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 6,692
▸ Crush Injuries 633
▸ Amputation 49
▸ Severe Bleeding 744
▸ Severe Lacerations 663
▸ Concussion 1,108
▸ Whiplash 5,980
▸ Contusion/Bruise 9,123
▸ Abrasion 6,161
▸ Pain/Nausea 2,601
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.
Caught Speeding Recently in NYC
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times
- 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 299 times
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times
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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Belt Parkway, before dawn
New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just before 6 AM on the Belt Parkway near 146th Street, two drivers hit a man crossing, police said. He died there. Source.
He was one of 1,127 people killed on New York City streets since Jan 1, 2022, according to city crash data. The same records log 350,311 crashes and 198,401 injuries in that span, with 2,605 marked as serious. Source.
This Week
- Overnight on Mosholu Parkway, a driver in a sedan going straight hit and killed a 30-year-old man; police recorded driver inattention. Source.
- At 30th Street and 39th Avenue, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk; police recorded failure to yield. She died. Source.
- On York Avenue at E 72nd Street, a taxi driver going straight hit and killed a man. Source.
The toll keeps coming
This year, NYC has logged 203 deaths, down from 215 at this point last year. Serious injuries rose to 558 from 530. Crashes fell to 58,523 from 65,495. These are lives, not trends. Source.
Among people walking, the city’s dataset records 206 deaths linked to SUV drivers and 98 to sedan drivers since 2022. Source.
Speed is the difference between life and death
“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed,” the State Senate wrote when renewing the program. Source.
NYC now has the legal tools to slow cars and stop the worst repeat offenders. The city can lower the default limit on local streets, and Albany has a bill to force habitual speeders to use intelligent speed assistance. Details are here.
What we can do now
- Lower the speed limit citywide. Use Sammy’s Law authority. Details.
- Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C). Require speed limiters for anyone racking up camera tickets or DMV points. Details.
The man on the Belt Parkway never made it across. We do not need more names. We need fewer of these mornings. Take one step today. Act now.
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- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
- Senate Protects New York Students and Pedestrians, NYS Senate, Published 2019-05-06
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Persons dataset - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
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Pickup Truck Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk▸Nov 13 - A GMC pickup turned left at 11th Avenue and 64th Street. The truck struck a 71-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled on the street. She died there. The crash left the intersection scarred and silent.
A 71-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 11th Avenue and 64th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing in the crosswalk with the signal when a GMC pickup truck made a left turn and struck her head-on. The impact caused severe head injuries and she died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The truck’s point of impact was the center front end. The victim was following the signal. No driver errors were specified in the report, but the narrative details a left-turn collision with a pedestrian who had the right of way.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Unlicensed Driver Killed in Bronx Minivan Crash▸Nov 12 - A minivan tore north on Jerome Avenue before dawn. The unlicensed driver lost control. Metal screamed. The left side caved in. Airbags burst. He died alone, body broken, under cold Bronx lights. Unsafe speed ended his life in seconds.
A 30-year-old unlicensed man drove a 2012 minivan north on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed, crushing the left side and deploying the airbag. The driver, the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. No other people were reported injured. The crash left the street scarred and silent.
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SUV Fleeing Police Slams Moped on Bruckner▸Nov 11 - A speeding SUV chased by police smashed into a moped from behind on Bruckner Boulevard. The unhelmeted rider, 46, flew through the night. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUV then crashed into a Tesla ahead.
A police pursuit ended in violence on Bruckner Boulevard near Balcom Avenue. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a moped from behind. The 46-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The SUV then hit a Tesla sedan stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, noted after the primary driver errors. No blame is assigned to the injured rider. The crash highlights the danger unleashed when drivers flee police and speed through city streets.
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Tow Truck Fails to Yield, E-Bike Rider Thrown▸Nov 11 - A tow truck struck an e-bike at 59 Drive and 59 Street. The rider, 66, was thrown and bled from the leg. The truck kept moving. The street stayed silent. The crash left the rider hurt, conscious, and alone on the asphalt.
A tow truck collided with an e-bike at the corner of 59 Drive and 59 Street. The e-bike rider, a 66-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A tow truck failed to yield. The e-bike rider, 66, was thrown hard. He bled from the leg. Conscious. Hurt.' The crash left the rider injured and conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The data shows no contributing actions by the e-bike rider. The tow truck continued on after the crash. The scene remained quiet, marked by injury and absence.
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SUV U-Turn Kills Motorcyclist on Cross Bay▸Nov 6 - A BMW turned across Cross Bay Boulevard. A motorcycle struck its side. The rider, 29, was thrown and killed. Blood marked the asphalt. The street fell silent. Failure to yield and unsafe speed shaped the crash. One man dead. Nothing moved.
A deadly crash unfolded on Cross Bay Boulevard near 165th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a BMW SUV made a U-turn across the boulevard. A motorcycle traveling south struck the SUV’s right side doors. The 29-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV’s driver was making a U-turn when the collision occurred. The data does not mention any helmet use or signal issues as contributing factors. The crash left one man dead and the street quiet.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Oct 30 - A sedan lurched forward on Bedford Avenue. Its bumper hit a man riding east on a bike. He flew, headfirst, to the pavement. His skull crushed. Blood pooled under the streetlight. He was conscious, injured, and bleeding. The driver was distracted.
A sedan struck a cyclist on Bedford Avenue. The man on the bike, age 40, was riding east when the sedan started forward and hit him. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected, landed headfirst, and suffered crush injuries to his head. He was conscious but bleeding on the pavement. The report notes he wore no helmet, but only after listing the driver’s errors. The impact came from the sedan’s left front bumper. The crash left the cyclist with severe injuries under the cold glare of the streetlight.
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Pedestrian Struck in Marked Crosswalk on West 125th▸Oct 30 - A car hit a 59-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on West 125th. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. Traffic kept moving. The driver did not stop. The city’s danger showed itself again.
A 59-year-old man was crossing West 125th Street in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, 'A 59-year-old man crossed in the marked crosswalk. No signal. A vehicle struck him. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. The traffic didn’t stop.' The man suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle or driver is provided. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by people on foot in Manhattan.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through Castleton Avenue▸Oct 30 - Two cars slammed together before dawn. Metal screamed. Blood marked the dash. One man’s face torn open. The other’s legs crushed. Both drivers trapped, awake, strapped in. Pavement slick. Silence followed the crash.
Two drivers were badly hurt in a head-on crash on Castleton Avenue near Faber Street at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, a Chevy and a Mercedes collided on slippery pavement. One driver suffered severe facial bleeding; the other’s legs were crushed. Both men were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors are cited. The crash left both vehicles mangled at the front. The scene was marked by blood and silence after the impact.
