Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Fresh Meadows-Utopia?
No More Dead Ends: Demand Safe Streets Now
Fresh Meadows-Utopia: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Toll on Our Streets
In Fresh Meadows-Utopia, the numbers pile up. One person killed. Four seriously hurt. Two hundred sixty-three injured since 2022. The dead do not speak. The injured carry scars you cannot see. A sixteen-year-old thrown from a moped, bleeding from the head. A woman, forty-eight, behind the wheel, awake one moment, then not. The crash report reads: “Fell asleep” (NYC Open Data).
The machines that do the harm are not rare. Cars and SUVs strike most often. Trucks, mopeds, and the rare bike follow. The sidewalk is no refuge. The curb is not safe. The numbers do not lie. The pain is spread across every age: children, teens, the old, the young.
The Crashes Keep Coming
Last August, a 21-year-old died in a tangle of moped and SUV on 184th Street. Last winter, a driver lost control and crushed her leg at 172nd and 67th. The stories repeat. A bus jumps the curb in Flushing, eight hurt. “I have a baby with me. That would be scary. I’ll be more cautious of my surroundings,” (said a mother at the scene). The city calls these accidents. They are not accidents. They are the price of inaction.
What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done
Senator John Liu and Assembly Member Nily Rozic have voted for safety. Liu backed the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed limiters (Open States). Rozic co-sponsored the same bill in the Assembly (Open States). Both voted to extend school speed zones. But the street is still a gauntlet. The law moves slow. The cars do not.
The Next Step Is Yours
Call your council member. Call your senator. Call the mayor. Tell them the numbers are not enough. Tell them you want a street where a child can cross without fear. Tell them you want action, not words. Every day you wait is another day someone does not come home.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Fresh Meadows-Utopia sit politically?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Fresh Meadows-Utopia?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
▸ How many people have been killed or seriously injured in Fresh Meadows-Utopia since 2022?
▸ What recent steps have local leaders taken?
Citations
▸ Citations
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, 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
- Eight Injured As MTA Bus Hits Pole, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, 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 23
73-03 Bell Boulevard, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
718-468-0137
250 Broadway, Suite 1868, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
District 16
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Fresh Meadows-Utopia Fresh Meadows-Utopia sits in Queens, Precinct 107, District 23, AD 25, SD 16, Queens CB8.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Fresh Meadows-Utopia
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 2023-02-13
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting BAC Limit Reduction▸Senator John Liu pushes to drop New York’s legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05. Drunk drivers killed 307 people statewide in 2019. The bill aims to cut deaths. Utah saw fatal crashes fall after a similar move. The message: don’t drink and drive.
On February 7, 2023, Queens State Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported a bill in the State Legislature to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05. The bill’s summary states, 'The 0.05 BAC simply says, don’t drink and drive.' Liu, as the bill’s primary sponsor, emphasized that anyone found with a BAC over 0.05 would be charged with DWI. City Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez joined the push, warning, 'Whether they are at 0.06 or 0.12 or 0.20, the consequences can be deadly.' Drunk driving caused 307 deaths in New York State in 2019, nearly a third of all fatal crashes. Utah’s adoption of a 0.05 BAC limit led to a 20% drop in fatal crashes in its first year. The bill is part of a broader effort to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers from impaired drivers.
-
City transportation chief joins state push to lower blood alcohol limits,
amny.com,
Published 2023-02-07
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
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Queens▸A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens when a sedan traveling north struck him with its left front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and had a valid New York license. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 199 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV struck him at the intersection of 199 Street and 73 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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.
-
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-11-22
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
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 2023-02-13
John Liu Supports Safety Boosting BAC Limit Reduction▸Senator John Liu pushes to drop New York’s legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05. Drunk drivers killed 307 people statewide in 2019. The bill aims to cut deaths. Utah saw fatal crashes fall after a similar move. The message: don’t drink and drive.
On February 7, 2023, Queens State Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported a bill in the State Legislature to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05. The bill’s summary states, 'The 0.05 BAC simply says, don’t drink and drive.' Liu, as the bill’s primary sponsor, emphasized that anyone found with a BAC over 0.05 would be charged with DWI. City Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez joined the push, warning, 'Whether they are at 0.06 or 0.12 or 0.20, the consequences can be deadly.' Drunk driving caused 307 deaths in New York State in 2019, nearly a third of all fatal crashes. Utah’s adoption of a 0.05 BAC limit led to a 20% drop in fatal crashes in its first year. The bill is part of a broader effort to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers from impaired drivers.
-
City transportation chief joins state push to lower blood alcohol limits,
amny.com,
Published 2023-02-07
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
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Queens▸A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens when a sedan traveling north struck him with its left front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and had a valid New York license. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 199 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV struck him at the intersection of 199 Street and 73 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
Senator John Liu pushes to drop New York’s legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05. Drunk drivers killed 307 people statewide in 2019. The bill aims to cut deaths. Utah saw fatal crashes fall after a similar move. The message: don’t drink and drive.
