About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 2
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 2
▸ Concussion 2
▸ Whiplash 49
▸ Contusion/Bruise 41
▸ Abrasion 25
▸ Pain/Nausea 8
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Two dead since 2022. The hits keep coming on Manor and Richmond.
Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 23, 2025
A man stepped into the marked crosswalk at Richmond Road and Ralph Place in the afternoon. A driver turning left hit him; police recorded failure to yield by the driver. He survived, hurt in the leg. Source.
Since Jan 1, 2022, this area has seen 2 deaths and 640 injuries in traffic crashes. That includes people walking, biking, and inside cars. NYC Open Data.
This Week
- On Sep 11, a northbound SUV driver hit another SUV near the Staten Island Expressway and Woolley Ave; a 42-year-old woman was injured. NYC Open Data.
- On Aug 30, two southbound sedan drivers collided at Richmond Hill Rd and Old Mill Rd, sending a 65-year-old passenger to the hospital. NYC Open Data.
- On Aug 1, a person on a bike was ejected in a crash at Manor Rd and Rockland Ave; he was injured. NYC Open Data.
The map points to Manor, Richmond, the Expressway
Manor Road leads the harm count here. One person died there, and another was seriously hurt. The Staten Island Expressway has logged the most injuries. Richmond Road is another steady source of pain. NYC Open Data.
A bus driver making a left killed a 69-year-old man on Platinum Avenue in 2022. He died at the scene. NYC Open Data: CrashID 4527470.
Deaths here come at all hours. One before dawn. One in mid‑afternoon. NYC Open Data.
The turn that breaks bones
At Richmond Rd and Ralph Pl, police logged the cause as the driver’s failure to yield while turning left. The man in the crosswalk went down with leg injuries. NYC Open Data: CrashID 4839598.
Simple fixes can blunt these hits at corners like this:
- Daylight the crosswalks so turning drivers can see people sooner.
- Add leading pedestrian intervals and harden left turns.
- Tighten truck and bus turns where heavy vehicles run close to the curb.
The record of City Hall and Albany
Staten Island’s State Senator Andrew Lanza voted no on the school‑zone speed‑camera renewal (S 8344) this June, a program proven to deter speeding. Streetsblog NYC. He voted yes in one committee vote on the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) and then voted no the next day as it advanced. Open States.
Your Assembly Member, Sam Pirozzolo, also voted no on renewing New York City’s speed‑camera program. Streetsblog NYC. Your Council Member is David M. Carr.
What would help now
- Lower the speed limit on residential streets. New authority exists; the city has begun using it. The case to move faster is laid out here.
- Pass and enforce speed‑limiting tech for repeat speeders. The bill is live in Albany: S4045.
The man in the crosswalk at Richmond and Ralph lived. Others did not. The fixes are known. The delays are not.
Take one step today: tell City Hall and Albany to act. Here’s how.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What changed on Richmond Rd and Ralph Pl?
▸ How bad is it here since 2022?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-23
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Sam Pirozzolo
District 63
Council Member David M. Carr
District 50
State Senator Andrew Lanza
District 24
▸ Other Geographies
Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights sits in Staten Island, Precinct 122, District 50, AD 63, SD 24, Staten Island CB2.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights
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Staten Island Expressway turn crash injures driver▸Nov 16 - Two eastbound drivers in sedans collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One driver turned right; another drove straight. A 49-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded improper lane use, unsafe speed, and following too closely.
Two eastbound drivers in sedans crashed on the Staten Island Expressway. One driver in a 2014 Nissan made a right turn. Another driver in a 2011 Nissan kept straight. The impact marked right- and left-side doors; one car showed center back-end damage. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Unsafe Speed for the drivers, and Following Too Closely for the crash.
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Driver hits teen at Staten Island intersection▸Nov 13 - Northbound sedan driver went straight and hit a 14-year-old at S Gannon Ave and Wheeler Ave. Night crash. Center-front impact. The boy was conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.
A northbound sedan driver went straight on S Gannon Ave and hit a 14-year-old boy in the intersection with Wheeler Ave on Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The impact was to the center front end. The boy was conscious and suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. He was listed as injured. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection,” and the driver was “Going Straight Ahead.” Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the involved parties. The vehicle had center-front damage and was traveling north. No additional injuries were recorded in the data.
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Driver hits 15-year-old on Manor Rd▸Nov 10 - A southbound SUV driver on Manor Rd hit a 15-year-old crossing near Ocean Ter. She stayed conscious with arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a southbound driver in a 2018 Chrysler SUV on Manor Rd hit a 15-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection near Ocean Ter. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The girl was conscious and suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman licensed in New York, was going straight. The crash occurred in Staten Island's 121st Precinct. No other injuries were documented in the report.
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Sedan Driver Hurt on Staten Island Expressway▸Oct 29 - Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Staten Island Expressway. The sedan showed center-front damage. A 48-year-old driver suffered an eye abrasion. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers crashed on the Staten Island Expressway in Staten Island. A flatbed truck and a sedan were traveling east and going straight. The sedan had center-front damage. The flatbed had none. A 48-year-old male driver was injured with an eye abrasion. The other driver, 56, was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling east and “Going Straight Ahead.” According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified” for both drivers. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims in this highway crash.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures cyclist in Staten Island▸Oct 28 - Driver in a Ford SUV turned left from Forest Hill Rd at Executive Way and hit a northbound cyclist. The 23-year-old man suffered a leg injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
A Ford SUV driver turned left from Forest Hill Rd at Executive Way in Staten Island and hit a man on a bike who was traveling north. The 23-year-old bicyclist was conscious with a leg injury. The SUV’s right front bumper took the impact. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, was licensed. The crash sits in the 121st Precinct area. The bike was going straight. The data show harm to a vulnerable road user while a driver turned across his path.
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Milford and Hewitt right-turn crash injures 91-year-old driver▸Oct 26 - At Milford and Hewitt, a Ford driver turned right and hit a Chevrolet going east. The 91-year-old driver was hurt. Police cited Obstruction/Debris. Passengers, including a 13-year-old, had injuries listed as unspecified.
