Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in St. Albans?

Linden Boulevard Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps
St. Albans: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
Blood on the Boulevards
A man tries to cross Linden Boulevard. A black car hits him. The driver flees. Another car runs him over. He dies the next day. Police are still looking for the first driver. No arrests. No answers. The street stays the same. Police are still searching for the first driver who fled the scene.
In the last twelve months, 254 people have been injured in crashes in St. Albans. Two were seriously hurt. No one died in that span, but death is never far. In three years, two people have died on these streets. Children bleed here. Elders fall. The numbers pile up. The pain does not fade.
The Shape of Harm
SUVs and sedans do most of the damage. In the last three years, SUVs and cars caused 30 moderate or serious pedestrian injuries. Trucks and buses hurt two more. Motorcycles and mopeds injured two. No bikes killed or seriously hurt anyone, but the city still talks about helmet laws and crosswalk rules. The danger comes on four wheels, heavy and fast.
Promises and Silence
The city says it wants zero deaths. It says every life matters. But Linden Boulevard stays wide and fast. Farmers Boulevard stays deadly. Cameras catch speeders, but the law that keeps them running is always at risk. The city can lower the speed limit to 20 mph. It has not. The council can act. The mayor can act. They wait.
What Now?
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand cameras that never go dark.
Do not wait for another name to become a number.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Pedestrian Killed In Queens Double Collision, Patch, Published 2025-05-01
- Pedestrian Killed In Queens Double Collision, Patch, Published 2025-05-01
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
Other Representatives

District 33
97-01 Springfield Blvd., Queens Village, NY 11429
Room 424, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

District 27
172-12 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY 11434
718-527-4356
250 Broadway, Suite 1850, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984

District 14
113-43 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412
Room 913, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
St. Albans St. Albans sits in Queens, District 27, AD 33, SD 14, Queens CB12.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for St. Albans
S 1675Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided on 204 Street in Queens at 8 a.m. A 27-year-old female driver suffered chest contusions and shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. Impact occurred on the right rear quarter panel and left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 a.m. on 204 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling straight ahead—one northbound and one eastbound. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the northbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the eastbound vehicle. The 27-year-old female driver of the northbound sedan was injured, sustaining chest contusions and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in damage to the right rear quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles.
S 131Comrie co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
2Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Queens▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving a pick-up truck and two sedans on Mexico Street in Queens. Two men suffered injuries and shock. The crash left vehicles damaged and highlighted driver inattention as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:11 on Mexico Street near Linden Blvd in Queens. The collision involved a pick-up truck traveling west, a Chrysler sedan going south, and an Infiniti sedan that was parked. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. One driver, a 69-year-old man, was injured with bodily injury to his entire body and experienced shock; he was wearing a lap belt. Another occupant, a 61-year-old man, was also injured and in shock. The Infiniti sedan was parked prior to the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pick-up truck and Chrysler sedan both sustained damage to their left side doors and left front bumpers respectively. The report notes driver errors but does not assign fault to any victims. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.
SUV Turning Left Hits Pedestrian Crossing▸A 71-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Farmers Blvd in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 PM on Farmers Blvd near Brinkerhoff Ave in Queens. A 71-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The vehicle, a 2008 Nissan SUV, showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A 54-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Francis Lewis Blvd. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Francis Lewis Blvd and 118 Ave in Queens around 5:15 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 RAMB pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed in Florida and was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two Occupants▸Two occupants suffered neck and head injuries in a Queens collision involving multiple sedans and an SUV. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused whiplash and left vehicle fronts damaged. Both victims were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 18:57 involving multiple vehicles: two sedans and an SUV. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in injuries to two occupants: a 58-year-old male driver with neck injuries and a 15-year-old male rear passenger with head injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and left side doors, indicating impact points at the left front bumper and quarter panel. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Distracted Drivers Crash on 116 Avenue▸Two drivers collided on 116 Avenue in Queens. Both were distracted. One woman suffered a fractured arm and hand. Metal twisted. Glass broke. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two vehicles crashed at 9:45 a.m. on 116 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, operating a sedan and an SUV, were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One female driver, age 36, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. She wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan and SUV sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as listed in the police report.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Crosswalk▸A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.
