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A Ford SUV, engaged in a police pursuit, collided with a parked Hyundai sedan on 150 Street in Queens. Both male occupants of the SUV suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash was caused by improper lane usage during the pursuit.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 150 Street in Queens at 5:30 p.m. The involved vehicles were a 2017 Ford SUV traveling north and a parked 2015 Hyundai sedan. The Ford SUV was engaged in a police pursuit prior to the collision. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV striking the left rear bumper of the parked sedan. Both occupants of the SUV, a 24-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old male front passenger, were injured with contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error during the pursuit. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764389, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed at Booth Memorial Avenue. The eastbound driver making a left turn struck a westbound SUV going straight. Both drivers were injured, including a front passenger with facial bruises. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:24 on Booth Memorial Avenue involving two SUVs. One vehicle, a 2014 Ford SUV traveling westbound, was struck in the center front end. The other, a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling eastbound, was making a left turn and impacted the left front bumper of the Ford. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The Ford's driver, a 25-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, while the front passenger, a 26-year-old female, sustained facial contusions. Both occupants were not ejected; the passenger wore a lap belt and harness, the driver did not use safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of disregarding traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764292, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Queens crash at 148 Street involved two sedans. One driver backed unsafely, striking another vehicle. The backing driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both drivers were licensed men. The collision caused left rear and right front bumper damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on 148 Street in Queens. Two sedans collided when one driver was backing unsafely, striking the other vehicle's right front quarter panel with his left rear quarter panel. The backing driver, a 51-year-old licensed male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow on his lower arm and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The other driver was also a licensed male traveling eastbound going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was reported on the left rear bumper of the backing sedan and the right front bumper of the other sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765078, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans traveling north collided on Main Street in Queens. The 19-year-old female driver in the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight when the crash occurred late at night.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling north on Main Street in Queens around 11:35 p.m. The rear vehicle, a 2022 Mercedes driven by a 19-year-old female, struck the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Lexus. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the rear driver, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The point of impact on the rear vehicle was the center back end, while the front vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured driver or note any pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763318, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a collision with a westbound SUV on Booth Memorial Avenue. The SUV driver, licensed and sober, struck the cyclist’s left front bumper. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens. A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head abrasions but remained conscious. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision involved a 2020 Ford SUV traveling westbound, which impacted the left front bumper of the bike. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role. No vehicle damage was reported on the SUV, and the bicyclist was not ejected. The report does not attribute fault to the bicyclist, focusing on the systemic danger posed by impaired driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan making a right turn struck a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on 150 Street. The boy suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 150 Street was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his back and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's driver failed to maintain proper attention and distance, resulting in the collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761955, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A chain collision on the Long Island Expressway injured a 21-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a vehicle following too closely caused a rear-end crash involving multiple SUVs. The impact struck the passenger’s head, resulting in bruising and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 12:10 PM. A Toyota SUV was slowing or stopping when a Jeep SUV behind it also slowed, but a sedan traveling westbound failed to maintain distance and rear-ended the Jeep. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely." The impact caused a 21-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat of the Jeep to suffer a head injury, described as a contusion or bruise. The passenger was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly notes driver error as the cause, with no mention of victim fault. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the sedan and the rear ends of both SUVs, confirming a chain-reaction rear-end collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758175, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. The 18-year-old motorcyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 13:25. A motorcycle traveling westbound struck the right rear bumper of a westbound sedan. The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors, both attributed to the motorcyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with no reported violations. The impact point was the motorcycle's center front end hitting the sedan's right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The collision highlights driver errors related to speed and distance management on a high-speed expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753734, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 60-year-old female e-bike rider was ejected and sustained full-body injuries including a concussion. The crash occurred on Main Street in Queens when a vehicle failed to yield right-of-way, striking the rider’s right side and causing severe trauma.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 4:00 PM on Main Street near Peck Avenue in Queens. The injured party was a 60-year-old female e-bike rider traveling westbound who was ejected upon impact. The collision involved a vehicle traveling northbound that struck the e-bike on the right side doors with its left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The bicyclist suffered injuries to her entire body and was unconscious with a concussion. The report notes no safety equipment used by the rider. The vehicle had no occupants and was going straight ahead before impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV struck an e-bike from behind on Horace Harding Expressway. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old man, suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:19 on Horace Harding Expressway involving a 2022 Lexus SUV and a 27-year-old male e-bike rider. The SUV driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, while the e-bike was making a right turn southwest. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper striking the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike rider sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' both cited twice. