Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Douglaston-Little Neck?
No More Bodies for the Spreadsheet: Demand Safe Streets Now
Douglaston-Little Neck: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Hide the Hurt
One death. Three serious injuries. Over 320 hurt. These are not numbers. They are lives changed in Douglaston-Little Neck since 2022. The pain does not make the news. It sits in hospital rooms and quiet kitchens. In the last twelve months, 101 people were injured in 195 crashes. No one died this year. But the luck will not hold.
The Most Vulnerable Still Bleed
Pedestrians and children are not spared. In the last year, eight kids were hurt in crashes here. A 68-year-old man crossing at Westmoreland Street was struck by an SUV. He left the scene with a bleeding head. Data shows SUVs, sedans, and trucks all played their part. The street does not care who you are. It only cares that you are in the way.
Leadership: Progress or Delay?
The city talks about Vision Zero. They count intersection redesigns and new speed limits. But in Douglaston-Little Neck, the danger remains. No new local laws. No bold moves. The council and community board have not led. They have not fought for more cameras, lower speeds, or safer crossings. The silence is loud. Each day without action is another day of risk.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. It is policy. Crashes are not weather. They are the result of choices. Choices made by leaders, or not made at all. If you want change, you must demand it. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the DOT. Tell them to lower the speed limit, add cameras, and fix the streets. Do not wait for another name to become a number.
Act now. Demand safer streets before another family pays the price.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Douglaston-Little Neck
A 8936Braunstein votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Braunstein votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Stavisky votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
SUV Changes Lanes, Hits Sedan on Horace Harding▸A 46-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV struck a sedan’s right front bumper while changing lanes. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female driver in a 2018 Ford SUV was injured when her vehicle collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV was changing lanes eastbound when it impacted the sedan’s right front bumper. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Falling Asleep in Queens▸An 81-year-old man drove north on Douglaston Parkway. He fell asleep at the wheel. His sedan struck hard. The blow crushed his chest. He died alone in the dark. No other people were hurt. The road stayed silent.
An 81-year-old man was killed while driving a 2008 Acura sedan northbound on Douglaston Parkway near Rushmore Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep at the wheel' and 'lost consciousness.' The sedan struck with force, causing fatal chest injuries to the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or road users were reported injured. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when a driver loses control due to sleep or medical episodes. The victim died at the scene.
Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
- File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Braunstein votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Stavisky votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
SUV Changes Lanes, Hits Sedan on Horace Harding▸A 46-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV struck a sedan’s right front bumper while changing lanes. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female driver in a 2018 Ford SUV was injured when her vehicle collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV was changing lanes eastbound when it impacted the sedan’s right front bumper. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Falling Asleep in Queens▸An 81-year-old man drove north on Douglaston Parkway. He fell asleep at the wheel. His sedan struck hard. The blow crushed his chest. He died alone in the dark. No other people were hurt. The road stayed silent.
An 81-year-old man was killed while driving a 2008 Acura sedan northbound on Douglaston Parkway near Rushmore Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep at the wheel' and 'lost consciousness.' The sedan struck with force, causing fatal chest injuries to the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or road users were reported injured. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when a driver loses control due to sleep or medical episodes. The victim died at the scene.
Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
- File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Stavisky votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
-
File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
SUV Changes Lanes, Hits Sedan on Horace Harding▸A 46-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV struck a sedan’s right front bumper while changing lanes. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female driver in a 2018 Ford SUV was injured when her vehicle collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV was changing lanes eastbound when it impacted the sedan’s right front bumper. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Falling Asleep in Queens▸An 81-year-old man drove north on Douglaston Parkway. He fell asleep at the wheel. His sedan struck hard. The blow crushed his chest. He died alone in the dark. No other people were hurt. The road stayed silent.
An 81-year-old man was killed while driving a 2008 Acura sedan northbound on Douglaston Parkway near Rushmore Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep at the wheel' and 'lost consciousness.' The sedan struck with force, causing fatal chest injuries to the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or road users were reported injured. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when a driver loses control due to sleep or medical episodes. The victim died at the scene.
Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.
Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.
- File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Stavisky votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
-
File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
SUV Changes Lanes, Hits Sedan on Horace Harding▸A 46-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV struck a sedan’s right front bumper while changing lanes. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female driver in a 2018 Ford SUV was injured when her vehicle collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV was changing lanes eastbound when it impacted the sedan’s right front bumper. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Falling Asleep in Queens▸An 81-year-old man drove north on Douglaston Parkway. He fell asleep at the wheel. His sedan struck hard. The blow crushed his chest. He died alone in the dark. No other people were hurt. The road stayed silent.