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SUV Turns, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 29 - A Toyota turned right at Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue. An e-bike rider, 21, went straight. He hit the pavement. His leg crushed. No helmet. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A crash at the corner of Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue left a 21-year-old e-bike rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV made a right turn while the e-bike continued straight. The rider hit the ground hard, suffering crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the SUV. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the official data. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet after the crash.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Driver Suffers Broken Back▸Oct 29 - A Dodge SUV rammed a Toyota sedan on 59th Street. Metal tore. The sedan’s driver, 33, stayed conscious, pain sharp in his back. He was strapped in, trapped, crushed. The night air filled with the sound of impact and injury.
A Dodge SUV struck the rear of a Toyota sedan on 59th Street in Queens. The 33-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering a broken back and crush injuries. According to the police report, 'A Dodge SUV crushed the rear of a Toyota sedan. Metal screamed. The 33-year-old driver stayed awake, strapped in. His back broke beneath the weight. He felt every second of it.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end with its front, causing severe injury to the sedan’s driver. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Tesla Rear-Ends Ford, Passenger Killed in Queens▸Oct 29 - A Tesla smashed into a Ford’s rear on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed a 54-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. The road was slick. The driver was inexperienced. She died at the scene. The street stayed loud.
A deadly crash unfolded on Rockaway Boulevard near Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Tesla SUV slammed into the rear of a Ford sedan. Inside the Ford, a 54-year-old woman sat belted in the front passenger seat. She suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s young driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. The woman’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s inexperience. No other injuries were reported in the summary. The crash left a family shattered and a street marked by loss.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Head-On in Brooklyn▸Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Nov 13 - A GMC pickup turned left at 11th Avenue and 64th Street. The truck struck a 71-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled on the street. She died there. The crash left the intersection scarred and silent.
A 71-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 11th Avenue and 64th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing in the crosswalk with the signal when a GMC pickup truck made a left turn and struck her head-on. The impact caused severe head injuries and she died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The truck’s point of impact was the center front end. The victim was following the signal. No driver errors were specified in the report, but the narrative details a left-turn collision with a pedestrian who had the right of way.
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SUVs Collide on Whitestone Expressway, Two Injured▸Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Unlicensed Driver Killed in Bronx Minivan Crash▸Nov 12 - A minivan tore north on Jerome Avenue before dawn. The unlicensed driver lost control. Metal screamed. The left side caved in. Airbags burst. He died alone, body broken, under cold Bronx lights. Unsafe speed ended his life in seconds.
A 30-year-old unlicensed man drove a 2012 minivan north on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed, crushing the left side and deploying the airbag. The driver, the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. No other people were reported injured. The crash left the street scarred and silent.
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SUV Fleeing Police Slams Moped on Bruckner▸Nov 11 - A speeding SUV chased by police smashed into a moped from behind on Bruckner Boulevard. The unhelmeted rider, 46, flew through the night. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUV then crashed into a Tesla ahead.
A police pursuit ended in violence on Bruckner Boulevard near Balcom Avenue. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a moped from behind. The 46-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The SUV then hit a Tesla sedan stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, noted after the primary driver errors. No blame is assigned to the injured rider. The crash highlights the danger unleashed when drivers flee police and speed through city streets.
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Tow Truck Fails to Yield, E-Bike Rider Thrown▸Nov 11 - A tow truck struck an e-bike at 59 Drive and 59 Street. The rider, 66, was thrown and bled from the leg. The truck kept moving. The street stayed silent. The crash left the rider hurt, conscious, and alone on the asphalt.
A tow truck collided with an e-bike at the corner of 59 Drive and 59 Street. The e-bike rider, a 66-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A tow truck failed to yield. The e-bike rider, 66, was thrown hard. He bled from the leg. Conscious. Hurt.' The crash left the rider injured and conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The data shows no contributing actions by the e-bike rider. The tow truck continued on after the crash. The scene remained quiet, marked by injury and absence.
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SUV U-Turn Kills Motorcyclist on Cross Bay▸Nov 6 - A BMW turned across Cross Bay Boulevard. A motorcycle struck its side. The rider, 29, was thrown and killed. Blood marked the asphalt. The street fell silent. Failure to yield and unsafe speed shaped the crash. One man dead. Nothing moved.
A deadly crash unfolded on Cross Bay Boulevard near 165th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a BMW SUV made a U-turn across the boulevard. A motorcycle traveling south struck the SUV’s right side doors. The 29-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV’s driver was making a U-turn when the collision occurred. The data does not mention any helmet use or signal issues as contributing factors. The crash left one man dead and the street quiet.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Oct 30 - A sedan lurched forward on Bedford Avenue. Its bumper hit a man riding east on a bike. He flew, headfirst, to the pavement. His skull crushed. Blood pooled under the streetlight. He was conscious, injured, and bleeding. The driver was distracted.
A sedan struck a cyclist on Bedford Avenue. The man on the bike, age 40, was riding east when the sedan started forward and hit him. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected, landed headfirst, and suffered crush injuries to his head. He was conscious but bleeding on the pavement. The report notes he wore no helmet, but only after listing the driver’s errors. The impact came from the sedan’s left front bumper. The crash left the cyclist with severe injuries under the cold glare of the streetlight.
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Pedestrian Struck in Marked Crosswalk on West 125th▸Oct 30 - A car hit a 59-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on West 125th. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. Traffic kept moving. The driver did not stop. The city’s danger showed itself again.
A 59-year-old man was crossing West 125th Street in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, 'A 59-year-old man crossed in the marked crosswalk. No signal. A vehicle struck him. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. The traffic didn’t stop.' The man suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle or driver is provided. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by people on foot in Manhattan.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through Castleton Avenue▸Oct 30 - Two cars slammed together before dawn. Metal screamed. Blood marked the dash. One man’s face torn open. The other’s legs crushed. Both drivers trapped, awake, strapped in. Pavement slick. Silence followed the crash.
Two drivers were badly hurt in a head-on crash on Castleton Avenue near Faber Street at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, a Chevy and a Mercedes collided on slippery pavement. One driver suffered severe facial bleeding; the other’s legs were crushed. Both men were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors are cited. The crash left both vehicles mangled at the front. The scene was marked by blood and silence after the impact.
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SUV Turns, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 29 - A Toyota turned right at Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue. An e-bike rider, 21, went straight. He hit the pavement. His leg crushed. No helmet. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A crash at the corner of Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue left a 21-year-old e-bike rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV made a right turn while the e-bike continued straight. The rider hit the ground hard, suffering crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the SUV. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the official data. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet after the crash.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Driver Suffers Broken Back▸Oct 29 - A Dodge SUV rammed a Toyota sedan on 59th Street. Metal tore. The sedan’s driver, 33, stayed conscious, pain sharp in his back. He was strapped in, trapped, crushed. The night air filled with the sound of impact and injury.
A Dodge SUV struck the rear of a Toyota sedan on 59th Street in Queens. The 33-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering a broken back and crush injuries. According to the police report, 'A Dodge SUV crushed the rear of a Toyota sedan. Metal screamed. The 33-year-old driver stayed awake, strapped in. His back broke beneath the weight. He felt every second of it.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end with its front, causing severe injury to the sedan’s driver. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Tesla Rear-Ends Ford, Passenger Killed in Queens▸Oct 29 - A Tesla smashed into a Ford’s rear on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed a 54-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. The road was slick. The driver was inexperienced. She died at the scene. The street stayed loud.
