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
District 25
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.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queensboro Hill
Ung Pushes Queens Greenway Funding Despite Harmful Delays▸Forty years. No greenway. Queens waits as city stalls. Parks and DOT talk, but no cash. Council Member Sandra Ung vows to fight for funding. Cyclists and families left exposed. The path remains a promise. Danger and delay linger.
This action concerns the long-delayed Queens Greenway, discussed in a public statement on February 17, 2022. The project, first planned in 1977 and 1988, would connect Flushing Meadows Corona Park to Fort Totten with a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists. The Parks Department and DOT presented a new vision but admitted that none of the $105 million needed is funded. Council Member Sandra Ung, representing parts of the greenway, said, 'I want to finally see it become a reality,' and stressed the need for accessible open spaces. Still, she could not commit any specific funding. Cycling advocates criticized the city for asking residents to pick favorite sub-projects, calling it a tactic to lower expectations. The city offered no timeline. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the greenway languishes.
-
This Time the Charm: Will Long-Delayed Queens Greenway Finally Get Funding?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-17
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 23-year-old woman was struck on Kissena Boulevard while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver made a right turn without yielding.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kissena Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2006 Lexus SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the roadway.
SUV Crashes on Long Island Expressway▸A 20-year-old female driver crashed her SUV on the Long Island Expressway. She suffered a head contusion but was conscious. The vehicle's front end was demolished. Unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Air bag deployed, lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old female driver operating a 2007 Honda SUV crashed on the Long Island Expressway while traveling west. She sustained a head injury classified as a contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The vehicle's center front end was demolished in the impact. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and the air bag deployed. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed combined with unsafe lane maneuvers on this highway.
S 1078Liu votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Bicyclist Injured in Kissena Boulevard Collision▸A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on Kissena Boulevard. The cyclist collided with a stopped sedan and a parked bus. The bicyclist was conscious but sustained abrasions and serious head trauma.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard collided with a sedan stopped in traffic and a parked bus. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered head injuries, including abrasions. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan was stopped, and the bus was parked at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained no damage.
Liu Supports Enhanced Subway Safety and Mental Health Services▸A woman died after being shoved onto Times Square subway tracks. The train struck her. Police arrested the suspect. Council Member Julie Won joined officials at the scene. Leaders promised action. The system failed a vulnerable New Yorker. Riders remain exposed.
On January 16, 2022, Council Member Julie Won (District 26) joined city and state officials in response to a fatal subway incident. The matter, titled "Suspect Charged With Murder In 'Unprovoked' Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks," details the killing of Michelle Go, who was pushed onto the tracks and struck by a train. Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul pledged to improve subway safety and address mental health and homelessness in transit. Won stood with other lawmakers, highlighting the impact on Asian-American communities. The council has not advanced specific legislation, but the event underscores the urgent need for systemic protections for vulnerable riders. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
-
Suspect Charged With Murder In "Unprovoked" Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-16
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Kissena Boulevard▸A 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard. The SUV driver failed to yield and passed too closely. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard was struck by a southbound SUV starting from parking. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely, causing the collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and unsafe passing near vulnerable road users.
Forty years. No greenway. Queens waits as city stalls. Parks and DOT talk, but no cash. Council Member Sandra Ung vows to fight for funding. Cyclists and families left exposed. The path remains a promise. Danger and delay linger.
This action concerns the long-delayed Queens Greenway, discussed in a public statement on February 17, 2022. The project, first planned in 1977 and 1988, would connect Flushing Meadows Corona Park to Fort Totten with a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists. The Parks Department and DOT presented a new vision but admitted that none of the $105 million needed is funded. Council Member Sandra Ung, representing parts of the greenway, said, 'I want to finally see it become a reality,' and stressed the need for accessible open spaces. Still, she could not commit any specific funding. Cycling advocates criticized the city for asking residents to pick favorite sub-projects, calling it a tactic to lower expectations. The city offered no timeline. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the greenway languishes.
- This Time the Charm: Will Long-Delayed Queens Greenway Finally Get Funding?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-17
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 23-year-old woman was struck on Kissena Boulevard while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver made a right turn without yielding.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kissena Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2006 Lexus SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the roadway.
SUV Crashes on Long Island Expressway▸A 20-year-old female driver crashed her SUV on the Long Island Expressway. She suffered a head contusion but was conscious. The vehicle's front end was demolished. Unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Air bag deployed, lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old female driver operating a 2007 Honda SUV crashed on the Long Island Expressway while traveling west. She sustained a head injury classified as a contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The vehicle's center front end was demolished in the impact. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and the air bag deployed. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed combined with unsafe lane maneuvers on this highway.