BMW SUV Hits Elderly Woman, Driver Flees▸A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
- File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13
Motorcyclist Injured on Slippery 116 Avenue▸A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided on 204 Street in Queens at 8 a.m. A 27-year-old female driver suffered chest contusions and shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. Impact occurred on the right rear quarter panel and left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 a.m. on 204 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling straight ahead—one northbound and one eastbound. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the northbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the eastbound vehicle. The 27-year-old female driver of the northbound sedan was injured, sustaining chest contusions and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in damage to the right rear quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles.
S 131Comrie co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
2Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Queens▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving a pick-up truck and two sedans on Mexico Street in Queens. Two men suffered injuries and shock. The crash left vehicles damaged and highlighted driver inattention as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:11 on Mexico Street near Linden Blvd in Queens. The collision involved a pick-up truck traveling west, a Chrysler sedan going south, and an Infiniti sedan that was parked. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. One driver, a 69-year-old man, was injured with bodily injury to his entire body and experienced shock; he was wearing a lap belt. Another occupant, a 61-year-old man, was also injured and in shock. The Infiniti sedan was parked prior to the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pick-up truck and Chrysler sedan both sustained damage to their left side doors and left front bumpers respectively. The report notes driver errors but does not assign fault to any victims. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.
SUV Turning Left Hits Pedestrian Crossing▸A 71-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Farmers Blvd in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 PM on Farmers Blvd near Brinkerhoff Ave in Queens. A 71-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The vehicle, a 2008 Nissan SUV, showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A 54-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Francis Lewis Blvd. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Francis Lewis Blvd and 118 Ave in Queens around 5:15 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 RAMB pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed in Florida and was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two Occupants▸Two occupants suffered neck and head injuries in a Queens collision involving multiple sedans and an SUV. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused whiplash and left vehicle fronts damaged. Both victims were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 18:57 involving multiple vehicles: two sedans and an SUV. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in injuries to two occupants: a 58-year-old male driver with neck injuries and a 15-year-old male rear passenger with head injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and left side doors, indicating impact points at the left front bumper and quarter panel. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Distracted Drivers Crash on 116 Avenue▸Two drivers collided on 116 Avenue in Queens. Both were distracted. One woman suffered a fractured arm and hand. Metal twisted. Glass broke. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two vehicles crashed at 9:45 a.m. on 116 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, operating a sedan and an SUV, were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One female driver, age 36, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. She wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan and SUV sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as listed in the police report.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Crosswalk▸A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.
BMW SUV Hits Elderly Woman, Driver Flees▸A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
A 41-year-old woman crashed her motorcycle on a slick Queens road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite pavement slippery and inexperience. The rider wore a helmet. No other vehicles involved.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old female motorcyclist was injured at 8:45 AM on 116 Avenue near 197 Street in Queens. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider, who held a permit license and wore a helmet, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The motorcycle, traveling east, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or people were involved.
Sedan Injures Driver in Queens Passing Crash▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided on 204 Street in Queens at 8 a.m. A 27-year-old female driver suffered chest contusions and shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. Impact occurred on the right rear quarter panel and left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 a.m. on 204 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling straight ahead—one northbound and one eastbound. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the northbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the eastbound vehicle. The 27-year-old female driver of the northbound sedan was injured, sustaining chest contusions and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in damage to the right rear quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles.
S 131Comrie co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
2Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Queens▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving a pick-up truck and two sedans on Mexico Street in Queens. Two men suffered injuries and shock. The crash left vehicles damaged and highlighted driver inattention as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:11 on Mexico Street near Linden Blvd in Queens. The collision involved a pick-up truck traveling west, a Chrysler sedan going south, and an Infiniti sedan that was parked. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. One driver, a 69-year-old man, was injured with bodily injury to his entire body and experienced shock; he was wearing a lap belt. Another occupant, a 61-year-old man, was also injured and in shock. The Infiniti sedan was parked prior to the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pick-up truck and Chrysler sedan both sustained damage to their left side doors and left front bumpers respectively. The report notes driver errors but does not assign fault to any victims. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.
