112 Street in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 112 Street in Queens involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling north and a 2023 BMW sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
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Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Oct 16 - A pickup truck hit a 65-year-old woman in Queens. She crossed with the signal. The truck turned left, steel against flesh. Her leg split open. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver kept going. The street held her pain.
A 65-year-old woman was struck by a pickup truck at the corner of 99th Street and 65th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the pickup, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued without stopping. The vehicle showed no damage. The woman was left injured in the intersection, her blood on the asphalt.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Oct 3 - A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 77 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered shoulder abrasions. The vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The victim was left in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on 77 Avenue near Queens Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and an upper arm shoulder injury. The crash involved a 2022 Honda SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the vehicle. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian was left in shock and injured at the scene.
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E-Bike Injured in Queens SUV Backing Crash▸Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Sep 26 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV backed into him on 108 Street near 67 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver was distracted. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet was worn.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on 108 Street was struck by a westbound 2023 Mazda SUV that was backing up. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the e-bike. No other factors were specified.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left Queens▸Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Sep 20 - A BMW sedan struck a 48-year-old male bicyclist on Burns Street in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Burns Street collided with a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The 48-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations across his entire body. The police identified the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash resulted in serious injuries to the bicyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.
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E-Bike Rider Suffers Facial Fractures in Queens▸Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Sep 7 - E-bike rider hit hard on Queens Boulevard. Left front bumper took the blow. Rider, 34, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver distraction. No ejection. Shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike, traveling south, struck at the left front bumper. The rider suffered facial fractures and dislocations and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The rider wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash damaged the e-bike's left front bumper.
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Sedan Driver Ejected in Queens Boulevard Crash▸Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Sep 1 - A 32-year-old male driver was ejected from his vehicle on Queens Boulevard. He suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after impact. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic control. The sedan sustained front-end damage in the collision.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle during a crash on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The driver suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision involved a sedan traveling west going straight ahead and another sedan making a left turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the first vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the second. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Aug 27 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway. A 54-year-old female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved rear-end impacts caused by following too closely. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.
According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs and a sedan, all traveling east. The 54-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicles and the center back end of the sedan. Both drivers involved were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe distances between vehicles.
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Lexus SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Expressway▸Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Aug 26 - A Lexus SUV hit an 18-year-old boy on the Long Island Expressway. He crossed in darkness, no crosswalk, no signal. The impact was head-on. He died alone on the asphalt. The driver kept going straight. The street stayed silent.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a Lexus SUV struck him head-on on the Long Island Expressway at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and without a signal when the SUV hit him. The impact shattered his head and tore his organs. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.