Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queensboro Hill?
Main Street Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safer Streets Now
Queensboro Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025
The Slow Disaster on Main Street
In Queensboro Hill, the numbers do not lie. Two people are dead. Five more are seriously hurt. Since 2022, there have been 693 crashes—each one a story of pain, each one a warning ignored. Cars and SUVs did most of the damage. A sedan killed a 68-year-old woman crossing Main Street. The record shows the cause: “Unsafe Speed” and a body broken, “Apparent Death” NYC Open Data.
Just this spring, an 82-year-old man was hit in a crosswalk. The driver failed to yield. The man survived, but not without injury. “Crush Injuries” is all the record says. No comfort in the details.
Buses, Bikes, and Broken Promises
The danger is not just from cars. In July, an MTA bus in Flushing jumped the curb, smashing a pole and injuring eight. One rider described the chaos: “I was all the way in the back and all of a sudden the bus hit the curb… I went this way and that way and banged into the side of the bus”. The driver, new to the job, may have fallen asleep. The MTA pulled him from service. The investigation drags on.
Bikes and e-bikes are not spared. A 49-year-old cyclist was thrown from his e-bike on Peck Avenue. The cause: “Unsafe Speed”. The injury: “Severe Bleeding” NYC Open Data. The street does not care who bleeds.
Leadership: Votes, Silence, and What Comes Next
Local leaders have moved, but not fast enough. Senator John Liu voted yes to curb repeat speeders, backing a bill to require speed-limiting tech for drivers with a record of violations. Assembly Member Nily Rozic co-sponsored the same bill. But the deaths keep coming.
Every crash is preventable. Every delay is a choice. The numbers are not just numbers. They are lives cut short, bodies broken, families left to pick up the pieces.
Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement. Demand streets that put people first.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-16
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
- E-Bike Rider Killed In Police Chase, New York Post, Published 2025-07-13
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Eight Injured As MTA Bus Hits Pole, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Chain-Reaction Crash Kills Two On Belt Parkway, amny, Published 2025-07-10
- Car-Free Streets are Good For Business, Yet Another Report Shows, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-18
- Bus Advocates Renew Push For Flatbush Avenue Bus Lane Despite Mayor’s Lack of Support, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-10
- City Officials Demand Congestion Pricing Despite Eric Adams’s Deference to Hochul, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-06
- Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend, amny.com, Published 2023-12-28
- Hochul Vetoes Bill To Expand Eastern Queens Greenway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-20
Other Representatives
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159-16 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 11366
Room 941, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 20
136-21 Latimer Place, 1D, Flushing, NY 11354
718-888-8747
250 Broadway, Suite 1808, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7259
District 16
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queensboro Hill Queensboro Hill sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 20, AD 25, SD 16, Queens CB7.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queensboro Hill
Sedan Slams Into Stopped SUV on Expressway▸A sedan rear-ended a stopped SUV on Horace Harding Expressway. The sedan driver suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Police cite passenger distraction as a cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Horace Harding Expressway struck the rear of a stopped SUV in the same lane. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered chest trauma and was found unconscious. He was restrained by a seatbelt and protected by an airbag. Passenger distraction is listed as a contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors are noted. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the collision.
S 775Liu votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
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File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-01
A 602Rozic votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
A 1280Rozic co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
6-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on 138 Street▸A 6-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on 138 Street. The child suffered a head contusion and was left in shock. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end while the boy was crossing outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south on 138 Street. The child was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk when the sedan struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
Sedan Slams Into Truck on Expressway▸A sedan rear-ended a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles moved east. No ejections.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan struck the rear of a 2003 pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight eastbound at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The pick-up truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Booth Memorial Avenue▸A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures 12-Year-Old Bicyclist▸A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
A sedan rear-ended a stopped SUV on Horace Harding Expressway. The sedan driver suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness. Police cite passenger distraction as a cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Horace Harding Expressway struck the rear of a stopped SUV in the same lane. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered chest trauma and was found unconscious. He was restrained by a seatbelt and protected by an airbag. Passenger distraction is listed as a contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors are noted. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the collision.
