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 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Concussion 5
▸ Whiplash 33
▸ Contusion/Bruise 25
▸ Abrasion 15
▸ Pain/Nausea 6
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.
Caught Speeding Recently in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village
- 2014 White Ford Suburban (LNE4792) – 66 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Gray Hyundai Suburban (LTT9452) – 34 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Honda Seda (177AFT) – 33 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gr Me/Be Suburban (LUS2495) – 21 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Nissan Suburban (LPP9376) – 19 times • 1 in last 90d here
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.
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Baisley, Farmers, and the Long Wait at the Light
Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 4, 2025
Just after 4 PM on Oct 13, 2025, a driver turned right and hit a man on a bike on 133 Ave in Springfield Gardens. Police recorded driver distraction. He was injured. source
This Week
- On Sept 28 at Rockaway Blvd and 150 St, a taxi driver turned left and injured a person crossing with the signal; police recorded driver distraction. source
- On Sept 8 at Edgewood Ave and 140 Ave, a driver making a left injured a person in the crosswalk; police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield. source
- On Sept 6 at 142 Ave and Farmers Blvd, a left‑turning driver injured a person walking; police recorded distraction and alcohol involvement. source
Left turns, missed yields, hurt bodies
Police reports in these crashes name driver inattention and failure to yield. The locations repeat: Rockaway Boulevard, Edgewood Avenue, Farmers Boulevard. Each case put a person on foot or on a bike on the ground. source
On Baisley Boulevard and Farmers Boulevard, injuries pile up. Since 2022, Baisley has logged 69 injuries and one death; Farmers shows 56 injuries and one death. These are this neighborhood’s top hot spots. source
Evening brings more harm. The 5 PM hour shows the most injuries here in the record. Nights see death too. source
A neighborhood ledger of pain
From Jan 1, 2022 through Nov 4, 2025, this area recorded 1,233 crashes, 697 injuries, and 2 deaths. Pedestrians account for 106 injuries and 1 death; people on bikes for 37 injuries. These are the numbers for Springfield Gardens (North)–Rochdale Village. source
At intersections, police often record turning drivers as the striking party. Crosswalks do not stop steel. Recent reports list left turns at Rockaway and 150 St; Edgewood and 140 Ave; Farmers and 142 Ave. Each time, a person crossing is hit. source
The fixes are known; the work lags
Daylighting—clearing cars from crosswalk corners—saves sight lines. City Hall knows it. The Council’s Progressive Caucus pushed a universal daylighting bill this year. source
The Council’s speaker put safety first but kept the bill in process. “The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority… Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process,” she said. source
Here, the map points to simple work: daylight corners on Baisley and Farmers; harden left turns where drivers cut; give walkers a head start on the signal. Night hours need light and enforcement where injuries peak. source
Albany steps; more is on the table
Albany extended NYC’s school‑zone speed camera law this summer. Local lawmakers backed it. State Sen. James Sanders and Assembly Member Vivian Cook voted yes on S 8344. source
Curbing repeat speeders is next. A Senate bill to rein in habitual speeders (S 4045) moved in committee with a yes from Sen. Sanders. The Council can pass daylighting. The city can keep lowering speeds. The path is there. source
Do the one thing today
If you live near Baisley or Farmers, you know the drill: the turn, the screech, the siren. Tell City Hall and Albany to finish the job—lower speeds, daylight corners, and stop repeat speeders. Start here.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
- NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety, AMNY, Published 2025-08-03
- NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025, City & State NY, Published 2025-07-30
- File S 8344, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-17
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
- Queens teen sentenced to up to 4 years for fatal crash with 14-year-old girl, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-01
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Vivian Cook
District 32
Council Member Adrienne Adams
District 28
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
▸ Other Geographies
Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village sits in Queens, District 28, AD 32, SD 10, Queens CB12.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village
14
Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three▸Feb 14 - A minivan left the road in Queens. It hit a tree. One woman died. Three others, all seniors, went to the hospital. The crash happened on Brookville Boulevard, near Sunrise Highway. Police are investigating. The road stayed quiet after.
According to the NY Daily News (published February 14, 2025), a minivan from Eunhae Adult Daycare crashed while leaving a senior residence in Queens. The 74-year-old driver 'lost control of the wheel at the Sunrise Highway.' The vehicle veered off Brookville Blvd and struck a tree. Four people were inside, all seniors. One woman in her 70s died after being found unconscious in the back seat. Three others, including the driver, were hospitalized but expected to survive. Police are investigating the cause. The article highlights the dangers faced by passengers in vehicles operated by older drivers and the risks at busy intersections like Brookville Boulevard and Sunrise Highway.
