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A 43-year-old man riding an e-scooter was ejected on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. He suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after being ejected on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. The rider sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists unsafe speed and slippery pavement as contributing factors. The driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, and was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the e-scooter. The crash highlights the dangers of high speed combined with road conditions on motorized scooters.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583195, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan sped down 11th Avenue. The unlicensed driver never braked. He struck a 12-year-old boy crossing. The boy’s body took the full force. He stayed conscious, crushed and hurt. The car rolled on, untouched. The street stayed silent.

A 12-year-old boy was struck and injured by a speeding sedan on 11th Avenue. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver never braked and hit the child as he crossed the street. The boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. The driver was unlicensed, which is noted in the official data. The police report states, 'A speeding sedan struck a 12-year-old boy crossing against the light. The unlicensed driver never braked. The boy took the hit full on. His body crushed. He stayed conscious. The car showed no damage.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on Linden Place. The 60-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The crash involved unsafe speed and cell phone use by the motorcyclist.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Linden Place collided with the right rear bumper of a sedan also traveling north. The motorcyclist, a 60-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including a fractured elbow and dislocation. The report identifies the motorcyclist's unsafe speed and use of a hands-free cell phone as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The point of impact was the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's right rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck made a left turn and struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV traveling north on 15 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, 62, suffered neck injuries and shock. The truck driver passed too closely and turned improperly.

According to the police report, a tractor truck was making a left turn on 15 Avenue in Queens when it collided with the left rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 62-year-old man, was injured, complaining of neck pain and nausea, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites the truck driver's errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Turning Improperly." Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panels of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC SUV, changing lanes on Linden Place, struck a 58-year-old man. The driver was distracted. The man died in the street. Two others were hurt. Unsafe speed and inattention left no room for mercy. The city swallowed another life.

A 58-year-old pedestrian was killed on Linden Place when a northbound GMC SUV, changing lanes, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and traveling at unsafe speed. The man died at the scene. Two passengers, ages 16 and 20, were also injured. The crash involved two SUVs, one moving, one parked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The collision left a trail of injury and death, all traced to driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574337, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 20 Avenue in Queens. The right rear passenger of one vehicle suffered a head injury and shock. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. The injured occupant complained of pain and nausea but was not ejected.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 20 Avenue in Queens. The driver of one SUV was slowing or stopping while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. A 59-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position sustained a head injury and was in shock. She was not ejected and reported pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north struck another vehicle changing lanes on the Whitestone Expressway late at night. The driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver in a 2018 Honda sedan was injured in a collision on the Whitestone Expressway at 11:54 p.m. The sedan struck another vehicle that was changing lanes. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Unsafe Speed." The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper hitting the left rear bumper of the other vehicle. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and an SUV collided in Queens at 135-05 20 Avenue. The SUV was making a left turn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him head-on in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV driver held a permit license and was turning left, while the motorcycle was traveling straight. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver crashed on Ulmer Street at 4 p.m. The 18-year-old male suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The car hit with its left front bumper during a right turn. Unsafe speed and lane changes caused the crash.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Ulmer Street. The driver was operating a 2022 Hyundai sedan traveling south and making a right turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious with whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash resulted from driver errors involving excessive speed and improper lane changes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552709, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Whitestone Expressway. A female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway collided. The rear SUV struck the front SUV at the center back and center front ends respectively. The female driver of the front SUV, age 31, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542558, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old male driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm in a crash on Whitestone Expressway. The SUV struck the pickup truck while both traveled south. The SUV’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Whitestone Expressway involving a 2020 Acura SUV and a 2020 Ford pickup truck, both traveling south. The SUV’s right front quarter panel struck the pickup. A 71-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pickup truck driver’s details and injuries were not specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 12-year-old boy riding a bike on 8 Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The sedan showed no damage. Defective brakes on the sedan contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8 Avenue collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists defective brakes on the sedan as a contributing factor. The sedan had no visible damage despite the impact to its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver errors beyond the defective brakes were noted in the report. The crash left the young rider with complaints of pain and nausea but did not result in ejection from the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535943, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on 130 Street in Queens. A 5-year-old girl in the rear seat suffered neck abrasions. The crash involved defective brakes. Both vehicles struck front ends while traveling north. The child was conscious and restrained with an airbag deployed.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on 130 Street in Queens collided front-to-front. The impact involved the right front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 5-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat was injured, sustaining neck abrasions. She was conscious and protected by a child restraint and airbag deployment. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The collision caused injuries to a vulnerable passenger inside one of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck an SUV heading south on 119 Street in Queens. The SUV's left front bumper hit the sedan's right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens' 119 Street involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan was traveling west, and the SUV was moving south when they collided at the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Two parked SUVs nearby sustained front-end damage but had no occupants or injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A scooter struck the rear of a stopped SUV on College Point Boulevard. The scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions. The SUV was stopped in traffic. The crash happened in Queens at 6:40 p.m. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a scooter traveling south on College Point Boulevard collided with the center back end of a stopped SUV. The scooter driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was stopped in traffic when the scooter struck her vehicle. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the scooter driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other contributing factors or safety equipment issues were noted. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, and the scooter was damaged at its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526350, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while emerging from in front of a parked vehicle on 120 Street in Queens. The impact injured her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver hit her with the right front bumper. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured on 120 Street in Queens after emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan, traveling south and driven by a licensed male driver, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The collision involved a single vehicle and one pedestrian, with no mention of helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516206, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 51-year-old man was struck while crossing Ulmer Street against the signal. The sedan, traveling north, hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ulmer Street and 28 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a northbound sedan struck him on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507578, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 50-year-old man was struck by a sedan in Queens. The driver, distracted, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The victim suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The sedan’s front center bore the damage from the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on College Point Boulevard struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction, which contributed to the crash. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed late at night on Whitestone Expressway. One driver suffered head injuries and shock. The collision damaged the front quarter panels of both vehicles. Unsafe lane changing and speed caused the crash. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Whitestone Expressway at 11:13 p.m. The driver of one SUV, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels. The other vehicle was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver errors as unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck on the Whitestone Expressway. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved following too closely. Both vehicles traveled northbound.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with the left rear bumper of a tractor truck on the Whitestone Expressway. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound. The contributing factor listed was "Following Too Closely," indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the truck. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15