SUV Turning Left Hits Pedestrian Crossing▸A 71-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Farmers Blvd in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 PM on Farmers Blvd near Brinkerhoff Ave in Queens. A 71-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The vehicle, a 2008 Nissan SUV, showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A 54-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Francis Lewis Blvd. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Francis Lewis Blvd and 118 Ave in Queens around 5:15 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 RAMB pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed in Florida and was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two Occupants▸Two occupants suffered neck and head injuries in a Queens collision involving multiple sedans and an SUV. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused whiplash and left vehicle fronts damaged. Both victims were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 18:57 involving multiple vehicles: two sedans and an SUV. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in injuries to two occupants: a 58-year-old male driver with neck injuries and a 15-year-old male rear passenger with head injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and left side doors, indicating impact points at the left front bumper and quarter panel. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Distracted Drivers Crash on 116 Avenue▸Two drivers collided on 116 Avenue in Queens. Both were distracted. One woman suffered a fractured arm and hand. Metal twisted. Glass broke. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two vehicles crashed at 9:45 a.m. on 116 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, operating a sedan and an SUV, were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One female driver, age 36, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. She wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan and SUV sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as listed in the police report.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Crosswalk▸A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.
BMW SUV Hits Elderly Woman, Driver Flees▸A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens collision. The crash involved improper passing and a tractor truck making a U-turn. The driver was conscious and restrained, but the impact struck the sedan’s right front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street in Queens at 4:00 PM. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a tractor truck that was making a U-turn. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the collision. No ejection occurred. The tractor truck showed no damage. The driver errors center on the sedan’s improper passing maneuver, which led to the collision with the truck. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided on 204 Street in Queens at 8 a.m. A 27-year-old female driver suffered chest contusions and shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. Impact occurred on the right rear quarter panel and left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 a.m. on 204 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling straight ahead—one northbound and one eastbound. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the northbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the eastbound vehicle. The 27-year-old female driver of the northbound sedan was injured, sustaining chest contusions and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in damage to the right rear quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles.
S 131Comrie co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
2Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Queens▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving a pick-up truck and two sedans on Mexico Street in Queens. Two men suffered injuries and shock. The crash left vehicles damaged and highlighted driver inattention as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:11 on Mexico Street near Linden Blvd in Queens. The collision involved a pick-up truck traveling west, a Chrysler sedan going south, and an Infiniti sedan that was parked. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. One driver, a 69-year-old man, was injured with bodily injury to his entire body and experienced shock; he was wearing a lap belt. Another occupant, a 61-year-old man, was also injured and in shock. The Infiniti sedan was parked prior to the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pick-up truck and Chrysler sedan both sustained damage to their left side doors and left front bumpers respectively. The report notes driver errors but does not assign fault to any victims. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.
SUV Turning Left Hits Pedestrian Crossing▸A 71-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Farmers Blvd in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 PM on Farmers Blvd near Brinkerhoff Ave in Queens. A 71-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The vehicle, a 2008 Nissan SUV, showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A 54-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Francis Lewis Blvd. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Francis Lewis Blvd and 118 Ave in Queens around 5:15 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 RAMB pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed in Florida and was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two Occupants▸Two occupants suffered neck and head injuries in a Queens collision involving multiple sedans and an SUV. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused whiplash and left vehicle fronts damaged. Both victims were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 18:57 involving multiple vehicles: two sedans and an SUV. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in injuries to two occupants: a 58-year-old male driver with neck injuries and a 15-year-old male rear passenger with head injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and left side doors, indicating impact points at the left front bumper and quarter panel. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Distracted Drivers Crash on 116 Avenue▸Two drivers collided on 116 Avenue in Queens. Both were distracted. One woman suffered a fractured arm and hand. Metal twisted. Glass broke. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two vehicles crashed at 9:45 a.m. on 116 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, operating a sedan and an SUV, were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One female driver, age 36, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. She wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan and SUV sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as listed in the police report.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Crosswalk▸A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.
