About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 3
▸ Severe Lacerations 1
▸ Concussion 3
▸ Whiplash 47
▸ Contusion/Bruise 41
▸ Abrasion 15
▸ Pain/Nausea 11
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseJamaica Hills Bleeds: Two Dead, Hundreds Hurt—When Will City Hall Wake Up?
Jamaica Hills-Briarwood: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Never Stop
Two dead. Six seriously hurt. In Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, the years grind on and the bodies keep coming. Since 2022, there have been 1,048 crashes. 617 people injured. Two killed. The numbers do not flinch. They do not pause for grief. They keep rising. NYC crash data
No one is spared. Children, elders, cyclists, drivers. In the last year alone, 205 people were hurt. Two were left with injuries so grave they may never walk the same. No deaths in the past twelve months, but the wounds linger. The luck will not hold.
The Faces Behind the Numbers
A 20-year-old cyclist, dead on 164th Street. A 19-year-old, gone in a crash with a truck. A six-year-old, her head cut open in the back seat. These are not accidents. They are the price paid for speed, for inaction, for streets built for cars, not people.
What Has Been Done—And What Has Not
The city talks of Vision Zero. Speed cameras now run all day and night. The law lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph, but the limit still stands higher on most streets. Intersections have been redesigned, but not enough. The city says one death is too many. The city keeps counting.
Local leaders have tools. They can push for lower speed limits. They can demand more cameras, more protected crossings, more space for people. They can fight for every inch of safety. Or they can wait for the next crash.
The Call That Cannot Wait
This is not fate. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets for people, not just cars.
Do not wait for another name on the list. Act now. Take action
Citations
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District 24
185-06 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Room 716, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 24
185-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
718-217-4969
250 Broadway, Suite 1833, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6956
District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Jamaica Hills-Briarwood Jamaica Hills-Briarwood sits in Queens, Precinct 107, District 24, AD 24, SD 11, Queens CB8.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Jamaica Hills-Briarwood
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
14
Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs▸
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Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-14
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
2
Passenger Hurt in 164 Street Collision▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver going west collided with a northbound sedan on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a head bruise. The 33-year-old SUV driver was also hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
Two drivers collided on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway. One drove an SUV west. The other drove a sedan north. Both were listed as going straight. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a head bruise. The 33-year-old SUV driver had an arm bruise. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The SUV showed center-front damage. The sedan showed damage to the right rear quarter.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped BMW on 159 St▸Aug 27 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a stopped BMW on 159 St near Parsons Blvd in Queens. Both male drivers were injured. According to the police report, contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver of an SUV was traveling east on 159 St and struck the center back end of a stopped BMW at Parsons Blvd. The SUV sustained center-front damage; the sedan sustained center-back damage. Both drivers were injured. A 30-year-old man complained of back and internal pain. A 57-year-old man complained of knee, lower-leg, foot and internal pain. Crash and person records list Driver Inattention/Distraction as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Westbound sedans collide on 164 Street▸Aug 26 - Two westbound sedans met. Front to back. Metal bit metal by Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered neck injury. Traffic did what it does. It hurt people.
Two sedans, both westbound on 164 Street near the Grand Central Parkway, collided front-to-rear. One driver sustained a neck injury and was conscious; three other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were “Going Straight Ahead,” with one striking with a “Center Front End” and the other damaged at the “Center Back End.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors explicitly listed include none beyond the rear-end configuration indicated in the damage and impact fields. No contributing factors cite helmet or signal use.
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Motorcycle slams sedan on Grand Central▸Aug 26 - A motorcycle hit a southbound sedan at Main Street off the Grand Central. The bike struck the car’s right rear. A 19-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Passengers, including two children, were hurt. Distraction and signal disregard ruled the scene.
A sedan traveling south and a motorcycle traveling east collided near Main Street off the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The motorcycle hit the sedan’s right rear quarter. A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and injured; multiple sedan passengers, including an 8-year-old and a 4-year-old, reported injuries. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded” contributed to the crash. These driver errors appear across involved parties in the data. Helmet use is not cited; the rider is listed with no safety equipment. The impact points and directions show a high-risk contact at the sedan’s rear quarter and the motorcycle’s front end.