Two sedans crashed at Milford Ave and Hewitt Ave on Staten Island. A driver in a Ford sedan was making a right turn. A driver in a Chevrolet sedan was going straight east. The Ford’s left front bumper was damaged. The Chevrolet’s right-side doors were damaged. A 91-year-old driver was injured. Three other occupants, including a 13-year-old passenger and a 46-year-old front passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Obstruction/Debris. No driver errors were recorded in the data. One car carried three people. The other carried one. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Teen on Manor Rd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan turned left on Manor Rd and hit a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal at Harold St on Staten Island. She suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A driver in a sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, hit a 14-year-old pedestrian at Manor Rd and Harold St on Staten Island. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She suffered a leg injury and an abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way. The report also cited driver inattention and distraction. The left front bumper made contact, and the vehicle had front-end damage. The crash was logged under collision ID 4851614. Police coded the location within the 121st Precinct. The facts show a left-turn conflict that hurt a child who had the signal.
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Left-turn driver injures motorcyclist at Rockland▸Oct 4 - At St Andrews Road and Rockland Avenue, a sedan driver made a left turn and hit a southbound motorcyclist. The rider, 60, was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.
On St Andrews Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island around 7 p.m., the driver of a 2003 Honda sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcyclist traveling straight. The 60-year-old rider was injured and conscious, reporting bruising. Two others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan showed damage to the right front quarter panel; the motorcycle to the left front, marking the point of impact. The data lists the sedan driver as a 32-year-old woman and the rider as a 60-year-old man, both licensed in New York.
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Driver making U-turn hits parked trailer▸Sep 17 - On Kayla Ct in Staten Island, a 77-year-old BMW driver made a U-turn and hit a parked trailer. She suffered a chest abrasion and shock. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a factor.
A 77-year-old woman driving a BMW sedan made a U-turn on Kayla Ct in Staten Island and hit a parked trailer at 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2025. She was injured with a chest abrasion and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making U Turn" before impact and hit the trailer. Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor across involved parties. The trailer was parked. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Drivers in SUVs collide; seven injured▸Sep 13 - Six passengers were hurt when two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood and Martin on Staten Island. A 62-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, drivers disregarded a traffic control and were distracted.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood Avenue and Martin Avenue on Staten Island around 5:30 p.m., injuring six passengers and a 62-year-old driver. The southbound Dodge carried seven people; the westbound Ford carried one. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police noted center front-end impact for both vehicles. Passenger injuries included bruises and pain to legs and neck; the injured driver reported whiplash. Several passengers were listed as conscious and not ejected. The other driver was recorded with unspecified injury. The record points to drivers ignoring a control and distraction, with passengers bearing the impact.
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Northbound driver rear-ends SUV on Staten Island Expressway▸Sep 11 - A northbound driver hit the back of another SUV on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded eating or drinking by the drivers.
Two SUVs headed north on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. One driver hit the back of the other while going straight. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, reported neck pain and whiplash. The rear driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Eating or Drinking” was cited for both drivers. The report notes center front end damage on the rear SUV and center back end damage on the front SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-turn driver hits woman in Richmond Road crosswalk▸Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.
A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Nov 16 - Two eastbound drivers in sedans collided on the Staten Island Expressway. One driver turned right; another drove straight. A 49-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police recorded improper lane use, unsafe speed, and following too closely.
Two eastbound drivers in sedans crashed on the Staten Island Expressway. One driver in a 2014 Nissan made a right turn. Another driver in a 2011 Nissan kept straight. The impact marked right- and left-side doors; one car showed center back-end damage. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash; he was conscious and not ejected. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Unsafe Speed for the drivers, and Following Too Closely for the crash.
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Driver hits teen at Staten Island intersection▸Nov 13 - Northbound sedan driver went straight and hit a 14-year-old at S Gannon Ave and Wheeler Ave. Night crash. Center-front impact. The boy was conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.
A northbound sedan driver went straight on S Gannon Ave and hit a 14-year-old boy in the intersection with Wheeler Ave on Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The impact was to the center front end. The boy was conscious and suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. He was listed as injured. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection,” and the driver was “Going Straight Ahead.” Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the involved parties. The vehicle had center-front damage and was traveling north. No additional injuries were recorded in the data.
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Driver hits 15-year-old on Manor Rd▸Nov 10 - A southbound SUV driver on Manor Rd hit a 15-year-old crossing near Ocean Ter. She stayed conscious with arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a southbound driver in a 2018 Chrysler SUV on Manor Rd hit a 15-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection near Ocean Ter. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The girl was conscious and suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman licensed in New York, was going straight. The crash occurred in Staten Island's 121st Precinct. No other injuries were documented in the report.
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Sedan Driver Hurt on Staten Island Expressway▸Oct 29 - Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Staten Island Expressway. The sedan showed center-front damage. A 48-year-old driver suffered an eye abrasion. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers crashed on the Staten Island Expressway in Staten Island. A flatbed truck and a sedan were traveling east and going straight. The sedan had center-front damage. The flatbed had none. A 48-year-old male driver was injured with an eye abrasion. The other driver, 56, was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling east and “Going Straight Ahead.” According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified” for both drivers. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims in this highway crash.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures cyclist in Staten Island▸Oct 28 - Driver in a Ford SUV turned left from Forest Hill Rd at Executive Way and hit a northbound cyclist. The 23-year-old man suffered a leg injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
A Ford SUV driver turned left from Forest Hill Rd at Executive Way in Staten Island and hit a man on a bike who was traveling north. The 23-year-old bicyclist was conscious with a leg injury. The SUV’s right front bumper took the impact. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, was licensed. The crash sits in the 121st Precinct area. The bike was going straight. The data show harm to a vulnerable road user while a driver turned across his path.
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Milford and Hewitt right-turn crash injures 91-year-old driver▸Oct 26 - At Milford and Hewitt, a Ford driver turned right and hit a Chevrolet going east. The 91-year-old driver was hurt. Police cited Obstruction/Debris. Passengers, including a 13-year-old, had injuries listed as unspecified.
Two sedans crashed at Milford Ave and Hewitt Ave on Staten Island. A driver in a Ford sedan was making a right turn. A driver in a Chevrolet sedan was going straight east. The Ford’s left front bumper was damaged. The Chevrolet’s right-side doors were damaged. A 91-year-old driver was injured. Three other occupants, including a 13-year-old passenger and a 46-year-old front passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Obstruction/Debris. No driver errors were recorded in the data. One car carried three people. The other carried one. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Teen on Manor Rd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan turned left on Manor Rd and hit a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal at Harold St on Staten Island. She suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A driver in a sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, hit a 14-year-old pedestrian at Manor Rd and Harold St on Staten Island. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She suffered a leg injury and an abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way. The report also cited driver inattention and distraction. The left front bumper made contact, and the vehicle had front-end damage. The crash was logged under collision ID 4851614. Police coded the location within the 121st Precinct. The facts show a left-turn conflict that hurt a child who had the signal.
