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A motorcycle slammed into a stopped sedan on Metropolitan Ave near Jackie Robinson Parkway. One rider was ejected and injured. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience. The crash left broken bodies and battered metal in Queens before dawn.

A motorcycle traveling west on Metropolitan Ave struck the rear of a stopped sedan near Jackie Robinson Parkway. According to the police report, one 25-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Four other occupants, including passengers in the sedan and another motorcycle occupant, sustained unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance and lack experience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812099, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A soul singer crossed Woodhaven at Myrtle. A Yamaha motorcycle struck her. She died at Jamaica Hospital. The rider kept going as the light changed. Police have not charged him. Dreams ended in the street. The city moves on.

NY Daily News reported on April 27, 2025, that Breanna Henderson, 23, was fatally struck by a Yamaha motorcycle while crossing Woodhaven Blvd. at Myrtle Ave. in Queens. The crash happened around 2:20 a.m. as the traffic light turned from yellow to red. The article notes, 'the motorcyclist hit her as the light turned from yellow to red.' Police have not charged the 34-year-old rider, and the investigation continues. Henderson was returning home from a performance. The incident highlights the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians at major intersections and the risks posed by vehicles failing to yield during signal changes.

• Singer Killed Crossing Woodhaven Boulevard, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-27

A motorcycle roars through a red at Woodhaven Boulevard. Metal collides with flesh. A young woman, twenty-three, falls broken in the night. The street runs red. She dies there, as the city sleeps, struck down by speed and disregard.

According to the police report, a fatal crash occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard near 83rd Street in Queens at 2:20 a.m. A motorcycle, traveling north, 'barrels fast, ignoring the light.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the driver. The motorcycle struck a 23-year-old woman crossing at the intersection. The report states she was 'crossing against the signal,' but the focus remains on the driver's actions: running the light and speeding. The impact was severe, with the victim suffering fatal injuries to her entire body. The police narrative describes the scene: 'Metal strikes flesh. The street runs red. She dies there, whole body broken, as the city sleeps.' Driver error—disregard for traffic control and unsafe speed—stands at the center of this tragedy.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808010, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screamed as an SUV slammed into a slowing Kia on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered a bruised back. The crash left twisted metal and flashing sirens in the night.

According to the police report, a 2023 Mitsubishi SUV traveling west on Jackie Robinson Parkway struck the rear center of a 2025 Kia that was slowing or stopping. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The SUV sustained center front-end damage, while the Kia was hit at the center back end. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or contributing victim behaviors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted taxi driver made a left turn, colliding violently with a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering serious lower leg injuries despite wearing a helmet. The crash exposed failure to yield and driver inattention on Queens’ Metropolitan Ave.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Metropolitan Ave in Queens. A taxi, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a motorcycle going straight east. The motorcycle driver, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severe (injury severity 3). The taxi’s front end was damaged, and the motorcycle was demolished. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, both attributed to the taxi driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. This collision highlights the dangers of inattentive turning maneuvers and failure to yield, which led to the violent impact and serious injuries to the vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798062, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted SUV driver struck a 30-year-old man crossing Myrtle Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The crash occurred at night, highlighting driver inattention as the critical factor in this intersection collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:54 PM on Myrtle Avenue in Queens. A 30-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the street at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk when he was struck by a westbound SUV. The vehicle, a 2004 Lexus SUV registered in New Jersey, impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Myrtle Ave and Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing a crash. One driver suffered back injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicles struck front and rear quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:16 on Myrtle Ave near Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other east, collided. Both drivers were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' a critical factor in the collision. The impact occurred at the center front end of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. One driver, a 42-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. He was not ejected from the vehicle but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792935, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped driver suffered serious leg injuries after a collision on Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. The crash involved improper lane usage by the moped operator, who was partially ejected and fractured his lower leg. The sedan involved showed no damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Woodhaven Blvd near Forest Park Dr in Queens at 14:40. The moped driver, a 43-year-old male with a permit license, was changing lanes improperly when his vehicle's right side doors collided with the left front bumper of a sedan traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The moped driver was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg, resulting in serious injury. The sedan, which had no occupants and no reported damage, was not cited for any driver errors. The report emphasizes the moped driver's lane change error as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779544, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan changing lanes on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The impact injured a rear-seat passenger, causing back contusions and shock. Police cite unsafe lane changing and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:09 on Jackie Robinson Parkway when a westbound sedan was changing lanes. A westbound SUV behind it failed to maintain a safe distance and struck the sedan’s rear center. The report identifies "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the sedan driver and "Following Too Closely" by the SUV driver as contributing factors. A 26-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear of the sedan was injured, sustaining back contusions and experiencing shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV and center back end damage to the sedan. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a pickup truck from behind on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers suffered back injuries and shock. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:15 on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. A sedan traveling eastbound struck a pickup truck from behind while the truck was making a left turn. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel and bumper, while the pickup truck showed no damage. Both vehicle drivers, males aged 48 and 35, were injured with back pain and shock, and both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. Neither occupant was ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on the driver error of the sedan driver. This crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769373, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Toyota SUV turned left at 80th Street and Myrtle Avenue, crushing a 17-year-old girl’s leg as she crossed with the signal. The driver’s license remained intact. The SUV showed no scars. Her knee did.

