Recent severe crashes

1. Driver followed too close, hurt passengers 2026-01-23T12:52:00+00:00
   G.C.P. / C.I.P. (CDR)
   On the GCP/CIP connector, police say a driver followed too closely and a chain crash left two passengers injured — one with head injuries, another with knee and leg trauma.
   According to the police report, three SUV drivers were traveling west on the G.C.P. / C.I.P. (CDR) around 12:52 p.m. when one driver merged and a collision followed. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage and following too closely. A 51-year-old woman in a rear seat reported internal head injuries, and a 51-year-old front-seat passenger reported internal injuries to the knee and lower leg. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Senior driver hits parked SUV on 249th 2026-01-06T14:45:00+00:00
   249 ST
   A 69-year-old driver going straight on 249th Street hit a parked SUV at 88th Road and injured her chest. Afternoon crash, clear weather, needless pain in Queens.
   According to the police report, a 69-year-old woman driving east on 249th Street hit a parked SUV near 88th Road on Tuesday afternoon in Queens. She reported chest pain and nausea and was recorded in shock. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries. Weather data show cold, dry, overcast conditions at the time of the crash.