S 1078Liu votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Bicyclist Injured in Kissena Boulevard Collision▸A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on Kissena Boulevard. The cyclist collided with a stopped sedan and a parked bus. The bicyclist was conscious but sustained abrasions and serious head trauma.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard collided with a sedan stopped in traffic and a parked bus. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered head injuries, including abrasions. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan was stopped, and the bus was parked at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained no damage.
Liu Supports Enhanced Subway Safety and Mental Health Services▸A woman died after being shoved onto Times Square subway tracks. The train struck her. Police arrested the suspect. Council Member Julie Won joined officials at the scene. Leaders promised action. The system failed a vulnerable New Yorker. Riders remain exposed.
On January 16, 2022, Council Member Julie Won (District 26) joined city and state officials in response to a fatal subway incident. The matter, titled "Suspect Charged With Murder In 'Unprovoked' Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks," details the killing of Michelle Go, who was pushed onto the tracks and struck by a train. Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul pledged to improve subway safety and address mental health and homelessness in transit. Won stood with other lawmakers, highlighting the impact on Asian-American communities. The council has not advanced specific legislation, but the event underscores the urgent need for systemic protections for vulnerable riders. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
-
Suspect Charged With Murder In "Unprovoked" Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-16
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Kissena Boulevard▸A 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard. The SUV driver failed to yield and passed too closely. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard was struck by a southbound SUV starting from parking. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely, causing the collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and unsafe passing near vulnerable road users.
A 23-year-old woman was struck on Kissena Boulevard while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver made a right turn without yielding.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kissena Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2006 Lexus SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected from the roadway.
SUV Crashes on Long Island Expressway▸A 20-year-old female driver crashed her SUV on the Long Island Expressway. She suffered a head contusion but was conscious. The vehicle's front end was demolished. Unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Air bag deployed, lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old female driver operating a 2007 Honda SUV crashed on the Long Island Expressway while traveling west. She sustained a head injury classified as a contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The vehicle's center front end was demolished in the impact. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and the air bag deployed. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed combined with unsafe lane maneuvers on this highway.
S 1078Liu votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Bicyclist Injured in Kissena Boulevard Collision▸A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on Kissena Boulevard. The cyclist collided with a stopped sedan and a parked bus. The bicyclist was conscious but sustained abrasions and serious head trauma.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard collided with a sedan stopped in traffic and a parked bus. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered head injuries, including abrasions. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan was stopped, and the bus was parked at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained no damage.
Liu Supports Enhanced Subway Safety and Mental Health Services▸A woman died after being shoved onto Times Square subway tracks. The train struck her. Police arrested the suspect. Council Member Julie Won joined officials at the scene. Leaders promised action. The system failed a vulnerable New Yorker. Riders remain exposed.
On January 16, 2022, Council Member Julie Won (District 26) joined city and state officials in response to a fatal subway incident. The matter, titled "Suspect Charged With Murder In 'Unprovoked' Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks," details the killing of Michelle Go, who was pushed onto the tracks and struck by a train. Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul pledged to improve subway safety and address mental health and homelessness in transit. Won stood with other lawmakers, highlighting the impact on Asian-American communities. The council has not advanced specific legislation, but the event underscores the urgent need for systemic protections for vulnerable riders. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
-
Suspect Charged With Murder In "Unprovoked" Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-16
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Kissena Boulevard▸A 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard. The SUV driver failed to yield and passed too closely. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard was struck by a southbound SUV starting from parking. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely, causing the collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and unsafe passing near vulnerable road users.
A 20-year-old female driver crashed her SUV on the Long Island Expressway. She suffered a head contusion but was conscious. The vehicle's front end was demolished. Unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Air bag deployed, lap belt used.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old female driver operating a 2007 Honda SUV crashed on the Long Island Expressway while traveling west. She sustained a head injury classified as a contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The vehicle's center front end was demolished in the impact. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and the air bag deployed. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed combined with unsafe lane maneuvers on this highway.
S 1078Liu votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-02-01
Bicyclist Injured in Kissena Boulevard Collision▸A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on Kissena Boulevard. The cyclist collided with a stopped sedan and a parked bus. The bicyclist was conscious but sustained abrasions and serious head trauma.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard collided with a sedan stopped in traffic and a parked bus. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered head injuries, including abrasions. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan was stopped, and the bus was parked at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained no damage.
Liu Supports Enhanced Subway Safety and Mental Health Services▸A woman died after being shoved onto Times Square subway tracks. The train struck her. Police arrested the suspect. Council Member Julie Won joined officials at the scene. Leaders promised action. The system failed a vulnerable New Yorker. Riders remain exposed.