At the intersection of 80th Street and Myrtle Avenue in Queens, a 17-year-old pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg when a Toyota SUV turned left and struck her. According to the police report, the girl was 'crossing with the light' at the time of the collision. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The SUV, described as a 2015 Toyota, sustained no visible damage, and the driver retained his license after the crash. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. The police report makes clear that the victim was in the intersection and had the signal in her favor when the SUV made its left turn, resulting in her injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs traveling east collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The crash injured a 73-year-old female passenger, who suffered neck whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 16:40. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was going straight ahead while the other was merging. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The report identifies driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. A 73-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining neck whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. Both vehicles suffered damage to their front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 50-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries in a late-night crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of another vehicle. The passenger was conscious and wearing a lap belt, sustaining whiplash without ejection.

According to the police report, at 11:33 p.m. on Jackie Robinson Parkway, a 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling east struck the left rear bumper of another vehicle. The SUV had two occupants, including a female licensed driver. The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. He was wearing a lap belt. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The impact location on the SUV was the left rear bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the injuries passengers can sustain even when properly restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An eastbound SUV struck a sedan on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a head injury but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited driver inattention as the cause, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Jackie Robinson Parkway involving two eastbound vehicles: a 2016 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV impacted the center back end of the sedan, which had no visible damage. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury classified as severity level 3, but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 28-year-old man riding east on Jackie Robinson Parkway was crushed and killed. A lane change ended him. His motorcycle struck head-on. He was ejected, his body broken. The road stayed still. His life did not.

A fatal crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway claimed the life of a 28-year-old man riding a FENGYUAN motorcycle, according to the police report. The collision occurred as the motorcycle, traveling east, was struck head-on during a lane change. The report states the rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body, resulting in death. The police narrative describes the impact as sudden and violent: 'A lane change ended him. The road stayed still. His body did not.' The contributing factor listed in the police report is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' with no specific driver error cited for the other vehicle. The report notes the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the description of the crash mechanics and contributing factors. The focus remains on the deadly consequences of a lane change on a high-speed parkway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided eastbound on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Both drivers, women in their 30s and 40s, suffered back and chest injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. Shock reported in both drivers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:23 AM on Jackie Robinson Parkway involving two eastbound SUVs. Both drivers, a 34-year-old woman and a 41-year-old woman, were injured with back and chest trauma respectively, and both experienced shock. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. The Nissan SUV was struck at its center back end, while the Ford SUV sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741009, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two boys, ages 12 and 14, suffered head injuries and shock after being struck while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Forest Park Drive in Queens. The crash involved driver failure to yield right-of-way and pedestrian confusion.

According to the police report, two male pedestrians, ages 12 and 14, were injured with head trauma and shock after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Forest Park Drive near Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens at 8:16 p.m. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrians with its center front end. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. Both boys were not reported to have visible complaints beyond their injuries. The data highlights driver error in yielding and pedestrian confusion but does not assign blame to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738538, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sport utility vehicles crashed at Myrtle Avenue and Union Turnpike. Both drivers were distracted, causing a violent front-end collision. A 32-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and bruising but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:58 on Myrtle Avenue near Union Turnpike in Queens. Two SUVs collided head-on: one traveling east going straight ahead, the other making a left turn southbound. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which the report identifies as the primary contributing factors. The female driver of the southbound SUV, age 32, was injured with chest contusions but was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles, causing significant damage. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior by other road users. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving in Queens intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719026, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs crashed head-on on Forest Park Drive at night. Both drivers, a 45-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man, suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor in the collision’s impact and damage.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided head-on on Forest Park Drive at 21:18. The vehicles were traveling in opposite directions—north and south—when they struck each other at their center front ends. The female driver, age 45, was cited for unsafe speed, which is listed twice as a contributing factor. The male driver, age 24, was also injured but no specific driver errors were noted for him. Both drivers were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and suffered injuries including whiplash and shoulder-upper arm trauma. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles. The report highlights unsafe speed as the primary driver error leading to this serious crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700352, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans struck a man and woman on Woodhaven Boulevard. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Head trauma. Crush injuries. Both died where they fell. Southbound traffic did not stop. The street swallowed them whole.

Two sedans, both heading south on Woodhaven Boulevard, struck a 71-year-old woman and a 73-year-old man. Both pedestrians were walking outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'Head trauma. Crush injuries. Blood on the asphalt. Both died where they fell. Southbound traffic did not stop in time.' The report lists no specific driver errors, only 'Unspecified' contributing factors for both victims. The impact was severe: both pedestrians suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14