BMW SUV Hits Elderly Woman, Driver Flees▸A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
Two sedans collided on 204 Street in Queens at 8 a.m. A 27-year-old female driver suffered chest contusions and shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight. Impact occurred on the right rear quarter panel and left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 a.m. on 204 Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling straight ahead—one northbound and one eastbound. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the northbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the eastbound vehicle. The 27-year-old female driver of the northbound sedan was injured, sustaining chest contusions and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in damage to the right rear quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles.
S 131Comrie co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
2Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Queens▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving a pick-up truck and two sedans on Mexico Street in Queens. Two men suffered injuries and shock. The crash left vehicles damaged and highlighted driver inattention as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:11 on Mexico Street near Linden Blvd in Queens. The collision involved a pick-up truck traveling west, a Chrysler sedan going south, and an Infiniti sedan that was parked. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. One driver, a 69-year-old man, was injured with bodily injury to his entire body and experienced shock; he was wearing a lap belt. Another occupant, a 61-year-old man, was also injured and in shock. The Infiniti sedan was parked prior to the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pick-up truck and Chrysler sedan both sustained damage to their left side doors and left front bumpers respectively. The report notes driver errors but does not assign fault to any victims. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.
SUV Turning Left Hits Pedestrian Crossing▸A 71-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Farmers Blvd in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 PM on Farmers Blvd near Brinkerhoff Ave in Queens. A 71-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The vehicle, a 2008 Nissan SUV, showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A 54-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Francis Lewis Blvd. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Francis Lewis Blvd and 118 Ave in Queens around 5:15 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 RAMB pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed in Florida and was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two Occupants▸Two occupants suffered neck and head injuries in a Queens collision involving multiple sedans and an SUV. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused whiplash and left vehicle fronts damaged. Both victims were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 18:57 involving multiple vehicles: two sedans and an SUV. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in injuries to two occupants: a 58-year-old male driver with neck injuries and a 15-year-old male rear passenger with head injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and left side doors, indicating impact points at the left front bumper and quarter panel. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Distracted Drivers Crash on 116 Avenue▸Two drivers collided on 116 Avenue in Queens. Both were distracted. One woman suffered a fractured arm and hand. Metal twisted. Glass broke. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two vehicles crashed at 9:45 a.m. on 116 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, operating a sedan and an SUV, were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One female driver, age 36, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. She wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan and SUV sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as listed in the police report.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Crosswalk▸A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.
BMW SUV Hits Elderly Woman, Driver Flees▸A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08
2Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Queens▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving a pick-up truck and two sedans on Mexico Street in Queens. Two men suffered injuries and shock. The crash left vehicles damaged and highlighted driver inattention as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:11 on Mexico Street near Linden Blvd in Queens. The collision involved a pick-up truck traveling west, a Chrysler sedan going south, and an Infiniti sedan that was parked. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. One driver, a 69-year-old man, was injured with bodily injury to his entire body and experienced shock; he was wearing a lap belt. Another occupant, a 61-year-old man, was also injured and in shock. The Infiniti sedan was parked prior to the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pick-up truck and Chrysler sedan both sustained damage to their left side doors and left front bumpers respectively. The report notes driver errors but does not assign fault to any victims. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.
SUV Turning Left Hits Pedestrian Crossing▸A 71-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Farmers Blvd in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 PM on Farmers Blvd near Brinkerhoff Ave in Queens. A 71-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The vehicle, a 2008 Nissan SUV, showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A 54-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Francis Lewis Blvd. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Francis Lewis Blvd and 118 Ave in Queens around 5:15 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 RAMB pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed in Florida and was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two Occupants▸Two occupants suffered neck and head injuries in a Queens collision involving multiple sedans and an SUV. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused whiplash and left vehicle fronts damaged. Both victims were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 18:57 involving multiple vehicles: two sedans and an SUV. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in injuries to two occupants: a 58-year-old male driver with neck injuries and a 15-year-old male rear passenger with head injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and left side doors, indicating impact points at the left front bumper and quarter panel. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Distracted Drivers Crash on 116 Avenue▸Two drivers collided on 116 Avenue in Queens. Both were distracted. One woman suffered a fractured arm and hand. Metal twisted. Glass broke. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two vehicles crashed at 9:45 a.m. on 116 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, operating a sedan and an SUV, were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One female driver, age 36, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. She wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan and SUV sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as listed in the police report.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Crosswalk▸A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.