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Left-turn driver injures motorcyclist at Rockland▸Oct 4 - At St Andrews Road and Rockland Avenue, a sedan driver made a left turn and hit a southbound motorcyclist. The rider, 60, was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.
On St Andrews Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island around 7 p.m., the driver of a 2003 Honda sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcyclist traveling straight. The 60-year-old rider was injured and conscious, reporting bruising. Two others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan showed damage to the right front quarter panel; the motorcycle to the left front, marking the point of impact. The data lists the sedan driver as a 32-year-old woman and the rider as a 60-year-old man, both licensed in New York.
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Driver making U-turn hits parked trailer▸Sep 17 - On Kayla Ct in Staten Island, a 77-year-old BMW driver made a U-turn and hit a parked trailer. She suffered a chest abrasion and shock. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a factor.
A 77-year-old woman driving a BMW sedan made a U-turn on Kayla Ct in Staten Island and hit a parked trailer at 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2025. She was injured with a chest abrasion and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making U Turn" before impact and hit the trailer. Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor across involved parties. The trailer was parked. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Drivers in SUVs collide; seven injured▸Sep 13 - Six passengers were hurt when two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood and Martin on Staten Island. A 62-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, drivers disregarded a traffic control and were distracted.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood Avenue and Martin Avenue on Staten Island around 5:30 p.m., injuring six passengers and a 62-year-old driver. The southbound Dodge carried seven people; the westbound Ford carried one. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police noted center front-end impact for both vehicles. Passenger injuries included bruises and pain to legs and neck; the injured driver reported whiplash. Several passengers were listed as conscious and not ejected. The other driver was recorded with unspecified injury. The record points to drivers ignoring a control and distraction, with passengers bearing the impact.
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Northbound driver rear-ends SUV on Staten Island Expressway▸Sep 11 - A northbound driver hit the back of another SUV on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded eating or drinking by the drivers.
Two SUVs headed north on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. One driver hit the back of the other while going straight. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, reported neck pain and whiplash. The rear driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Eating or Drinking” was cited for both drivers. The report notes center front end damage on the rear SUV and center back end damage on the front SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-turn driver hits woman in Richmond Road crosswalk▸Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.
A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Nov 13 - Northbound sedan driver went straight and hit a 14-year-old at S Gannon Ave and Wheeler Ave. Night crash. Center-front impact. The boy was conscious with leg abrasions. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.
A northbound sedan driver went straight on S Gannon Ave and hit a 14-year-old boy in the intersection with Wheeler Ave on Staten Island around 8:30 p.m. The impact was to the center front end. The boy was conscious and suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. He was listed as injured. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection,” and the driver was “Going Straight Ahead.” Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the involved parties. The vehicle had center-front damage and was traveling north. No additional injuries were recorded in the data.
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Driver hits 15-year-old on Manor Rd▸Nov 10 - A southbound SUV driver on Manor Rd hit a 15-year-old crossing near Ocean Ter. She stayed conscious with arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a southbound driver in a 2018 Chrysler SUV on Manor Rd hit a 15-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection near Ocean Ter. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The girl was conscious and suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman licensed in New York, was going straight. The crash occurred in Staten Island's 121st Precinct. No other injuries were documented in the report.
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Sedan Driver Hurt on Staten Island Expressway▸Oct 29 - Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Staten Island Expressway. The sedan showed center-front damage. A 48-year-old driver suffered an eye abrasion. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers crashed on the Staten Island Expressway in Staten Island. A flatbed truck and a sedan were traveling east and going straight. The sedan had center-front damage. The flatbed had none. A 48-year-old male driver was injured with an eye abrasion. The other driver, 56, was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling east and “Going Straight Ahead.” According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified” for both drivers. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims in this highway crash.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures cyclist in Staten Island▸Oct 28 - Driver in a Ford SUV turned left from Forest Hill Rd at Executive Way and hit a northbound cyclist. The 23-year-old man suffered a leg injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
A Ford SUV driver turned left from Forest Hill Rd at Executive Way in Staten Island and hit a man on a bike who was traveling north. The 23-year-old bicyclist was conscious with a leg injury. The SUV’s right front bumper took the impact. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, was licensed. The crash sits in the 121st Precinct area. The bike was going straight. The data show harm to a vulnerable road user while a driver turned across his path.
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Milford and Hewitt right-turn crash injures 91-year-old driver▸Oct 26 - At Milford and Hewitt, a Ford driver turned right and hit a Chevrolet going east. The 91-year-old driver was hurt. Police cited Obstruction/Debris. Passengers, including a 13-year-old, had injuries listed as unspecified.
Two sedans crashed at Milford Ave and Hewitt Ave on Staten Island. A driver in a Ford sedan was making a right turn. A driver in a Chevrolet sedan was going straight east. The Ford’s left front bumper was damaged. The Chevrolet’s right-side doors were damaged. A 91-year-old driver was injured. Three other occupants, including a 13-year-old passenger and a 46-year-old front passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Obstruction/Debris. No driver errors were recorded in the data. One car carried three people. The other carried one. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Teen on Manor Rd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan turned left on Manor Rd and hit a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal at Harold St on Staten Island. She suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A driver in a sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, hit a 14-year-old pedestrian at Manor Rd and Harold St on Staten Island. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She suffered a leg injury and an abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way. The report also cited driver inattention and distraction. The left front bumper made contact, and the vehicle had front-end damage. The crash was logged under collision ID 4851614. Police coded the location within the 121st Precinct. The facts show a left-turn conflict that hurt a child who had the signal.
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Left-turn driver injures motorcyclist at Rockland▸Oct 4 - At St Andrews Road and Rockland Avenue, a sedan driver made a left turn and hit a southbound motorcyclist. The rider, 60, was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.
On St Andrews Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island around 7 p.m., the driver of a 2003 Honda sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcyclist traveling straight. The 60-year-old rider was injured and conscious, reporting bruising. Two others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan showed damage to the right front quarter panel; the motorcycle to the left front, marking the point of impact. The data lists the sedan driver as a 32-year-old woman and the rider as a 60-year-old man, both licensed in New York.
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Driver making U-turn hits parked trailer▸Sep 17 - On Kayla Ct in Staten Island, a 77-year-old BMW driver made a U-turn and hit a parked trailer. She suffered a chest abrasion and shock. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a factor.
