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Two elderly passengers suffered injuries in a Queens crash. A sedan struck an SUV from behind. Both occupants were conscious but hurt. The driver’s unsafe lane change caused the impact. Injuries included chest burns and leg bruises.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan, traveling west, struck the SUV from behind. Two occupants, aged 69 and 73, were injured. The 69-year-old driver suffered a moderate chest burn, while the 73-year-old front passenger sustained bruises to the lower leg and foot. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman crossing Kennedy Street with the signal was struck by an SUV making an improper left turn. The impact injured her head, leaving her semiconscious. The SUV’s right front bumper collided with the pedestrian at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kennedy Street at an intersection in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a GMC SUV, traveling north and making an improper left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV’s driver was licensed and the vehicle was damaged on the right front bumper. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no contributing factors were attributed to her.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a parked SUV on 29-01 216 Street in Queens. The 65-year-old female driver suffered head injuries but was not ejected. Police noted unsafe speed and physical disability as contributing factors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female driver in a sedan collided with a parked SUV on 29-01 216 Street in Queens. The driver sustained head injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and physical disability as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's center front end struck the SUV's left front bumper. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy on a bike was injured in Queens. The crash happened at 56 Avenue near Springfield Boulevard. The boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes. The boy was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision on 56 Avenue near Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist. The crash involved a bike traveling east and an unspecified vehicle traveling west, both impacting at the center front end. The police report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545017, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man was hit by an SUV while walking outside an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and minor bleeding. The driver, a licensed woman, was traveling west and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 SUV traveling west on Kenilworth Drive in Queens. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, performing other actions in the roadway. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and experienced minor bleeding, along with shock. The driver was a licensed female operating the SUV going straight ahead. No driver contributing factors were specified in the report. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not attribute fault or blame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541612, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan slammed into the back of a flatbed truck on the Long Island Expressway. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash happened as the sedan was slowing and the truck moved straight ahead.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a flatbed truck also heading west. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The sedan was slowing or stopping before impact, which occurred at the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. One driver merged inattentively, striking the rear of the other. A 27-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. Multiple driver distractions contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash involved two SUVs traveling west on the Long Island Expressway. One driver was merging while the other was going straight ahead. The merging driver struck the rear center of the other vehicle. The 27-year-old male driver of the struck vehicle was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Improper Passing or Lane Usage. These factors contributed to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520705, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 217 Street in Queens. The female driver of one sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 217 Street near 47 Avenue in Queens. The female driver of a 2013 Honda sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The Honda struck the center front end, while the other sedan, a 2019 Subaru, was hit on the left side doors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517424, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old girl suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries in a Queens crash. Two SUVs collided, one traveling north, the other parked. The girl was front-seat passenger, restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployed. Driver distraction caused the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Hampton Boulevard in Queens at 3:50 a.m. Two sport utility vehicles were involved, one traveling north and the other parked. A 15-year-old female occupant, seated in the front passenger seat, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and airbag. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moving SUV and the center back end of the parked vehicle. No other injuries or violations were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old woman driving an SUV in Queens was injured in a crash around 12:40 a.m. The vehicle’s front center end took the impact. The driver suffered shock and unknown injuries. Police noted pedestrian confusion as a factor.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old female driver in a 2015 Lexus SUV was injured in a crash on East Hampton Boulevard in Queens. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock and unknown bodily injuries. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors were explicitly cited in the data. The SUV was traveling east, going straight ahead at the time of impact. The airbag deployed during the collision. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515562, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man was injured on Bell Boulevard in Queens. He was not in the roadway when struck. The impact caused knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The pedestrian was left in shock. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Bell Boulevard near 48 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was in shock following the incident. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition are provided. The report does not mention any safety equipment or pedestrian actions contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed at 221 Street in Queens. A 3-year-old passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The collision involved a left-turning driver and a straight-moving vehicle. Failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 221 Street in Queens. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. A 3-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering back pain and shock. The child was restrained in a child safety seat. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman crossing Northern Boulevard was hit by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Northern Boulevard struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near 215 Street in Queens. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was semiconscious after the impact. The driver, a licensed female, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, causing damage to the sedan's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15