A deadly crash unfolded on Rockaway Boulevard near Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Tesla SUV slammed into the rear of a Ford sedan. Inside the Ford, a 54-year-old woman sat belted in the front passenger seat. She suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s young driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. The woman’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s inexperience. No other injuries were reported in the summary. The crash left a family shattered and a street marked by loss.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Head-On in Brooklyn▸Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Nov 12 - Steel met steel on Whitestone Expressway. Two SUVs tangled in a lane change. A woman, 63, and a driver, 47, crushed in their seats. Distraction and reckless movement left pain and broken bodies behind.
Two SUVs crashed westbound on Whitestone Expressway. According to the police report, one vehicle merged while the other continued straight. The impact left a 63-year-old woman and a 47-year-old driver injured, both suffering crush injuries to their entire bodies. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Both injured persons were belted and conscious after the crash. The data also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor for both victims. The crash unfolded in seconds, with distraction and reckless lane movement driving the harm.
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Unlicensed Driver Killed in Bronx Minivan Crash▸Nov 12 - A minivan tore north on Jerome Avenue before dawn. The unlicensed driver lost control. Metal screamed. The left side caved in. Airbags burst. He died alone, body broken, under cold Bronx lights. Unsafe speed ended his life in seconds.
A 30-year-old unlicensed man drove a 2012 minivan north on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed, crushing the left side and deploying the airbag. The driver, the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. No other people were reported injured. The crash left the street scarred and silent.
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SUV Fleeing Police Slams Moped on Bruckner▸Nov 11 - A speeding SUV chased by police smashed into a moped from behind on Bruckner Boulevard. The unhelmeted rider, 46, flew through the night. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUV then crashed into a Tesla ahead.
A police pursuit ended in violence on Bruckner Boulevard near Balcom Avenue. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a moped from behind. The 46-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The SUV then hit a Tesla sedan stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, noted after the primary driver errors. No blame is assigned to the injured rider. The crash highlights the danger unleashed when drivers flee police and speed through city streets.
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Tow Truck Fails to Yield, E-Bike Rider Thrown▸Nov 11 - A tow truck struck an e-bike at 59 Drive and 59 Street. The rider, 66, was thrown and bled from the leg. The truck kept moving. The street stayed silent. The crash left the rider hurt, conscious, and alone on the asphalt.
A tow truck collided with an e-bike at the corner of 59 Drive and 59 Street. The e-bike rider, a 66-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A tow truck failed to yield. The e-bike rider, 66, was thrown hard. He bled from the leg. Conscious. Hurt.' The crash left the rider injured and conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The data shows no contributing actions by the e-bike rider. The tow truck continued on after the crash. The scene remained quiet, marked by injury and absence.
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SUV U-Turn Kills Motorcyclist on Cross Bay▸Nov 6 - A BMW turned across Cross Bay Boulevard. A motorcycle struck its side. The rider, 29, was thrown and killed. Blood marked the asphalt. The street fell silent. Failure to yield and unsafe speed shaped the crash. One man dead. Nothing moved.
A deadly crash unfolded on Cross Bay Boulevard near 165th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a BMW SUV made a U-turn across the boulevard. A motorcycle traveling south struck the SUV’s right side doors. The 29-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV’s driver was making a U-turn when the collision occurred. The data does not mention any helmet use or signal issues as contributing factors. The crash left one man dead and the street quiet.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Oct 30 - A sedan lurched forward on Bedford Avenue. Its bumper hit a man riding east on a bike. He flew, headfirst, to the pavement. His skull crushed. Blood pooled under the streetlight. He was conscious, injured, and bleeding. The driver was distracted.
A sedan struck a cyclist on Bedford Avenue. The man on the bike, age 40, was riding east when the sedan started forward and hit him. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected, landed headfirst, and suffered crush injuries to his head. He was conscious but bleeding on the pavement. The report notes he wore no helmet, but only after listing the driver’s errors. The impact came from the sedan’s left front bumper. The crash left the cyclist with severe injuries under the cold glare of the streetlight.
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Pedestrian Struck in Marked Crosswalk on West 125th▸Oct 30 - A car hit a 59-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on West 125th. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. Traffic kept moving. The driver did not stop. The city’s danger showed itself again.
A 59-year-old man was crossing West 125th Street in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, 'A 59-year-old man crossed in the marked crosswalk. No signal. A vehicle struck him. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. The traffic didn’t stop.' The man suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle or driver is provided. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by people on foot in Manhattan.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through Castleton Avenue▸Oct 30 - Two cars slammed together before dawn. Metal screamed. Blood marked the dash. One man’s face torn open. The other’s legs crushed. Both drivers trapped, awake, strapped in. Pavement slick. Silence followed the crash.
Two drivers were badly hurt in a head-on crash on Castleton Avenue near Faber Street at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, a Chevy and a Mercedes collided on slippery pavement. One driver suffered severe facial bleeding; the other’s legs were crushed. Both men were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors are cited. The crash left both vehicles mangled at the front. The scene was marked by blood and silence after the impact.
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SUV Turns, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 29 - A Toyota turned right at Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue. An e-bike rider, 21, went straight. He hit the pavement. His leg crushed. No helmet. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A crash at the corner of Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue left a 21-year-old e-bike rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV made a right turn while the e-bike continued straight. The rider hit the ground hard, suffering crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the SUV. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the official data. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet after the crash.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Driver Suffers Broken Back▸Oct 29 - A Dodge SUV rammed a Toyota sedan on 59th Street. Metal tore. The sedan’s driver, 33, stayed conscious, pain sharp in his back. He was strapped in, trapped, crushed. The night air filled with the sound of impact and injury.
A Dodge SUV struck the rear of a Toyota sedan on 59th Street in Queens. The 33-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering a broken back and crush injuries. According to the police report, 'A Dodge SUV crushed the rear of a Toyota sedan. Metal screamed. The 33-year-old driver stayed awake, strapped in. His back broke beneath the weight. He felt every second of it.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end with its front, causing severe injury to the sedan’s driver. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Tesla Rear-Ends Ford, Passenger Killed in Queens▸Oct 29 - A Tesla smashed into a Ford’s rear on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed a 54-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. The road was slick. The driver was inexperienced. She died at the scene. The street stayed loud.
A deadly crash unfolded on Rockaway Boulevard near Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Tesla SUV slammed into the rear of a Ford sedan. Inside the Ford, a 54-year-old woman sat belted in the front passenger seat. She suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s young driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. The woman’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s inexperience. No other injuries were reported in the summary. The crash left a family shattered and a street marked by loss.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Head-On in Brooklyn▸Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Nov 12 - A minivan tore north on Jerome Avenue before dawn. The unlicensed driver lost control. Metal screamed. The left side caved in. Airbags burst. He died alone, body broken, under cold Bronx lights. Unsafe speed ended his life in seconds.