On February 7, 2023, Queens State Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported a bill in the State Legislature to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05. The bill’s summary states, 'The 0.05 BAC simply says, don’t drink and drive.' Liu, as the bill’s primary sponsor, emphasized that anyone found with a BAC over 0.05 would be charged with DWI. City Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez joined the push, warning, 'Whether they are at 0.06 or 0.12 or 0.20, the consequences can be deadly.' Drunk driving caused 307 deaths in New York State in 2019, nearly a third of all fatal crashes. Utah’s adoption of a 0.05 BAC limit led to a 20% drop in fatal crashes in its first year. The bill is part of a broader effort to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers from impaired drivers.
- City transportation chief joins state push to lower blood alcohol limits, amny.com, Published 2023-02-07
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
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Queens▸A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens when a sedan traveling north struck him with its left front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and had a valid New York license. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 199 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV struck him at the intersection of 199 Street and 73 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
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
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Queens▸A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens when a sedan traveling north struck him with its left front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and had a valid New York license. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 199 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV struck him at the intersection of 199 Street and 73 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
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
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Queens▸A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens when a sedan traveling north struck him with its left front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and had a valid New York license. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 199 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV struck him at the intersection of 199 Street and 73 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
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
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Queens▸A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens when a sedan traveling north struck him with its left front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and had a valid New York license. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 199 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV struck him at the intersection of 199 Street and 73 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
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
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Queens▸A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens when a sedan traveling north struck him with its left front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and had a valid New York license. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 199 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV struck him at the intersection of 199 Street and 73 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
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
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Queens▸A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens when a sedan traveling north struck him with its left front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and had a valid New York license. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 199 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV struck him at the intersection of 199 Street and 73 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time.
According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing Fresh Meadow Lane in Queens when a sedan traveling north struck him with its left front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and had a valid New York license. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 199 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV struck him at the intersection of 199 Street and 73 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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.
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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
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 199 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV struck him at the intersection of 199 Street and 73 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
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
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
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
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
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
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
A taxi struck the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The impact injured a 16-year-old passenger in the SUV, causing a head abrasion. Unsafe speed by the taxi driver was a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a sport utility vehicle going straight ahead. The collision caused injury to a 16-year-old male occupant in the SUV, who suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center back end of the taxi. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. There were no other specified contributing factors or driver errors noted. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing safety equipment at the time of the crash.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Collision▸An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
An e-bike rider struck by an SUV on 167 Street in Queens suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Both drivers were distracted. The e-bike’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left front bumper. The rider stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision with a 2021 BMW SUV on 167 Street in Queens. The e-bike was traveling east, and the SUV was heading north when their front bumpers collided. The rider sustained head injuries and abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-bike driver was licensed in New York, as was the SUV driver. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV.
Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision▸A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
A motorcycle and SUV collided on 73 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash happened as the SUV made a left turn. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured.
According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 73 Avenue collided with an SUV making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle driver, a 42-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly during the turn. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. No other occupants were involved.
3Acura Slams Toyota on Expressway, Three Hurt▸Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
Steel buckled on the Long Island Expressway. A 2022 Acura crashed into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Three men suffered head injuries. Blood pooled. The night was silent. Speed killed the calm. The road bore the scars.
A 2022 Acura struck the rear of a 2013 Toyota on the Long Island Expressway at 2:35 a.m. Three men were injured, all suffering head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2022 Acura slams into the rear of a 2013 Toyota. Steel buckles. A 29-year-old man, bleeding from the head, sits conscious in the wreckage.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. One driver and a front passenger were left with whiplash, while the other driver suffered severe lacerations. The crash left the vehicles mangled and the victims conscious but wounded. The data shows no other contributing factors.
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked SUV▸A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
A 54-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on 73 Avenue. She suffered a head contusion and bruises. The bike showed no damage. The SUV was unoccupied and undamaged. The crash involved other vehicular factors.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on 73 Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Land Rover SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The SUV was unoccupied and showed no damage. The bike also showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors or victim actions. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No failure to yield or other driver errors were explicitly noted in the data.
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
A 36-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on 61-25 190 Street hit her outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to back safely, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a 36-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2016 sedan backing unsafely on 61-25 190 Street in Queens. The vehicle struck her at the center back end while traveling east. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Chevy SUV Strikes Moped, Teen Ejected▸A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped at 168th Street and 69th Avenue. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. His head struck the pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.
A Chevy SUV collided with a northbound moped at the corner of 168th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV struck the moped, ejecting a 16-year-old passenger. The boy suffered severe head lacerations after his head hit the pavement. The report states, 'A Chevy SUV hit a northbound moped. A 16-year-old boy flew from the back seat. No helmet. His head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He was awake. His skull was open.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.
Queens Sedans Collide on 177 Street▸Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.
Two sedans crashed on 177 Street in Queens. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash. The impact hit the right front bumper and left side doors. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 177 Street in Queens. The female driver traveling east was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The male driver was making a left turn westbound when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel and doors of the other sedan. No pedestrians were involved.