-
Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-14
13Int 1160-2025
Adams votes yes on pavement markings bill, boosting street safety citywide.▸Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-02-13
8
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
-
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Passenger▸Feb 6 - Taxi and sedan slammed together on Baisley Blvd. A young woman in the sedan took a blow to the face. She went into shock. Police blamed driver inattention. City streets remain unforgiving.
According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided at 22:15 on Baisley Blvd near Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The crash struck the taxi's left side doors and the sedan's right front bumper. A 23-year-old woman, riding in the sedan's right rear seat, suffered facial contusions and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No other contributing factors tied to the victim were reported. The incident highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel on New York City streets.
5
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
-
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
31
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian▸Jan 31 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 68-year-old woman crossing Bedell Street with the signal. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield as the driver’s error.
According to the police report, at 18:47 on Bedell Street at Farmers Blvd, a 2021 Acura sedan traveling south made a left turn and struck a 68-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The impact was at the sedan’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash underscores the driver’s failure to yield, resulting in significant injury to the pedestrian.
27
Sedan Left Turn Hits Convertible Straight Ahead▸Jan 27 - A sedan making a left turn struck a convertible traveling straight on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors, injuring a 61-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Blvd in Queens at 17:17. A 2021 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2015 Infiniti convertible traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The convertible’s left front bumper was damaged. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 61-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies the driver error as "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers when traffic controls are ignored.
22
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
-
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
3
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Blvd Queens▸Jan 3 - Two sedans collided head-on on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were male, one licensed in New York and the other on a permit from North Carolina. The crash caused moderate chest injuries to the 64-year-old New York driver, who wore a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Rockaway Boulevard near Baisley Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided frontally. The New York-licensed driver, a 64-year-old male, sustained moderate chest injuries and a burn but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The other driver, a male with a North Carolina permit, was also involved. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, indicating a direct impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the risks posed by drivers operating with permits.
Feb 14 - A minivan left the road in Queens. It hit a tree. One woman died. Three others, all seniors, went to the hospital. The crash happened on Brookville Boulevard, near Sunrise Highway. Police are investigating. The road stayed quiet after.
According to the NY Daily News (published February 14, 2025), a minivan from Eunhae Adult Daycare crashed while leaving a senior residence in Queens. The 74-year-old driver 'lost control of the wheel at the Sunrise Highway.' The vehicle veered off Brookville Blvd and struck a tree. Four people were inside, all seniors. One woman in her 70s died after being found unconscious in the back seat. Three others, including the driver, were hospitalized but expected to survive. Police are investigating the cause. The article highlights the dangers faced by passengers in vehicles operated by older drivers and the risks at busy intersections like Brookville Boulevard and Sunrise Highway.
- Minivan Crash Kills Woman, Injures Three, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-14
13Int 1160-2025
Adams votes yes on pavement markings bill, boosting street safety citywide.▸Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.
-
File Int 1160-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-02-13
8
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
-
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Passenger▸Feb 6 - Taxi and sedan slammed together on Baisley Blvd. A young woman in the sedan took a blow to the face. She went into shock. Police blamed driver inattention. City streets remain unforgiving.
According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided at 22:15 on Baisley Blvd near Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The crash struck the taxi's left side doors and the sedan's right front bumper. A 23-year-old woman, riding in the sedan's right rear seat, suffered facial contusions and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No other contributing factors tied to the victim were reported. The incident highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel on New York City streets.
5
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
-
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
31
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian▸Jan 31 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 68-year-old woman crossing Bedell Street with the signal. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield as the driver’s error.
According to the police report, at 18:47 on Bedell Street at Farmers Blvd, a 2021 Acura sedan traveling south made a left turn and struck a 68-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The impact was at the sedan’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash underscores the driver’s failure to yield, resulting in significant injury to the pedestrian.
27
Sedan Left Turn Hits Convertible Straight Ahead▸Jan 27 - A sedan making a left turn struck a convertible traveling straight on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors, injuring a 61-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Blvd in Queens at 17:17. A 2021 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2015 Infiniti convertible traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The convertible’s left front bumper was damaged. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 61-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies the driver error as "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers when traffic controls are ignored.
22
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
-
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
3
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Blvd Queens▸Jan 3 - Two sedans collided head-on on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were male, one licensed in New York and the other on a permit from North Carolina. The crash caused moderate chest injuries to the 64-year-old New York driver, who wore a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Rockaway Boulevard near Baisley Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided frontally. The New York-licensed driver, a 64-year-old male, sustained moderate chest injuries and a burn but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The other driver, a male with a North Carolina permit, was also involved. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, indicating a direct impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the risks posed by drivers operating with permits.
Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.
Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.