A 30-year-old unlicensed man drove a 2012 minivan north on Jerome Avenue near Bainbridge Avenue at 3:20 a.m. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed, crushing the left side and deploying the airbag. The driver, the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver did not have a valid license. No other people were reported injured. The crash left the street scarred and silent.
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SUV Fleeing Police Slams Moped on Bruckner▸Nov 11 - A speeding SUV chased by police smashed into a moped from behind on Bruckner Boulevard. The unhelmeted rider, 46, flew through the night. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUV then crashed into a Tesla ahead.
A police pursuit ended in violence on Bruckner Boulevard near Balcom Avenue. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a moped from behind. The 46-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The SUV then hit a Tesla sedan stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, noted after the primary driver errors. No blame is assigned to the injured rider. The crash highlights the danger unleashed when drivers flee police and speed through city streets.
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Tow Truck Fails to Yield, E-Bike Rider Thrown▸Nov 11 - A tow truck struck an e-bike at 59 Drive and 59 Street. The rider, 66, was thrown and bled from the leg. The truck kept moving. The street stayed silent. The crash left the rider hurt, conscious, and alone on the asphalt.
A tow truck collided with an e-bike at the corner of 59 Drive and 59 Street. The e-bike rider, a 66-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A tow truck failed to yield. The e-bike rider, 66, was thrown hard. He bled from the leg. Conscious. Hurt.' The crash left the rider injured and conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The data shows no contributing actions by the e-bike rider. The tow truck continued on after the crash. The scene remained quiet, marked by injury and absence.
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SUV U-Turn Kills Motorcyclist on Cross Bay▸Nov 6 - A BMW turned across Cross Bay Boulevard. A motorcycle struck its side. The rider, 29, was thrown and killed. Blood marked the asphalt. The street fell silent. Failure to yield and unsafe speed shaped the crash. One man dead. Nothing moved.
A deadly crash unfolded on Cross Bay Boulevard near 165th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a BMW SUV made a U-turn across the boulevard. A motorcycle traveling south struck the SUV’s right side doors. The 29-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV’s driver was making a U-turn when the collision occurred. The data does not mention any helmet use or signal issues as contributing factors. The crash left one man dead and the street quiet.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Oct 30 - A sedan lurched forward on Bedford Avenue. Its bumper hit a man riding east on a bike. He flew, headfirst, to the pavement. His skull crushed. Blood pooled under the streetlight. He was conscious, injured, and bleeding. The driver was distracted.
A sedan struck a cyclist on Bedford Avenue. The man on the bike, age 40, was riding east when the sedan started forward and hit him. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected, landed headfirst, and suffered crush injuries to his head. He was conscious but bleeding on the pavement. The report notes he wore no helmet, but only after listing the driver’s errors. The impact came from the sedan’s left front bumper. The crash left the cyclist with severe injuries under the cold glare of the streetlight.
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Pedestrian Struck in Marked Crosswalk on West 125th▸Oct 30 - A car hit a 59-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on West 125th. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. Traffic kept moving. The driver did not stop. The city’s danger showed itself again.
A 59-year-old man was crossing West 125th Street in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, 'A 59-year-old man crossed in the marked crosswalk. No signal. A vehicle struck him. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. The traffic didn’t stop.' The man suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle or driver is provided. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by people on foot in Manhattan.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through Castleton Avenue▸Oct 30 - Two cars slammed together before dawn. Metal screamed. Blood marked the dash. One man’s face torn open. The other’s legs crushed. Both drivers trapped, awake, strapped in. Pavement slick. Silence followed the crash.
Two drivers were badly hurt in a head-on crash on Castleton Avenue near Faber Street at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, a Chevy and a Mercedes collided on slippery pavement. One driver suffered severe facial bleeding; the other’s legs were crushed. Both men were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors are cited. The crash left both vehicles mangled at the front. The scene was marked by blood and silence after the impact.
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SUV Turns, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 29 - A Toyota turned right at Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue. An e-bike rider, 21, went straight. He hit the pavement. His leg crushed. No helmet. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A crash at the corner of Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue left a 21-year-old e-bike rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV made a right turn while the e-bike continued straight. The rider hit the ground hard, suffering crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the SUV. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the official data. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet after the crash.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Driver Suffers Broken Back▸Oct 29 - A Dodge SUV rammed a Toyota sedan on 59th Street. Metal tore. The sedan’s driver, 33, stayed conscious, pain sharp in his back. He was strapped in, trapped, crushed. The night air filled with the sound of impact and injury.
A Dodge SUV struck the rear of a Toyota sedan on 59th Street in Queens. The 33-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering a broken back and crush injuries. According to the police report, 'A Dodge SUV crushed the rear of a Toyota sedan. Metal screamed. The 33-year-old driver stayed awake, strapped in. His back broke beneath the weight. He felt every second of it.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end with its front, causing severe injury to the sedan’s driver. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Tesla Rear-Ends Ford, Passenger Killed in Queens▸Oct 29 - A Tesla smashed into a Ford’s rear on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed a 54-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. The road was slick. The driver was inexperienced. She died at the scene. The street stayed loud.
A deadly crash unfolded on Rockaway Boulevard near Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Tesla SUV slammed into the rear of a Ford sedan. Inside the Ford, a 54-year-old woman sat belted in the front passenger seat. She suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s young driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. The woman’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s inexperience. No other injuries were reported in the summary. The crash left a family shattered and a street marked by loss.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Head-On in Brooklyn▸Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Nov 11 - A speeding SUV chased by police smashed into a moped from behind on Bruckner Boulevard. The unhelmeted rider, 46, flew through the night. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUV then crashed into a Tesla ahead.
A police pursuit ended in violence on Bruckner Boulevard near Balcom Avenue. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a moped from behind. The 46-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The SUV then hit a Tesla sedan stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, noted after the primary driver errors. No blame is assigned to the injured rider. The crash highlights the danger unleashed when drivers flee police and speed through city streets.
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Tow Truck Fails to Yield, E-Bike Rider Thrown▸Nov 11 - A tow truck struck an e-bike at 59 Drive and 59 Street. The rider, 66, was thrown and bled from the leg. The truck kept moving. The street stayed silent. The crash left the rider hurt, conscious, and alone on the asphalt.
A tow truck collided with an e-bike at the corner of 59 Drive and 59 Street. The e-bike rider, a 66-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A tow truck failed to yield. The e-bike rider, 66, was thrown hard. He bled from the leg. Conscious. Hurt.' The crash left the rider injured and conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The data shows no contributing actions by the e-bike rider. The tow truck continued on after the crash. The scene remained quiet, marked by injury and absence.
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SUV U-Turn Kills Motorcyclist on Cross Bay▸Nov 6 - A BMW turned across Cross Bay Boulevard. A motorcycle struck its side. The rider, 29, was thrown and killed. Blood marked the asphalt. The street fell silent. Failure to yield and unsafe speed shaped the crash. One man dead. Nothing moved.