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Queens cyclist ejected by turning sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan turned right on 134 St at Union Tpke and hit a northbound cyclist. The 42-year-old man was ejected and found unconscious. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a bruise. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
A sedan driver turned right at 134 St and Union Turnpike and struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and found unconscious with hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The bike was hit at the center back end; the sedan made impact with its right front bumper. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver errors are recorded in the provided data.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
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Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs▸
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Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs,
New York Post,
Published 2025-09-14
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
2
Passenger Hurt in 164 Street Collision▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver going west collided with a northbound sedan on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a head bruise. The 33-year-old SUV driver was also hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
Two drivers collided on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway. One drove an SUV west. The other drove a sedan north. Both were listed as going straight. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a head bruise. The 33-year-old SUV driver had an arm bruise. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The SUV showed center-front damage. The sedan showed damage to the right rear quarter.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped BMW on 159 St▸Aug 27 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a stopped BMW on 159 St near Parsons Blvd in Queens. Both male drivers were injured. According to the police report, contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver of an SUV was traveling east on 159 St and struck the center back end of a stopped BMW at Parsons Blvd. The SUV sustained center-front damage; the sedan sustained center-back damage. Both drivers were injured. A 30-year-old man complained of back and internal pain. A 57-year-old man complained of knee, lower-leg, foot and internal pain. Crash and person records list Driver Inattention/Distraction as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Westbound sedans collide on 164 Street▸Aug 26 - Two westbound sedans met. Front to back. Metal bit metal by Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered neck injury. Traffic did what it does. It hurt people.
Two sedans, both westbound on 164 Street near the Grand Central Parkway, collided front-to-rear. One driver sustained a neck injury and was conscious; three other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were “Going Straight Ahead,” with one striking with a “Center Front End” and the other damaged at the “Center Back End.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors explicitly listed include none beyond the rear-end configuration indicated in the damage and impact fields. No contributing factors cite helmet or signal use.
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Motorcycle slams sedan on Grand Central▸Aug 26 - A motorcycle hit a southbound sedan at Main Street off the Grand Central. The bike struck the car’s right rear. A 19-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Passengers, including two children, were hurt. Distraction and signal disregard ruled the scene.
A sedan traveling south and a motorcycle traveling east collided near Main Street off the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The motorcycle hit the sedan’s right rear quarter. A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and injured; multiple sedan passengers, including an 8-year-old and a 4-year-old, reported injuries. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded” contributed to the crash. These driver errors appear across involved parties in the data. Helmet use is not cited; the rider is listed with no safety equipment. The impact points and directions show a high-risk contact at the sedan’s rear quarter and the motorcycle’s front end.
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Queens cyclist ejected by turning sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan turned right on 134 St at Union Tpke and hit a northbound cyclist. The 42-year-old man was ejected and found unconscious. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a bruise. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
A sedan driver turned right at 134 St and Union Turnpike and struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and found unconscious with hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The bike was hit at the center back end; the sedan made impact with its right front bumper. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver errors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
- Maniac NYC driver who mowed down teen girl after she rejected lewd advances had suspended license: docs, New York Post, Published 2025-09-14
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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Passenger Hurt in 164 Street Collision▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver going west collided with a northbound sedan on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a head bruise. The 33-year-old SUV driver was also hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
Two drivers collided on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway. One drove an SUV west. The other drove a sedan north. Both were listed as going straight. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a head bruise. The 33-year-old SUV driver had an arm bruise. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The SUV showed center-front damage. The sedan showed damage to the right rear quarter.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped BMW on 159 St▸Aug 27 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a stopped BMW on 159 St near Parsons Blvd in Queens. Both male drivers were injured. According to the police report, contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver of an SUV was traveling east on 159 St and struck the center back end of a stopped BMW at Parsons Blvd. The SUV sustained center-front damage; the sedan sustained center-back damage. Both drivers were injured. A 30-year-old man complained of back and internal pain. A 57-year-old man complained of knee, lower-leg, foot and internal pain. Crash and person records list Driver Inattention/Distraction as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Westbound sedans collide on 164 Street▸Aug 26 - Two westbound sedans met. Front to back. Metal bit metal by Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered neck injury. Traffic did what it does. It hurt people.
Two sedans, both westbound on 164 Street near the Grand Central Parkway, collided front-to-rear. One driver sustained a neck injury and was conscious; three other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were “Going Straight Ahead,” with one striking with a “Center Front End” and the other damaged at the “Center Back End.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors explicitly listed include none beyond the rear-end configuration indicated in the damage and impact fields. No contributing factors cite helmet or signal use.