An 81-year-old man was killed while driving a 2008 Acura sedan northbound on Douglaston Parkway near Rushmore Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep at the wheel' and 'lost consciousness.' The sedan struck with force, causing fatal chest injuries to the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or road users were reported injured. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when a driver loses control due to sleep or medical episodes. The victim died at the scene.
Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.
Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.
- File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
SUV Changes Lanes, Hits Sedan on Horace Harding▸A 46-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV struck a sedan’s right front bumper while changing lanes. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female driver in a 2018 Ford SUV was injured when her vehicle collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV was changing lanes eastbound when it impacted the sedan’s right front bumper. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Falling Asleep in Queens▸An 81-year-old man drove north on Douglaston Parkway. He fell asleep at the wheel. His sedan struck hard. The blow crushed his chest. He died alone in the dark. No other people were hurt. The road stayed silent.
An 81-year-old man was killed while driving a 2008 Acura sedan northbound on Douglaston Parkway near Rushmore Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep at the wheel' and 'lost consciousness.' The sedan struck with force, causing fatal chest injuries to the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or road users were reported injured. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when a driver loses control due to sleep or medical episodes. The victim died at the scene.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16
S 5130Stavisky votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
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File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
SUV Changes Lanes, Hits Sedan on Horace Harding▸A 46-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV struck a sedan’s right front bumper while changing lanes. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female driver in a 2018 Ford SUV was injured when her vehicle collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV was changing lanes eastbound when it impacted the sedan’s right front bumper. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Falling Asleep in Queens▸An 81-year-old man drove north on Douglaston Parkway. He fell asleep at the wheel. His sedan struck hard. The blow crushed his chest. He died alone in the dark. No other people were hurt. The road stayed silent.
An 81-year-old man was killed while driving a 2008 Acura sedan northbound on Douglaston Parkway near Rushmore Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep at the wheel' and 'lost consciousness.' The sedan struck with force, causing fatal chest injuries to the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or road users were reported injured. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when a driver loses control due to sleep or medical episodes. The victim died at the scene.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
SUV Changes Lanes, Hits Sedan on Horace Harding▸A 46-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV struck a sedan’s right front bumper while changing lanes. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female driver in a 2018 Ford SUV was injured when her vehicle collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV was changing lanes eastbound when it impacted the sedan’s right front bumper. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Falling Asleep in Queens▸An 81-year-old man drove north on Douglaston Parkway. He fell asleep at the wheel. His sedan struck hard. The blow crushed his chest. He died alone in the dark. No other people were hurt. The road stayed silent.
An 81-year-old man was killed while driving a 2008 Acura sedan northbound on Douglaston Parkway near Rushmore Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep at the wheel' and 'lost consciousness.' The sedan struck with force, causing fatal chest injuries to the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or road users were reported injured. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when a driver loses control due to sleep or medical episodes. The victim died at the scene.
A 46-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV struck a sedan’s right front bumper while changing lanes. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female driver in a 2018 Ford SUV was injured when her vehicle collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan on Horace Harding Expressway. The SUV was changing lanes eastbound when it impacted the sedan’s right front bumper. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.
Elderly Driver Dies After Falling Asleep in Queens▸An 81-year-old man drove north on Douglaston Parkway. He fell asleep at the wheel. His sedan struck hard. The blow crushed his chest. He died alone in the dark. No other people were hurt. The road stayed silent.
An 81-year-old man was killed while driving a 2008 Acura sedan northbound on Douglaston Parkway near Rushmore Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep at the wheel' and 'lost consciousness.' The sedan struck with force, causing fatal chest injuries to the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or road users were reported injured. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when a driver loses control due to sleep or medical episodes. The victim died at the scene.
An 81-year-old man drove north on Douglaston Parkway. He fell asleep at the wheel. His sedan struck hard. The blow crushed his chest. He died alone in the dark. No other people were hurt. The road stayed silent.
An 81-year-old man was killed while driving a 2008 Acura sedan northbound on Douglaston Parkway near Rushmore Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep at the wheel' and 'lost consciousness.' The sedan struck with force, causing fatal chest injuries to the driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other occupants or road users were reported injured. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers when a driver loses control due to sleep or medical episodes. The victim died at the scene.