A deadly crash unfolded on Cross Bay Boulevard near 165th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a BMW SUV made a U-turn across the boulevard. A motorcycle traveling south struck the SUV’s right side doors. The 29-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV’s driver was making a U-turn when the collision occurred. The data does not mention any helmet use or signal issues as contributing factors. The crash left one man dead and the street quiet.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Oct 30 - A sedan lurched forward on Bedford Avenue. Its bumper hit a man riding east on a bike. He flew, headfirst, to the pavement. His skull crushed. Blood pooled under the streetlight. He was conscious, injured, and bleeding. The driver was distracted.
A sedan struck a cyclist on Bedford Avenue. The man on the bike, age 40, was riding east when the sedan started forward and hit him. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected, landed headfirst, and suffered crush injuries to his head. He was conscious but bleeding on the pavement. The report notes he wore no helmet, but only after listing the driver’s errors. The impact came from the sedan’s left front bumper. The crash left the cyclist with severe injuries under the cold glare of the streetlight.
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Pedestrian Struck in Marked Crosswalk on West 125th▸Oct 30 - A car hit a 59-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on West 125th. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. Traffic kept moving. The driver did not stop. The city’s danger showed itself again.
A 59-year-old man was crossing West 125th Street in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, 'A 59-year-old man crossed in the marked crosswalk. No signal. A vehicle struck him. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. The traffic didn’t stop.' The man suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle or driver is provided. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by people on foot in Manhattan.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through Castleton Avenue▸Oct 30 - Two cars slammed together before dawn. Metal screamed. Blood marked the dash. One man’s face torn open. The other’s legs crushed. Both drivers trapped, awake, strapped in. Pavement slick. Silence followed the crash.
Two drivers were badly hurt in a head-on crash on Castleton Avenue near Faber Street at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, a Chevy and a Mercedes collided on slippery pavement. One driver suffered severe facial bleeding; the other’s legs were crushed. Both men were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors are cited. The crash left both vehicles mangled at the front. The scene was marked by blood and silence after the impact.
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SUV Turns, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 29 - A Toyota turned right at Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue. An e-bike rider, 21, went straight. He hit the pavement. His leg crushed. No helmet. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A crash at the corner of Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue left a 21-year-old e-bike rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV made a right turn while the e-bike continued straight. The rider hit the ground hard, suffering crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the SUV. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the official data. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet after the crash.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Driver Suffers Broken Back▸Oct 29 - A Dodge SUV rammed a Toyota sedan on 59th Street. Metal tore. The sedan’s driver, 33, stayed conscious, pain sharp in his back. He was strapped in, trapped, crushed. The night air filled with the sound of impact and injury.
A Dodge SUV struck the rear of a Toyota sedan on 59th Street in Queens. The 33-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering a broken back and crush injuries. According to the police report, 'A Dodge SUV crushed the rear of a Toyota sedan. Metal screamed. The 33-year-old driver stayed awake, strapped in. His back broke beneath the weight. He felt every second of it.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end with its front, causing severe injury to the sedan’s driver. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Tesla Rear-Ends Ford, Passenger Killed in Queens▸Oct 29 - A Tesla smashed into a Ford’s rear on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed a 54-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. The road was slick. The driver was inexperienced. She died at the scene. The street stayed loud.
A deadly crash unfolded on Rockaway Boulevard near Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Tesla SUV slammed into the rear of a Ford sedan. Inside the Ford, a 54-year-old woman sat belted in the front passenger seat. She suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s young driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. The woman’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s inexperience. No other injuries were reported in the summary. The crash left a family shattered and a street marked by loss.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Head-On in Brooklyn▸Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Nov 11 - A tow truck struck an e-bike at 59 Drive and 59 Street. The rider, 66, was thrown and bled from the leg. The truck kept moving. The street stayed silent. The crash left the rider hurt, conscious, and alone on the asphalt.
A tow truck collided with an e-bike at the corner of 59 Drive and 59 Street. The e-bike rider, a 66-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'A tow truck failed to yield. The e-bike rider, 66, was thrown hard. He bled from the leg. Conscious. Hurt.' The crash left the rider injured and conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The data shows no contributing actions by the e-bike rider. The tow truck continued on after the crash. The scene remained quiet, marked by injury and absence.
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SUV U-Turn Kills Motorcyclist on Cross Bay▸Nov 6 - A BMW turned across Cross Bay Boulevard. A motorcycle struck its side. The rider, 29, was thrown and killed. Blood marked the asphalt. The street fell silent. Failure to yield and unsafe speed shaped the crash. One man dead. Nothing moved.
A deadly crash unfolded on Cross Bay Boulevard near 165th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a BMW SUV made a U-turn across the boulevard. A motorcycle traveling south struck the SUV’s right side doors. The 29-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV’s driver was making a U-turn when the collision occurred. The data does not mention any helmet use or signal issues as contributing factors. The crash left one man dead and the street quiet.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Oct 30 - A sedan lurched forward on Bedford Avenue. Its bumper hit a man riding east on a bike. He flew, headfirst, to the pavement. His skull crushed. Blood pooled under the streetlight. He was conscious, injured, and bleeding. The driver was distracted.
A sedan struck a cyclist on Bedford Avenue. The man on the bike, age 40, was riding east when the sedan started forward and hit him. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected, landed headfirst, and suffered crush injuries to his head. He was conscious but bleeding on the pavement. The report notes he wore no helmet, but only after listing the driver’s errors. The impact came from the sedan’s left front bumper. The crash left the cyclist with severe injuries under the cold glare of the streetlight.
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Pedestrian Struck in Marked Crosswalk on West 125th▸Oct 30 - A car hit a 59-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on West 125th. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. Traffic kept moving. The driver did not stop. The city’s danger showed itself again.
A 59-year-old man was crossing West 125th Street in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, 'A 59-year-old man crossed in the marked crosswalk. No signal. A vehicle struck him. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. The traffic didn’t stop.' The man suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle or driver is provided. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by people on foot in Manhattan.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through Castleton Avenue▸Oct 30 - Two cars slammed together before dawn. Metal screamed. Blood marked the dash. One man’s face torn open. The other’s legs crushed. Both drivers trapped, awake, strapped in. Pavement slick. Silence followed the crash.
Two drivers were badly hurt in a head-on crash on Castleton Avenue near Faber Street at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, a Chevy and a Mercedes collided on slippery pavement. One driver suffered severe facial bleeding; the other’s legs were crushed. Both men were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors are cited. The crash left both vehicles mangled at the front. The scene was marked by blood and silence after the impact.
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SUV Turns, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 29 - A Toyota turned right at Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue. An e-bike rider, 21, went straight. He hit the pavement. His leg crushed. No helmet. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A crash at the corner of Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue left a 21-year-old e-bike rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV made a right turn while the e-bike continued straight. The rider hit the ground hard, suffering crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the SUV. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the official data. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet after the crash.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Driver Suffers Broken Back▸Oct 29 - A Dodge SUV rammed a Toyota sedan on 59th Street. Metal tore. The sedan’s driver, 33, stayed conscious, pain sharp in his back. He was strapped in, trapped, crushed. The night air filled with the sound of impact and injury.