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Motorcycle slams sedan on Grand Central▸Aug 26 - A motorcycle hit a southbound sedan at Main Street off the Grand Central. The bike struck the car’s right rear. A 19-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Passengers, including two children, were hurt. Distraction and signal disregard ruled the scene.
A sedan traveling south and a motorcycle traveling east collided near Main Street off the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The motorcycle hit the sedan’s right rear quarter. A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and injured; multiple sedan passengers, including an 8-year-old and a 4-year-old, reported injuries. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded” contributed to the crash. These driver errors appear across involved parties in the data. Helmet use is not cited; the rider is listed with no safety equipment. The impact points and directions show a high-risk contact at the sedan’s rear quarter and the motorcycle’s front end.
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Queens cyclist ejected by turning sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan turned right on 134 St at Union Tpke and hit a northbound cyclist. The 42-year-old man was ejected and found unconscious. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a bruise. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
A sedan driver turned right at 134 St and Union Turnpike and struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and found unconscious with hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The bike was hit at the center back end; the sedan made impact with its right front bumper. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver errors are recorded in the provided data.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
- 16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
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Passenger Hurt in 164 Street Collision▸Sep 2 - An SUV driver going west collided with a northbound sedan on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a head bruise. The 33-year-old SUV driver was also hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
Two drivers collided on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway. One drove an SUV west. The other drove a sedan north. Both were listed as going straight. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a head bruise. The 33-year-old SUV driver had an arm bruise. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The SUV showed center-front damage. The sedan showed damage to the right rear quarter.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped BMW on 159 St▸Aug 27 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a stopped BMW on 159 St near Parsons Blvd in Queens. Both male drivers were injured. According to the police report, contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver of an SUV was traveling east on 159 St and struck the center back end of a stopped BMW at Parsons Blvd. The SUV sustained center-front damage; the sedan sustained center-back damage. Both drivers were injured. A 30-year-old man complained of back and internal pain. A 57-year-old man complained of knee, lower-leg, foot and internal pain. Crash and person records list Driver Inattention/Distraction as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Westbound sedans collide on 164 Street▸Aug 26 - Two westbound sedans met. Front to back. Metal bit metal by Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered neck injury. Traffic did what it does. It hurt people.
Two sedans, both westbound on 164 Street near the Grand Central Parkway, collided front-to-rear. One driver sustained a neck injury and was conscious; three other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were “Going Straight Ahead,” with one striking with a “Center Front End” and the other damaged at the “Center Back End.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors explicitly listed include none beyond the rear-end configuration indicated in the damage and impact fields. No contributing factors cite helmet or signal use.
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Motorcycle slams sedan on Grand Central▸Aug 26 - A motorcycle hit a southbound sedan at Main Street off the Grand Central. The bike struck the car’s right rear. A 19-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Passengers, including two children, were hurt. Distraction and signal disregard ruled the scene.
A sedan traveling south and a motorcycle traveling east collided near Main Street off the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The motorcycle hit the sedan’s right rear quarter. A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and injured; multiple sedan passengers, including an 8-year-old and a 4-year-old, reported injuries. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded” contributed to the crash. These driver errors appear across involved parties in the data. Helmet use is not cited; the rider is listed with no safety equipment. The impact points and directions show a high-risk contact at the sedan’s rear quarter and the motorcycle’s front end.
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Queens cyclist ejected by turning sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan turned right on 134 St at Union Tpke and hit a northbound cyclist. The 42-year-old man was ejected and found unconscious. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a bruise. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
A sedan driver turned right at 134 St and Union Turnpike and struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and found unconscious with hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The bike was hit at the center back end; the sedan made impact with its right front bumper. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver errors are recorded in the provided data.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
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Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Sep 2 - An SUV driver going west collided with a northbound sedan on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a head bruise. The 33-year-old SUV driver was also hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
Two drivers collided on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway. One drove an SUV west. The other drove a sedan north. Both were listed as going straight. A 34-year-old front passenger suffered a head bruise. The 33-year-old SUV driver had an arm bruise. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight on 164 Street at Grand Central Parkway." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The SUV showed center-front damage. The sedan showed damage to the right rear quarter.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped BMW on 159 St▸Aug 27 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a stopped BMW on 159 St near Parsons Blvd in Queens. Both male drivers were injured. According to the police report, contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver of an SUV was traveling east on 159 St and struck the center back end of a stopped BMW at Parsons Blvd. The SUV sustained center-front damage; the sedan sustained center-back damage. Both drivers were injured. A 30-year-old man complained of back and internal pain. A 57-year-old man complained of knee, lower-leg, foot and internal pain. Crash and person records list Driver Inattention/Distraction as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Westbound sedans collide on 164 Street▸Aug 26 - Two westbound sedans met. Front to back. Metal bit metal by Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered neck injury. Traffic did what it does. It hurt people.