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors were attributed to the victim. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles, underscoring the dangers of driver distraction and close following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742053, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Horace Harding Expressway in the evening. The driver changing lanes struck the rear of a sedan traveling straight. The lane-changing driver suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:05 on Horace Harding Expressway involving two sedans traveling east. One driver was changing lanes and impacted the right front bumper of her vehicle with the left rear bumper of the other sedan, which was going straight ahead. The driver who changed lanes was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. She was injured, sustaining neck injuries and was in shock, but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver error—specifically inattention and distraction—as the cause of the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV struck on its right side by an eastbound sedan on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV’s right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:35 on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens involving a southbound 2022 Toyota SUV and an eastbound 2019 Nissan sedan. The SUV was impacted on its right side doors by the sedan's center front end. The SUV carried six occupants; a 57-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions on busy expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733186, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old male bicyclist suffered a chest fracture after an SUV struck him on Main Street. The collision involved driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper lane usage. The bicyclist remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:15 on Main Street involving a Station Wagon/SUV and an E-Bike. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was injured with a chest fracture and remained conscious. The report cites the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to the chest area. The E-Bike driver was unlicensed. Vehicle damage was reported as none for both vehicles, with the SUV impacting the left front quarter panel. The report highlights driver errors on the part of the SUV operator as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728481, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed head-on on 155 Street in Queens. Both drivers were women. One suffered back injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision resulted from a failure to yield right-of-way, damaging the left front quarter panel and bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:15 on 155 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling east and south. Both vehicles were Hyundai models from 2011. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The driver of the eastbound sedan, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to collision. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of yielding failures at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724006, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at 146 Street and 58 Avenue in Queens. The left side of one vehicle struck the front of the other. A 20-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 146 Street near 58 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Two sedans traveling south and west collided, with impact on the left side doors of the southbound vehicle and the center front end of the westbound vehicle. The report identifies failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. A 20-year-old male driver, occupant of one vehicle, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. He was restrained by a lap belt. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 43-year-old driver suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash in a collision on the Long Island Expressway. The crash involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage by the SUV driver, who struck the left rear quarter panel of another vehicle while changing lanes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:18 AM on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a 2005 Honda SUV was traveling east, going straight ahead, when he impacted the left rear quarter panel of another vehicle that was changing lanes. The SUV driver was cited for 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The 43-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other vehicle. The report highlights driver errors related to speed and lane changes as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718604, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed on 153 Street in Queens. One driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn, striking the other vehicle going straight. Both drivers suffered injuries, including whiplash and shock, with front-end vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:50 on 153 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV was traveling eastbound going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn westbound. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver making the left turn. The collision impacted the center front end of the eastbound vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the left-turning vehicle. Both drivers were injured; the female driver of the eastbound SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body, secured by a lap belt and harness. The male driver making the left turn was in shock with unknown bodily injuries, also restrained by a lap belt and harness. Neither occupant was ejected. The report identifies driver error in yielding as the critical cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718080, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 72-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:12 AM on 56 Avenue near 152 Street in Queens. A Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck a 72-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the primary contributing factor, placing responsibility on the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the crossing location. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield, causing the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck the back of a slowing dump truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited passing and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 7:00 AM. A sedan traveling west struck the center back end of a slowing or stopping dump truck also heading west. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old male occupant, was injured across his entire body but remained conscious and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver errors including "Passing Too Closely" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors to the collision. The dump truck driver was licensed and slowing at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of insufficient spacing and unsafe passing maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck slammed into the rear of an SUV traveling west on the Long Island Expressway. The impact caused neck injuries to the SUV driver and a right rear passenger. Police cited following too closely and slippery pavement as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway around 1 p.m. A box truck, traveling westbound, collided with the center back end of a 2021 Chevrolet SUV also moving west. The truck's front end struck the SUV's rear, causing damage to both vehicles. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old male, and a 31-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat both suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Police identified 'Following Too Closely' by the truck driver and 'Other Vehicular' factors, along with slippery pavement conditions, as contributing causes. The report highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714655, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14