Recent severe crashes

1. Distracted driver hits Queens pedestrian 2026-02-20T19:30:00+00:00
   87-91 LEFFERTS BLVD
   Police recorded driver inattention after a sedan driver hit a 39-year-old man on Lefferts Boulevard. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm bruise.
   According to the police report, a driver going straight in a sedan hit a 39-year-old pedestrian near 87-91 Lefferts Boulevard in Queens at about 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 20. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and passing too closely. The pedestrian was conscious and reported a contusion to the shoulder/upper arm. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Driver’s unsafe lane change injures woman 2026-02-12T16:55:00+00:00
   VAN WYCK EXPWY
   A driver changed lanes on the Van Wyck and hit another SUV. The 53-year-old driver in the other vehicle reported whiplash and a neck injury.
   According to the police report, a driver changing lanes on the Van Wyck Expressway hit another SUV around 4:55 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2026. Police recorded unsafe lane changing. A 53-year-old woman driving the other vehicle was injured, with neck pain and whiplash complaints. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. SUV driver hit 13-year-old in Queens 2026-02-06T16:22:00+00:00
   111 ST
   A driver going straight on 111 St hit a 13-year-old boy at 86 Ave, bruising his shoulder and upper arm. Police recorded the boy was crossing against the signal.
   According to the police report, a 53-year-old driver in a station wagon/SUV was going straight ahead on 111 St at 86 Ave in Queens when he hit a 13-year-old pedestrian at the intersection. The boy suffered a contusion/bruise to the shoulder and upper arm and was listed as conscious. Police recorded that the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Speeding driver hits moped teen 2026-01-20T12:14:00+00:00
   89-07 LEFFERTS BLVD
   Police recorded unsafe speed as a driver hit a 15-year-old on a moped near 89-07 Lefferts Blvd. The teen suffered a facial injury and minor bleeding.
   According to the police report, a crash involving a sedan driver and a moped rider was reported at 89-07 Lefferts Blvd in Queens on Jan. 20, 2026 at 12:14 p.m. Police recorded unsafe speed and improper passing or lane usage. A 15-year-old male listed as the moped driver was injured with a facial injury and minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Distracted Taxi Driver Slams Parked Motorcycle 2026-01-04T00:30:00+00:00
   104 ST
   A distracted taxi driver on 104 St hit a parked motorcycle overnight, injuring the 42-year-old behind the wheel. Queens gets another midnight crash for no reason at all.
   According to the police report, a taxi driver heading east on 88 Ave at 104 St hit a parked motorcycle just after 12:30 a.m. in Queens. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction. The 42-year-old taxi driver was listed with a facial injury and minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.