Two sedans, both westbound on 164 Street near the Grand Central Parkway, collided front-to-rear. One driver sustained a neck injury and was conscious; three other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were “Going Straight Ahead,” with one striking with a “Center Front End” and the other damaged at the “Center Back End.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors explicitly listed include none beyond the rear-end configuration indicated in the damage and impact fields. No contributing factors cite helmet or signal use.
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Motorcycle slams sedan on Grand Central▸Aug 26 - A motorcycle hit a southbound sedan at Main Street off the Grand Central. The bike struck the car’s right rear. A 19-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Passengers, including two children, were hurt. Distraction and signal disregard ruled the scene.
A sedan traveling south and a motorcycle traveling east collided near Main Street off the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The motorcycle hit the sedan’s right rear quarter. A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and injured; multiple sedan passengers, including an 8-year-old and a 4-year-old, reported injuries. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded” contributed to the crash. These driver errors appear across involved parties in the data. Helmet use is not cited; the rider is listed with no safety equipment. The impact points and directions show a high-risk contact at the sedan’s rear quarter and the motorcycle’s front end.
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Queens cyclist ejected by turning sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan turned right on 134 St at Union Tpke and hit a northbound cyclist. The 42-year-old man was ejected and found unconscious. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a bruise. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
A sedan driver turned right at 134 St and Union Turnpike and struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and found unconscious with hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The bike was hit at the center back end; the sedan made impact with its right front bumper. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver errors are recorded in the provided data.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 27 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a stopped BMW on 159 St near Parsons Blvd in Queens. Both male drivers were injured. According to the police report, contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction."
According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver of an SUV was traveling east on 159 St and struck the center back end of a stopped BMW at Parsons Blvd. The SUV sustained center-front damage; the sedan sustained center-back damage. Both drivers were injured. A 30-year-old man complained of back and internal pain. A 57-year-old man complained of knee, lower-leg, foot and internal pain. Crash and person records list Driver Inattention/Distraction as the recorded error. No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Westbound sedans collide on 164 Street▸Aug 26 - Two westbound sedans met. Front to back. Metal bit metal by Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered neck injury. Traffic did what it does. It hurt people.
Two sedans, both westbound on 164 Street near the Grand Central Parkway, collided front-to-rear. One driver sustained a neck injury and was conscious; three other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were “Going Straight Ahead,” with one striking with a “Center Front End” and the other damaged at the “Center Back End.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors explicitly listed include none beyond the rear-end configuration indicated in the damage and impact fields. No contributing factors cite helmet or signal use.
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Motorcycle slams sedan on Grand Central▸Aug 26 - A motorcycle hit a southbound sedan at Main Street off the Grand Central. The bike struck the car’s right rear. A 19-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Passengers, including two children, were hurt. Distraction and signal disregard ruled the scene.
A sedan traveling south and a motorcycle traveling east collided near Main Street off the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The motorcycle hit the sedan’s right rear quarter. A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and injured; multiple sedan passengers, including an 8-year-old and a 4-year-old, reported injuries. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded” contributed to the crash. These driver errors appear across involved parties in the data. Helmet use is not cited; the rider is listed with no safety equipment. The impact points and directions show a high-risk contact at the sedan’s rear quarter and the motorcycle’s front end.
18
Queens cyclist ejected by turning sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan turned right on 134 St at Union Tpke and hit a northbound cyclist. The 42-year-old man was ejected and found unconscious. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a bruise. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
A sedan driver turned right at 134 St and Union Turnpike and struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and found unconscious with hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The bike was hit at the center back end; the sedan made impact with its right front bumper. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver errors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 26 - Two westbound sedans met. Front to back. Metal bit metal by Grand Central Parkway. One driver suffered neck injury. Traffic did what it does. It hurt people.