A Dodge SUV struck the rear of a Toyota sedan on 59th Street in Queens. The 33-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering a broken back and crush injuries. According to the police report, 'A Dodge SUV crushed the rear of a Toyota sedan. Metal screamed. The 33-year-old driver stayed awake, strapped in. His back broke beneath the weight. He felt every second of it.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end with its front, causing severe injury to the sedan’s driver. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Tesla Rear-Ends Ford, Passenger Killed in Queens▸Oct 29 - A Tesla smashed into a Ford’s rear on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed a 54-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. The road was slick. The driver was inexperienced. She died at the scene. The street stayed loud.
A deadly crash unfolded on Rockaway Boulevard near Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Tesla SUV slammed into the rear of a Ford sedan. Inside the Ford, a 54-year-old woman sat belted in the front passenger seat. She suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s young driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. The woman’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s inexperience. No other injuries were reported in the summary. The crash left a family shattered and a street marked by loss.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Head-On in Brooklyn▸Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Nov 6 - A BMW turned across Cross Bay Boulevard. A motorcycle struck its side. The rider, 29, was thrown and killed. Blood marked the asphalt. The street fell silent. Failure to yield and unsafe speed shaped the crash. One man dead. Nothing moved.
A deadly crash unfolded on Cross Bay Boulevard near 165th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a BMW SUV made a U-turn across the boulevard. A motorcycle traveling south struck the SUV’s right side doors. The 29-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV’s driver was making a U-turn when the collision occurred. The data does not mention any helmet use or signal issues as contributing factors. The crash left one man dead and the street quiet.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Avenue▸Oct 30 - A sedan lurched forward on Bedford Avenue. Its bumper hit a man riding east on a bike. He flew, headfirst, to the pavement. His skull crushed. Blood pooled under the streetlight. He was conscious, injured, and bleeding. The driver was distracted.
A sedan struck a cyclist on Bedford Avenue. The man on the bike, age 40, was riding east when the sedan started forward and hit him. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected, landed headfirst, and suffered crush injuries to his head. He was conscious but bleeding on the pavement. The report notes he wore no helmet, but only after listing the driver’s errors. The impact came from the sedan’s left front bumper. The crash left the cyclist with severe injuries under the cold glare of the streetlight.
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Pedestrian Struck in Marked Crosswalk on West 125th▸Oct 30 - A car hit a 59-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on West 125th. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. Traffic kept moving. The driver did not stop. The city’s danger showed itself again.
A 59-year-old man was crossing West 125th Street in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, 'A 59-year-old man crossed in the marked crosswalk. No signal. A vehicle struck him. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. The traffic didn’t stop.' The man suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle or driver is provided. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by people on foot in Manhattan.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through Castleton Avenue▸Oct 30 - Two cars slammed together before dawn. Metal screamed. Blood marked the dash. One man’s face torn open. The other’s legs crushed. Both drivers trapped, awake, strapped in. Pavement slick. Silence followed the crash.
Two drivers were badly hurt in a head-on crash on Castleton Avenue near Faber Street at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, a Chevy and a Mercedes collided on slippery pavement. One driver suffered severe facial bleeding; the other’s legs were crushed. Both men were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors are cited. The crash left both vehicles mangled at the front. The scene was marked by blood and silence after the impact.
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SUV Turns, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 29 - A Toyota turned right at Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue. An e-bike rider, 21, went straight. He hit the pavement. His leg crushed. No helmet. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A crash at the corner of Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue left a 21-year-old e-bike rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV made a right turn while the e-bike continued straight. The rider hit the ground hard, suffering crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the SUV. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the official data. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet after the crash.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Driver Suffers Broken Back▸Oct 29 - A Dodge SUV rammed a Toyota sedan on 59th Street. Metal tore. The sedan’s driver, 33, stayed conscious, pain sharp in his back. He was strapped in, trapped, crushed. The night air filled with the sound of impact and injury.
A Dodge SUV struck the rear of a Toyota sedan on 59th Street in Queens. The 33-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering a broken back and crush injuries. According to the police report, 'A Dodge SUV crushed the rear of a Toyota sedan. Metal screamed. The 33-year-old driver stayed awake, strapped in. His back broke beneath the weight. He felt every second of it.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end with its front, causing severe injury to the sedan’s driver. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Tesla Rear-Ends Ford, Passenger Killed in Queens▸Oct 29 - A Tesla smashed into a Ford’s rear on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed a 54-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. The road was slick. The driver was inexperienced. She died at the scene. The street stayed loud.
A deadly crash unfolded on Rockaway Boulevard near Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Tesla SUV slammed into the rear of a Ford sedan. Inside the Ford, a 54-year-old woman sat belted in the front passenger seat. She suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s young driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. The woman’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s inexperience. No other injuries were reported in the summary. The crash left a family shattered and a street marked by loss.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Head-On in Brooklyn▸Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 30 - A sedan lurched forward on Bedford Avenue. Its bumper hit a man riding east on a bike. He flew, headfirst, to the pavement. His skull crushed. Blood pooled under the streetlight. He was conscious, injured, and bleeding. The driver was distracted.
A sedan struck a cyclist on Bedford Avenue. The man on the bike, age 40, was riding east when the sedan started forward and hit him. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected, landed headfirst, and suffered crush injuries to his head. He was conscious but bleeding on the pavement. The report notes he wore no helmet, but only after listing the driver’s errors. The impact came from the sedan’s left front bumper. The crash left the cyclist with severe injuries under the cold glare of the streetlight.
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Pedestrian Struck in Marked Crosswalk on West 125th▸Oct 30 - A car hit a 59-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on West 125th. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. Traffic kept moving. The driver did not stop. The city’s danger showed itself again.
A 59-year-old man was crossing West 125th Street in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, 'A 59-year-old man crossed in the marked crosswalk. No signal. A vehicle struck him. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. The traffic didn’t stop.' The man suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle or driver is provided. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by people on foot in Manhattan.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through Castleton Avenue▸Oct 30 - Two cars slammed together before dawn. Metal screamed. Blood marked the dash. One man’s face torn open. The other’s legs crushed. Both drivers trapped, awake, strapped in. Pavement slick. Silence followed the crash.
Two drivers were badly hurt in a head-on crash on Castleton Avenue near Faber Street at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, a Chevy and a Mercedes collided on slippery pavement. One driver suffered severe facial bleeding; the other’s legs were crushed. Both men were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors are cited. The crash left both vehicles mangled at the front. The scene was marked by blood and silence after the impact.