A 77-year-old woman driving a BMW sedan made a U-turn on Kayla Ct in Staten Island and hit a parked trailer at 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2025. She was injured with a chest abrasion and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making U Turn" before impact and hit the trailer. Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor across involved parties. The trailer was parked. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Drivers in SUVs collide; seven injured▸Sep 13 - Six passengers were hurt when two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood and Martin on Staten Island. A 62-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, drivers disregarded a traffic control and were distracted.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood Avenue and Martin Avenue on Staten Island around 5:30 p.m., injuring six passengers and a 62-year-old driver. The southbound Dodge carried seven people; the westbound Ford carried one. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police noted center front-end impact for both vehicles. Passenger injuries included bruises and pain to legs and neck; the injured driver reported whiplash. Several passengers were listed as conscious and not ejected. The other driver was recorded with unspecified injury. The record points to drivers ignoring a control and distraction, with passengers bearing the impact.
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Northbound driver rear-ends SUV on Staten Island Expressway▸Sep 11 - A northbound driver hit the back of another SUV on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded eating or drinking by the drivers.
Two SUVs headed north on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. One driver hit the back of the other while going straight. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, reported neck pain and whiplash. The rear driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Eating or Drinking” was cited for both drivers. The report notes center front end damage on the rear SUV and center back end damage on the front SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-turn driver hits woman in Richmond Road crosswalk▸Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.
A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Nov 10 - A southbound SUV driver on Manor Rd hit a 15-year-old crossing near Ocean Ter. She stayed conscious with arm abrasions. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a southbound driver in a 2018 Chrysler SUV on Manor Rd hit a 15-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection near Ocean Ter. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The girl was conscious and suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman licensed in New York, was going straight. The crash occurred in Staten Island's 121st Precinct. No other injuries were documented in the report.
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Sedan Driver Hurt on Staten Island Expressway▸Oct 29 - Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Staten Island Expressway. The sedan showed center-front damage. A 48-year-old driver suffered an eye abrasion. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers crashed on the Staten Island Expressway in Staten Island. A flatbed truck and a sedan were traveling east and going straight. The sedan had center-front damage. The flatbed had none. A 48-year-old male driver was injured with an eye abrasion. The other driver, 56, was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling east and “Going Straight Ahead.” According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified” for both drivers. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims in this highway crash.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures cyclist in Staten Island▸Oct 28 - Driver in a Ford SUV turned left from Forest Hill Rd at Executive Way and hit a northbound cyclist. The 23-year-old man suffered a leg injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
A Ford SUV driver turned left from Forest Hill Rd at Executive Way in Staten Island and hit a man on a bike who was traveling north. The 23-year-old bicyclist was conscious with a leg injury. The SUV’s right front bumper took the impact. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, was licensed. The crash sits in the 121st Precinct area. The bike was going straight. The data show harm to a vulnerable road user while a driver turned across his path.
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Milford and Hewitt right-turn crash injures 91-year-old driver▸Oct 26 - At Milford and Hewitt, a Ford driver turned right and hit a Chevrolet going east. The 91-year-old driver was hurt. Police cited Obstruction/Debris. Passengers, including a 13-year-old, had injuries listed as unspecified.
Two sedans crashed at Milford Ave and Hewitt Ave on Staten Island. A driver in a Ford sedan was making a right turn. A driver in a Chevrolet sedan was going straight east. The Ford’s left front bumper was damaged. The Chevrolet’s right-side doors were damaged. A 91-year-old driver was injured. Three other occupants, including a 13-year-old passenger and a 46-year-old front passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Obstruction/Debris. No driver errors were recorded in the data. One car carried three people. The other carried one. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Teen on Manor Rd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan turned left on Manor Rd and hit a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal at Harold St on Staten Island. She suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A driver in a sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, hit a 14-year-old pedestrian at Manor Rd and Harold St on Staten Island. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She suffered a leg injury and an abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way. The report also cited driver inattention and distraction. The left front bumper made contact, and the vehicle had front-end damage. The crash was logged under collision ID 4851614. Police coded the location within the 121st Precinct. The facts show a left-turn conflict that hurt a child who had the signal.
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Left-turn driver injures motorcyclist at Rockland▸Oct 4 - At St Andrews Road and Rockland Avenue, a sedan driver made a left turn and hit a southbound motorcyclist. The rider, 60, was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.
On St Andrews Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island around 7 p.m., the driver of a 2003 Honda sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcyclist traveling straight. The 60-year-old rider was injured and conscious, reporting bruising. Two others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan showed damage to the right front quarter panel; the motorcycle to the left front, marking the point of impact. The data lists the sedan driver as a 32-year-old woman and the rider as a 60-year-old man, both licensed in New York.
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Driver making U-turn hits parked trailer▸Sep 17 - On Kayla Ct in Staten Island, a 77-year-old BMW driver made a U-turn and hit a parked trailer. She suffered a chest abrasion and shock. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a factor.
A 77-year-old woman driving a BMW sedan made a U-turn on Kayla Ct in Staten Island and hit a parked trailer at 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2025. She was injured with a chest abrasion and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making U Turn" before impact and hit the trailer. Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor across involved parties. The trailer was parked. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Drivers in SUVs collide; seven injured▸Sep 13 - Six passengers were hurt when two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood and Martin on Staten Island. A 62-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, drivers disregarded a traffic control and were distracted.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood Avenue and Martin Avenue on Staten Island around 5:30 p.m., injuring six passengers and a 62-year-old driver. The southbound Dodge carried seven people; the westbound Ford carried one. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police noted center front-end impact for both vehicles. Passenger injuries included bruises and pain to legs and neck; the injured driver reported whiplash. Several passengers were listed as conscious and not ejected. The other driver was recorded with unspecified injury. The record points to drivers ignoring a control and distraction, with passengers bearing the impact.
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Northbound driver rear-ends SUV on Staten Island Expressway▸Sep 11 - A northbound driver hit the back of another SUV on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded eating or drinking by the drivers.
Two SUVs headed north on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. One driver hit the back of the other while going straight. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, reported neck pain and whiplash. The rear driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Eating or Drinking” was cited for both drivers. The report notes center front end damage on the rear SUV and center back end damage on the front SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-turn driver hits woman in Richmond Road crosswalk▸Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.