BMW SUV Hits Elderly Woman, Driver Flees▸A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
A distracted driver triggered a collision involving a pick-up truck and two sedans on Mexico Street in Queens. Two men suffered injuries and shock. The crash left vehicles damaged and highlighted driver inattention as the key factor.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:11 on Mexico Street near Linden Blvd in Queens. The collision involved a pick-up truck traveling west, a Chrysler sedan going south, and an Infiniti sedan that was parked. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. One driver, a 69-year-old man, was injured with bodily injury to his entire body and experienced shock; he was wearing a lap belt. Another occupant, a 61-year-old man, was also injured and in shock. The Infiniti sedan was parked prior to the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The pick-up truck and Chrysler sedan both sustained damage to their left side doors and left front bumpers respectively. The report notes driver errors but does not assign fault to any victims. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported.
SUV Turning Left Hits Pedestrian Crossing▸A 71-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Farmers Blvd in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 PM on Farmers Blvd near Brinkerhoff Ave in Queens. A 71-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The vehicle, a 2008 Nissan SUV, showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A 54-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Francis Lewis Blvd. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Francis Lewis Blvd and 118 Ave in Queens around 5:15 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 RAMB pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed in Florida and was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two Occupants▸Two occupants suffered neck and head injuries in a Queens collision involving multiple sedans and an SUV. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused whiplash and left vehicle fronts damaged. Both victims were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 18:57 involving multiple vehicles: two sedans and an SUV. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in injuries to two occupants: a 58-year-old male driver with neck injuries and a 15-year-old male rear passenger with head injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and left side doors, indicating impact points at the left front bumper and quarter panel. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Distracted Drivers Crash on 116 Avenue▸Two drivers collided on 116 Avenue in Queens. Both were distracted. One woman suffered a fractured arm and hand. Metal twisted. Glass broke. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two vehicles crashed at 9:45 a.m. on 116 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, operating a sedan and an SUV, were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One female driver, age 36, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. She wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan and SUV sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as listed in the police report.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Crosswalk▸A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.
BMW SUV Hits Elderly Woman, Driver Flees▸A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
A 71-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Farmers Blvd in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 PM on Farmers Blvd near Brinkerhoff Ave in Queens. A 71-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The vehicle, a 2008 Nissan SUV, showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A 54-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Francis Lewis Blvd. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Francis Lewis Blvd and 118 Ave in Queens around 5:15 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 RAMB pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed in Florida and was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two Occupants▸Two occupants suffered neck and head injuries in a Queens collision involving multiple sedans and an SUV. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused whiplash and left vehicle fronts damaged. Both victims were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 18:57 involving multiple vehicles: two sedans and an SUV. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in injuries to two occupants: a 58-year-old male driver with neck injuries and a 15-year-old male rear passenger with head injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and left side doors, indicating impact points at the left front bumper and quarter panel. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Distracted Drivers Crash on 116 Avenue▸Two drivers collided on 116 Avenue in Queens. Both were distracted. One woman suffered a fractured arm and hand. Metal twisted. Glass broke. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two vehicles crashed at 9:45 a.m. on 116 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, operating a sedan and an SUV, were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One female driver, age 36, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. She wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan and SUV sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as listed in the police report.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Crosswalk▸A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.
BMW SUV Hits Elderly Woman, Driver Flees▸A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
A 54-year-old woman was struck by a pick-up truck while crossing with the signal on Francis Lewis Blvd. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Francis Lewis Blvd and 118 Ave in Queens around 5:15 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 RAMB pick-up truck, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed in Florida and was the sole occupant. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Two Occupants▸Two occupants suffered neck and head injuries in a Queens collision involving multiple sedans and an SUV. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused whiplash and left vehicle fronts damaged. Both victims were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 18:57 involving multiple vehicles: two sedans and an SUV. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in injuries to two occupants: a 58-year-old male driver with neck injuries and a 15-year-old male rear passenger with head injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and left side doors, indicating impact points at the left front bumper and quarter panel. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Distracted Drivers Crash on 116 Avenue▸Two drivers collided on 116 Avenue in Queens. Both were distracted. One woman suffered a fractured arm and hand. Metal twisted. Glass broke. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two vehicles crashed at 9:45 a.m. on 116 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, operating a sedan and an SUV, were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One female driver, age 36, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. She wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan and SUV sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as listed in the police report.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Crosswalk▸A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.