S 775Liu votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
-
File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-01
A 602Rozic votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
A 1280Rozic co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
-
File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
6-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on 138 Street▸A 6-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on 138 Street. The child suffered a head contusion and was left in shock. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end while the boy was crossing outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south on 138 Street. The child was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk when the sedan struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
Sedan Slams Into Truck on Expressway▸A sedan rear-ended a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles moved east. No ejections.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan struck the rear of a 2003 pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight eastbound at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The pick-up truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Booth Memorial Avenue▸A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures 12-Year-Old Bicyclist▸A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
- File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-02-01
A 602Rozic votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
A 1280Rozic co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
6-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on 138 Street▸A 6-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on 138 Street. The child suffered a head contusion and was left in shock. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end while the boy was crossing outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south on 138 Street. The child was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk when the sedan struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
Sedan Slams Into Truck on Expressway▸A sedan rear-ended a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles moved east. No ejections.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan struck the rear of a 2003 pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight eastbound at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The pick-up truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Booth Memorial Avenue▸A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures 12-Year-Old Bicyclist▸A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24
A 1280Rozic co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.▸Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
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File A 1280,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-13
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
6-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on 138 Street▸A 6-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on 138 Street. The child suffered a head contusion and was left in shock. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end while the boy was crossing outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south on 138 Street. The child was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk when the sedan struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
Sedan Slams Into Truck on Expressway▸A sedan rear-ended a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles moved east. No ejections.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan struck the rear of a 2003 pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight eastbound at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The pick-up truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Booth Memorial Avenue▸A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures 12-Year-Old Bicyclist▸A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.
Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.
- File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
6-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on 138 Street▸A 6-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on 138 Street. The child suffered a head contusion and was left in shock. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end while the boy was crossing outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south on 138 Street. The child was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk when the sedan struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
Sedan Slams Into Truck on Expressway▸A sedan rear-ended a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles moved east. No ejections.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan struck the rear of a 2003 pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight eastbound at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The pick-up truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Booth Memorial Avenue▸A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures 12-Year-Old Bicyclist▸A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
- File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09
S 840Liu votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
6-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on 138 Street▸A 6-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on 138 Street. The child suffered a head contusion and was left in shock. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end while the boy was crossing outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south on 138 Street. The child was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk when the sedan struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
Sedan Slams Into Truck on Expressway▸A sedan rear-ended a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles moved east. No ejections.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan struck the rear of a 2003 pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight eastbound at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The pick-up truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Booth Memorial Avenue▸A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures 12-Year-Old Bicyclist▸A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
- File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09
6-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on 138 Street▸A 6-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on 138 Street. The child suffered a head contusion and was left in shock. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end while the boy was crossing outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south on 138 Street. The child was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk when the sedan struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
Sedan Slams Into Truck on Expressway▸A sedan rear-ended a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles moved east. No ejections.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan struck the rear of a 2003 pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight eastbound at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The pick-up truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Booth Memorial Avenue▸A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures 12-Year-Old Bicyclist▸A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
A 6-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on 138 Street. The child suffered a head contusion and was left in shock. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end while the boy was crossing outside an intersection.
According to the police report, a 6-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2015 Honda sedan traveling south on 138 Street. The child was crossing the street outside of an intersection or crosswalk when the sedan struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Lower DWI Threshold Bill▸City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
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How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
Sedan Slams Into Truck on Expressway▸A sedan rear-ended a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles moved east. No ejections.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan struck the rear of a 2003 pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight eastbound at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The pick-up truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Booth Memorial Avenue▸A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures 12-Year-Old Bicyclist▸A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
City officials push Albany to drop the drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. The bill lingers in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 New Yorkers last year. Messaging still centers on not drinking, not on not driving.
Senate Bill sponsored by John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon seeks to lower New York’s DWI blood-alcohol threshold from 0.08% to 0.05%. The bill, re-submitted in the last legislative session, remains stuck in committee. At a December 22, 2022 press conference, DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and NYPD’s Kim Royster also spoke, focusing on enforcement and urging drivers to avoid drinking before driving. Advocates like Alisa McMorris of Mothers Against Drunk Driving called for stronger messaging: 'We want people to make choices before they leave their home.' Despite evidence that lowering the threshold could cut traffic deaths by 10%, city messaging still stops short of telling people not to drive to events where they plan to drink.