A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Oct 29 - Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Staten Island Expressway. The sedan showed center-front damage. A 48-year-old driver suffered an eye abrasion. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
Two drivers crashed on the Staten Island Expressway in Staten Island. A flatbed truck and a sedan were traveling east and going straight. The sedan had center-front damage. The flatbed had none. A 48-year-old male driver was injured with an eye abrasion. The other driver, 56, was not reported injured. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling east and “Going Straight Ahead.” According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as “Unspecified” for both drivers. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims in this highway crash.
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Left-turning SUV driver injures cyclist in Staten Island▸Oct 28 - Driver in a Ford SUV turned left from Forest Hill Rd at Executive Way and hit a northbound cyclist. The 23-year-old man suffered a leg injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
A Ford SUV driver turned left from Forest Hill Rd at Executive Way in Staten Island and hit a man on a bike who was traveling north. The 23-year-old bicyclist was conscious with a leg injury. The SUV’s right front bumper took the impact. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, was licensed. The crash sits in the 121st Precinct area. The bike was going straight. The data show harm to a vulnerable road user while a driver turned across his path.
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Milford and Hewitt right-turn crash injures 91-year-old driver▸Oct 26 - At Milford and Hewitt, a Ford driver turned right and hit a Chevrolet going east. The 91-year-old driver was hurt. Police cited Obstruction/Debris. Passengers, including a 13-year-old, had injuries listed as unspecified.
Two sedans crashed at Milford Ave and Hewitt Ave on Staten Island. A driver in a Ford sedan was making a right turn. A driver in a Chevrolet sedan was going straight east. The Ford’s left front bumper was damaged. The Chevrolet’s right-side doors were damaged. A 91-year-old driver was injured. Three other occupants, including a 13-year-old passenger and a 46-year-old front passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Obstruction/Debris. No driver errors were recorded in the data. One car carried three people. The other carried one. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Teen on Manor Rd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan turned left on Manor Rd and hit a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal at Harold St on Staten Island. She suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A driver in a sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, hit a 14-year-old pedestrian at Manor Rd and Harold St on Staten Island. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She suffered a leg injury and an abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way. The report also cited driver inattention and distraction. The left front bumper made contact, and the vehicle had front-end damage. The crash was logged under collision ID 4851614. Police coded the location within the 121st Precinct. The facts show a left-turn conflict that hurt a child who had the signal.
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Left-turn driver injures motorcyclist at Rockland▸Oct 4 - At St Andrews Road and Rockland Avenue, a sedan driver made a left turn and hit a southbound motorcyclist. The rider, 60, was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.
On St Andrews Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island around 7 p.m., the driver of a 2003 Honda sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcyclist traveling straight. The 60-year-old rider was injured and conscious, reporting bruising. Two others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan showed damage to the right front quarter panel; the motorcycle to the left front, marking the point of impact. The data lists the sedan driver as a 32-year-old woman and the rider as a 60-year-old man, both licensed in New York.
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Driver making U-turn hits parked trailer▸Sep 17 - On Kayla Ct in Staten Island, a 77-year-old BMW driver made a U-turn and hit a parked trailer. She suffered a chest abrasion and shock. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a factor.
A 77-year-old woman driving a BMW sedan made a U-turn on Kayla Ct in Staten Island and hit a parked trailer at 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2025. She was injured with a chest abrasion and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making U Turn" before impact and hit the trailer. Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor across involved parties. The trailer was parked. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Drivers in SUVs collide; seven injured▸Sep 13 - Six passengers were hurt when two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood and Martin on Staten Island. A 62-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, drivers disregarded a traffic control and were distracted.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood Avenue and Martin Avenue on Staten Island around 5:30 p.m., injuring six passengers and a 62-year-old driver. The southbound Dodge carried seven people; the westbound Ford carried one. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police noted center front-end impact for both vehicles. Passenger injuries included bruises and pain to legs and neck; the injured driver reported whiplash. Several passengers were listed as conscious and not ejected. The other driver was recorded with unspecified injury. The record points to drivers ignoring a control and distraction, with passengers bearing the impact.
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Northbound driver rear-ends SUV on Staten Island Expressway▸Sep 11 - A northbound driver hit the back of another SUV on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded eating or drinking by the drivers.
Two SUVs headed north on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. One driver hit the back of the other while going straight. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, reported neck pain and whiplash. The rear driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Eating or Drinking” was cited for both drivers. The report notes center front end damage on the rear SUV and center back end damage on the front SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-turn driver hits woman in Richmond Road crosswalk▸Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.
A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Oct 28 - Driver in a Ford SUV turned left from Forest Hill Rd at Executive Way and hit a northbound cyclist. The 23-year-old man suffered a leg injury. Police recorded driver inattention.
A Ford SUV driver turned left from Forest Hill Rd at Executive Way in Staten Island and hit a man on a bike who was traveling north. The 23-year-old bicyclist was conscious with a leg injury. The SUV’s right front bumper took the impact. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, was licensed. The crash sits in the 121st Precinct area. The bike was going straight. The data show harm to a vulnerable road user while a driver turned across his path.
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Milford and Hewitt right-turn crash injures 91-year-old driver▸Oct 26 - At Milford and Hewitt, a Ford driver turned right and hit a Chevrolet going east. The 91-year-old driver was hurt. Police cited Obstruction/Debris. Passengers, including a 13-year-old, had injuries listed as unspecified.
Two sedans crashed at Milford Ave and Hewitt Ave on Staten Island. A driver in a Ford sedan was making a right turn. A driver in a Chevrolet sedan was going straight east. The Ford’s left front bumper was damaged. The Chevrolet’s right-side doors were damaged. A 91-year-old driver was injured. Three other occupants, including a 13-year-old passenger and a 46-year-old front passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Obstruction/Debris. No driver errors were recorded in the data. One car carried three people. The other carried one. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Teen on Manor Rd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan turned left on Manor Rd and hit a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal at Harold St on Staten Island. She suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A driver in a sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, hit a 14-year-old pedestrian at Manor Rd and Harold St on Staten Island. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She suffered a leg injury and an abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way. The report also cited driver inattention and distraction. The left front bumper made contact, and the vehicle had front-end damage. The crash was logged under collision ID 4851614. Police coded the location within the 121st Precinct. The facts show a left-turn conflict that hurt a child who had the signal.
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Left-turn driver injures motorcyclist at Rockland▸Oct 4 - At St Andrews Road and Rockland Avenue, a sedan driver made a left turn and hit a southbound motorcyclist. The rider, 60, was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.