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SUV Turns, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 29 - A Toyota turned right at Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue. An e-bike rider, 21, went straight. He hit the pavement. His leg crushed. No helmet. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A crash at the corner of Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue left a 21-year-old e-bike rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV made a right turn while the e-bike continued straight. The rider hit the ground hard, suffering crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the SUV. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the official data. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet after the crash.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Driver Suffers Broken Back▸Oct 29 - A Dodge SUV rammed a Toyota sedan on 59th Street. Metal tore. The sedan’s driver, 33, stayed conscious, pain sharp in his back. He was strapped in, trapped, crushed. The night air filled with the sound of impact and injury.
A Dodge SUV struck the rear of a Toyota sedan on 59th Street in Queens. The 33-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering a broken back and crush injuries. According to the police report, 'A Dodge SUV crushed the rear of a Toyota sedan. Metal screamed. The 33-year-old driver stayed awake, strapped in. His back broke beneath the weight. He felt every second of it.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end with its front, causing severe injury to the sedan’s driver. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Tesla Rear-Ends Ford, Passenger Killed in Queens▸Oct 29 - A Tesla smashed into a Ford’s rear on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed a 54-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. The road was slick. The driver was inexperienced. She died at the scene. The street stayed loud.
A deadly crash unfolded on Rockaway Boulevard near Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Tesla SUV slammed into the rear of a Ford sedan. Inside the Ford, a 54-year-old woman sat belted in the front passenger seat. She suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s young driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. The woman’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s inexperience. No other injuries were reported in the summary. The crash left a family shattered and a street marked by loss.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Head-On in Brooklyn▸Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 30 - A car hit a 59-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on West 125th. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake. Traffic kept moving. The driver did not stop. The city’s danger showed itself again.
A 59-year-old man was crossing West 125th Street in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, 'A 59-year-old man crossed in the marked crosswalk. No signal. A vehicle struck him. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. The traffic didn’t stop.' The man suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle or driver is provided. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the ongoing risks faced by people on foot in Manhattan.
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Head-On Collision Rips Through Castleton Avenue▸Oct 30 - Two cars slammed together before dawn. Metal screamed. Blood marked the dash. One man’s face torn open. The other’s legs crushed. Both drivers trapped, awake, strapped in. Pavement slick. Silence followed the crash.
Two drivers were badly hurt in a head-on crash on Castleton Avenue near Faber Street at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, a Chevy and a Mercedes collided on slippery pavement. One driver suffered severe facial bleeding; the other’s legs were crushed. Both men were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors are cited. The crash left both vehicles mangled at the front. The scene was marked by blood and silence after the impact.
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SUV Turns, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 29 - A Toyota turned right at Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue. An e-bike rider, 21, went straight. He hit the pavement. His leg crushed. No helmet. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A crash at the corner of Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue left a 21-year-old e-bike rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV made a right turn while the e-bike continued straight. The rider hit the ground hard, suffering crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the SUV. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the official data. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet after the crash.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Driver Suffers Broken Back▸Oct 29 - A Dodge SUV rammed a Toyota sedan on 59th Street. Metal tore. The sedan’s driver, 33, stayed conscious, pain sharp in his back. He was strapped in, trapped, crushed. The night air filled with the sound of impact and injury.
A Dodge SUV struck the rear of a Toyota sedan on 59th Street in Queens. The 33-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering a broken back and crush injuries. According to the police report, 'A Dodge SUV crushed the rear of a Toyota sedan. Metal screamed. The 33-year-old driver stayed awake, strapped in. His back broke beneath the weight. He felt every second of it.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end with its front, causing severe injury to the sedan’s driver. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Tesla Rear-Ends Ford, Passenger Killed in Queens▸Oct 29 - A Tesla smashed into a Ford’s rear on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed a 54-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. The road was slick. The driver was inexperienced. She died at the scene. The street stayed loud.
A deadly crash unfolded on Rockaway Boulevard near Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Tesla SUV slammed into the rear of a Ford sedan. Inside the Ford, a 54-year-old woman sat belted in the front passenger seat. She suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s young driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. The woman’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s inexperience. No other injuries were reported in the summary. The crash left a family shattered and a street marked by loss.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Head-On in Brooklyn▸Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 30 - Two cars slammed together before dawn. Metal screamed. Blood marked the dash. One man’s face torn open. The other’s legs crushed. Both drivers trapped, awake, strapped in. Pavement slick. Silence followed the crash.
Two drivers were badly hurt in a head-on crash on Castleton Avenue near Faber Street at 4:30 a.m. According to the police report, a Chevy and a Mercedes collided on slippery pavement. One driver suffered severe facial bleeding; the other’s legs were crushed. Both men were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other driver errors are cited. The crash left both vehicles mangled at the front. The scene was marked by blood and silence after the impact.
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SUV Turns, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Queens Boulevard▸Oct 29 - A Toyota turned right at Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue. An e-bike rider, 21, went straight. He hit the pavement. His leg crushed. No helmet. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A crash at the corner of Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue left a 21-year-old e-bike rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV made a right turn while the e-bike continued straight. The rider hit the ground hard, suffering crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the SUV. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the official data. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet after the crash.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Driver Suffers Broken Back▸Oct 29 - A Dodge SUV rammed a Toyota sedan on 59th Street. Metal tore. The sedan’s driver, 33, stayed conscious, pain sharp in his back. He was strapped in, trapped, crushed. The night air filled with the sound of impact and injury.
A Dodge SUV struck the rear of a Toyota sedan on 59th Street in Queens. The 33-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering a broken back and crush injuries. According to the police report, 'A Dodge SUV crushed the rear of a Toyota sedan. Metal screamed. The 33-year-old driver stayed awake, strapped in. His back broke beneath the weight. He felt every second of it.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end with its front, causing severe injury to the sedan’s driver. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Tesla Rear-Ends Ford, Passenger Killed in Queens▸Oct 29 - A Tesla smashed into a Ford’s rear on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed a 54-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. The road was slick. The driver was inexperienced. She died at the scene. The street stayed loud.
A deadly crash unfolded on Rockaway Boulevard near Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Tesla SUV slammed into the rear of a Ford sedan. Inside the Ford, a 54-year-old woman sat belted in the front passenger seat. She suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s young driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. The woman’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s inexperience. No other injuries were reported in the summary. The crash left a family shattered and a street marked by loss.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Head-On in Brooklyn▸Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 29 - A Toyota turned right at Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue. An e-bike rider, 21, went straight. He hit the pavement. His leg crushed. No helmet. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed silent.
A crash at the corner of Queens Boulevard and 82nd Avenue left a 21-year-old e-bike rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV made a right turn while the e-bike continued straight. The rider hit the ground hard, suffering crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the SUV. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the official data. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet after the crash.
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SUV Slams Sedan, Driver Suffers Broken Back▸Oct 29 - A Dodge SUV rammed a Toyota sedan on 59th Street. Metal tore. The sedan’s driver, 33, stayed conscious, pain sharp in his back. He was strapped in, trapped, crushed. The night air filled with the sound of impact and injury.
