Linden Boulevard Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.

ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.

• Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01

Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.

ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.

• Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31

Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.

A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 25 - Two drivers turned left and collided on Sayres Avenue at 175 Place in Queens. The 26-year-old rider was partially ejected with a head injury. Police recorded unsafe speed.

A sedan driver and a motorcycle rider collided on Sayres Avenue at 175 Place in Queens at 8:00 p.m. The rider, 26, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury. The sedan’s 27-year-old driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was a contributing factor. Records also show both drivers were making left turns before the crash. No other contributing factors were listed by police. The crash injured one person and left another unhurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 25 - The driver of a sedan hit a 17-year-old boy on 115 Drive in Queens. He suffered abrasions to his entire body and remained conscious. Police listed pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor.

The driver of a 2008 Hyundai sedan was traveling east on 115 Drive when the vehicle’s right front bumper hit a 17-year-old male pedestrian who was in the roadway and not at an intersection. According to the police report, the teen was in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing other actions when the crash happened, and the report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his entire body and remained conscious. Police recorded no driver contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 21 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Linden Boulevard. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Both drivers were women, age eighteen. Police list no clear cause.

A sedan and a bicycle collided at Linden Boulevard and 195th Street in Queens. The cyclist, an eighteen-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. No specific driver errors are listed. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but only after stating all contributing factors are 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 19 - A driver in a sedan struck two girls, ages 7 and 12, on Farmers Blvd in Queens. Both were conscious and suffered abrasions and injuries to their lower legs and feet. Police listed no driver errors in the report.

Two children were struck and injured on Farmers Boulevard in Queens. A driver in a sedan hit a 7-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl while they were in the roadway away from an intersection. Both were conscious and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot. "According to the police report, both children suffered abrasions and injuries to their lower legs and feet, and the crash occurred away from an intersection. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report." The striking vehicle is recorded as a sedan; driver details were not provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 15 - Two cars slammed together at 200 St and 118 Ave. Three women hurt, one with whiplash. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors. Unlicensed driver behind the SUV wheel.

A sedan and an SUV collided at 200 St and 118 Ave in Queens. Three women were injured, including a 61-year-old driver with whiplash and two passengers with neck and back pain. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred. The SUV was driven by an unlicensed man. Police listed 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 15 - The driver of one sedan struck the rear of another on 120th Avenue in Queens. A 31-year-old rear-seat passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor.

Two sedans collided on 120th Avenue in Queens. The driver of one sedan struck the rear of the other while both were traveling north. According to the police report, a 31-year-old woman seated in the rear suffered a head injury and whiplash; three others, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police identified 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The report describes a rear-end impact: the front of one sedan struck the center back end of the other. Both drivers were listed as licensed and both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827956 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 8 - A 15-year-old boy fell from a 7 train at Queensboro Plaza. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. The city mourns another young life lost to the subway’s hard edge.

According to amny (July 8, 2025), Carlos Oliver, 15, died after falling from atop a 7 train at Queensboro Plaza. Police found him on the tracks around 2:45 a.m. and he was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital. The article quotes NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow: “This was as avoidable as it is tragic.” The MTA has updated its “Ride Inside, Stay Alive” campaign, broadcasting warnings every 10 to 15 minutes along the 7 line. The incident highlights ongoing risks in the subway system and the need for effective deterrence and safety measures.

• Teen Dies Falling From 7 Train, amny, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.

NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.

• BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-07

Jul 5 - A sedan turning left on Farmers Blvd hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both women injured. Driver failed to yield. Distraction listed. Impact at right front bumper.

Two pedestrians, a 25-year-old woman and an infant, were struck and injured by a sedan while crossing with the signal at Farmers Blvd and 111 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrians with the vehicle's right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians were conscious; one suffered arm injuries and pain, the other a head abrasion. The driver was not reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and are distracted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825675 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.

ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.

• BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-05

Jun 30 - A van turned left at rush hour. The scooter rider flew from his device. He died at the hospital. The street stayed open. The investigation continues.

According to amny (2025-06-30), Shaun Lagredelle, 39, was riding a stand-up scooter west on 116th Avenue when a Ford Transit van, driven by a 43-year-old woman, turned left onto Nashville Boulevard and struck him. Police said, "As the van attempted to turn left onto Nashville Boulevard, it collided with the scooter, immediately propelling Lagredelle off the device." Lagredelle suffered fatal injuries. No arrests have been made. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the case. The crash highlights ongoing risks at intersections for scooter riders.

• Scooter Rider Killed In Queens Collision, amny, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 24 - A cyclist died on Astoria Boulevard. A fleeing driver struck her. She flew from her bike, hit a parked car, and never got up. Police stopped the chase. The driver kept going. The street stayed deadly.

According to the New York Post (published June 24, 2025), Bekim Fiseku, 53, was charged after fatally striking cyclist Amanda Servedio, 36, while fleeing a burglary in Queens. Surveillance video showed Servedio "went flying off her bicycle and slammed into a parked BMW while Fiseku sped off." Police ended their pursuit to help Servedio, who died at Elmhurst Hospital. Fiseku was on supervised release for a prior federal conviction at the time. The article highlights that Fiseku had three passengers and was fleeing police, raising questions about police pursuit protocols and the risks to vulnerable road users. The crash underscores ongoing dangers for cyclists on city streets.

• Cyclist Killed In Queens Hit-And-Run, New York Post, Published 2025-06-24

Jun 23 - A sedan hit a nine-year-old boy crossing Linden Boulevard. The child suffered a leg injury and shock. Police cite confusion as a factor. The street remains dangerous for the young and unprotected.

A nine-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing Linden Boulevard at Farmers Boulevard in Queens. He suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock, with minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver, a 49-year-old man, was going straight ahead and was not injured. No other driver errors were cited in the report. The crash highlights the risks faced by children on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.

• Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 20 - SUV struck a standing scooter on 197 St at Nashville Blvd. Driver inattention and failure to yield left a 26-year-old man with leg injuries. Streets remain dangerous for those outside steel.

A Jeep SUV and a standing scooter collided at 197 St and Nashville Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and failed to yield right-of-way. The 26-year-old male scooter driver suffered knee and leg injuries. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, was not reported injured. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk to vulnerable road users when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17