On St Andrews Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island around 7 p.m., the driver of a 2003 Honda sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcyclist traveling straight. The 60-year-old rider was injured and conscious, reporting bruising. Two others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan showed damage to the right front quarter panel; the motorcycle to the left front, marking the point of impact. The data lists the sedan driver as a 32-year-old woman and the rider as a 60-year-old man, both licensed in New York.
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Driver making U-turn hits parked trailer▸Sep 17 - On Kayla Ct in Staten Island, a 77-year-old BMW driver made a U-turn and hit a parked trailer. She suffered a chest abrasion and shock. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a factor.
A 77-year-old woman driving a BMW sedan made a U-turn on Kayla Ct in Staten Island and hit a parked trailer at 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2025. She was injured with a chest abrasion and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making U Turn" before impact and hit the trailer. Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor across involved parties. The trailer was parked. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Drivers in SUVs collide; seven injured▸Sep 13 - Six passengers were hurt when two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood and Martin on Staten Island. A 62-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, drivers disregarded a traffic control and were distracted.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood Avenue and Martin Avenue on Staten Island around 5:30 p.m., injuring six passengers and a 62-year-old driver. The southbound Dodge carried seven people; the westbound Ford carried one. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police noted center front-end impact for both vehicles. Passenger injuries included bruises and pain to legs and neck; the injured driver reported whiplash. Several passengers were listed as conscious and not ejected. The other driver was recorded with unspecified injury. The record points to drivers ignoring a control and distraction, with passengers bearing the impact.
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Northbound driver rear-ends SUV on Staten Island Expressway▸Sep 11 - A northbound driver hit the back of another SUV on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded eating or drinking by the drivers.
Two SUVs headed north on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. One driver hit the back of the other while going straight. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, reported neck pain and whiplash. The rear driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Eating or Drinking” was cited for both drivers. The report notes center front end damage on the rear SUV and center back end damage on the front SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-turn driver hits woman in Richmond Road crosswalk▸Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.
A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Oct 26 - At Milford and Hewitt, a Ford driver turned right and hit a Chevrolet going east. The 91-year-old driver was hurt. Police cited Obstruction/Debris. Passengers, including a 13-year-old, had injuries listed as unspecified.
Two sedans crashed at Milford Ave and Hewitt Ave on Staten Island. A driver in a Ford sedan was making a right turn. A driver in a Chevrolet sedan was going straight east. The Ford’s left front bumper was damaged. The Chevrolet’s right-side doors were damaged. A 91-year-old driver was injured. Three other occupants, including a 13-year-old passenger and a 46-year-old front passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Obstruction/Debris. No driver errors were recorded in the data. One car carried three people. The other carried one. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-Turning Driver Hits Teen on Manor Rd▸Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan turned left on Manor Rd and hit a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal at Harold St on Staten Island. She suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A driver in a sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, hit a 14-year-old pedestrian at Manor Rd and Harold St on Staten Island. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She suffered a leg injury and an abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way. The report also cited driver inattention and distraction. The left front bumper made contact, and the vehicle had front-end damage. The crash was logged under collision ID 4851614. Police coded the location within the 121st Precinct. The facts show a left-turn conflict that hurt a child who had the signal.
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Left-turn driver injures motorcyclist at Rockland▸Oct 4 - At St Andrews Road and Rockland Avenue, a sedan driver made a left turn and hit a southbound motorcyclist. The rider, 60, was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.
On St Andrews Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island around 7 p.m., the driver of a 2003 Honda sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcyclist traveling straight. The 60-year-old rider was injured and conscious, reporting bruising. Two others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan showed damage to the right front quarter panel; the motorcycle to the left front, marking the point of impact. The data lists the sedan driver as a 32-year-old woman and the rider as a 60-year-old man, both licensed in New York.
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Driver making U-turn hits parked trailer▸Sep 17 - On Kayla Ct in Staten Island, a 77-year-old BMW driver made a U-turn and hit a parked trailer. She suffered a chest abrasion and shock. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a factor.
A 77-year-old woman driving a BMW sedan made a U-turn on Kayla Ct in Staten Island and hit a parked trailer at 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2025. She was injured with a chest abrasion and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making U Turn" before impact and hit the trailer. Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor across involved parties. The trailer was parked. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Drivers in SUVs collide; seven injured▸Sep 13 - Six passengers were hurt when two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood and Martin on Staten Island. A 62-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, drivers disregarded a traffic control and were distracted.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood Avenue and Martin Avenue on Staten Island around 5:30 p.m., injuring six passengers and a 62-year-old driver. The southbound Dodge carried seven people; the westbound Ford carried one. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police noted center front-end impact for both vehicles. Passenger injuries included bruises and pain to legs and neck; the injured driver reported whiplash. Several passengers were listed as conscious and not ejected. The other driver was recorded with unspecified injury. The record points to drivers ignoring a control and distraction, with passengers bearing the impact.
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Northbound driver rear-ends SUV on Staten Island Expressway▸Sep 11 - A northbound driver hit the back of another SUV on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded eating or drinking by the drivers.
Two SUVs headed north on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. One driver hit the back of the other while going straight. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, reported neck pain and whiplash. The rear driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Eating or Drinking” was cited for both drivers. The report notes center front end damage on the rear SUV and center back end damage on the front SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-turn driver hits woman in Richmond Road crosswalk▸Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.
A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Oct 21 - A driver in a sedan turned left on Manor Rd and hit a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal at Harold St on Staten Island. She suffered a leg abrasion and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver distraction.
A driver in a sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, hit a 14-year-old pedestrian at Manor Rd and Harold St on Staten Island. She was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She suffered a leg injury and an abrasion and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right of way. The report also cited driver inattention and distraction. The left front bumper made contact, and the vehicle had front-end damage. The crash was logged under collision ID 4851614. Police coded the location within the 121st Precinct. The facts show a left-turn conflict that hurt a child who had the signal.
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Left-turn driver injures motorcyclist at Rockland▸Oct 4 - At St Andrews Road and Rockland Avenue, a sedan driver made a left turn and hit a southbound motorcyclist. The rider, 60, was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.
On St Andrews Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island around 7 p.m., the driver of a 2003 Honda sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcyclist traveling straight. The 60-year-old rider was injured and conscious, reporting bruising. Two others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan showed damage to the right front quarter panel; the motorcycle to the left front, marking the point of impact. The data lists the sedan driver as a 32-year-old woman and the rider as a 60-year-old man, both licensed in New York.
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Driver making U-turn hits parked trailer▸Sep 17 - On Kayla Ct in Staten Island, a 77-year-old BMW driver made a U-turn and hit a parked trailer. She suffered a chest abrasion and shock. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a factor.