- File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13
8
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash▸Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
-
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-08
6
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Passenger▸Feb 6 - Taxi and sedan slammed together on Baisley Blvd. A young woman in the sedan took a blow to the face. She went into shock. Police blamed driver inattention. City streets remain unforgiving.
According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided at 22:15 on Baisley Blvd near Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The crash struck the taxi's left side doors and the sedan's right front bumper. A 23-year-old woman, riding in the sedan's right rear seat, suffered facial contusions and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No other contributing factors tied to the victim were reported. The incident highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel on New York City streets.
5
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
-
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
31
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian▸Jan 31 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 68-year-old woman crossing Bedell Street with the signal. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield as the driver’s error.
According to the police report, at 18:47 on Bedell Street at Farmers Blvd, a 2021 Acura sedan traveling south made a left turn and struck a 68-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The impact was at the sedan’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash underscores the driver’s failure to yield, resulting in significant injury to the pedestrian.
27
Sedan Left Turn Hits Convertible Straight Ahead▸Jan 27 - A sedan making a left turn struck a convertible traveling straight on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors, injuring a 61-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Blvd in Queens at 17:17. A 2021 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2015 Infiniti convertible traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The convertible’s left front bumper was damaged. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 61-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies the driver error as "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers when traffic controls are ignored.
22
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
-
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
3
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Blvd Queens▸Jan 3 - Two sedans collided head-on on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were male, one licensed in New York and the other on a permit from North Carolina. The crash caused moderate chest injuries to the 64-year-old New York driver, who wore a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Rockaway Boulevard near Baisley Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided frontally. The New York-licensed driver, a 64-year-old male, sustained moderate chest injuries and a burn but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The other driver, a male with a North Carolina permit, was also involved. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, indicating a direct impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the risks posed by drivers operating with permits.
Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.
According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.
- Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-08
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Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Passenger▸Feb 6 - Taxi and sedan slammed together on Baisley Blvd. A young woman in the sedan took a blow to the face. She went into shock. Police blamed driver inattention. City streets remain unforgiving.
According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided at 22:15 on Baisley Blvd near Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The crash struck the taxi's left side doors and the sedan's right front bumper. A 23-year-old woman, riding in the sedan's right rear seat, suffered facial contusions and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No other contributing factors tied to the victim were reported. The incident highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel on New York City streets.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian▸Jan 31 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 68-year-old woman crossing Bedell Street with the signal. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield as the driver’s error.
According to the police report, at 18:47 on Bedell Street at Farmers Blvd, a 2021 Acura sedan traveling south made a left turn and struck a 68-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The impact was at the sedan’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash underscores the driver’s failure to yield, resulting in significant injury to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Convertible Straight Ahead▸Jan 27 - A sedan making a left turn struck a convertible traveling straight on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors, injuring a 61-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Blvd in Queens at 17:17. A 2021 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2015 Infiniti convertible traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The convertible’s left front bumper was damaged. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 61-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies the driver error as "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers when traffic controls are ignored.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
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Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Blvd Queens▸Jan 3 - Two sedans collided head-on on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were male, one licensed in New York and the other on a permit from North Carolina. The crash caused moderate chest injuries to the 64-year-old New York driver, who wore a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Rockaway Boulevard near Baisley Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided frontally. The New York-licensed driver, a 64-year-old male, sustained moderate chest injuries and a burn but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The other driver, a male with a North Carolina permit, was also involved. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, indicating a direct impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the risks posed by drivers operating with permits.
Feb 6 - Taxi and sedan slammed together on Baisley Blvd. A young woman in the sedan took a blow to the face. She went into shock. Police blamed driver inattention. City streets remain unforgiving.
According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided at 22:15 on Baisley Blvd near Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The crash struck the taxi's left side doors and the sedan's right front bumper. A 23-year-old woman, riding in the sedan's right rear seat, suffered facial contusions and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No other contributing factors tied to the victim were reported. The incident highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel on New York City streets.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash▸Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
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Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-05
31
Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian▸Jan 31 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 68-year-old woman crossing Bedell Street with the signal. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield as the driver’s error.
According to the police report, at 18:47 on Bedell Street at Farmers Blvd, a 2021 Acura sedan traveling south made a left turn and struck a 68-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The impact was at the sedan’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash underscores the driver’s failure to yield, resulting in significant injury to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Convertible Straight Ahead▸Jan 27 - A sedan making a left turn struck a convertible traveling straight on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors, injuring a 61-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Blvd in Queens at 17:17. A 2021 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2015 Infiniti convertible traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The convertible’s left front bumper was damaged. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 61-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies the driver error as "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers when traffic controls are ignored.