Two sedans, both westbound on 164 Street near the Grand Central Parkway, collided front-to-rear. One driver sustained a neck injury and was conscious; three other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were “Going Straight Ahead,” with one striking with a “Center Front End” and the other damaged at the “Center Back End.” The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors explicitly listed include none beyond the rear-end configuration indicated in the damage and impact fields. No contributing factors cite helmet or signal use.
26
Motorcycle slams sedan on Grand Central▸Aug 26 - A motorcycle hit a southbound sedan at Main Street off the Grand Central. The bike struck the car’s right rear. A 19-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Passengers, including two children, were hurt. Distraction and signal disregard ruled the scene.
A sedan traveling south and a motorcycle traveling east collided near Main Street off the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The motorcycle hit the sedan’s right rear quarter. A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and injured; multiple sedan passengers, including an 8-year-old and a 4-year-old, reported injuries. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded” contributed to the crash. These driver errors appear across involved parties in the data. Helmet use is not cited; the rider is listed with no safety equipment. The impact points and directions show a high-risk contact at the sedan’s rear quarter and the motorcycle’s front end.
18
Queens cyclist ejected by turning sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan turned right on 134 St at Union Tpke and hit a northbound cyclist. The 42-year-old man was ejected and found unconscious. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a bruise. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
A sedan driver turned right at 134 St and Union Turnpike and struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and found unconscious with hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The bike was hit at the center back end; the sedan made impact with its right front bumper. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver errors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 26 - A motorcycle hit a southbound sedan at Main Street off the Grand Central. The bike struck the car’s right rear. A 19-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Passengers, including two children, were hurt. Distraction and signal disregard ruled the scene.
A sedan traveling south and a motorcycle traveling east collided near Main Street off the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The motorcycle hit the sedan’s right rear quarter. A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and injured; multiple sedan passengers, including an 8-year-old and a 4-year-old, reported injuries. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Traffic Control Disregarded” contributed to the crash. These driver errors appear across involved parties in the data. Helmet use is not cited; the rider is listed with no safety equipment. The impact points and directions show a high-risk contact at the sedan’s rear quarter and the motorcycle’s front end.
18
Queens cyclist ejected by turning sedan▸Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan turned right on 134 St at Union Tpke and hit a northbound cyclist. The 42-year-old man was ejected and found unconscious. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a bruise. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
A sedan driver turned right at 134 St and Union Turnpike and struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and found unconscious with hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The bike was hit at the center back end; the sedan made impact with its right front bumper. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver errors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 18 - The driver of a sedan turned right on 134 St at Union Tpke and hit a northbound cyclist. The 42-year-old man was ejected and found unconscious. He suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and a bruise. Police listed driver inattention/distraction.
A sedan driver turned right at 134 St and Union Turnpike and struck a northbound bicyclist. The rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and found unconscious with hip and upper-leg injuries and a contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The bike was hit at the center back end; the sedan made impact with its right front bumper. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and ejected. No other driver errors are recorded in the provided data.
13
Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
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Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
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Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
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Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.
NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
11
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock▸Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
-
Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.
NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.
- Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11
8
Unlicensed Left Turn, Driver Hurt on Grand Central▸Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 8 - At Grand Central Parkway and Main Street, a driver making a left, unlicensed. Another went straight. The sedans hit front corners. A 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock.
Two drivers in sedans crashed at Grand Central Parkway and Main Street. One driver, unlicensed, was making a left turn. The other drove straight. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock. The other driver was not reported injured. Police recorded the turning driver’s license status as 'Unlicensed.' No other contributing factors were specified in the data. Points of impact were the right front bumper of the turning car and the left front bumper of the straight-moving car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved.
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes▸Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
-
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
-
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.
NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.
- Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
12
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist Making Left Turn▸Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Jul 12 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn at 148th Street and 84th Drive in Queens. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and arm. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention.
An SUV driver struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist on 148th Street at 84th Drive in Queens. The bicyclist was making a left turn while traveling west; the SUV was going straight. The right front quarter panel of the 2012 BMW struck the rider. The cyclist suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm and hand and was listed as injured. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. No other injuries were reported.
9
E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens▸Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
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E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-09
Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.
- E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-07-09