A 77-year-old woman driving a BMW sedan made a U-turn on Kayla Ct in Staten Island and hit a parked trailer at 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2025. She was injured with a chest abrasion and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making U Turn" before impact and hit the trailer. Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor across involved parties. The trailer was parked. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Drivers in SUVs collide; seven injured▸Sep 13 - Six passengers were hurt when two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood and Martin on Staten Island. A 62-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, drivers disregarded a traffic control and were distracted.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood Avenue and Martin Avenue on Staten Island around 5:30 p.m., injuring six passengers and a 62-year-old driver. The southbound Dodge carried seven people; the westbound Ford carried one. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police noted center front-end impact for both vehicles. Passenger injuries included bruises and pain to legs and neck; the injured driver reported whiplash. Several passengers were listed as conscious and not ejected. The other driver was recorded with unspecified injury. The record points to drivers ignoring a control and distraction, with passengers bearing the impact.
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Northbound driver rear-ends SUV on Staten Island Expressway▸Sep 11 - A northbound driver hit the back of another SUV on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded eating or drinking by the drivers.
Two SUVs headed north on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. One driver hit the back of the other while going straight. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, reported neck pain and whiplash. The rear driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Eating or Drinking” was cited for both drivers. The report notes center front end damage on the rear SUV and center back end damage on the front SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-turn driver hits woman in Richmond Road crosswalk▸Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.
A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Oct 4 - At St Andrews Road and Rockland Avenue, a sedan driver made a left turn and hit a southbound motorcyclist. The rider, 60, was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.
On St Andrews Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island around 7 p.m., the driver of a 2003 Honda sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound motorcyclist traveling straight. The 60-year-old rider was injured and conscious, reporting bruising. Two others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan showed damage to the right front quarter panel; the motorcycle to the left front, marking the point of impact. The data lists the sedan driver as a 32-year-old woman and the rider as a 60-year-old man, both licensed in New York.
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Driver making U-turn hits parked trailer▸Sep 17 - On Kayla Ct in Staten Island, a 77-year-old BMW driver made a U-turn and hit a parked trailer. She suffered a chest abrasion and shock. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a factor.
A 77-year-old woman driving a BMW sedan made a U-turn on Kayla Ct in Staten Island and hit a parked trailer at 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2025. She was injured with a chest abrasion and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making U Turn" before impact and hit the trailer. Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor across involved parties. The trailer was parked. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Drivers in SUVs collide; seven injured▸Sep 13 - Six passengers were hurt when two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood and Martin on Staten Island. A 62-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, drivers disregarded a traffic control and were distracted.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood Avenue and Martin Avenue on Staten Island around 5:30 p.m., injuring six passengers and a 62-year-old driver. The southbound Dodge carried seven people; the westbound Ford carried one. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police noted center front-end impact for both vehicles. Passenger injuries included bruises and pain to legs and neck; the injured driver reported whiplash. Several passengers were listed as conscious and not ejected. The other driver was recorded with unspecified injury. The record points to drivers ignoring a control and distraction, with passengers bearing the impact.
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Northbound driver rear-ends SUV on Staten Island Expressway▸Sep 11 - A northbound driver hit the back of another SUV on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded eating or drinking by the drivers.
Two SUVs headed north on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. One driver hit the back of the other while going straight. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, reported neck pain and whiplash. The rear driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Eating or Drinking” was cited for both drivers. The report notes center front end damage on the rear SUV and center back end damage on the front SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-turn driver hits woman in Richmond Road crosswalk▸Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.
A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Sep 17 - On Kayla Ct in Staten Island, a 77-year-old BMW driver made a U-turn and hit a parked trailer. She suffered a chest abrasion and shock. Police recorded Other Vehicular as a factor.
A 77-year-old woman driving a BMW sedan made a U-turn on Kayla Ct in Staten Island and hit a parked trailer at 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 17, 2025. She was injured with a chest abrasion and was listed in shock. According to the police report, the driver was "Making U Turn" before impact and hit the trailer. Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor across involved parties. The trailer was parked. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.
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Drivers in SUVs collide; seven injured▸Sep 13 - Six passengers were hurt when two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood and Martin on Staten Island. A 62-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, drivers disregarded a traffic control and were distracted.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood Avenue and Martin Avenue on Staten Island around 5:30 p.m., injuring six passengers and a 62-year-old driver. The southbound Dodge carried seven people; the westbound Ford carried one. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police noted center front-end impact for both vehicles. Passenger injuries included bruises and pain to legs and neck; the injured driver reported whiplash. Several passengers were listed as conscious and not ejected. The other driver was recorded with unspecified injury. The record points to drivers ignoring a control and distraction, with passengers bearing the impact.
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Northbound driver rear-ends SUV on Staten Island Expressway▸Sep 11 - A northbound driver hit the back of another SUV on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded eating or drinking by the drivers.
Two SUVs headed north on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. One driver hit the back of the other while going straight. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, reported neck pain and whiplash. The rear driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Eating or Drinking” was cited for both drivers. The report notes center front end damage on the rear SUV and center back end damage on the front SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-turn driver hits woman in Richmond Road crosswalk▸Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.
A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Sep 13 - Six passengers were hurt when two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood and Martin on Staten Island. A 62-year-old driver was also injured. According to the police report, drivers disregarded a traffic control and were distracted.
Two drivers in SUVs crashed at Westwood Avenue and Martin Avenue on Staten Island around 5:30 p.m., injuring six passengers and a 62-year-old driver. The southbound Dodge carried seven people; the westbound Ford carried one. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police noted center front-end impact for both vehicles. Passenger injuries included bruises and pain to legs and neck; the injured driver reported whiplash. Several passengers were listed as conscious and not ejected. The other driver was recorded with unspecified injury. The record points to drivers ignoring a control and distraction, with passengers bearing the impact.
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Northbound driver rear-ends SUV on Staten Island Expressway▸Sep 11 - A northbound driver hit the back of another SUV on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded eating or drinking by the drivers.
Two SUVs headed north on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. One driver hit the back of the other while going straight. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, reported neck pain and whiplash. The rear driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Eating or Drinking” was cited for both drivers. The report notes center front end damage on the rear SUV and center back end damage on the front SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-turn driver hits woman in Richmond Road crosswalk▸Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.
A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
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Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Sep 11 - A northbound driver hit the back of another SUV on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded eating or drinking by the drivers.