22
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
3
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Blvd Queens▸Jan 3 - Two sedans collided head-on on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were male, one licensed in New York and the other on a permit from North Carolina. The crash caused moderate chest injuries to the 64-year-old New York driver, who wore a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Rockaway Boulevard near Baisley Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided frontally. The New York-licensed driver, a 64-year-old male, sustained moderate chest injuries and a burn but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The other driver, a male with a North Carolina permit, was also involved. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, indicating a direct impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the risks posed by drivers operating with permits.
Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.
NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.
- Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-05
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian▸Jan 31 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 68-year-old woman crossing Bedell Street with the signal. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield as the driver’s error.
According to the police report, at 18:47 on Bedell Street at Farmers Blvd, a 2021 Acura sedan traveling south made a left turn and struck a 68-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The impact was at the sedan’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash underscores the driver’s failure to yield, resulting in significant injury to the pedestrian.
27
Sedan Left Turn Hits Convertible Straight Ahead▸Jan 27 - A sedan making a left turn struck a convertible traveling straight on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors, injuring a 61-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Blvd in Queens at 17:17. A 2021 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2015 Infiniti convertible traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The convertible’s left front bumper was damaged. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 61-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies the driver error as "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers when traffic controls are ignored.
22
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
3
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Blvd Queens▸Jan 3 - Two sedans collided head-on on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were male, one licensed in New York and the other on a permit from North Carolina. The crash caused moderate chest injuries to the 64-year-old New York driver, who wore a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Rockaway Boulevard near Baisley Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided frontally. The New York-licensed driver, a 64-year-old male, sustained moderate chest injuries and a burn but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The other driver, a male with a North Carolina permit, was also involved. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, indicating a direct impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the risks posed by drivers operating with permits.
Jan 31 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 68-year-old woman crossing Bedell Street with the signal. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield as the driver’s error.
According to the police report, at 18:47 on Bedell Street at Farmers Blvd, a 2021 Acura sedan traveling south made a left turn and struck a 68-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The impact was at the sedan’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash underscores the driver’s failure to yield, resulting in significant injury to the pedestrian.
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Convertible Straight Ahead▸Jan 27 - A sedan making a left turn struck a convertible traveling straight on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors, injuring a 61-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Blvd in Queens at 17:17. A 2021 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2015 Infiniti convertible traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The convertible’s left front bumper was damaged. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 61-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies the driver error as "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers when traffic controls are ignored.
22
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
3
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Blvd Queens▸Jan 3 - Two sedans collided head-on on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were male, one licensed in New York and the other on a permit from North Carolina. The crash caused moderate chest injuries to the 64-year-old New York driver, who wore a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Rockaway Boulevard near Baisley Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided frontally. The New York-licensed driver, a 64-year-old male, sustained moderate chest injuries and a burn but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The other driver, a male with a North Carolina permit, was also involved. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, indicating a direct impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the risks posed by drivers operating with permits.
Jan 27 - A sedan making a left turn struck a convertible traveling straight on Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s right side doors, injuring a 61-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Rockaway Blvd in Queens at 17:17. A 2021 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a 2015 Infiniti convertible traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The convertible’s left front bumper was damaged. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 61-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who suffered head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies the driver error as "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers when traffic controls are ignored.
22
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash▸Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
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Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-22
3
Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Blvd Queens▸Jan 3 - Two sedans collided head-on on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were male, one licensed in New York and the other on a permit from North Carolina. The crash caused moderate chest injuries to the 64-year-old New York driver, who wore a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Rockaway Boulevard near Baisley Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided frontally. The New York-licensed driver, a 64-year-old male, sustained moderate chest injuries and a burn but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The other driver, a male with a North Carolina permit, was also involved. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, indicating a direct impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the risks posed by drivers operating with permits.
Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.
According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.
- Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22
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Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Blvd Queens▸Jan 3 - Two sedans collided head-on on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were male, one licensed in New York and the other on a permit from North Carolina. The crash caused moderate chest injuries to the 64-year-old New York driver, who wore a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Rockaway Boulevard near Baisley Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided frontally. The New York-licensed driver, a 64-year-old male, sustained moderate chest injuries and a burn but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The other driver, a male with a North Carolina permit, was also involved. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, indicating a direct impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the risks posed by drivers operating with permits.
Jan 3 - Two sedans collided head-on on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were male, one licensed in New York and the other on a permit from North Carolina. The crash caused moderate chest injuries to the 64-year-old New York driver, who wore a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Rockaway Boulevard near Baisley Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling south and the other west, collided frontally. The New York-licensed driver, a 64-year-old male, sustained moderate chest injuries and a burn but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The other driver, a male with a North Carolina permit, was also involved. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, indicating a direct impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was noted as contributing. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the risks posed by drivers operating with permits.