- How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-22
Liu Supports Safety Boosting Bill Lowering Drunk Driving Limit▸City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
-
How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-12-22
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
Sedan Slams Into Truck on Expressway▸A sedan rear-ended a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles moved east. No ejections.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan struck the rear of a 2003 pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight eastbound at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The pick-up truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Booth Memorial Avenue▸A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures 12-Year-Old Bicyclist▸A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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City and state officials want to drop the legal blood-alcohol limit to 0.05. The bill sits in committee. Drunk drivers killed 42 people last year. Officials talk tough but focus on drinking, not driving. The danger remains for those outside the car.
Senate and Assembly bill, sponsored by Sen. John Liu and Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, seeks to lower New York’s drunk driving threshold from 0.08 to 0.05 percent BAC. Announced at a December 22, 2022 press conference, the bill has stalled in committee for years. The matter aims to redefine DWI: 'driving while intoxicated would be defined as anything above a blood-alcohol content of 0.05 percent.' Simon and Liu back the measure; city DOT and NYPD leaders joined them. DOT Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione said, 'There is not really a safe level of drinking and driving, but the law suggests there is.' In 2021, 42 people died in drunk driving crashes, up 60 percent from previous years. Officials promise enforcement and education, but their messaging targets drinking, not the act of driving. Vulnerable road users remain at risk while the law lags.
- How to Cut Drunk Driving — Discourage the Drinking … Or the Driving?, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-12-22
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements▸A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
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Published 2022-11-22
Sedan Slams Into Truck on Expressway▸A sedan rear-ended a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles moved east. No ejections.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan struck the rear of a 2003 pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight eastbound at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The pick-up truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Booth Memorial Avenue▸A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures 12-Year-Old Bicyclist▸A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.
On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.
- Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-11-22
Sedan Slams Into Truck on Expressway▸A sedan rear-ended a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles moved east. No ejections.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan struck the rear of a 2003 pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight eastbound at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The pick-up truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Booth Memorial Avenue▸A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures 12-Year-Old Bicyclist▸A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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A sedan rear-ended a pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles moved east. No ejections.
According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan struck the rear of a 2003 pick-up truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight eastbound at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The pick-up truck showed no damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Booth Memorial Avenue▸A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures 12-Year-Old Bicyclist▸A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred outside an intersection with the vehicle impacting the right front bumper.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens after being struck by a 2009 Honda SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time of impact. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Other*' pre-crash action and unspecified pedestrian factors.
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures 12-Year-Old Bicyclist▸A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
A 12-year-old boy riding a bike south on Kissena Boulevard was injured when a sedan passed too closely. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bike’s left front bumper.
According to the police report, a 12-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard when a sedan traveling south passed too closely and collided with the bike. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The collision involved the sedan’s right front quarter panel impacting the bike’s left front bumper. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also traveling straight ahead and was not ejected from the bike. No other driver errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue▸Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Two vehicles crashed on 59 Avenue in Queens. A 42-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Avenue in Queens involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head wound and was unconscious after the crash. The SUV, traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the northbound sedan. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.
Box Truck Driver Hurt in Queens Crash▸Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Box truck slammed left front in Queens. Driver, 28, injured head to toe. Police cite alcohol. No others hurt. Streets silent but for sirens.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving a box truck was injured in a crash on 164 Street at Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2021 Ford, was traveling north and struck with damage to its left front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured. The police report highlights alcohol involvement as a driver error.
Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Expressway▸A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
A sedan slammed into multiple parked vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered a fractured back. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed caused the crash. No one was ejected. Parked vehicles bore heavy damage.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with several parked vehicles. The driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated back. The sedan he was driving was demolished at the front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, were struck and damaged at their rear ends. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
An 83-year-old woman was struck while crossing 148 Street with the signal. The sedan hit her center front end. She suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.
According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 148 Street and Horace Harding Expressway. She was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
A 25-year-old woman was injured crossing Main Street at Peck Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered abrasions over her entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Main Street struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at Peck Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to yield.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Long Island Expressway▸A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
A 55-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a 2021 SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with a 2004 sedan also traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver’s license status was not specified.
S 5602Rozic votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.▸Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
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File S 5602,
Open States,
Published 2022-06-02
Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.
Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.
- File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02