BMW SUV Hits Elderly Woman, Driver Flees▸A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
Two occupants suffered neck and head injuries in a Queens collision involving multiple sedans and an SUV. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused whiplash and left vehicle fronts damaged. Both victims were conscious and restrained at impact.
According to the police report, a crash occurred on 115 Avenue in Queens at 18:57 involving multiple vehicles: two sedans and an SUV. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The collision resulted in injuries to two occupants: a 58-year-old male driver with neck injuries and a 15-year-old male rear passenger with head injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and left side doors, indicating impact points at the left front bumper and quarter panel. The report highlights driver error related to unsafe speed as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Queens SUV and Sedan Collision Injures Driver▸A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Distracted Drivers Crash on 116 Avenue▸Two drivers collided on 116 Avenue in Queens. Both were distracted. One woman suffered a fractured arm and hand. Metal twisted. Glass broke. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two vehicles crashed at 9:45 a.m. on 116 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, operating a sedan and an SUV, were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One female driver, age 36, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. She wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan and SUV sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as listed in the police report.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Crosswalk▸A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.
BMW SUV Hits Elderly Woman, Driver Flees▸A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
A Queens crash on 193 Street sent a 54-year-old female SUV driver to the hospital with back contusions. Both vehicles collided head-on, with police citing failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on 193 Street in Queens involving a 2016 SUV traveling west and a 2018 sedan traveling east. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead when the collision happened. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old female occupant, suffered back injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' twice as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on both sides. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Distracted Drivers Crash on 116 Avenue▸Two drivers collided on 116 Avenue in Queens. Both were distracted. One woman suffered a fractured arm and hand. Metal twisted. Glass broke. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two vehicles crashed at 9:45 a.m. on 116 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, operating a sedan and an SUV, were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One female driver, age 36, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. She wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan and SUV sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as listed in the police report.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Crosswalk▸A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.
BMW SUV Hits Elderly Woman, Driver Flees▸A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
Two drivers collided on 116 Avenue in Queens. Both were distracted. One woman suffered a fractured arm and hand. Metal twisted. Glass broke. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two vehicles crashed at 9:45 a.m. on 116 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers, operating a sedan and an SUV, were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One female driver, age 36, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow, lower arm, and hand. She wore a lap belt and harness. The sedan and SUV sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as listed in the police report.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Crosswalk▸A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.
BMW SUV Hits Elderly Woman, Driver Flees▸A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
A 25-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing a center-front collision late at night on 110 Avenue.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 110 Avenue in Queens around 11:30 p.m. The pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Subaru SUV traveling northbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without signal, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause of the crash.
BMW SUV Hits Elderly Woman, Driver Flees▸A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
A BMW SUV struck a 74-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street. She lay bleeding from the head, conscious but motionless. The driver did not stop. No skid marks. No damage. Only blood and silence in the sun.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on Linden Boulevard at 205th Street struck a 74-year-old woman. The report states she suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was found conscious but motionless. The driver did not remain at the scene. The police report notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. There were no skid marks and no visible damage to the vehicle, as documented in the report. The narrative describes, 'Just blood on the street and silence in the sun.' The report does not cite any pedestrian actions or behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the failure to stop after the collision.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Queens▸SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
SUV slammed into a 34-year-old cyclist on Farmers Boulevard. Driver distraction listed as cause. Cyclist suffered full-body bruises but stayed conscious. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV hit him on Farmers Boulevard in Queens at 14:45. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end, causing contusions and bruises across the cyclist's body. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No contributing factors related to the cyclist were mentioned beyond distraction. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to people outside cars.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
- File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Baisley Boulevard▸SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider in Queens Collision▸A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.
Sedan Strikes Skateboarder on Linden Boulevard▸A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.
Rear-End Crash on Queens Murdock Avenue▸Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.
Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.