On January 16, 2022, Council Member Julie Won (District 26) joined city and state officials in response to a fatal subway incident. The matter, titled "Suspect Charged With Murder In 'Unprovoked' Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks," details the killing of Michelle Go, who was pushed onto the tracks and struck by a train. Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul pledged to improve subway safety and address mental health and homelessness in transit. Won stood with other lawmakers, highlighting the impact on Asian-American communities. The council has not advanced specific legislation, but the event underscores the urgent need for systemic protections for vulnerable riders. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
-
Suspect Charged With Murder In "Unprovoked" Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-16
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Kissena Boulevard▸A 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard. The SUV driver failed to yield and passed too closely. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard was struck by a southbound SUV starting from parking. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely, causing the collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and unsafe passing near vulnerable road users.
Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
- File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-02-01
Bicyclist Injured in Kissena Boulevard Collision▸A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on Kissena Boulevard. The cyclist collided with a stopped sedan and a parked bus. The bicyclist was conscious but sustained abrasions and serious head trauma.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard collided with a sedan stopped in traffic and a parked bus. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered head injuries, including abrasions. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan was stopped, and the bus was parked at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained no damage.
Liu Supports Enhanced Subway Safety and Mental Health Services▸A woman died after being shoved onto Times Square subway tracks. The train struck her. Police arrested the suspect. Council Member Julie Won joined officials at the scene. Leaders promised action. The system failed a vulnerable New Yorker. Riders remain exposed.
On January 16, 2022, Council Member Julie Won (District 26) joined city and state officials in response to a fatal subway incident. The matter, titled "Suspect Charged With Murder In 'Unprovoked' Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks," details the killing of Michelle Go, who was pushed onto the tracks and struck by a train. Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul pledged to improve subway safety and address mental health and homelessness in transit. Won stood with other lawmakers, highlighting the impact on Asian-American communities. The council has not advanced specific legislation, but the event underscores the urgent need for systemic protections for vulnerable riders. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
-
Suspect Charged With Murder In "Unprovoked" Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-16
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Kissena Boulevard▸A 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard. The SUV driver failed to yield and passed too closely. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard was struck by a southbound SUV starting from parking. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely, causing the collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and unsafe passing near vulnerable road users.
A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on Kissena Boulevard. The cyclist collided with a stopped sedan and a parked bus. The bicyclist was conscious but sustained abrasions and serious head trauma.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard collided with a sedan stopped in traffic and a parked bus. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered head injuries, including abrasions. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The sedan was stopped, and the bus was parked at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front quarter panel, while the bus sustained no damage.
Liu Supports Enhanced Subway Safety and Mental Health Services▸A woman died after being shoved onto Times Square subway tracks. The train struck her. Police arrested the suspect. Council Member Julie Won joined officials at the scene. Leaders promised action. The system failed a vulnerable New Yorker. Riders remain exposed.
On January 16, 2022, Council Member Julie Won (District 26) joined city and state officials in response to a fatal subway incident. The matter, titled "Suspect Charged With Murder In 'Unprovoked' Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks," details the killing of Michelle Go, who was pushed onto the tracks and struck by a train. Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul pledged to improve subway safety and address mental health and homelessness in transit. Won stood with other lawmakers, highlighting the impact on Asian-American communities. The council has not advanced specific legislation, but the event underscores the urgent need for systemic protections for vulnerable riders. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
-
Suspect Charged With Murder In "Unprovoked" Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-16
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Kissena Boulevard▸A 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard. The SUV driver failed to yield and passed too closely. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard was struck by a southbound SUV starting from parking. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely, causing the collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and unsafe passing near vulnerable road users.
A woman died after being shoved onto Times Square subway tracks. The train struck her. Police arrested the suspect. Council Member Julie Won joined officials at the scene. Leaders promised action. The system failed a vulnerable New Yorker. Riders remain exposed.
On January 16, 2022, Council Member Julie Won (District 26) joined city and state officials in response to a fatal subway incident. The matter, titled "Suspect Charged With Murder In 'Unprovoked' Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks," details the killing of Michelle Go, who was pushed onto the tracks and struck by a train. Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul pledged to improve subway safety and address mental health and homelessness in transit. Won stood with other lawmakers, highlighting the impact on Asian-American communities. The council has not advanced specific legislation, but the event underscores the urgent need for systemic protections for vulnerable riders. No safety analyst assessment was provided.
- Suspect Charged With Murder In "Unprovoked" Fatal Shoving Of Woman Onto Times Square Subway Tracks, gothamist.com, Published 2022-01-16
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Kissena Boulevard▸A 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard. The SUV driver failed to yield and passed too closely. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard was struck by a southbound SUV starting from parking. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely, causing the collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and unsafe passing near vulnerable road users.
A 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Kissena Boulevard. The SUV driver failed to yield and passed too closely. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Kissena Boulevard was struck by a southbound SUV starting from parking. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and passed too closely, causing the collision. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and passing too closely. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and unsafe passing near vulnerable road users.