Two SUVs headed north on the Staten Island Expressway near Woolley Ave. One driver hit the back of the other while going straight. The front driver, a 42-year-old woman, reported neck pain and whiplash. The rear driver, a 53-year-old man, was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Eating or Drinking” was cited for both drivers. The report notes center front end damage on the rear SUV and center back end damage on the front SUV. Both drivers were licensed in New York.
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Left-turn driver hits woman in Richmond Road crosswalk▸Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.
A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
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Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
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Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
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Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Sep 2 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Ralph Pl and Richmond Rd on Staten Island. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. She was injured and in pain.
A 57-year-old man driving a sedan turned left from Ralph Pl at Richmond Rd. He hit a 62-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Staten Island at 4:30 p.m. She was conscious and complained of pain. She was listed as injured, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan was traveling south. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver held a valid New York license.
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Rear-end crash injures passenger▸Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
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Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
26
Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
18
Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
4
Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
29
Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
23
Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Aug 30 - Southbound sedans met metal on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill. One car’s nose to another’s tail. The passenger took the hit. Neck whipped. Staten Island felt the jolt. Police flagged following too closely and other vehicular factors.
Two southbound sedans collided on Richmond Hill Road at Old Mill Road in Staten Island. One sedan struck the other from behind, injuring a 65-year-old front-seat passenger with whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Following Too Closely.” The lead vehicle showed center back-end damage; the trailing car showed center front-end damage. Drivers, both male, reported no specified injuries. The data points to driver error: following too closely. “Other Vehicular” was also cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact fell hardest on the passenger, who bore the cost of a common rear-end crash on this corridor.
29
Parked sedan struck on Gannon Avenue▸Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
26
Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
18
Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
4
Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
29
Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
23
Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Aug 29 - A parked sedan took a hit on S Gannon Ave near Perry. Metal buckled at the left front. A woman driver was injured, conscious, bruised in the head. Another occupant listed with unspecified status. Staten Island street, another car’s force, and no answers why.
A parked sedan on S Gannon Ave at Perry Ave in Staten Island was struck, crumpling the left front quarter panel. One woman driver, age 42, was injured with a head contusion and was conscious. Another occupant was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the involved sedan was parked and the other vehicle was unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors, offering no stated driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction. The impact location and parked status point to a driver striking a standing car, but the report does not identify a cause.
26
Unlicensed SUV slams turning Honda▸Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
18
Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
4
Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
29
Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
23
Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Aug 26 - Two SUVs met on S Gannon. A Jeep going north plowed into a Honda turning right. Rear seats took the blow. A woman bled from the head. A toddler was hurt. Another passenger bruised. Police cite distraction. The danger was routine, and preventable.
Two SUVs collided at S Gannon Ave and Gansevoort Blvd on Staten Island. A northbound Jeep hit the back of an eastbound Honda that was making a right turn. A female rear passenger suffered a head injury, a 2-year-old rear passenger was injured, and another rear passenger had a shoulder bruise. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The northbound Jeep’s driver was unlicensed. Driver errors included distraction and operating without a license. Only after those failures does the report note passenger equipment, including a child restraint for the injured toddler.
18
Rear-end chain on Staten Island Expressway▸Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
4
Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
29
Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
23
Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Aug 18 - Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead and pushed it into the one in front. A 49-year-old man suffered whiplash and back pain. Police cited tailgating; one driver was unlicensed.
Three westbound drivers slowed on the Staten Island Expressway. A following driver hit the car ahead, transferring damage through the line. A 49-year-old male driver was injured, reporting whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also lists "Brakes Defective" for the injured driver and notes an unlicensed driver among the involved motorists. Police recorded a rear-end chain with center front-end and center back-end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data names following too closely and defective brakes as the driver errors in this incident.
4
Oddo Orders Inspections After Harmful Neglect▸Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
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‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse,
Brooklyn Paper,
Published 2025-08-04
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
29
Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
23
Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Aug 4 - A hotel awning crashed down at Clark Street station. Years of leaks, rot, and stench warned locals. No one fixed it. The city let danger fester. Pedestrians faced the risk. No injuries, but trust is broken.
"Our NYC Buildings engineers are now on site conducting additional inspections of the collapsed awning, and a second similar awning at the building on Clark Street, which is showing similar signs of poor maintenance." -- James S. Oddo
On August 4, 2025, a hotel awning collapsed outside the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights. The incident, reported by Barbara Russo-Lennon and Lloyd Mitchell, followed 'years of visible disrepair, foul smells and water leaks.' Council Member Lincoln Restler confirmed no timeline for reopening. The Department of Buildings cited the owners for 'Failure to maintain' and ordered demolition. DOB Commissioner James Oddo said engineers are inspecting a second awning showing 'poor maintenance.' The collapse put pedestrians in harm's way. As safety analysts note, such failures in busy areas raise the risk of injury or death for vulnerable road users and discourage walking, undermining city safety goals.
- ‘Not surprised’: Locals say neglect to blame in Clark Street station awning collapse, Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-08-04
1
Distracted Driver Ejects Cyclist on Manor Road▸Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
29
Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Aug 1 - A driver hit a bicyclist on Manor Road at Rockland Ave. The 40-year-old man was ejected and left with abrasions to his arm. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.
A driver of a MERZ car/SUV was going straight and hit a bicyclist who was also going straight on Manor Road at Rockland Avenue in Staten Island. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured. The report does not list other contributing factors.
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Unlicensed Teen Motorcyclist Hits Parked SUV▸Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Jul 29 - A 17-year-old driving a motorcycle hit a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. A 16-year-old passenger was hurt. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
A 17-year-old unlicensed male drove a motorcycle east on Willowbrook Road and hit the back of a parked SUV outside 1060 Willowbrook Road in Staten Island. He carried a 16-year-old male passenger. Both teens suffered head contusions. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. Police list the driver as unlicensed. Impact ran to the motorcycle's front and the SUV's rear. Both were conscious. No other injuries were reported.
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Driver in Nissan Hits Parked Toyota, Passenger Hurt▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.
Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Bradley Ave. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain. A young female passenger suffered a knee and lower‑leg contusion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The parked Toyota took damage to its left rear; the moving Nissan hit at its right front.
A moving Nissan struck the left rear quarter of a parked Toyota on Bradley Avenue. A 73‑year‑old man reported chest pain and a young female front passenger suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded damage to the Toyota's left rear quarter panel and the Nissan's right front quarter panel. The report also notes injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians were involved. The data does not list other contributing factors or sequence details.