A Dodge SUV struck the rear of a Toyota sedan on 59th Street in Queens. The 33-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering a broken back and crush injuries. According to the police report, 'A Dodge SUV crushed the rear of a Toyota sedan. Metal screamed. The 33-year-old driver stayed awake, strapped in. His back broke beneath the weight. He felt every second of it.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end with its front, causing severe injury to the sedan’s driver. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Tesla Rear-Ends Ford, Passenger Killed in Queens▸Oct 29 - A Tesla smashed into a Ford’s rear on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed a 54-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. The road was slick. The driver was inexperienced. She died at the scene. The street stayed loud.
A deadly crash unfolded on Rockaway Boulevard near Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Tesla SUV slammed into the rear of a Ford sedan. Inside the Ford, a 54-year-old woman sat belted in the front passenger seat. She suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s young driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. The woman’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s inexperience. No other injuries were reported in the summary. The crash left a family shattered and a street marked by loss.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Head-On in Brooklyn▸Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 29 - A Dodge SUV rammed a Toyota sedan on 59th Street. Metal tore. The sedan’s driver, 33, stayed conscious, pain sharp in his back. He was strapped in, trapped, crushed. The night air filled with the sound of impact and injury.
A Dodge SUV struck the rear of a Toyota sedan on 59th Street in Queens. The 33-year-old sedan driver was injured, suffering a broken back and crush injuries. According to the police report, 'A Dodge SUV crushed the rear of a Toyota sedan. Metal screamed. The 33-year-old driver stayed awake, strapped in. His back broke beneath the weight. He felt every second of it.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV hit the sedan’s center back end with its front, causing severe injury to the sedan’s driver. No driver errors were specified in the report.
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Tesla Rear-Ends Ford, Passenger Killed in Queens▸Oct 29 - A Tesla smashed into a Ford’s rear on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed a 54-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. The road was slick. The driver was inexperienced. She died at the scene. The street stayed loud.
A deadly crash unfolded on Rockaway Boulevard near Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Tesla SUV slammed into the rear of a Ford sedan. Inside the Ford, a 54-year-old woman sat belted in the front passenger seat. She suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s young driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. The woman’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s inexperience. No other injuries were reported in the summary. The crash left a family shattered and a street marked by loss.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Head-On in Brooklyn▸Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 29 - A Tesla smashed into a Ford’s rear on Rockaway Boulevard. The impact crushed a 54-year-old woman riding up front. She wore her belt. The road was slick. The driver was inexperienced. She died at the scene. The street stayed loud.
A deadly crash unfolded on Rockaway Boulevard near Brewer Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, a Tesla SUV slammed into the rear of a Ford sedan. Inside the Ford, a 54-year-old woman sat belted in the front passenger seat. She suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The Tesla’s young driver failed to control the vehicle, leading to the fatal rear-end collision. The woman’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the driver’s inexperience. No other injuries were reported in the summary. The crash left a family shattered and a street marked by loss.
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Distracted Driver Slams Sedan Head-On in Brooklyn▸Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 29 - A sedan crashed head-on near Avenue N. The driver was distracted. In the back seat, a 27-year-old man bled from the face. He wore no belt. The car did not stop. The street was dark. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.
A 2004 Honda sedan crashed head-on near 5006 Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and did not stop after the crash. In the rear seat, a 27-year-old man suffered severe bleeding from the face. He was conscious but wore no safety equipment. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash happened on a dark street. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the collision. The police report makes no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved.
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Cyclist Struck From Behind on Sutphin Boulevard▸Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 28 - A man biked south on Sutphin. A car hit him from behind. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper stayed clean. The bike’s rear crumpled. He stayed conscious. The street stayed quiet.
A 51-year-old man riding a bike south on Sutphin Boulevard near 108th Avenue was struck from behind by a car. According to the police report, 'A 51-year-old man, no helmet, struck from behind while biking south. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s bumper clean. The bike’s rear folded like paper. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered a severe head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the car and the center back end of the bike. No driver errors were listed in the police data. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the facts of the crash.
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Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on East 78th▸Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 28 - A northbound sedan hit a 78-year-old woman on East 78th Street. She lay semiconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end crumpled. The signal stayed green. The street bore witness to another pedestrian down, another life changed in seconds.
A 2019 Toyota sedan traveling north on East 78th Street near First Avenue struck a 78-year-old woman. According to the police report, the woman was crossing against the signal when the impact occurred. She suffered a head injury and was found semiconscious, bleeding on the asphalt. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian severely injured in Manhattan.
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Box Truck Turns, Strikes Elderly Cyclist on 4th Avenue▸Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 28 - A box truck turned right on 4th Avenue. Its rear struck a 68-year-old cyclist riding straight. She flew, arm torn open, blood pooling. She lay helmeted, in shock, staring at the sky. The truck rolled on, undamaged. The street held silence.
A box truck making a right turn on 4th Avenue struck a 68-year-old woman riding her bike straight. According to the police report, the truck’s rear hit the cyclist, ejecting her and causing severe lacerations to her upper arm. She was left in shock, helmeted, on the asphalt. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting the driver’s error in executing the turn. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is also noted, but the primary fault remains with the truck’s improper turn. The cyclist’s helmet is mentioned only in the context of her injuries. The truck sustained no damage. The crash left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.
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Motorcyclist Killed Striking Slowing SUV on Bruckner▸Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.
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Motorcyclist Killed in High-Speed Parkway Crash▸Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 27 - A man on a Honda motorcycle struck the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. He flew from the bike. Crush injuries ended his life. Speed left no time. The road was unforgiving. One life lost. Metal and flesh, broken.
A 55-year-old man riding a Honda motorcycle died after crashing into the rear of a Lexus SUV on Henry Hudson Parkway. According to the police report, the motorcyclist 'slammed into the rear' of the SUV and was ejected from his bike, suffering fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left one man dead, his body broken by impact and speed.
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SUV Backs Into Parked Bus, Driver Dies▸Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 27 - A Cadillac SUV reversed into a parked Ford bus on 33rd Road. The driver, alone, died at the scene. No skid marks. Midday light. Quiet street. Impact was final. No one else hurt. Metal and silence after.
A Cadillac SUV backed into a parked Ford bus near 214th Street and 33rd Road in Queens. The crash happened in broad daylight. According to the police report, the 51-year-old driver of the SUV was alone and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The bus was empty and parked. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The street was quiet. The impact left no skid marks. The crash ended one life. The bus stood still.
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E-Scooter Rider Ejected, Struck Headfirst on Sedgwick▸Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.
Oct 26 - A woman on a GOTRAX e-scooter was thrown from her ride on Sedgwick Avenue. She hit the street headfirst. Blood pooled. She lay unconscious. Distraction behind the handlebars. No helmet. The avenue stayed hard and unforgiving.
A 32-year-old woman riding a GOTRAX e-scooter on Sedgwick Avenue near Undercliff Avenue was ejected and struck her head, suffering severe bleeding and unconsciousness. According to the police report, 'Distraction carved the wound.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is distraction. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The street offered no protection. The crash left the rider gravely hurt, her blood marking the pavement.